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30 days ago

Treats in the Park 2024

Neil from Nawton

🎉 Treats in the Park is Back for its 19th Edition! 🎉

🎃 Get your costumes ready and prepare for a night of spooky fun!

🌟 Here’s what you can look forward to:
6 Treat Stations loaded with candy and surprises! 🍭
Bouncy Inflatable Rides to jump, flip, and slide! 🎪
Yummy … View more
🎉 Treats in the Park is Back for its 19th Edition! 🎉

🎃 Get your costumes ready and prepare for a night of spooky fun!

🌟 Here’s what you can look forward to:
6 Treat Stations loaded with candy and surprises! 🍭
Bouncy Inflatable Rides to jump, flip, and slide! 🎪
Yummy Food Stalls to fuel all the fun! 🍕
Games, Crafts, & Activities that will keep everyone entertained! 🎨
Live Entertainment to keep the party going! 🎶
Costume Contest with awesome prizes—show off your best Halloween look! 👻
Skate Competition—show us your skills! 🛹
Community Booths,
prizes, and more surprises throughout the night! 🎁

🎟️ Ticket Info:
Treat Tickets: Just $5 per child, which includes treats and access to all inflatable rides! When you arrive just look out for the Treat Ticket tent, we have 2,500 so we shouldn't sell out!

Spectators: Free to attend!


🎫 How to Get Tickets:
Grab your Treat Tickets at the black Registration tent when you arrive.
OR buy them in advance from the community centre in the week leading up to Halloween.

🎃 Costume Contest Fun:
Costume parades at 5 PM, 6.30 PM, no registration needed, just show up at the side of the stage 5 minutes before the contest begins!
Adults, get creative too! We want to see your best costumes on display! 🧙‍♂️

🛍️ Other Important Info:
Bring a reusable bag for your treats!
Parking is limited—if you’re local, walking is a great idea, or hop on the Meteor bus which stops nearby! 🚌

🎉 Why We Do It:
Since 1998, Treats in the Park has offered a fun, safe alternative to trick-or-treating, and thanks to community love, it’s now an annual tradition! Join us for a night of laughter, treats, and memories.

🤝 Shout-Out to Our Sponsors:
A huge thanks to Trust Waikato, & the Lottery Grants Board for helping make this event possible!

💖 Western Community Centre:
For over 40 years, the Western Community Centre has been hosting events that unite the community, help create stronger relationships, and celebrate diversity and resilience. #goodthingshappeninnawton
Mark your calendars—you don’t want to miss this! For more details, feel free to message or email us at admin@wccham.org.nz.
🎃 See you at Treats in the Park 2024🎉

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30 days ago

Red Cross Retail Shops Need Volunteers

Waikato Service Centre from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

We're looking for volunteers. Help pre loved goods find a new home and make a difference. To sign up or find out more go to www.redcross.org.nz...

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30 days ago

Wallflowers

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Take on the terracotta trend and sculpt a unique floral feature painted in Resene FX Paint Effects Medium, Resene Sakura and Resene Apple Blossom. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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30 days ago

Shaken and stirred

Resene

Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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30 days ago

Hamilton airport’s latest annual profit falls sharply

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The company behind Hamilton airport has had a $14.9m drop in annual pre-tax profits.

A not unexpected fall in land sales in 2023-24 is a key driver for the change but the boss says traveller “belt-tightening” and overall economic conditions also had an impact.

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30 days ago

What's your favourite CBD business?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Pastry makers, a pole studio, a cinema and a law firm were among the winners at Hamilton’s CBD Awards.

Twenty-six businesses had wins - some more than one - at the Wednesday evening event at 18 London Street.

What's your favourite CBD business? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View more
Pastry makers, a pole studio, a cinema and a law firm were among the winners at Hamilton’s CBD Awards.

Twenty-six businesses had wins - some more than one - at the Wednesday evening event at 18 London Street.

What's your favourite CBD business? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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30 days ago

Have you ever witnessed a swamp fire?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

On Monday night Jason Garrett and his neighbours sat on a hill out the back of his house having a beer and watching the massive Meremere fire rip through neighbouring wetlands.

It was all they could do.

Have you ever witnessed a swamp fire?

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40 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.1% Yes
    24.1% Complete
  • 75.1% No
    75.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
3610 votes
31 days ago

Have you visited one of these cafes?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

It’s a chocolate lover’s dream at Theobroma Chocolate Lounge.

Located in the heart of Hamilton’s CBD, the chocolate themed cafe sells creamy Belgian chocolate delights, from gourmet hot chocolates to bite sized chocolate ducks and fish.

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31 days ago

Online Shopping warning

The Team from New Zealand Police

As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
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As we come up to the festive season, a lot of us want to shop online and look for good bargains 🛍️🛒

Here’s a few tips to help you stay safe, avoid buying stolen property, and not get taken advantage of:
💸If it is too good to be true, it probably is, or it could be stolen property.
💸If it’s being sold as new, ask for the receipt for the warranty. If they can’t provide it, that’s a red flag.
💸Check the seller’s profile, is it new or relatively blank?
💸If you make a purchase and need to meet somebody to get it, choose somewhere well-lit and well populated in public, near CCTV. If it has to be somebody’s home, take someone with you and let someone else know where you’re going and when.
💸Be especially cautious when buying power tools or high-end toy brick building block sets.

