Fairview Downs, Hamilton

4 days ago

'If you grow your own, they're more likely to stay,' Malcolm Mulholland says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The proposed Waikato medical school could be nearly two decades too late, according to one health advocate.

Patient Voice Aotearoa Malcolm Mulholland is in Hamilton on Thursday night as part of a road show he’s conducting to allow people to share their thoughts on the country’s health … View more
The proposed Waikato medical school could be nearly two decades too late, according to one health advocate.

Patient Voice Aotearoa Malcolm Mulholland is in Hamilton on Thursday night as part of a road show he’s conducting to allow people to share their thoughts on the country’s health system.

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4 days ago

Poll: Have you paid to visit the gardens?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Six months after Hamilton Gardens introduced paid entry to its Enclosed Gardens, the numbers are in - and they're looking as lush as the gardens themselves.

With $2.85 million in revenue generated, over 227,000 visitors welcomed, and more than 45,000 MyGardens passes issued since August … View more
Six months after Hamilton Gardens introduced paid entry to its Enclosed Gardens, the numbers are in - and they're looking as lush as the gardens themselves.

With $2.85 million in revenue generated, over 227,000 visitors welcomed, and more than 45,000 MyGardens passes issued since August 2024, the decision to introduce a fee has turned into one of Hamilton’s most successful moves in recent years.

If you're not a Hamilton City ratepayer, have you paid to visit? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you paid to visit the gardens?
  • 6.3% Yes
    6.3% Complete
  • 93.8% No
    93.8% Complete
16 votes
4 days ago

Poll: Will you attend your local Anzac parade?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Road cones have won the battle, but hopefully not the war, after forcing two small town Anzac parades to retreat from the main road and instead have veterans parading down the footpath.

The defeat has seen Transport Minister Chris Bishop also fire shots at what he described as “insane and … View more
Road cones have won the battle, but hopefully not the war, after forcing two small town Anzac parades to retreat from the main road and instead have veterans parading down the footpath.

The defeat has seen Transport Minister Chris Bishop also fire shots at what he described as “insane and absurd” rules, and prohibitive costs of temporary traffic management and vow to do something about it.

Will you attend your local Anzac parade? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you attend your local Anzac parade?
  • 28.6% Yes
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% No
    71.4% Complete
14 votes
4 days ago

Have you nominated a local business yet?

Prospa

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back and we’re searching for the standout local businesses that have made a real impact over the past year!

It’s time to celebrate the incredible businesses that help make our communities such special places to live. Nominations are now open – … View more
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back and we’re searching for the standout local businesses that have made a real impact over the past year!

It’s time to celebrate the incredible businesses that help make our communities such special places to live. Nominations are now open – click the link below to nominate your Local Business Hero and help them get the recognition they deserve.

If you haven't nominated your favourite local business yet, make sure you do it today.
Nominate now

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4 days ago

This week's prize winners...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The winners this week get to choose between a Mitre10 or Bunnings voucher to the value of $100. The lucky members are:

Anaru Gray from Ranui

Felicia Gear from Palmerston North

Brettan Floyd from Paihia

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The winners this week get to choose between a Mitre10 or Bunnings voucher to the value of $100. The lucky members are:

Anaru Gray from Ranui

Felicia Gear from Palmerston North

Brettan Floyd from Paihia

Maureen Callaghan from Burnside

Winners, get in touch with the Neighbourly team before 22nd April to claim your prize.

If you're not a winner, check back next Tuesday!

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15 days ago

Show us your projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...

Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...

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17 days ago

Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
  • 36.6% Yes, it serves us well
    36.6% Complete
  • 62.7% No, I have concerns
    62.7% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1783 votes
9 days ago

Share your favourite lime recipe and get a free copy of our June issue

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive… View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the June issue.

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9 days ago

Hoarder’s burden lifted as property turns from dump to developer’s dream

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Developers are now eyeing up the property of a Hamilton hoarder that only weeks ago was an eyesore of exploding rubbish bags and trash.

The clean-up job which is expected to cost “tens of thousands” is still underway, with diggers scraping up the last remains of decades-worth of hoarding and… View more
Developers are now eyeing up the property of a Hamilton hoarder that only weeks ago was an eyesore of exploding rubbish bags and trash.

