Forest Lake, Hamilton

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26 days ago

Do you think Hamilton plays a big economic role?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The finance minister has been well impressed by Hamilton’s growth and expects the wider region to play a big part in achieving a goal of doubling exports by 2034.

Those comments from Nicola Willis, the minister of both Finance and Economic Growth, came in an exclusive interview with the … View more
The finance minister has been well impressed by Hamilton’s growth and expects the wider region to play a big part in achieving a goal of doubling exports by 2034.

Those comments from Nicola Willis, the minister of both Finance and Economic Growth, came in an exclusive interview with the Waikato Times at Hamilton Gardens on Thursday.

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26 days ago

Ladies Arts Mornings

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.


Small Group Setting: Enjoy … View more
Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.


Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised attention in our intimate group setting.
Snacks: A complimentary light snack to fuel your creative journey.
Convenient Parking: Free parking right outside the studio.

Starts Friday 14th February - 11th April
9.30am - 11.30am, 9x weeks - $90
or pay $15 dollars each time.

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27 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except in December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

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28 days ago

Ladies Arts Mornings

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.

Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised … View more
Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.

Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised attention in our intimate group setting.
Snacks: A complimentary light snack to fuel your creative journey.
Convenient Parking: Free parking right outside the studio.

Starts Friday 14th February - 11th April
9.30am - 11.30am, 9x weeks - $90
or pay $15 dollars each time.

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28 days ago

Ever dreamed of having a 'powder room'?

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Get on a roll and make your powder room pop with personality with Resene wallpaper, Resene Foundry and Resene Alabaster. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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28 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen … View more
Is Addictive Eaters Anonymous for you?

Only you can decide whether or not Addictive Eaters Anonymous is for you. For many of us, accepting that we were addictive eaters is the best thing we have ever done; it was our first step on the road to recovery. Take a look at the following fifteen questions below. Approach them honestly and with an open mind.

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29 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lottery

Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.

Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View more
Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.

Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!

Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz
Find out more

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29 days ago

Poll: Did you know about these sand mine plans?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A Gordonton pre-school owner is scratching her head over plans for a large sand mining operation only metres away from her centre’s back fence.

Great Beginnings Early Learning Centre owner Tracey Ryan opposes the bid for a large-scale sand mining operation, struggles to comprehend why anyone … View more
A Gordonton pre-school owner is scratching her head over plans for a large sand mining operation only metres away from her centre’s back fence.

Great Beginnings Early Learning Centre owner Tracey Ryan opposes the bid for a large-scale sand mining operation, struggles to comprehend why anyone would want to build one in Gordonton, and holds concerns for the safety of little ones in her care.

Did you know about these sand mine plans? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did you know about these sand mine plans?
  • 8.7% Yes
    8.7% Complete
  • 91.3% No
    91.3% Complete
23 votes
29 days ago

Poll: What do you think - waste of money or vital work?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Two critics of Plan Change 9 processes are questioning the $2.67 million cost so far, saying the city council is ‘wasting money’.

The council insists the spending on PC9 to the district plan - which sets local development rules - is on par with other district plan changes of this size and … View more
Two critics of Plan Change 9 processes are questioning the $2.67 million cost so far, saying the city council is ‘wasting money’.

The council insists the spending on PC9 to the district plan - which sets local development rules - is on par with other district plan changes of this size and scale nationally.

What do you think? 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 think - waste of money or vital work?
  • 75% Waste of money
    75% Complete
  • 25% Vital work
    25% Complete
  • 0% Other (explain in the comments)
    0% Complete
16 votes
29 days ago

Fatal crashes in small Waikato community of Ngāhinapōuri not connected

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Three people died on the roads of a rural Waipā community in six days, but police say there’s no common factor.

The three crashes all happened in the small settlement of Ngāhinapōuri, between Whatawhata and Pirongia.

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29 days ago

There's quite a variety of events coming up in the King Country town

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Mobsters, policemen, farmers and naked festival-goers are all heading to Taumarunui this weekend and nonplussed locals are seeing dollar signs rather than trouble.

New Zealand’s first-of-its-kind sex-positive festival, Naked in the Trees, will coincide with a King Country Mongrel Mob reunion … View more
Mobsters, policemen, farmers and naked festival-goers are all heading to Taumarunui this weekend and nonplussed locals are seeing dollar signs rather than trouble.

New Zealand’s first-of-its-kind sex-positive festival, Naked in the Trees, will coincide with a King Country Mongrel Mob reunion event in Taumuranui, running from February 13 to 17. Eight hundred tickets had been sold to the Naked in the Trees event.

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30 days ago

What do you think the next valuation of your home will bring?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamiltonians can expect a fall in residential property valuations for rating purposes after the latest triennial stocktake by the city council’s valuer.

The RVs will be based on data from September last year, with results due out in April.

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30 days ago

Mid Winter Pop Up Christmas Market

Aaron from Chartwell

🌸𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭🌸
People love to get in early and have the chance to do early festive shopping halfway through the year. You have the chance to do all this at our 1-day Mid-Winter Christmas Pop Up Event.
Outdoor stalls only in the … View more
🌸𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭🌸
People love to get in early and have the chance to do early festive shopping halfway through the year. You have the chance to do all this at our 1-day Mid-Winter Christmas Pop Up Event.
Outdoor stalls only in the Riverlea Theatre Car Park. Over 60 amazing stalls that will feature artisans/crafters, home baking, taonga from bone carving/greenstone, giftware and more.
There also will be live music, food and coffee, hangi, face painting on the day.
A chance to support the amazing local small businesses/stallholders attending and to support our community!
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👉Cash
👉Eftpos some stalls offer Afterpay/Bank Transfer
👉Free Entry
👉Free Parking in the paddock next door

Event Date:
Riverlea Theatre Carpark, Riverlea Road, Hillcrest Hamilton
🗓 Saturday, 7th June 2025
🕓 10am-2pm (If wet weather, event will be cancelled, outdoor stalls only)

(Limited food vendors will be chosen for the event, due to room space)

Expressions of interest open 1st April 2025. Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome. This is to ensure we have a wide variety of different products for the event and sadly we can take everyone. For more information email: popupmarketeers@gmail.com
#popupmarkets #hamilton #hamiltonnz #waikato #shoplocal #eatlocal #buylocal #popupmarketeers #mightywaikato #kirikiriroa #nzmarkets

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30 days ago

Ryman Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect… View more
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.

Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.

*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply

Click learn more for more information
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30 days ago

Poll: Did you know about George Clarke's NZ links?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Amazing Spaces TV presenter and architect George Clarke is in New Zealand and he is making a request for Kiwis to get behind a rebuild of a Coromandel beach town’s 1970s Surf Life Saving Club.

The club’s building in Whiritoa has a special connection for the UK’s Clarke as it was built … View more
The Amazing Spaces TV presenter and architect George Clarke is in New Zealand and he is making a request for Kiwis to get behind a rebuild of a Coromandel beach town’s 1970s Surf Life Saving Club.

The club’s building in Whiritoa has a special connection for the UK’s Clarke as it was built around the same month and the same year that he was born, he said in a video posted to Facebook.

Did you know about George Clarke's NZ links?

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Did you know about George Clarke's NZ links?
  • 5% Yes
    5% Complete
  • 95% No
    95% Complete
20 votes
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