Sadly, if you unknowingly buy stolen property, you’re aiding criminals and inadvertently supporting them to steal more.
If you find a suspect listing or social media scam, call 105, or report it with us online at 105.police.govt.nz

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32 days ago

Last Minute Shoppers Christmas Pop Up Market

Aaron from Chartwell

Join us for some last minute Christmas shopping at Riverlea. This is a free festive event for the community where you will find a wide range of gifts for Christmas.

There will be over 65 amazing stalls to shop with! Bone and Greenstone, Maori educational accessories, hand knits, leather moccasins,… View more
Join us for some last minute Christmas shopping at Riverlea. This is a free festive event for the community where you will find a wide range of gifts for Christmas.

There will be over 65 amazing stalls to shop with! Bone and Greenstone, Maori educational accessories, hand knits, leather moccasins, crystals, clothing, toys, soaps, candles, woodwork, crochet, knitted toys, jewellery, health products, Maori Rongoa, Rawleighs products, candy, homemade jams, sauces and relishes, pottery, steel art, resin art, hooded towels, garden art and creations, pet products for all doggies, smoked and seasoned salt for all your food dishes and so much more!!

Enjoy a fresh coffee or beverage along with food, including Lil Orbit donuts and some homemade baking, as you have a wander around the event. There will be live music bringing a great vibe. There will also be stalls offering face painting, hair braiding and an interactive stall for you to create your own name bracelet.

Dawn, a Tarot Reader with over 30 years experience, will be available for anyone interested in having a reading with her. Dawn has an amazing gift and is highly recommended by people who have had readings with her.

The market will be open from 10am until 2pm on Saturday 21 December. Come along and make sure you are ready for Christmas! We can't wait to see you and everyone is welcome. Bring the family for a fun day.

Shop locally for Christmas and support local sellers!

Last Minute Christmas Shoppers Pop Up Market

Date: Saturday 21st December 2024

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Riverlea Theatre, 83 Riverlea Road, Hamilton NZ

FREE EVENT

Event info: www.facebook.com/events/1484115415626016/?ref=newsfeed

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32 days ago

Poll: Do you think the theatre will change the CBD's vibe?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Streeties defecating in public may be pushed out of the CBD once art lovers start frequenting Waikato Regional Theatre.

The theatre is one of the solutions to drive the negative element out of Hamilton city, claims Mark Servian.

Do you think the theatre will change the CBD's vibe? Tell … View more
Streeties defecating in public may be pushed out of the CBD once art lovers start frequenting Waikato Regional Theatre.

The theatre is one of the solutions to drive the negative element out of Hamilton city, claims Mark Servian.

Do you think the theatre will change the CBD's vibe? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think the theatre will change the CBD's vibe?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Maybe
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
32 days ago

For a better Cambridge for everyone, forever!

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Cambridge looking after its own needs is the driving principle for a new philanthropic investment fund set up to support the town and its people.

The Cambridge Community Charitable Trust has got together with Momentum Waikato, the region’s community foundation, to establish the Cambridge … View more
Cambridge looking after its own needs is the driving principle for a new philanthropic investment fund set up to support the town and its people.

The Cambridge Community Charitable Trust has got together with Momentum Waikato, the region’s community foundation, to establish the Cambridge Community Fund, an endowment that will generate investment income for charitable activities and projects in the Waipa centre.

The Fund was officially launched with a well-attended function at Te Awa Retirement Village on the outskirts of Cambridge on Wednesday 16 October 2024.

Inaugural Fund Champions David Cooney and Kevin Burgess say it’s the ideal scenario – a Cambridge-focused charitable fund enabled by a region-wide philanthropic investment entity.

“The Cambridge Community Fund is a cost-effective way for local people to leave a legacy forever to their town,” says Kevin, who is well known locally as a pharmacist, trustee on various boards and athletics supporter.

“Money donated will benefit Cambridge forever, with the partnership with Momentum providing credibility, collegial knowledge, and back office and governance support.

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33 days ago

The fire grew overnight, a neighbour says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A fire spanning hectares across north Waikato swampland is still burning, with six helicopters with moonsoon buckets and ground crews fighting it.

It's off Island Block Rd, near Meremere. Neighbouring property owner Rebecca Ellis-Wilson noticed the fire just after midday on Monday and said … View more
A fire spanning hectares across north Waikato swampland is still burning, with six helicopters with moonsoon buckets and ground crews fighting it.

It's off Island Block Rd, near Meremere. Neighbouring property owner Rebecca Ellis-Wilson noticed the fire just after midday on Monday and said crews had been out fighting the flames ever since.

Have you ever seen a fire like this? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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33 days ago

It seems a charge hasn't stopped the visitors

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Out-of-town visitors are flocking Hamilton Gardens, despite a $20 price tag at the front gate.

In the month since the fee was introduced, 14,400 day passes have been sold bringing in nearly $300,000 in revenue. The highest number of tickets sold in a single day was nearly 1000.

Is this what … View more
Out-of-town visitors are flocking Hamilton Gardens, despite a $20 price tag at the front gate.

In the month since the fee was introduced, 14,400 day passes have been sold bringing in nearly $300,000 in revenue. The highest number of tickets sold in a single day was nearly 1000.

Is this what you were expecting after the charge was introduced? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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