Gordonton - Puketaha, Hamilton

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

2684 days ago

Tax return!

Anushiya from Hillcrest

If you haven't filed a tax return from IRD then, I can help you in the return filing process under no cost. In the year to June 2016 Inland Revenue collected $63.4 billion of revenue. It's your money to get claimed. Cheers!

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2680 days ago

FREE Couches!! Still up for grabs

Jasmine from Taupiri

1x 3 seater 1x 2 seater and a 1 seater. As per pictures. Free to a good home

Throw some covers over them, perfect for a flat or a garage

Message me. First in first served. Must collect

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2690 days ago

Free Kenwood Amp Graphic Equalizer and Tuner

Linda from Morrinsville

Amp has stopped working but Graphic Equalizer and Tuner should be OK.  Can add photo if required. Reply through Neighbourly or 0272803102 cheers Linda

Free

2689 days ago

"THE ULTIMATE GIRLS GETAWAY"

Edie Swney from The Travel Brokers - Edie Swney

PICTURE THIS! 

You and your girlfriends arrive in Bangkok, and jump on a private 90 minute flight South East to the stunning and remote island of Koh Kood. A short speedboat ride in a stunning white vessel to Thailand’s most desired 6 Star Resort, Soneva Kiri. Allow your personal Butler (Mr or … View more
PICTURE THIS! 

You and your girlfriends arrive in Bangkok, and jump on a private 90 minute flight South East to the stunning and remote island of Koh Kood. A short speedboat ride in a stunning white vessel to Thailand’s most desired 6 Star Resort, Soneva Kiri. Allow your personal Butler (Mr or Mrs Friday) to escort you to your beautifully appointed and luxurious villa. Spoil yourselves in the outdoor jungle bathrooms, dine amongst the trees, spend your days on private beaches and in the Six Senses Spa indulging in massages and Ayurveda Treatments.

Watch the sunset over the jungle across the ocean whilst you sip cocktails and wander down to our outdoor cinema for wine and popcorn. A mixture of luxury, environmentally friendly design and an authentically Thai experience will provide a holiday you will be talking about for years to come. This is the perfect escape for you and the girls, for that mid-year Winter escape. It would be remiss of us not to mention the complimentary gourmet chocolate and ice creams room, at your service. Night and day.

Ready to get whisked away to paradise?
SOUND LIKE YOU? want more details? email me or call

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2682 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags winner

Grant Wilson from Red Lid Garden Bins & Bags

To all the Redlid Garden Bins & Bags customers that wrote kind messages, recommended us, started following us, liked us and thanked us we appreciate it all. We have drawn a winner this morning for our competition that has been running since last Friday. We are happy to announce that Selina … View moreTo all the Redlid Garden Bins & Bags customers that wrote kind messages, recommended us, started following us, liked us and thanked us we appreciate it all. We have drawn a winner this morning for our competition that has been running since last Friday. We are happy to announce that Selina Gulliver from Rototuna has won the $100 credit that will be added to her account. Steve Wilson, owner of Redlid made the call to Selina and she was very happy to recieve the prize. Next week we will be running another campaign so watch this space and thanks again for supporting a locally owned and operated business.

2682 days ago

Poll: Do you know who your vote is going to?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's only ten weeks till New Zealand's General Election. Have you made a decision on who you will vote for? Or do you think the next ten weeks will affect your vote?

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Do you know who your vote is going to?
  • 54.9% Yes, I absolutely know
    54.9% Complete
  • 20.6% I have an idea but I could still be swayed
    20.6% Complete
  • 20% I'm still undecided
    20% Complete
  • 3.3% I don't plan on voting
    3.3% Complete
  • 1.2% I'm not old enough to vote / can't vote
    1.2% Complete
3998 votes
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2688 days ago

Free oven as is where is.

Sandra from Chedworth

As is where is, needs a good clean. Two large elements only run hot otherwise in reasonable working order.

Free

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2689 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags new to Neighbourly

Grant Wilson from Red Lid Garden Bins & Bags

We are a locally owned and operated business that would like to thank our loyal customers for their continued support. As we are new to Neighbourly we would like to offer a $100 credit to one of our customers to go onto their account. If you start following us or make a recommendation to Redlid … View moreWe are a locally owned and operated business that would like to thank our loyal customers for their continued support. As we are new to Neighbourly we would like to offer a $100 credit to one of our customers to go onto their account. If you start following us or make a recommendation to Redlid Garden Bins & Bags you will go into a draw for a $100 credit. The draw will take place next Friday 14th so please take advantage of this offer.

