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Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

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Does your organisation need new flooring?

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1556 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1556 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1557 days ago

Police searching for a person missing in Waikato River

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Emergency services headed to the Hamilton Gardens on Sunday night after reports of a person in trouble in the river.

A second person tried unsuccessfully to save them.

Read more here. The police search continues.

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1557 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1557 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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1557 days ago

An Open Letter to New Zealanders

Adam from Chartwell

Doctors want no part in assisted suicide

We are committed to the concept of death with dignity and comfort, including the provision of effective pain relief and excellence in palliative care.

We endorse the views of the World Medical Association and the New Zealand Medical Association that … View more
Doctors want no part in assisted suicide

We are committed to the concept of death with dignity and comfort, including the provision of effective pain relief and excellence in palliative care.

We endorse the views of the World Medical Association and the New Zealand Medical Association that physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia are unethical, even if they were made legal.

We uphold the right of patients to decline treatment, as set out in the NZ Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights.

We know that the proper provision of pain relief, even if it may unintentionally hasten the death of the patient, is ethical and legal. Equally the withdrawal or withholding of futile treatment in favour of palliative care is ethical and legal.

We believe that crossing the line to intentionally assist a person to die would fundamentally weaken the doctor-patient relationship which is based on trust and respect.

We are especially concerned with protecting vulnerable people who can feel they have become a burden to others, and we are committed to supporting those who find their own life situations a heavy burden.

Doctors are not necessary in the regulation or practice of assisted suicide. They are included only to provide a cloak of medical legitimacy. Leave doctors to focus on saving lives and providing real care to the dying.

Join us
If you are a New Zealand doctor and would like to add your name to this Open Letter, please email sineadmairedonnelly@gmail.com with your name, qualifications and Medical Council registration number.

‘Doctors say no’ is an Open Letter to all New Zealanders by doctors supporting the World Medical Association and New Zealand Medical Association position statements that euthanasia and assisted suicide are unethical, even if they were to become legal. doctorssayno.nz...

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1558 days ago

Hamilton Dog Expo Market Style

Lucy from Saint Andrews

Next Sunday the 30th of August from 9am to 1.30pm, Indoors at Woofsnwags Doggie Day Care, 154 Collins Road Hamilton, Dog Friendly, there is a small donation to get in 100% goes to Dog Protection League and DC Rescue, lots of NZ Doggie business will be there so your dogs can try thing on and taste … View moreNext Sunday the 30th of August from 9am to 1.30pm, Indoors at Woofsnwags Doggie Day Care, 154 Collins Road Hamilton, Dog Friendly, there is a small donation to get in 100% goes to Dog Protection League and DC Rescue, lots of NZ Doggie business will be there so your dogs can try thing on and taste things etc :) UNDER LEVEL 1 WE WILL BE GOING AHEAD.

1558 days ago

1 Week to Nominate

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Waikato.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate… View more
Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Waikato.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1559 days ago

Poll: Do you think skateboards should be allowed in the CBD?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton City Council is thinking about letting skateboarders back into the CBD.

It's had 105 submissions on the idea of taking skateboarding off the list of "nuisance behaviour" - most in favour, one saying it's now a mainstream form of transport.

Read more here.

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Do you think skateboards should be allowed in the CBD?
  • 14.7% Yes, they're a handy way to get around.
    14.7% Complete
  • 64% No, I think they should stick to skate parks.
    64% Complete
  • 20% I'm not that worried either way.
    20% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - explain in the comments.
    1.3% Complete
150 votes
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1562 days ago

Vote safe quiz

Adam from Chartwell

We all want compassion, dignity and choice
But is a potentially unsafe law good enough?
From 3-17 October, we are all asked to vote in a binding referendum for or against the End of Life Choice Act. We’re being asked to vote on a specific law (not whether or not we agree with the ‘concept’ of… View more
We all want compassion, dignity and choice
But is a potentially unsafe law good enough?
From 3-17 October, we are all asked to vote in a binding referendum for or against the End of Life Choice Act. We’re being asked to vote on a specific law (not whether or not we agree with the ‘concept’ of assisted dying). This means that every New Zealander is expected to ‘think like a lawyer’ to understand the implications of this specific law when they vote.

Votesafe.nz will help you know what the Act says – and importantly, what it doesn’t say, before you vote. Take the quick quiz to see how much you know about what you're being asked to vote on. Click on this link : www.votesafe.nz...

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1559 days ago

Are you using your heat pump efficiently?

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

Heat Pumps are the most popular form of fixed heating available in New Zealand.

Find out tips that will save you money when using your Heat Pump.

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1560 days ago

Upcycle furniture with wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1560 days ago

Who's got more local heroes?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Waikato's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Otago that you have more good sorts than them!

Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New … View more
Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Waikato's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Otago that you have more good sorts than them!

Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year. Who's it going to be Waikato?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1560 days ago

Westpac Warm Up double glazing deals

RetroFit Double Glazing - Waikato

For those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If … View moreFor those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If you're not with Westapc, talk to your banks there’s some pretty competitive rates at the moment.

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1560 days ago

Join the discussion

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Let us know your wish for Nature in our city!
Follow the link below, join the discussion and share your ideas with us!

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