Gordonton - Puketaha, Hamilton

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2472 days ago

Take your skills on an adventure!

Volunteer Services Abroad

Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View more
Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance for volunteers and their partners.

Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Find out more!

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2473 days ago

Garage Sale

Rusty from Rototuna North

Garage sale on 10th Feb, at % De Vere cres Chartwell
8.00am to 1.00pm.Lots of household stuff plus tools and furniture. Any enquiry ph Rusty on 02108782753.

Negotiable

2473 days ago

Water restrictions

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours, with all these restrictions on outdoor water use, it's getting hard to keep the veges and gardens going this summer. We're looking for the best water conservation tips to keep gardens going in February, for a story in the Press. Let us know how you keep things ticking over … View moreHi neighbours, with all these restrictions on outdoor water use, it's getting hard to keep the veges and gardens going this summer. We're looking for the best water conservation tips to keep gardens going in February, for a story in the Press. Let us know how you keep things ticking over in your garden. *Please indicate NFP if you do not wish your comments to be published in a story.

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2473 days ago

Congratulations Fiji!

MTF Finance

The party is over for another year! MTF Finance would like to thank you all for bringing the colour and energy to Hamilton and a huge congratulations to Fiji, winners of the 2018 HSBC NZ Sevens. Need a car loan?

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2474 days ago

Feeling the love for Valentines Day

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! Is anyone planning anything special for Valentines Day? If so, we'd be keen to hear your plans! Please flick me an email at kelley.tantau@stuff.co.nz to discuss.

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2494 days ago

An update from your Hamilton-based Labour list MP

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

Hi everyone, I would like to wish all those living, working, raising families, and doing business in our region a very Happy New year. I hope 2018 will be your best year yet!

Here is an update on some local issues I have been working on since becoming an MP four months ago:

1. Commuter rail … View more
Hi everyone, I would like to wish all those living, working, raising families, and doing business in our region a very Happy New year. I hope 2018 will be your best year yet!

Here is an update on some local issues I have been working on since becoming an MP four months ago:

1. Commuter rail between Auckland and Hamilton with free WiFi: I have been working with Mayor King, Councillor Macpherson and HCC staff to progress this. The government see it as a priority for unlocking more of Hamilton's potential. I'm hopeful the passenger train will be up and running by the end of this year.

2. Community Policing: The Minister for Police, Stuart Nash, will be consulting with police officers around the country over the next few months. We will then see a decision on this. As most of you will know, I campaigned strongly on the return of community policing, as we have a number of empty police stations in our region. The Minister will likely be visiting Hamilton in early February.

3. Roading: All local motorway projects are continuing as they were before the election. NZTA's current local priorities are: Complete Waikato Expressway (35 minutes off trip Auckland to Tirau), investigate Southern Links (completing Hamilton ringroad) and Cambridge to Pairere (turnoff to Tauranga), improve safety around various blackspots.

Blackspot on cnr Gordonton and Thomas Roads: I have been working with Councillors Macpherson, Casson, Bunting, HCC staff and NZTA regarding a permanent solution for this. The Councillors above have done great work on this already. I am also aware of other blackspots in our region that need attention.

4. Housing: I have been working with various local groups around the potential for a number of KiwiBuild houses in Hamilton (affordable housing for first home buyers). Good progress is being made on this.

5. General policies: One year free tertiary study (two years for apprenticeships), offshore buyers of existing houses banned, contributions re-started to the Superannuation Fund (currently $35b), an inquiry into mental health started, Family Tax Package passed through Parliament (to begin in July).

Please feel free to email me: jamie.strange@parliament.govt.nz if you would like any further information, or if I can be of any assistance.

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2476 days ago

Don't Forget to spoil your Valentine

Lynette Stevenson from Wickedly Indulgent Gifts

Where there is great love, there is always food.......so why not spoil your valentine to a gourmet gift box filled with indulgence.
Surprise them in front of there colleagues with delivery to the workplace this year.
Check out our delicious range of chocolates, champagne, artificial rose petals … View more
Where there is great love, there is always food.......so why not spoil your valentine to a gourmet gift box filled with indulgence.
Surprise them in front of there colleagues with delivery to the workplace this year.
Check out our delicious range of chocolates, champagne, artificial rose petals and much more.
www.wickedlyindulgent.co.nz...

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2476 days ago

No water? Happens.

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

What would you do without water? Fill up clean, empty bottles today, so you're ready when it happens. www.happens.nz...

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2480 days ago

Rates Subsidy Hamilton Auckland Train

Geoff from Rototuna North

Mobius Research are running this survey on behalf of the Hamilton to Auckland Transport Connections Working Group. Please know that all responses will be anonymous.
www.anzsurveys.com...

Have your say inform them of your view. The information will be used to gauge support (or not) for a … View more
Mobius Research are running this survey on behalf of the Hamilton to Auckland Transport Connections Working Group. Please know that all responses will be anonymous.
www.anzsurveys.com...

Have your say inform them of your view. The information will be used to gauge support (or not) for a targeted rate to subsidise the train.

2476 days ago

Enrol now for a night school class at Fraser ACE

Fraser High Scool

Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer … View moreFraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short courses.

Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.

You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. EASY!

Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.
Browse our classes here

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2477 days ago

Volunteers to help with Music groups

Sue (Susan) Middleton from Music Moves Me Trust

Music Moves Me Trust currently runs interactive music groups with residents in ten dementia care facilities across the Waikato. There is increasing demand for our services, but we cannot expand into more facilities without more volunteers. we need musicians and also general helpers, who do not have… View moreMusic Moves Me Trust currently runs interactive music groups with residents in ten dementia care facilities across the Waikato. There is increasing demand for our services, but we cannot expand into more facilities without more volunteers. we need musicians and also general helpers, who do not have to be able to sing or play an instrument. Groups are weekly and last an hour. If you can sing or play the kind of instrument that best accompanies singing, and know a range of old songs, your role is to encourage participants to sing along with you - some of our group facilitators play piano, others play guitar, ukelele or another instrument. You don't have to be a concert musician - it's more like a party sing-along! Your helper will help residents get up and dance or play the percussion instruments we provide (shakers etc). Volunteers receive training and work in consultation with a Registered Music Therapist. If you are interested, Phone Margaret 022 6517166. Information about MMMT and its work is available on our website, Facebook page and the newsletter attached to this message.

2477 days ago

Garden Art for sale at Hamilton Gardens

Sue (Susan) Middleton from Music Moves Me Trust

Music Moves Me Trust's 'crafty ladies' have been busy making garden ornaments from recycled china. We are running a 'garden art' stall in the during the Katherine Mansfield Garden Party on Sunday February 18 from 9.00am-4.00pm in the Rogers Rose Garden during the Hamilton… View moreMusic Moves Me Trust's 'crafty ladies' have been busy making garden ornaments from recycled china. We are running a 'garden art' stall in the during the Katherine Mansfield Garden Party on Sunday February 18 from 9.00am-4.00pm in the Rogers Rose Garden during the Hamilton Gardens Festival. Proceeds will be used to support the work of professional music therapists in residential dementia care facilities in the Waikato. For details of our work, see www.musicmovesmetrust.co.nz...

2477 days ago

Te rā o ngā Tamariki is just one month away!

The Team from Children's Day

Check out the Children's Day events that are already planned in neighbourhoods all around Aotearoa!

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