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2682 days ago

CONCIERGE/CLEANING AVAILABLE

Jackie from Morrinsville

Jackie Marsh from Morrinsville
Hello everyone!!!!
Too much to do....not enough time!!! Well.....call us.....we are Jackie and Tracey, a couple of mature, very experienced, extremely hardworking women with years of hands-on experience of cleaning and house keeping, managing busy households. No … View more
Jackie Marsh from Morrinsville
Hello everyone!!!!
Too much to do....not enough time!!! Well.....call us.....we are Jackie and Tracey, a couple of mature, very experienced, extremely hardworking women with years of hands-on experience of cleaning and house keeping, managing busy households. No task too big or too small!! We come with that "can do" attitude..... ask us and we shall oblige.
* Cleaning
* Spring cleans
* Deep cleans
* Windows
* Ovens
* Moving out
* Moving in
* End of Tenancy
* Builder's Cleans
* Washing/ironing
* Cooking
* Mother's Helper/Child Care
Anything to do with the home and day to day running of the household....ask us. I am sure we will be able to assist.
We come with references and recommendations
Please give us a call on either 0211783252 (Jackie) or
027 4962980 (Tracey)
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2684 days ago

City Finance Cost(s)

Geoff from Rototuna North

Finance (Interest) Cost(s)
2017/2018 Annual Plan
There was much joy and jubilation Hamilton receiving $272 million interest free from the Government $1 billion infrastructure fund. The current debt is $434 million; finance (interest) cost is $21,819,000 (nearly $22 million per year). The increase… View more
Finance (Interest) Cost(s)
2017/2018 Annual Plan
There was much joy and jubilation Hamilton receiving $272 million interest free from the Government $1 billion infrastructure fund. The current debt is $434 million; finance (interest) cost is $21,819,000 (nearly $22 million per year). The increase of $272 million will push the debt to $706 million with additional cost of $27.2 million per year to pay back the $272 million takes the annual interest (finance) cost to $41.019 million and pushes the net interest–cost-to-total-revenue to 20.78%.
Current Finance Cost (Interest) $21,819,000
Plus
Infrastructure Fund Payments $27,200,000
$49,019,000 per year
Broken down Council (Ratepayers) have to fund/find
Monthly (12) $4,084,916.67
Weekly (52) $942,673.08
Daily (365) $134,298.63
As well as run the daily operation of the city. All of this takes no account of
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a. $13.3 million at ‘Waterworld’ www.stuff.co.nz...

b. The Water Pipes leading to the East

c. The ‘Frankton Plan’ the ‘River Plan’, the ‘Ferrybank Plan’ the ‘CBD plan’ and at least another 20 odd other projects Council have pencilled in and some supposedly FUNDED.

d. Oh, the ZOO $15.7 million

e. $34.5 million on Founders Theatre www.stuff.co.nz...

f. Not to mention other ‘Dreams are Free’ Plans/Projects proposed by Council.
If Ratepayers objected to the recent “Free” parking proposal, imagine the reaction when they receive their rates to fund this 20.78% interest–cost-to-total-revenue plus any other ‘Dreams are Free’
Hamilton is in deep do dos.
Austerity is the order of the day – cut one’s cloth…the alternative will be to price people out of their homes, it has happened overseas the conditions are the same.

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2683 days ago

hay for sale

Garry from Tauwhare

we have around 40 big round bales of top quailty hay for sale....made last summer shed stored..weed free....ph 0272555407 for more details...

Negotiable

2687 days ago

Knitting for charity

Nan from Hillcrest

It is cold out there. Time to clear out your stash of wool and start knitting beanies, mitts, scarves. Grab your favourite chunky yarn and pattern for rapid results. You are sure to make someone happy, maybe even yourself!

