Dinsdale, Hamilton

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394 days ago

Have you ever seen bats in a Hamilton KFC car park?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

When you study endangered native bats, there are many things to find exasperating.⁠

That includes: why on Earth is there a cauldron of long-tailed bats which seems to enjoy hanging out in a KFC car park in Hamilton?⁠

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392 days ago

Get your garden sorted for summer

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

With mid-spring hitting, there is plenty to do in the garden. Our lovely tutor Graham is keen to help! You may not get him into your garden digging, but he’s excited to share his knowledge with Fraser ACE’s Garden Design course.

Make your garden beautiful this summer! And look out for our … View more
With mid-spring hitting, there is plenty to do in the garden. Our lovely tutor Graham is keen to help! You may not get him into your garden digging, but he’s excited to share his knowledge with Fraser ACE’s Garden Design course.

Make your garden beautiful this summer! And look out for our new Grow Good Food course running again in February, 2024!

We look forward to supporting you throughout your learning journey!
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392 days ago

Not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

Christmas Box

Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a … View more
Right now, kiwi families are facing some really big challenges, and many find themselves struggling to make ends meet. This means not everyone is looking forward to Christmas.

This Christmas, give the gift of hope. By donating $40, you have the opportunity to feed a family in need through a Christmas Box filled with food basics and treats. 100% of your donation goes directly to filling the box, which provides not only food essentials but much-needed hope.

Only together, can we bring hope to the table across Aotearoa.
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392 days ago

PRECHRISTMAS SALE ON NOW

Michelle from The Crystal Point

Make the most of our Pre-Christmas sale. 15% off storewide. Online and instore. Must end 12 November 2023. You will find us in Dinsdale. Corner of Gibson and Tuhikaramea Roads.
www.thecrystalpoint.nz...

Negotiable

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395 days ago

Poll: Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

Type … View more
It's that spooky time of year and while there are some streets that welcome Halloween and set themselves up for trick or treating, there are other houses where you're more likely to get an earful than Halloween lollies. Do you think there's a place for Halloween in NZ?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Is there a place for Halloween in NZ?
  • 19.2% Yes
    19.2% Complete
  • 80.1% No
    80.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll explain below
    0.8% Complete
3038 votes
393 days ago

Light Up Diwali, WIN $150!

The Team from NZ Compare

Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our … View more
Celebrate the Festival of Lights while keeping your power bills light too! CLICK below to enter.

Share your top power-saving tips for a chance to WIN $150 towards your next power bill! Hurry, entry ends on 13/11, 2023. T&Cs Apply.

For more valuable money-saving tips, explore our informative article HERE: www.broadbandcompare.co.nz...

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393 days ago

Tell us your Waikato Giving Story...

The Team from Momentum Waikato

You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a… View more
You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a better Waikato for everyone, forever’.

We are building a culture of generosity in the Waikato and we’re keen to hear and understand what motivates you to be generous.

Please share your perspective and vision by telling us how living-in-the-Waikato shapes your generosity and how giving back creates change in the Waikato.
Tell us now

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393 days ago

Christmas Advent Calendars instore

Michelle from The Crystal Point

Locally made crackers and advent calendars available instore and online. For the children and kid at heart. We also have locally made soy candles topped with crystals and a variety of fragrances. Free gift wrapping available instore. And plenty of secret santa ideas :-)

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393 days ago

Happy Halloween!

Michelle from The Crystal Point

Happy Halloween from Trevor and Michelle at The Crystal Point Enjoy our last day for 10% Tarot and Oracle cards online. Ends at midnight. (Kids, stay safe if you are out there trick or treating)

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394 days ago

Kittys Free to a good home

Dayna from Melville

We have 4 lil babie kitties n lol older kitty nd a big cat that has been around the house we can’t keep them all as we have 2 of our own already and they just don’t like them at all so looking for forever homes

Free

394 days ago

Happy Halloween, Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle … View more
As the spooky season unfolds, we want to extend a big THANK YOU to all of you for your fantastic contributions! Here are the top three treats chosen by our amazing community:

1. Zeronet - 6 months 1/2 price deal! EXCLUSIVE www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
2. EXCLUSIVE Slingshot Power Bundle Deal with Unlimited Fibre from just $45/month www.broadbandcompare.co.nz......
3. Get a $250 credit at Contact Energy! www.powercompare.co.nz...

Stay connected with NZ Compare to keep up with the latest competitions, deals, and treats. Wishing you all a hauntingly good Halloween filled with fun, treats, and a touch of magic!

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394 days ago

Life after cancer: ‘I’m just not about stress any more.'

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Jo Mannering had been for her share of regular check-ups before a 5cm tumour was discovered in her breast.

She was stunned. She wondered if she would die. “My most important things were, will my children be okay?"

Now nearly three years clear of cancer, Mannering is one of the 1000 … View more
Jo Mannering had been for her share of regular check-ups before a 5cm tumour was discovered in her breast.

She was stunned. She wondered if she would die. “My most important things were, will my children be okay?"

Now nearly three years clear of cancer, Mannering is one of the 1000 participants and spectators who gathered for Thursday’s Breast Cancer Research Trust Pink Walk & Run at Hamilton Lake Domain.

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394 days ago

Visit Our Ryman Village Open Days

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 November from 10am – 2pm, with an information presentation at 10am.

Start your journey with Ryman.

Join us at our Open Days to find out more about independent living, assisted living in a serviced apartment, or our industry leading care.

This is your … View more
Friday 10 & Saturday 11 November from 10am – 2pm, with an information presentation at 10am.

Start your journey with Ryman.

Join us at our Open Days to find out more about independent living, assisted living in a serviced apartment, or our industry leading care.

This is your opportunity to view the quality of a Ryman village, tour our showhomes, the wonderful amenities, and see for yourself how living in a Ryman village will enhance your lifestyle.

Click read more to find a village near you.

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400 days ago

What do you think of the 'three and three' housing rule?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

It was going to allow three-storey dwellings to be built without consent, but National has pledged to scrap it.

Hamilton's council thinks that'd give "more control" locally, but doesn't yet have the details.

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395 days ago

Break the Sound Barrier with bounse

Bounse

Book your Free hearing check up today by calling 0800 45 70 35. Just as innovation led to jet planes breaking the sound barrier and redefining aviation, bounse aims to redefine what’s possible in the realm of hearing care.

Our new state-of-the-art clinic in Hamilton is your launchpad to … View more
Book your Free hearing check up today by calling 0800 45 70 35. Just as innovation led to jet planes breaking the sound barrier and redefining aviation, bounse aims to redefine what’s possible in the realm of hearing care.

Our new state-of-the-art clinic in Hamilton is your launchpad to overcoming hearing loss and auditory processing challenges. Together, let’s break the sound barrier and turn mumbles into memories!

Book your Free hearing check today by calling 0800 45 70 35.
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