Gordonton - Puketaha, Hamilton

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483 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
480 days ago

Keep up with culture!

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Te Reo Māori is a really important language to learn in New Zealand. Especially with the push towards decolonisation and the amazing resurgence of Maori culture.

Whether you are in community or teaching roles, Te Reo is a really amazing skill to have that will give you the ability to connect … View more
Te Reo Māori is a really important language to learn in New Zealand. Especially with the push towards decolonisation and the amazing resurgence of Maori culture.

Whether you are in community or teaching roles, Te Reo is a really amazing skill to have that will give you the ability to connect strongly with and have a better understanding.

Te Reo is for everyone to enjoy together, especially when taught by passionate and enthusiastic people in a safe and encouraging environment. Don’t be shy!

We would love to support you through your learning journey! Find out about our Te Reo classes today.
Learn with us

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481 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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480 days ago

Have you tried a gold-rated bacon and egg pie?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A Hamilton bakery has won the bacon and egg category of the Bakels Supreme Pie Awards.

If you're looking to do your own judging, you'll need to head to Avalon Bakehouse Cafe.

487 days ago

‘A tree with many leaves of opportunity’ for Maaori in health

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The determination that others must follow in her footsteps has led a successful young doctor to team up with a senior colleague to create a new philanthropic investment fund dedicated to getting more Maaori into the health sector.

Te Rau Oranga Fund has been established by Waikato Hospital … View more
The determination that others must follow in her footsteps has led a successful young doctor to team up with a senior colleague to create a new philanthropic investment fund dedicated to getting more Maaori into the health sector.

Te Rau Oranga Fund has been established by Waikato Hospital doctors Ruth Tan (Ngaati Hangarau and Ngaati Mutunga) and Stephen Ng, along with their colleagues and families, and placed in the care of Momentum Waikato, where it is now open to public donations.

Ruth and Stephen’s ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes for Maaori in the Waikato, and they believe one of the ways this can be done is by increasing the number of Maaori working in the health system.

Their new Fund will achieve this by providing scholarships, career promotion and mentoring to students, initially at Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau-Fraser High School in Hamilton, which Ruth attended, and eventually at other local secondary schools in the Waikato.

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481 days ago

EarthDiverse: Study Urdu and other world languages!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce its Introductory and Intermediate Urdu language courses, available both in-person in Hamilton New Zealand, and live streamed over Zoom to anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Courses begin Friday 11 August 2023, 4:00-5:30pm.

Urdu is spoken … View more
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce its Introductory and Intermediate Urdu language courses, available both in-person in Hamilton New Zealand, and live streamed over Zoom to anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Courses begin Friday 11 August 2023, 4:00-5:30pm.

Urdu is spoken throughout North India and Pakistan.

For more information on our Urdu programme, or to view any of our other current language course offerings (in Arabic, Dutch, Farsi, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish) visit our website by clicking on the Read More link below.

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482 days ago

Waikato Women's Fund riding with Spirit of Coromandel Trust

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Waikato Women's Fund, a giving circle powered by Momentum Waikato, is pleased to support the work of The Spirit of Coromandel Trust and their ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme. We were delighted to be able to donate a small grant from the proceeds from the Waahine Toa event held in October… View moreThe Waikato Women's Fund, a giving circle powered by Momentum Waikato, is pleased to support the work of The Spirit of Coromandel Trust and their ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme. We were delighted to be able to donate a small grant from the proceeds from the Waahine Toa event held in October 2022.

The ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme and the Spirit of Coromandel Trust was selected following a nomination process, aiming to support an organisation or an individual in the Hauraki or Thames-Coromandel districts affected by the recent weather events.

The Spirit of Coromandel Trust’s purpose is to encourage and engage rangitahi, tamariki and waahine into outdoor activities by connecting them to nature, by bike. The grant will go to further developing opportunities for local waahine and building future capability within the region for more women and girls.

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483 days ago

Take our customer feedback survey

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

We value your feedback. Share your thoughts about our state highway network.

Hi neighbours, please take a moment to participate in our customer feedback survey and share your experience of the network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need … View more
We value your feedback. Share your thoughts about our state highway network.

Hi neighbours, please take a moment to participate in our customer feedback survey and share your experience of the network.

Your feedback will help us understand what's working well and which areas need improvement. Together we can create better and safer journeys for everyone.

Click the link to participate.

The team at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Find out more

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486 days ago

Waikato's premier BMW Dealership just in Te Rapa

BMW Coombes

Hello Waikato, Coombes Johnston BMW & MINI Garage has been the local BMW dealership in the Waikato for the past 27 years!

We provide premium Sales, Service, and Aftersales parts. Covering south of the Bombays to Taupo and west to King Country; Coombes Johnston has new, demonstrator, and … View more
Hello Waikato, Coombes Johnston BMW & MINI Garage has been the local BMW dealership in the Waikato for the past 27 years!

We provide premium Sales, Service, and Aftersales parts. Covering south of the Bombays to Taupo and west to King Country; Coombes Johnston has new, demonstrator, and used BMW and MINI models.

We have a highly attentive team who will do their utmost to be sure you and your vehicle are looked after. So come have a coffee on us and take the latest model for a test drive.
Find out more

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508 days ago

Lawyer for will

Suzy from Fairfield

Hi can anyone recommend a good lawyer for making a will. Also does anyone know how much (approximately) it costs?
Thanks

493 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags

Grant Wilson from

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags in your area every week. We won't let you down, you can rely on us. Please contact us 07 834 0191 or www.redlid.co.nz...

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490 days ago

Poll: Should we pay people for giving blood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these … View moreThe Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these donations?

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Should we pay people for giving blood?
  • 31.8% Yes, it makes sense
    31.8% Complete
  • 50.7% No, that's too risky
    50.7% Complete
  • 17.6% I'd need more information
    17.6% Complete
2141 votes
487 days ago

EarthDiverse: "Villains in Spy Thriller Fiction" course

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's newest Literature course, entitled "Villains in Spy Thriller Fiction" available both in-person (in Hamilton, New Zealand) or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere in the world with a decent internet connection.

How have spy thrillers as we … View more
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's newest Literature course, entitled "Villains in Spy Thriller Fiction" available both in-person (in Hamilton, New Zealand) or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere in the world with a decent internet connection.

How have spy thrillers as we know them developed? This survey of spy thriller fiction published between 1880 and 2000 sets the books in their historical context and shows how they reflect the politics of the time in which the books were published. Spy thrillers also document our own social history and reveal many important issues for us to think about. We will look at the role women characters play in spy fiction and think about why the villains in spy fiction are usually Russian.

This 8-week literature course begins on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm (NZ time). For other time zone equivalents around the world, and for course info and registration, please visit the course page by clicking on the Read More button below.

For more information on this and all of our other Humanities and Language courses, please visit our home page at <earthdiverse.org.nz...

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489 days ago

How are you feeling about crime?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It's been a hot-button topic and it's the talk of some local Facebook groups.
The Waikato Times has launched a crime series to look into what drives police policy and how it could affect you.
What are the big issues as you see it? Have you been affected by crime? To get in contact, … View more
It's been a hot-button topic and it's the talk of some local Facebook groups.
The Waikato Times has launched a crime series to look into what drives police policy and how it could affect you.
What are the big issues as you see it? Have you been affected by crime? To get in contact, email editor@waikatotimes.co.nz.

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489 days ago

Stolen.. farm ute and bike

Isolde from Horsham Downs

Stolen from the farm on Sunday morning.
Black suzuki DR200 and old Toyota Hilux, unregistered and beaten up.

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