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628 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for jerusalem artichokes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive jerusalem artichoke recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by March 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the May issue of NZ … View moreEvery month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive jerusalem artichoke recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by March 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the May issue of NZ Gardener.

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628 days ago

Free Money Mates Programme

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

Heres another FREE programme whanau
Please register with the office
See details below...

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628 days ago

Free Easter Art Event

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

Join us for a stunning array of original works by Hamilton artists telling the Easter story. This outdoor event will make outstanding afternoon viewing, and be exceptional under lights at night.

It’s free, and afterwards you can sit and chat while eating Easter eggs and hot cross buns on us.
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Join us for a stunning array of original works by Hamilton artists telling the Easter story. This outdoor event will make outstanding afternoon viewing, and be exceptional under lights at night.

It’s free, and afterwards you can sit and chat while eating Easter eggs and hot cross buns on us.

You’ll find it at the Good News Community Centre, on the Corner of Dominion Road and Breckon’s Avenue, Nawton, Hamilton, on Good Friday the 7th and Easter Saturday the 8th of April, from 2pm to 8pm.
If wet, it will be in the hall.

For all enquiries contact Good News Community Centre 07 8505020

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629 days ago

Restaurant & Toastmaters

Karen from Nawton

A recommendation needed please. I have a special event coming up in June and I am hoping to hold the event at a Restaurant; However I need to know if there are any quiet restaurants in Hamilton?. I can't abide restaurants with music blaring so loudly you can barely talk let alone think. Does … View moreA recommendation needed please. I have a special event coming up in June and I am hoping to hold the event at a Restaurant; However I need to know if there are any quiet restaurants in Hamilton?. I can't abide restaurants with music blaring so loudly you can barely talk let alone think. Does anyone know of any suitable restaurants that may be just has quiet background music that still allows you to think/talk, though preferably a restaurant with no music at all?. And what nights is the restaurant open?

1st Upcoming event; Dinsdale Toastmasters club is holding a garage sale on the 18th March at 19 Purcell place, Melville from 8am.

2nd upcoming event; Dinsdale Toastmasters club is having an open meeting on Tues 28th March at 7pm. venue is the Western Community Centre in Hyde ave, Nawton.

629 days ago

Have you spotted any hot air balloons recently?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Balloons Over Waikato starts on Tuesday, and it appears some pilots are already out and about.
Ross Trafford sent us these shots from Grosvenor Park and over Rototuna, taken on Sunday.
Are you planning to catch some of the events during the festival this week?

629 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 AEA Web Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of each … 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 AEA Web Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of each month which is this Sunday 19 March at 9.00am.
ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME

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630 days ago

Antique Buyers in Waikato

Goldco

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View more
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here: https://www.goldco.co.nz/.
Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | www.goldco.co.nz | email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
Find out more

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630 days ago

Join us for your Community Health Forum

Waikato DHB

Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.

At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing. This helps us to develop better access to local … View more
Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.

At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing. This helps us to develop better access to local community services.

Come along to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experiences as we work together on these matters.

Topics include - Local community feedback and discussion on the new health system and localities.

Hamilton and surrounds
When: Wednesday 22 March, 10am - 12pm
Where: Settlement Centre Waikato, R2, Boundary Rd, 46G Boundary Road, Claudelands, Hamilton

If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for more information.

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the Te Whatu Ora Waikato, other health providers and other local organisations/groups.

We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
Find out more

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631 days ago

Books, books and more books!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Five Cross

Now is a great time to add to your TBR pile. We have a huge range of topics, types of books and there will be something here for you.
We are shop 3 at Five Cross Roads in Enderley and we are open Monday to Friday 9-4.30
Saturday 9-4
Sunday 10-3
Come on in and see what you can find.
We have all … View more
Now is a great time to add to your TBR pile. We have a huge range of topics, types of books and there will be something here for you.
We are shop 3 at Five Cross Roads in Enderley and we are open Monday to Friday 9-4.30
Saturday 9-4
Sunday 10-3
Come on in and see what you can find.
We have all sorts of treasures just waiting to be found.

631 days ago

Red Cross cbd, Hamilton

The Team from Red Cross Shop Hamilton CBD

We have had these bedspreads come in. They are fantastic condition. Single.

635 days ago

NZ: Share a favourite female historical figure...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're all mostly familiar with Kate Sheppard's role in the women's suffrage movement (and her face on the $10 note) and you've likely heard of the bold, Jean Batten. But who else should not be forgotten? Tell us why!

Let's celebrate Women's History month as well as … View more
We're all mostly familiar with Kate Sheppard's role in the women's suffrage movement (and her face on the $10 note) and you've likely heard of the bold, Jean Batten. But who else should not be forgotten? Tell us why!

Let's celebrate Women's History month as well as International Women's Day (this Wednesday) by sharing some of the lesser-known, inspiring women who've played a part in New Zealand's history.

Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column of the local paper - write NFP if you wish your comments to be excluded.

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631 days ago

lost site

Mike from Fairfield

any ideas how i can get this showing up on google ?i see alot of new sites show up but not sure how to get mine into google search www.4getmeknot.co.nz... any help would be appreciated

631 days ago

Clear the decks

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Refresh your outdoor spaces with Resene Lumbersider and Resene Walk-on with these easy ideas.

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632 days ago

Is your local supermarket low on toilet paper again?

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

Never fear, My Fundraiser is here!

You can support the Foundation through My Fundraiser NZ allowing you to buy toilet paper by the carton. Practical, right? 🚽

Every time you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser NZ, we receive a 10% donation on your behalf of the full purchase … View more
Never fear, My Fundraiser is here!

You can support the Foundation through My Fundraiser NZ allowing you to buy toilet paper by the carton. Practical, right? 🚽

Every time you order your toilet paper through My Fundraiser NZ, we receive a 10% donation on your behalf of the full purchase price - that’s $5 for every box sold! Find out more through the link below.

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632 days ago

Do you notice people smoking or vaping at playgrounds?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

For Olivia Jordan, it seemed to happen every time she took her 1-year-old to play.

She was shocked there were no warning signs, but the council says some are on the way "soon".

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