Fitzroy, Hamilton

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1224 days ago

A perfect match with free recruitment service

Competenz

"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at … View more"We’d been trying to recruit a young person for a couple of years", says Stainless Machinings owner Brian Lawry. “We’d been in touch with local high schools to arrange work experience at our precision component business and liaised with many career advisors and even advertised at Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), but with no success.”

After years of searching for a new recruit for their business, Auckland engineering firm Stainless Machinings turned to Competenz’s free job matching service to find them an ideal candidate.
In the space of a few short months, school leaver Stuart Martin joined the company.

Read the full story at the link below.
If you are an employer looking for the right apprentice for your business, get in touch with us to make use of our free job matching service

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1212 days ago

COVID-19

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

Earlier this year, young people were asked to share their experience of COVID-19. The Graeme Dingle Foundation wanted to give them an opportunity to share their story and show the ways in which they had faced the challenges of COVID-19 and the restrictions on their lives.

In today's post, we … View more
Earlier this year, young people were asked to share their experience of COVID-19. The Graeme Dingle Foundation wanted to give them an opportunity to share their story and show the ways in which they had faced the challenges of COVID-19 and the restrictions on their lives.

In today's post, we look at how online learning played in our young people's lives. Keep an eye out as we post some key takeaways from our findings or head to our website and read the full write up today.

Source - Julie Moore, Research & Evaluation Graeme Dingle Foundation

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1212 days ago

Friday Puzzle

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

Can you solve this puzzle by moving 1 matchstick?

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1213 days ago

Foldable climbing frame

The Team from

Construct a climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops and add the colour with Resene paint.

Find out how to create your own.

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1213 days ago

Hospital midwives strike

Waikato District Health Board

Important Maternity Services Notice

Midwives who are members of the MERAS union will strike on Tuesday 10 August from 11am to 7pm. This is part of nationwide strike action and does not affect Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs).

The priority of Waikato DHB is the care of women and their babies. We … View more
Important Maternity Services Notice

Midwives who are members of the MERAS union will strike on Tuesday 10 August from 11am to 7pm. This is part of nationwide strike action and does not affect Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs).

The priority of Waikato DHB is the care of women and their babies. We have plans in place to ensure they have access to the services they need and are kept safe during the strike.

Waikato DHB hospital maternity services will still be available. However, we will not be able to provide elective services and clinics on the day of the strike (10 August). We will contact these women directly.

If you have concerns or questions, please contact your midwife. For more information please visit our website
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1213 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

We've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win … View moreWe've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win a Prezzy® Card. Have a think and get nominating now! Nominate now!

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1213 days ago

Help to fight cancer! Volunteer on Daffodil Day!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Can you spare a couple of hours on Friday August 27 or Saturday August 28 to help collect for Daffodil Day? Every dollar raised helps the Cancer Society provide care services, fund cancer research, and deliver health promotion in the Waikato Region. Click on the link to register your interest...
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Can you spare a couple of hours on Friday August 27 or Saturday August 28 to help collect for Daffodil Day? Every dollar raised helps the Cancer Society provide care services, fund cancer research, and deliver health promotion in the Waikato Region. Click on the link to register your interest...
volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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1213 days ago

Before and after cleaning

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

These curtains are looking as good as new after being treated for mould removal. If you have orange or black spots on your curtains - that is most likely mould! It loves a combination of dust, damp, and heat. It can smell very musty, especially if left to grow. We are experts in mould removal and … View moreThese curtains are looking as good as new after being treated for mould removal. If you have orange or black spots on your curtains - that is most likely mould! It loves a combination of dust, damp, and heat. It can smell very musty, especially if left to grow. We are experts in mould removal and ensure curtains are treated with no colour loss - if you have any questions feel free to give us a call and we can have a chat. 0800 579 0501

1214 days ago

Could you get more from your Vitamin C supplement?

Lipo Sachets

The body doesn’t produce or store vitamin C, which means many of us are missing out on its health-giving benefits. You should also consume it daily, not just in times of need.

Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets use patented technology to deliver a high dose of new generation liposomal vitamin C. They are… View more
The body doesn’t produce or store vitamin C, which means many of us are missing out on its health-giving benefits. You should also consume it daily, not just in times of need.

Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets use patented technology to deliver a high dose of new generation liposomal vitamin C. They are proven to deliver 80% higher absorption than standard vitamin C* to help support your immune health and wellbeing.

Make sure your immune system is fighting fit for winter and beyond, by optimising your vitamin C intake.

Could you benefit from high dose liposomal vitamin C?

