Gordonton - Puketaha, Hamilton

6 days ago

What do you think about helping people into homes this way?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

With home ownership slipping further out of reach for many, Bridge Housing Trust has stepped up as a de facto Bank of Mum and Dad.

The housing charity is in its early years but delivered 40 affordable homes last year and wants to double that in 2025.

The trust, chaired by Perry, is donating … View more
With home ownership slipping further out of reach for many, Bridge Housing Trust has stepped up as a de facto Bank of Mum and Dad.

The housing charity is in its early years but delivered 40 affordable homes last year and wants to double that in 2025.

The trust, chaired by Perry, is donating the 1800m² land, valued at $4 million, and investing another $16m to build a complex of 42 affordable apartments, Hinemoa, in Hamilton’s CBD.

What do you think about helping people into homes this way? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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6 days ago

Hillcrest alumni launch Fund for their school

The Team from Momentum Waikato

When the Waikato Symphony Orchestra played at the recent Hamilton Arts Festival, roughly a third of the musicians on stage were former students of one local secondary school.

Hillcrest High School - Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke is well known for producing such artistic graduates, reflecting its … View more
When the Waikato Symphony Orchestra played at the recent Hamilton Arts Festival, roughly a third of the musicians on stage were former students of one local secondary school.

Hillcrest High School - Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke is well known for producing such artistic graduates, reflecting its holistic approach to education, which encourages students to try things out and become successful all-rounders. The second largest school in the city, with 1800 students and 79 ethnicities, its goal is “to educate and develop young people of whom our community will be proud”.

Brian Winter enjoyed his schooling experience there and is involved with the Hillcrest High School Alumni and Community Society, which has now established a philanthropic investment fund at Momentum Waikato – the Hillcrest High School Future Fund.

Read more below...

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6 days ago

Indoor plants

Karen from Chartwell

Hi, I have some indoor plants for sale. Small plants $3 bigger plants $5 each. All been potted with potting mix and soil. Don't need much looking at all, as I don't have a green thumb, lol.😆

Price: $5

6 days ago

How a school made its lunch programme work

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Waikato School that does its own lunches says their model works so well they want the government to check it out so both taxpayers and students can benefit.

The Waikato Times visited Te Aroha College to check out the programme as grizzles about late and bland lunches under a centralised scheme… View more
A Waikato School that does its own lunches says their model works so well they want the government to check it out so both taxpayers and students can benefit.

The Waikato Times visited Te Aroha College to check out the programme as grizzles about late and bland lunches under a centralised scheme continue to leave a sour taste for students and become a political fishbone stuck in the throat of the coalition government.

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6 days ago

Post on Neighbourly & be in to win...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week we are having a bit of fun with a friendly competition...

Post on Neighbourly before next Friday and be in to win a $200 Prezzy® card - as simple as that!

You could post a question, a reminder, ask for advice, post an item for sale, share crime & safety information or a … View more
This week we are having a bit of fun with a friendly competition...

Post on Neighbourly before next Friday and be in to win a $200 Prezzy® card - as simple as that!

You could post a question, a reminder, ask for advice, post an item for sale, share crime & safety information or a recommendation for a great business. Whatever you like!

We'll email the winner on Friday to let them know they have won. Good luck, Neighbours.

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7 days ago

Recent product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's been some products recalled in the past month and we want to make sure you're not using these. Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.

Food recalled:
Century hot & spicy tuna
Supremely Gourmet chocolate
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There's been some products recalled in the past month and we want to make sure you're not using these. Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.

Food recalled:
Century hot & spicy tuna
Supremely Gourmet chocolate
Make it Raw brand Spiced Apple and Buckwheat Grawnola
Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets

Products recalled:
Anko glass flip pickle jar sold at Kmart
LABKA extension cord sold at Panda Mart
Panda Mart table lamps - various types
Young Original baby sleep suit sold at Warehouse
Beacon Marine 12v adaptor
Petzi Newton European harness
Husqvarna & GasGas Motorcycles with Braktec brake system
Line7 velcro inflatable life jacket
Yamaha G29 & UMX golf car
Igloo rolling cooler/chilly bin
Peach Primer sold at Panda Mart
Chistmas beaded bauble sold at Farmers
Spirit of Equinox Herbal Magick Infused Spell Candles

We hope this was helpful!

7 days ago

Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson miffed at no punishment for broken nose in Super Rugby Pacific clash

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson has called on consistency from Super Rugby Pacific match officials, admitting he was miffed there was no punishment for the broken nose he suffered against the Crusaders last month.

The All Blacks loose forward’s start to the season has been disjointed, quite … View more
Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson has called on consistency from Super Rugby Pacific match officials, admitting he was miffed there was no punishment for the broken nose he suffered against the Crusaders last month.

