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1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
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.
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 morePastry 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).
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?
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.
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.
… View moreAs 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
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 moreJoin 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
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce a new course entitled: "HIS325: An Introduction to the Religious, Cultural and Political Background of the ‘Inter-Testamental’ and ‘New Testamental’ Periods, aka the ‘Second Temple Period’" with Dr Dennis Green, PhD, beginning Wed 23 October… View moreEarthDiverse is pleased to announce a new course entitled: "HIS325: An Introduction to the Religious, Cultural and Political Background of the ‘Inter-Testamental’ and ‘New Testamental’ Periods, aka the ‘Second Temple Period’" with Dr Dennis Green, PhD, beginning Wed 23 October 2024, 7:00-8:30pm and running for 6 consecutive weeks.
This 6-week course examines the religio-cultural matrix which produced Judaism, Jesus and the earliest Jesus movement. This period brought about the death of ‘Ancient Israel’ and the birth of ‘Judaism’. We'll explore the intersection of Greek philosophy and Semetic theology. This historical period was an era of rapid religious change and uncertainty, massive cultural clashes and unending political turmoil. As a result, it was also an era of great religious creativity and diversity. This included the creation of a new religious movement in Judaea which would eventually spread throughout the Greco-Roman world.
Our courses are offered as in-person classes, live-streamed via Zoom, or via video recordings which are made available 1-2 days after each class session.
Register now or get more information by clicking on the Read More button below:
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 moreCambridge 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.
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 moreA 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).
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 moreOut-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).
My household has been pushed to get all our rubbish into one small red bin while the recycling one is rarely more than half full. Whatever posessed the council to use such a small size? We now hear we will be "invited" to buy bigger ones. (Disgusted council lands us with another stealth … View moreMy household has been pushed to get all our rubbish into one small red bin while the recycling one is rarely more than half full. Whatever posessed the council to use such a small size? We now hear we will be "invited" to buy bigger ones. (Disgusted council lands us with another stealth tax BTW.) Whats wrong with the recycling bin becoming the rubbish one and the small red one becoming recycling??
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
The winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:
Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills
Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram
Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe
… View moreThe winners of the $100 Westfield vouchers are:
Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills
Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram
Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe
Lucy Ayres from Richmond
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
If you're not a winner this week, check back next week!
Double-digit rate rises look likely for Waipā District as financial headwinds turn into what the mayor calls “a bit of a tornado”.
That was Susan O’Regan’s take in the wake of a workshop which put finances under the microscope. Elected members were asked to give direction on the … View moreDouble-digit rate rises look likely for Waipā District as financial headwinds turn into what the mayor calls “a bit of a tornado”.
That was Susan O’Regan’s take in the wake of a workshop which put finances under the microscope. Elected members were asked to give direction on the financial strategy for the council’s nine-year Long Term Plan, due to be adopted in June.
What do you think of the Waipā district financial situation? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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