The clean-up job which is expected to cost “tens of thousands” is still underway, with diggers scraping up the last remains of decades-worth of hoarding and illegally dumped rubbish.

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8 days ago

Recalled food and products in NZ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It hasn't been that long since our last list of recalled products but they keep coming! There's been some popular products recalled recently and we want to make sure you're not using these.

Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.

Food recalls:
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It hasn't been that long since our last list of recalled products but they keep coming! There's been some popular products recalled recently and we want to make sure you're not using these.

Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.

Food recalls:
Pams afghan oat baked bars
Daily Bread / Dough Boys hot cross buns
Gilmours beef stock and bouillon
Daily Foods Co hot and sour seasoning & spicy perilla leaf seasoning
Lianhua Supermarket ready to eat chicken and pork pieces
Dr Bugs fruit candy popcorn

Product recalls:
Serene S2068 bathroom heaters
Kmart/Anko Double Walled Coffee Cups with Lids
Panda Mart baby walker
Panda Mart fairy cake toy
Panda Mart ice cream car
Panda Mart toy cars
Panda Mart various table lamps
Makita grease guns and flexible hoses
Panda Mart gardening tool
Polaris Ranger kinetic
Panda Mart mini night light
Conversion lead
Turbo Como e-bike
The Warehouse / Young Original sleepsuits

8 days ago

Feel a chill in the air?

Health NZ - Winter flu

Autumn’s here and the cold weather is fast approaching. So, grab a flu jab and help protect yourself against flu before winter arrives.

The flu vaccine is free if you’re 65 or over. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including … View more
Autumn’s here and the cold weather is fast approaching. So, grab a flu jab and help protect yourself against flu before winter arrives.

The flu vaccine is free if you’re 65 or over. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit BookMyVaccine.nz
Book it now

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9 days ago

Have you ever eaten a Brazilian pastel?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Good Fillings at Made, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton

A crispy, golden taste of Brazil has arrived in Hamilton with the opening of the country’s first and only dedicated Brazilian pastel store, founded by husband-and-wife duo Viviane Ivo and Carlos Alvarez.

Have you ever eaten a … View more
Good Fillings at Made, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton

A crispy, golden taste of Brazil has arrived in Hamilton with the opening of the country’s first and only dedicated Brazilian pastel store, founded by husband-and-wife duo Viviane Ivo and Carlos Alvarez.

Have you ever eaten a Brazilian pastel? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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9 days ago

Dirt bikes around Hamilton City

The Team from Waikato Police

Police are noticing a rise in incidents involving people riding dirt bikes in an unsafe and dangerous manner around Hamilton City.

Riding motorcycles or dirt bikes in dangerous and anti-social ways is unacceptable. It puts not only the rider but other members of our community at risk.

On … View more
Police are noticing a rise in incidents involving people riding dirt bikes in an unsafe and dangerous manner around Hamilton City.

Riding motorcycles or dirt bikes in dangerous and anti-social ways is unacceptable. It puts not only the rider but other members of our community at risk.

On Tuesday, Police were called to a single vehicle crash on Hukanui Road, Hamilton, where a dirt bike rider was seriously injured after coming off his bike around 2:15pm.

Police will be making further enquires into these types of behaviours and will take enforcement action where necessary.

We are asking the public to help us, by reporting any unsafe or dangerous behaviour.

If you witness any riding behaviour that could put anybody at risk, please call 111 if it is happening now, or 105 if it is after the fact.

Gain as much information as you are safely able to, including the type of activity, any descriptions of the bikes and riders, and any photos or video footage.

If Police are not able to attend these incidents immediately, follow-up action will be taken.

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9 days ago

Meet Elora

Rebekah from Hamilton East

Hello my family and I are new to Hamilton East. We have a cat named Elora also new to the area. Our cat is a family cat so if you happen to see her around Clyde Street area please don't feed her as she has a family and is on a special diet she's allergic to whiskers, chef cat pouche … View moreHello my family and I are new to Hamilton East. We have a cat named Elora also new to the area. Our cat is a family cat so if you happen to see her around Clyde Street area please don't feed her as she has a family and is on a special diet she's allergic to whiskers, chef cat pouche food.

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9 days ago

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