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Hi neighbours! We are looking to celebrate mums of all ages in a new feature for Hamilton Press. Residents can nominate a special mother in their life with a memory, moment or reason that shows why they deserve recognition.
There is a prize involved for the winning mum!
Nominees must be happy to… View moreHi neighbours! We are looking to celebrate mums of all ages in a new feature for Hamilton Press. Residents can nominate a special mother in their life with a memory, moment or reason that shows why they deserve recognition.
There is a prize involved for the winning mum!
Nominees must be happy to feature in a profile in Hamilton Press in the lead up to Mother's Day in May.
Winner announced in Hamilton Press, May 9.
For more details, or to nominate a mum, email kelley.tantau@stuff.co.nz
New Zealand needs more foster carers, from all cultures and walks of life, to ensure every child in need is given their chance in life. Your decision to foster could be the most rewarding choice of your life, for everyone involved.
We know that great foster care is about more than … View moreNew Zealand needs more foster carers, from all cultures and walks of life, to ensure every child in need is given their chance in life. Your decision to foster could be the most rewarding choice of your life, for everyone involved.
We know that great foster care is about more than qualifications and job titles; it’s having life experience, strength, empathy and the will to provide children with a safe home.
Think you could become a foster carer? Contact Key Assets on 09 263 5151 or visit iwanttofoster.co.nz for more information.
Register your Neighbours Day event before March 9 and you'll go into the draw to win a $200 prezzy card to help with your event! Visit: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...
We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older … View moreWe are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older workers, retirement income, housing, LGBTIQ and Maori solutions through to social connection initiatives and innovation. For more details and to register please visit our website! www.ageconcern.org.nz...
From weeks on end of blistering hot days to calamitous cyclones, we've pretty much had it all this summer. The extreme temperatures in some parts are in stark contrast to other storm-battered coastal zones Tell us how summer's been in your area.
We are giving a FREE dog spey away next Tuesday night for World Spey Day!!
Conditions are:
-Female.
-At least 4 months old.
… View moreWe are giving a FREE dog spey away next Tuesday night for World Spey Day!!
Conditions are:
-Female.
-At least 4 months old.
-Waikato area and able to get her to our vet in Hamilton.
-Community services card holder or in genuine need of help.
Follow the link to our Facebook page to enter!
CRASHING COLOSSOS: Skyscraper Edition
START HEIGHT : 100cm
BUILD HEIGHT : 200+cm (The biggest available in NZ)
LEVELS : 22
… View moreCRASHING COLOSSOS: Skyscraper Edition
START HEIGHT : 100cm
BUILD HEIGHT : 200+cm (The biggest available in NZ)
LEVELS : 22
BLOCKS : 66 of them, made from the highest grade (clears) Pinus Radiata, grown right here in the ‘Land of the long white cloud’.
Crashing Colossos - Classic is $169.90
Start Height 60cm with 42 level if wanting another option
Also Tabletop edition is available - $29.90
SOLID BUILD : Like the normal sized Jenga! (This game does not space the blocks apart like other giant Jenga or giant tower versions to give the impression of size) reusable (if looked after) double layer cardboard box.
SETUP: Find a flat and firm area to start building from or the Colossus will not reach its full height potential. Build the Colossus in 3 block wide layers, each new layer at a right angle to the layer below it. Stack all 22 layers (66 blocks) n a tidy fashion. Children should start with only 16 layers.
GAME PLAY: Game builder starts. Using only one hand remove a block from anywhere except the top layer and place it on top of the Colossus. The top layer must be complete before building another. All layers are placed at right angles to the layer below it. If a block is moved only part way out before getting stuck the player is allowed to move on to a new block. The person whose turn makes the Colossus crash is the loser.
INSTRUCTIONS: Laminated
MADE IN: New Zealand
PLAYERS: 1 – 6
AGE : 7 & up, children should start with only 16 layers or less
PLAY FULL SIZE OR REMOVE A FEW LEVELS FOR KIDS
PLAY INDOORS ALL YEAR ROUND!