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2686 days ago

CONCIERGE/CLEANING AVAILABLE

Jackie from Morrinsville

Hello everyone!!!!
Too much to do....not enough time!!! Well.....call us.....we are Jackie and Tracey, a couple of mature, very experienced, extremely hardworking women with years of hands-on experience of cleaning and house keeping, managing busy households. No task too big or too small!! We … View more
Hello everyone!!!!
Too much to do....not enough time!!! Well.....call us.....we are Jackie and Tracey, a couple of mature, very experienced, extremely hardworking women with years of hands-on experience of cleaning and house keeping, managing busy households. No task too big or too small!! We come with that "can do" attitude..... ask us and we shall oblige.
* Cleaning
* Spring cleans
* Deep cleans
* Windows
* Ovens
* Moving out
* Moving in
* End of Tenancy
* Builder's Cleans
* Washing/ironing
* Cooking
* Mother's Helper/Child Care
Anything to do with the home and day to day running of the household....ask us. I am sure we will be able to assist.
We come with references and recommendations
Please give us a call on either 0211783252 (Jackie) or
027 4962980 (Tracey)

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2684 days ago

Council Media Release

Geoff from Rototuna North

In-depth financial report identifies 10-Year Plan challenges


Wednesday 12 July 2017

A proposed approach to measure Hamilton City Council’s financial performance as part of discussions for the city’s 10-Year Plan was presented to councillors in a public briefing session today.


The … View more
In-depth financial report identifies 10-Year Plan challenges


Wednesday 12 July 2017

A proposed approach to measure Hamilton City Council’s financial performance as part of discussions for the city’s 10-Year Plan was presented to councillors in a public briefing session today.


The Financial Strategy Assessment by PwC identified the key financial challenges for Hamilton in coming years. The report took the 2015-25 10-Year Plan as a starting point and looked at the current and future economic landscape and whether the existing financial approach is the best for the city in the new economic environment.


A revised approach was recommended to ensure the annual costs to run the city are met by the annual operating revenue. The new measure excludes vested assets, all capital subsidies (new roads) and 65% of development contribution revenue (DC revenue).

Under this approach, to maintain day to day operations and the community expectations from the last annual plan, the city would have needed to increase base revenue this financial year by 11.7 per cent, or find cost savings of $12.1M, or a combination of both. This adjustment does not take into account inflationary cost increases, new funding requirements in the coming 10-Year Plan, or growth challenges.

Hamilton City Council Chief Executive Richard Briggs says he will be recommending the PwC approach to the Council’s Revenue Task Force.

“The report is consistent with the financial data supplied to councillors in March of this year which identified the Council needs to address a gap between its base revenue sources and the day-to-day costs to run the city.

“In simple terms, the costs of running the city in the future will not be covered by the rates income and user fees and charges we have budgeted,” Mr Briggs says.

“The report also confirms there are significant growth pressures and a number of unfunded plans and strategies which Council and the community will need to consider as Hamilton sets its priorities during the 10-Year Plan process,” he says.

“Hamilton is experiencing growth increases far beyond what was expected in 2012, when we last set the financial strategy. That strategy was appropriate at the time but six years later we have a totally different economic landscape.

“Base costs to provide services to the city have increased and new legislative requirements have resulted in increased maintenance and capital expenditure costs for our existing assets.

“The Housing Infrastructure Fund proposals are a separate issue and are part of the growth picture – today’s PwC report is about base operating costs and revenues,” Mr Briggs says.

“How this funding gap is addressed is one of the challenges facing the Council – no decisions have yet been made – and today is part of a series of briefings to provide councillors with the best information as we develop our long term plan,” Mr Briggs says.

Earlier this year the Council voted to keep rates increases at an average of 3.8% for 2017/18, as originally proposed. How the city funds its activities in the future will be determined through the 2018-2028 10-Year Plan.

The 10-Year Plan is the blueprint for how Hamilton will build a stronger economy and a more attractive city for families. The Plan is about how the city balances three areas: growth, levels of service and the financial strategy, and will go out for public consultation in early 2018.

2693 days ago

Do you have roundabout respect?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! Hamilton City Council have urged residents to improve their roundabout respect. It's almost every day I witness an almost-accident at a roundabout! Have you seen near-misses at a roundabout in Hamilton? Is there one that is particularly bad for dodgy drivers? Comment below! If … View moreHi neighbours! Hamilton City Council have urged residents to improve their roundabout respect. It's almost every day I witness an almost-accident at a roundabout! Have you seen near-misses at a roundabout in Hamilton? Is there one that is particularly bad for dodgy drivers? Comment below! If you want to test your roundabout skills, follow the link and be in to win!
*Please write NFP if you do not want your comments published*

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