The All Blacks loose forward’s start to the season has been disjointed, quite literally, after an incident early in the round-two contest put him on the sideline for a fortnight and then duly had him feeling the pinch in his return against the Blues last weekend.

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7 days ago

Poll: What do you want the speed limit to be here?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Traffic will soon be going 20kph faster through one of Hamilton’s worst crash spots, unless a speed limit reversal is reversed.

The “very dangerous” Cobham Drive intersection with Grey St - near Hamilton Gardens - sits in the middle of … View more
Traffic will soon be going 20kph faster through one of Hamilton’s worst crash spots, unless a speed limit reversal is reversed.

The “very dangerous” Cobham Drive intersection with Grey St - near Hamilton Gardens - sits in the middle of a stretch of road where the 60kph speed limit is due to be reversed to 80kph in July.

What do you want the speed limit to be here? 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 want the speed limit to be here?
  • 56.7% 60kph
    56.7% Complete
  • 36.7% 80kph
    36.7% Complete
  • 6.7% Something else - explain in the comments
    6.7% Complete
30 votes
9 days ago

Have you been watching the changes at this old DHB building?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Another piece of Hamilton’s architectural past is getting a sleek, modern facelift, courtesy of developer Matt Stark.

This time, the property visionary is breathing new life into a 1960s-era building and turning it into a contemporary office for dairy giant Fonterra.

Have you been watching … View more
Another piece of Hamilton’s architectural past is getting a sleek, modern facelift, courtesy of developer Matt Stark.

This time, the property visionary is breathing new life into a 1960s-era building and turning it into a contemporary office for dairy giant Fonterra.

Have you been watching the changes at this old DHB building?

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9 days ago

Do you know anyone who's 'taken a seat' in the theatre?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Three organisations dedicated to improving the lives of the region’s residents - Creative Waikato, Sport Waikato and Community Waikato - are formally backing Hamilton’s new theatre.

And it is a case of “the three Waikatos” backing the theatre in a very literal fashion, with the names of … View more
Three organisations dedicated to improving the lives of the region’s residents - Creative Waikato, Sport Waikato and Community Waikato - are formally backing Hamilton’s new theatre.

And it is a case of “the three Waikatos” backing the theatre in a very literal fashion, with the names of the three community trusts soon to be adorning a plaque attached to three chairs in the 1300-seat facility.

Do you know anyone who's 'taken a seat' in the theatre? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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8 days ago

Poll: Have you been eating out less?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A city eatery says it’s struggling to stay afloat as hospitality businesses push on after one of industry’s hardest years.

Customers in the CBD are spending less and struggle with parking, cafes and restaurants say. There are also “up and down” customer numbers and street sleepers making… View more
A city eatery says it’s struggling to stay afloat as hospitality businesses push on after one of industry’s hardest years.

Customers in the CBD are spending less and struggle with parking, cafes and restaurants say. There are also “up and down” customer numbers and street sleepers making the CBD feel unsafe.

Have you been eating out less? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been eating out less?
  • 75.8% Yes
    75.8% Complete
  • 15.2% About the same
    15.2% Complete
  • 0% No, but I order something cheaper
    0% Complete
  • 9.1% No
    9.1% Complete
33 votes
8 days ago

What do you think about hosting the music festival here?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s in the running to host the Homegrown music festival, but first it has to see off rivals New Plymouth, Rotorua and Dunedin.

In the wake of the last Homegrown to be staged at Wellington’s waterfront, festival organiser Andrew Tuck told the Waikato Times that moving the event to … View more
Hamilton’s in the running to host the Homegrown music festival, but first it has to see off rivals New Plymouth, Rotorua and Dunedin.

In the wake of the last Homegrown to be staged at Wellington’s waterfront, festival organiser Andrew Tuck told the Waikato Times that moving the event to Hamilton, or somewhere else within Waikato, is “definitely possible”.

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8 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Linda Jones Retirement Village

FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Don’t miss joining us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, … View more
FRIDAY 21 & SATURDAY 22 MARCH, 10AM - 2PM

After an incredible turnout at our recent open days, we’re excited to open our doors to you again!

Don’t miss joining us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, for a limited time, when you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

*Participating villages only, terms and conditions apply.

Click read more for more information.

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19 days ago

Poll: Would you use a pet cemetery?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.

The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.

Is a local pet cemetery something … View more
Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.

The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.

Is a local pet cemetery something you think you would use? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you use a pet cemetery?
  • 31.3% Yes
    31.3% Complete
  • 67.2% No
    67.2% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1873 votes
30 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for pears?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're still on the hunt for pear recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this week . If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the April issue.

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