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61 days ago

Stay sun-safe and well-read this spring

Sunday Star Times

Longer days and warmer weather are fast approaching!

Make the most of your Sundays with a subscription to the Sunday Star-Times. From just $51, enjoy gripping investigations, in-depth analysis, and exclusive subscriber rewards. Plus, for September only, receive a free Antipodes Supernatural … View more
Longer days and warmer weather are fast approaching!

Make the most of your Sundays with a subscription to the Sunday Star-Times. From just $51, enjoy gripping investigations, in-depth analysis, and exclusive subscriber rewards. Plus, for September only, receive a free Antipodes Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial Sunscreen worth over $60.

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63 days ago

Welcoming week

Mirza from Chartwell

Hello, dear all come and join us tomorrow and try delicious Butter chicken at Claudeland event center enter from gate no 4 it's a free entry.

63 days ago

What flowers are blooming in your garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours,

In our September mag, Amy Roberts from Villaleigh Plants has a list of her favourite blooms for long display. "If you want a long season, look beyond the flowers," is her advice. Here are her picks: Geranium phaeum 'Mourning Widow', Salvia leucantha, … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

In our September mag, Amy Roberts from Villaleigh Plants has a list of her favourite blooms for long display. "If you want a long season, look beyond the flowers," is her advice. Here are her picks: Geranium phaeum 'Mourning Widow', Salvia leucantha, Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' (pictured), Eryngium pandanifolium and Alchemilla mollis.

Have you got them in your garden? In fact, we'd love to see what you've got in bloom now. Post a photo and share the joy!

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63 days ago

Dinosaur garden

Resene

Create your very own mini Jurassic Park with this easy-to-make potted dinosaur garden. Rejuvenate old dinosaur toys that have faded with Resene testpots to help them keep looking good in the harsh sunlight.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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64 days ago

Poll: How are house values in your suburb?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Queenwood’s the biggest winner in Hamilton when it comes to property values, a new report says.

Over the past year, the median value in the suburb rose by 9.4% to over $1m, CoreLogic’s Mapping the Market interactive tool shows.

How are house values in your suburb? Tell us your thoughts in… View more
Queenwood’s the biggest winner in Hamilton when it comes to property values, a new report says.

Over the past year, the median value in the suburb rose by 9.4% to over $1m, CoreLogic’s Mapping the Market interactive tool shows.

How are house values in your suburb? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How are house values in your suburb?
  • 10.5% Going up
    10.5% Complete
  • 26.3% No big changes
    26.3% Complete
  • 36.8% Going down
    36.8% Complete
  • 26.3% I don't know
    26.3% Complete
19 votes
64 days ago

Poll: Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

An ambulance with a difference is ready for the back straight of gallop and harness meetings in Cambridge.

It’s designed especially for horses and is the brainchild of two vets who developed the idea while chatting in their backyard in Mosgiel.

Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance? Tell… View more
An ambulance with a difference is ready for the back straight of gallop and harness meetings in Cambridge.

It’s designed especially for horses and is the brainchild of two vets who developed the idea while chatting in their backyard in Mosgiel.

Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance?
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64 days ago

Removal FRIDGE FREEZER

Shirley from Maeroa

Hi anyone in Hamilton picking up broken fridge freezers.

64 days ago

Poll: Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The cost cut crusading Minister for Local Government hasn’t banned Christmas, but says councils shouldn’t be looking to ratepayers but rather volunteer help if they want to contribute to parades and commemorations.

However, he’s promising to help by getting road cones out of Santa’s way.… View more
The cost cut crusading Minister for Local Government hasn’t banned Christmas, but says councils shouldn’t be looking to ratepayers but rather volunteer help if they want to contribute to parades and commemorations.

However, he’s promising to help by getting road cones out of Santa’s way.

Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event?
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68 days ago

Q&A: Ask a question about...Online Safety

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. … View more
Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'

Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.

↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓

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64 days ago

Poll: What do you reckon? Are lots of young people heading overseas?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Alex Hutt went from struggling on the dole in New Zealand to making over $100,000 a year in a job across the ditch.

Although the 25-year-old misses New Zealand, he won’t be giving up his Aussie lifestyle any time soon and he’s not alone - Statistics from Infometrics show a steady increase, … View more
Alex Hutt went from struggling on the dole in New Zealand to making over $100,000 a year in a job across the ditch.

Although the 25-year-old misses New Zealand, he won’t be giving up his Aussie lifestyle any time soon and he’s not alone - Statistics from Infometrics show a steady increase, beginning after the Covid-19 lockdowns, in young people leaving New Zealand either permanently or for an extended period.

What do you reckon? Are lots of young people heading overseas?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you reckon? Are lots of young people heading overseas?
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65 days ago

International Week of Deaf People, 23rd to 29th September

Jean Masters from Hamilton Methodist Social Services

The theme is "Sign up for Sign Language Rights." Given the 20th anniversary of the CRPD in 2026, we are striving towards a better implementation of the CRPD at the national level through the linguistic human rights of deaf people. Sign up for Sign Language rights by working with your … View moreThe theme is "Sign up for Sign Language Rights." Given the 20th anniversary of the CRPD in 2026, we are striving towards a better implementation of the CRPD at the national level through the linguistic human rights of deaf people. Sign up for Sign Language rights by working with your local and national associations to announce the achievement of a concrete goal for deaf communities today. World Federation of the Deaf - Jean is an individual member of this organisation.

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65 days ago

NZSL class at the Central Library Garden Place, Hamilton

Jean Masters from Hamilton Methodist Social Services

A NZSL class is held at the Hamilton Central Library, Level 2, near the lift, every Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. through school terms. It is a basic everyday conversation in NZSL. Everyone is welcome, and it is free.

65 days ago

Coming up Te Reo Week next week

Jean Masters from Hamilton Methodist Social Services

Would you like to learn our NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) concept in Te Reo sign language? Why not try learning our NZSL with us?

WEB2-NZSL-Te-Reo-Kawhe-poster-A3-v4-1-2.pdf Download View

65 days ago

Poll: Do you think Santa parades are a core service for councils?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

South Waikato district councillors will soon face the vexed question of whether Santa Parades are core council services, or simply “nice to haves”.

Last year was the first time in 35 years Tokoroa locals missed seeing Santa Claus roll down Bridge St after volunteers from the Tokoroa City … View more
South Waikato district councillors will soon face the vexed question of whether Santa Parades are core council services, or simply “nice to haves”.

Last year was the first time in 35 years Tokoroa locals missed seeing Santa Claus roll down Bridge St after volunteers from the Tokoroa City Lions Club pulled the pin on their annual parade due to escalating costs for health and safety and traffic management regulations.

Do you think Santa parades are a core service for councils? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think Santa parades are a core service for councils?
  • 21.4% Yes
    21.4% Complete
  • 16.7% Not sure
    16.7% Complete
  • 61.9% No
    61.9% Complete
42 votes
65 days ago

Did you hear the findings about the orange river incident?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There’s no clear evidence of culpability for the orange sediment discharge to the Ōhinemuri River other than it being the result of mining activity, according to Waikato Regional Council.

But there are signs that vegetation growth had created a dam behind which sediment had built up.

Did … View more
There’s no clear evidence of culpability for the orange sediment discharge to the Ōhinemuri River other than it being the result of mining activity, according to Waikato Regional Council.

But there are signs that vegetation growth had created a dam behind which sediment had built up.

Did you hear the findings about the orange river incident?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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