Inspired by the great family game Jenga (taken from South African game Ta-Ka-Radi) we set out to create a pimped out giant Jenga tower, this gave birth to the next evolution.
PERFECT CROWD PLEASER AT A WEDDING
GUESTS WRITE THEIR PERSONAL MESSAGES
RELIVE THOUGHTS AND MARRIAGE WISHES FROM FAMILY & FRIENDS
UNBEATABLE FUN AT THE BEACH, BBQ, BACKYARD, PARK & PARTIES
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If you’re searching for a great home loan rate or considering switching banks, look no further than our 4.39% p.a. fixed for two years. Chat to one of our Mobile Mortgage Managers, they’re available seven days a week and can even come to you - wherever and whenever it suits. Offer ends 29 March… View moreIf you’re searching for a great home loan rate or considering switching banks, look no further than our 4.39% p.a. fixed for two years. Chat to one of our Mobile Mortgage Managers, they’re available seven days a week and can even come to you - wherever and whenever it suits. Offer ends 29 March 2018.
Family not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
… View moreFamily not interested? Have you stopped collecting? Downsizing or moving? Lying in a cupboard unused? Unwanted jewellery? Would cash be more useful?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then please see our buyers next week. We will buy single items or complete collections.
Monday 26 February:
- Hamilton, Fairfield Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Hamilton, Hamilton Working Mens Club: 2pm - 4pm
Tuesday 27 February:
- Matamata, Matamata Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Cambridge, St Andrews Anglican Church: 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday 28 February:
- Cambridge, St Andrews Anglican Church: 9.30am - 12noon
- Hamilton, Hamilton Working Mens Club: 2pm - 4pm
Thursday 1 March:
- Matamata, Matamata Baptist Church: 9.30am - 12noon
House Visits - If you are unable to see us at a venue. Please call Hamish to discuss. 0800 105 228
"They say love is spelt T-I-M-E," never a truer word spoken. youtu.be...
Beach volleyball is catching on as a sport to play while at school. But a lack of coaches means man…
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View moreThanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.
>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?
>> www.stuff.co.nz...
Not everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.
1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing … View moreNot everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.
1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing homeowners need to know. As a rental, your personal home will experience more wear and tear than it otherwise would if you lived in it. Your garden will probably not look as immaculate as it once did, and your walls and floors may acquire new scuff marks. So, if you can’t shake off your emotional attachment to the property, you may be better off selling it rather than renting it.
2. Location
The location of your home can have a major impact on its rentability and how easy it is to find quality tenants. If you’re close to local amenities like schools, Waikato University, Waikato Hospital or public transport routes, you have a better chance of keeping your property tenanted.
3. Maintenance
If your home is high maintenance - perhaps it has a pool, a large garden, or old appliances - know that you’ll need to keep it maintained to a reasonable condition to meet your obligations as a landlord/owner. This may involve extra ongoing costs, or costs to remedy the amount of maintenance required.
4. Family homes do best
In Hamilton, family-sized homes do particularly well on the rental market. Four-bedroom houses in Hamilton fetch, on average, between $450 and $520 per week. As for the strongest performing suburbs, Hamilton East/University, Te Kowhai/St Andrews/Queenwood, Dinsdale South/Frankton, Dinsdale North/Nawton and Flagstaff/Rototuna have recently experienced the strongest rental growth for family-sized properties with three to five (or more) bedrooms.
5. Landlord responsibilities
When you turn your personal home into a rental, you will take on the mantle of landlord, which comes with its own set of responsibilities. This includes finding and screening tenants, conducting or arranging inspections, repairs and maintenance. It’s a lot to manage—especially if you’re no longer living in the region. It’s why so many investors hire professional property managers to take care of the day-to-day running of their properties. Moreover, their fees are tax deductible.
Important note: If you’re leaving the country for more than 21 days, you’ll need to either appoint someone as your landlord in your stead or hire a property manager.
6. Tax implications
If you turn your home into a residential investment, be aware that you may not be able to make tax claims against it. It always pays to talk to a professional accountant to make sure you set up your home-turned-rental properly to avoid issues with tax, ownership and debt allocation.
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