Fairfield, Hamilton

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1651 days ago

Food Distribution Service - resumed

Jane from Hamilton East

We have resumed the Food Distribution service on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please text on 02874355014 to get your food parcel.

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1648 days ago

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

1659 days ago

Stolen Bike -Wednesday 13 May just after 5pm from outside Grimmers Motors - Corner of Oxford and Heaphy Terrace

Chris from Chartwell

This mountain bike was stolen from the back of a Ute, while my friend zipped inside to pay her bill. If you see this guy or the bike please contact 021704308. The picture is a good likeness of the bike Black with a little bit of red trim. The Brand is Specialized and its a woman bike. If you … View moreThis mountain bike was stolen from the back of a Ute, while my friend zipped inside to pay her bill. If you see this guy or the bike please contact 021704308. The picture is a good likeness of the bike Black with a little bit of red trim. The Brand is Specialized and its a woman bike. If you know who this guy is please let me know. The police have been given the videos of him stealing it. So brazen....!!!!!

1649 days ago

Love fresh?

Countdown New Zealand

At your new Countdown Rototuna store you’ll find a produce department packed with a huge range of fresh fruit and veg, including seasonal specials and organics.

Check it out for yourself from May 26. We can’t wait to see you!
Find out more

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1655 days ago

Poll: What's your view on the proposed state house development in Flagstaff?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

Plans to set up a state housing development in a leafy Hamilton suburb has some residents' backs up.

Seventy units of two and three storey buildings are planned for Endeavour Ave, next to the shopping centre.

Kāinga Ora - Housing and Communities​ (formerly Housing NZ) says… View more
Hi neighbours,

Plans to set up a state housing development in a leafy Hamilton suburb has some residents' backs up.

Seventy units of two and three storey buildings are planned for Endeavour Ave, next to the shopping centre.

Kāinga Ora - Housing and Communities​ (formerly Housing NZ) says the development is still a proposal, and is mix of state and privately owned homes.

But not everyone is opposed to the plan.

What's your view?

Read the full story here.

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What's your view on the proposed state house development in Flagstaff?
  • 36.3% I support it
    36.3% Complete
  • 52% I oppose it
    52% Complete
  • 11.7% I'm abivalent
    11.7% Complete
248 votes
1650 days ago

Over 65? We want to hear from you!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.

We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes.
Take the survey

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1650 days ago

Are you a local business needing support?

Support Local Shop Local

We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View more
We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company.
Find out more

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1650 days ago

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

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1651 days ago

FREIGHT FREE

Naturally Healthy

We are local, privately owned and Freight Free.
Buy on line - Click & Collect or pop instore using our free customer parking.
Looking after Hamilton - naturally

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1651 days ago

Compact that garage mess...

The Team from

Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools organised.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself

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1652 days ago

We’re open again in Level 2!

ATC Vision College

Now that we’re back at Level 2 our campuses are open again! Students are able to resume their studies on site this week, and we are able to take walk-in enquiries on campus.

We have contract tracing systems in place as well as social distancing measurements and frequent cleaning for your … View more
Now that we’re back at Level 2 our campuses are open again! Students are able to resume their studies on site this week, and we are able to take walk-in enquiries on campus.

We have contract tracing systems in place as well as social distancing measurements and frequent cleaning for your safety and peace of mind.

Don’t put your future on hold! Pop into one of our campuses today and find out what programmes we have on offer at Vision College.
Learn more

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1652 days ago

Roller blind won’t go up and down straight? Here's how to fix it yourself.

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....

A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.

The reason can … View more
t's about time we shared one of our best kept not-so-secrets....

A common problem with roller screens or roller blinds is that they start tracking to one side and eventually will wear away the side of the blind curtain with the threads causing a problem in the mechanism.

The reason can be that the material has stretched or has moved on the blind shaft. Things like insects or stray bits of stuff can be wrapped up in the roll as the blind is rolled up.

The first thing to do is to make sure there is no foreign objects or insects rolled into the roll and make sure the blind is attached to the roller properly. Do this by rolling the blind down to its full extent and checking.

If the sides are damaged you should make sure any loose threads etc are cleared and you can trim the damaged side with a sharp pair of scissors. To do this remove the blind from the brackets.

Many of the blinds have a spring loaded pin at the end opposite the chain. This spring is retracted by turning the knurled wheel either up or down till the spring is retracted. The blind can then be removed by lowering it and sliding it off the other bracket. The more level the blind the easier to remove from the other bracket. Sometimes it will come down leaving the drive still there. If so, all you need to do is remove the drive and replace in the shaft.
Some blinds have lift up out of bracket ends or plastic roller pins that need a small screw driver to remove.

Some blinds are a spring loaded one end and have a lift up attachment on the other end.
(If you are not sure how, Google, “taking down roller blind shades” and you will find a video for the type you have.)

Hint here, ensure the blind is rolled up before removing. Lay the blind on a table or floor and trim.

Roll the blind up again.
Reinstall the blind.

When doing that make sure that when you fit the drive end back onto the bracket, that the cover over the chain wheel is at the top so the chain can run properly (It should be in the 11 – 1 position.), and that the chain is free. The spring pin should just push up into its bracket. If it is a bit tight you can use the wheel to wind the spring in and then you can let the pin out once in position.

Roll the blind up and down several times.
If the blind is rolling to one side then you can adjust this.

Let the blind right down till you can see the where the fabric is fastened to the roll shaft.
What you need to do is to put a strip of masking tape on the roller shaft, where the material is attached, at the end that you want the blind to roll back too. i.e. the opposite end to the way it rolls across to now.

Depending on the width of the blind a strip 100-150 mm will be long enough for a blind up to a meter wide but for a wider blind you can put a strip 250-300mm long.

Try rolling up the blind and if it is still rolling to the side then you can add another strip the same size on top of the first one. Add more strips as necessary. Simple stuff to do.


Article with Pictures: curtaincleaners.co.nz...

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1652 days ago

The benefits of insulation

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

Insulating your home is one of the smartest moves you can make to save money and enjoy a more comfortable, healthy and energy efficient home.

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1656 days ago

Selling a House in Hamilton East

Helen from Hamilton East

Hi Neighbours
We have decided to sell our home in Nixon Street.
What are your thoughts on selling privately compared to using a real estate agent?
Are there even any buyers looking at the moment?
I would love to hear some feedback from anyone who has sold privately recently.

Thanks
Helen

1653 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

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