Ref: *Based on a clinical study comparing 10g Vitamin C Lipo-Sachets to 10g standard vitamin C. Maciej Lukawski (2019). Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare professional. Vitamins are supplementary to a balanced diet. AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Auckland. TAPS PP7841
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1215 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1215 days ago

Collision Repair in Record Time

Collision Connect

Our new IRT Spectratek infra red technology has arrived here at Collision Connect. Normal drying time of primers is up to 8 hours or even overnight, this technology will cut it down to 12 minutes, meaning we can get your vehicle back to you faster!

Based at 19 Cook Street, Leamington, we offer… View more
Our new IRT Spectratek infra red technology has arrived here at Collision Connect. Normal drying time of primers is up to 8 hours or even overnight, this technology will cut it down to 12 minutes, meaning we can get your vehicle back to you faster!

Based at 19 Cook Street, Leamington, we offer a range of services from collision repair, to panel beating and even just fixing those small scratches. Ph 0800 799 961.
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1215 days ago

Dehumidifier

Michael from Hillcrest

Delongi heater/dehumidifier for sale. Helps keep your home warm and dry. Great for damp rooms.
021 245 8837

Price: $60

1215 days ago

Kendo Promotional Documentary

Sam Tsai from Waikato Kendo Club

It's our great pleasure to share you with Wilkie Larke's media assignment at our dojo's channel.

Wilkie is a Year 10 student at Hamilton Boys High School and our dojo member. We feel proud of him that he can combine his school study and personal interests in such a neat way!

We … View more
It's our great pleasure to share you with Wilkie Larke's media assignment at our dojo's channel.

Wilkie is a Year 10 student at Hamilton Boys High School and our dojo member. We feel proud of him that he can combine his school study and personal interests in such a neat way!

We also thank all the Waikato members showing their actions in this video.

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1215 days ago

For sale - Bike rack - Yakima, kingJoe Pro 3.

Rachel from Hamilton East

This bike rack is for cars WITHOUT tow bars, fits most styles of car, adjustable, very very sturdy and stable, straps to tighten and rubber strong holds go over bike frame, fold away when not in use. selling as have a car with tow bar now , not required. Have full instructions. For up to three … View moreThis bike rack is for cars WITHOUT tow bars, fits most styles of car, adjustable, very very sturdy and stable, straps to tighten and rubber strong holds go over bike frame, fold away when not in use. selling as have a car with tow bar now , not required. Have full instructions. For up to three bikes.Retails new $329. Only used 4 times, so in new condition.Selling for $175.or nearest offer.

Price: $175

1215 days ago

What is Yarn: What It’s Made From, How You Make It and More

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

When researching or reading about different fabrics, you are likely to see the word yarn mentioned a lot. ‘Made from spun yarns’ or ‘with synthetic yarns’ are a couple of examples. But what is yarn? What is spun yarn? Are there other types? What does it all mean, and how much relevance does… View moreWhen researching or reading about different fabrics, you are likely to see the word yarn mentioned a lot. ‘Made from spun yarns’ or ‘with synthetic yarns’ are a couple of examples. But what is yarn? What is spun yarn? Are there other types? What does it all mean, and how much relevance does this bear to your final fabric? That’s what we are here to look at in a little more detail.

What is Yarn?
Yarn is a length of fibres. That’s the simplest way to explain it. It is a continuous length of fibres which are interlocked, and it’s used to produce fabrics, as well as in crocheting, knitting, embroidery and ropemaking.

This means that we can split yarn into two different ‘categories’ of sorts. The thread that is used for embroidery or in sewing machines, as well as yarn (commonly known as balls-of-wool) used in crafts such as knitting or crocheting, are long lengths that are bought as yarns.

The alternative would be a yarn which is then knitted or woven into a fabric. The textile is then bought as fabric, in lengths, rather than the yarn itself being purchased separately. This second description is the one that we will explore further in this post.

What is Yarn Made From?
Yarn can be made from such a variety of different fibres. This includes both natural and synthetic fibres. The most common plant fibre is cotton, however, you can also use other natural fibres such as bamboo. Alongside cotton, the synthetic polyester fibre makes up the two most commonly used fibres. Animal fibres are also often used, such as wool, harvested from sheep, as well as cashmere (harvested from goats) Angora (from rabbits) and silk (from insect larvae).

What is the Difference Between Spun and Filament Yarn?
Spun yarn is made by twisting staple fibres together in either an S or Z twist, to make a single thread. The process of twisting the fibres together into yarn is called spinning and it was one of the first processed to be industrialised. Spun yarns can contain a single type of fibre, or you can spin various types of fibre together to give you a blend.

Filament yarn is made up of filament fibres which are either twisted together or simply grouped together. It can either be composed of one filament, which is called a monofilament, or it could be made of more than one, in which case it would be known as a multifilament. This can be as few as two or three filament fibres, or even up to 50, or more.

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