Grandview Heights, Hamilton

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

433 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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433 days ago

Myra Williamson - Labour Candidate for Hamilton West

Myra Williamson

Labour promises free dental care - starting with the under 30s, GST off fruit and veges, free prescriptions, free public transport for under 13s and half-price for under 25s and 20 hours free ECE for 2-year-olds.

I’m a local: I went to Forest Lake, Maeroa Intermediate and Fraser High. I hold … View more
Labour promises free dental care - starting with the under 30s, GST off fruit and veges, free prescriptions, free public transport for under 13s and half-price for under 25s and 20 hours free ECE for 2-year-olds.

I’m a local: I went to Forest Lake, Maeroa Intermediate and Fraser High. I hold an LLM and PhD from the University of Waikato. I’ve been a lawyer, a law lecturer, small business owner, volunteer sports coach and I’m a mum of three.

Come and meet me at the Glenview Community Centre on 27 September at 6pm.
Find out more

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433 days ago

School Holidays Things to do

Michelle from The Crystal Point

We have crystal educational activities instore for you. From $2 crystal mining through to educational kits for making a crystal nightlight. Something for everyone at The Crystal Point.

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434 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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435 days ago

Did you hear about the rescue helicopter crash-landing on Tuesday?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It was on the way to pick up an injured tramper when it had to crash-land on Mt Pirongia.

Fortunately no-one was injured.

The Civil Aviation Authority has now issued a Protection of Aircraft Wreckage notice to keep people out of the area.

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434 days ago

Create your free Will...

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Momentum Waikato and Tompkins Wake are making it easier to create or update your Will.

Go to tompkinswake.com/create-your-free-will during September - enter your details in the template and it generates your legal Will. Sign it, get it witnessed and lodge it with a lawyer of your choice, no … View more
Momentum Waikato and Tompkins Wake are making it easier to create or update your Will.

Go to tompkinswake.com/create-your-free-will during September - enter your details in the template and it generates your legal Will. Sign it, get it witnessed and lodge it with a lawyer of your choice, no obligation to use Tompkins Wake. If your affairs are complex, you will still need legal advice.

Providing for your loved ones is the priority, but you may also wish to leave a bequest to support a charity or your community, and Momentum can make your gift-in-will last forever.
Find out more

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437 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
439 days ago

Poll: What do you think is the best solution for the health system?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Labour and National have each pitched their big ideas for getting more doctors (and nurses) into the system.

What do you think is the best option?

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What do you think is the best solution for the health system?
  • 56.7% National's plan to support a new med school in Waikato
    56.7% Complete
  • 38.8% Labour's plan to create more training places at existing med schools
    38.8% Complete
  • 4.5% Something else - explain in the comments
    4.5% Complete
67 votes
436 days ago

Do you know about the shellfish warning in the Raglan area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A warning has been issued urging people not to collect or eat shellfish from the Raglan coastline due to high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins being detected.

The naturally occurring toxins can be poisonous to humans, leading to stomach upsets, paralysis, respiratory failure and, in severe … View more
A warning has been issued urging people not to collect or eat shellfish from the Raglan coastline due to high levels of paralytic shellfish toxins being detected.

The naturally occurring toxins can be poisonous to humans, leading to stomach upsets, paralysis, respiratory failure and, in severe cases, death.

Have you heard about this public health warning?

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436 days ago

Fancy $100 to spend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can … View more
We've randomly drawn five lucky members to win our $100 Prezzy® cards - you can use these anywhere. Congratulations to:

Margaret Ewers of Richmond
Barbara Meurk of Feilding
Mustafa Arshad of Mount Roskill
Jared Welsh of Greymouth
Teresa Newman of Northwood

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 26th of September. Enjoy!

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436 days ago

Spring Clean Your Bills!

The Team from NZ Compare

Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, … View more
Tidying up the house? Don't forget to tidy up your bills too!

Is your broadband contract or power contract expiring soon? Now's the perfect time to COMPARE and SWITCH your broadband and power plans for a fresh start. Save money this Spring!

As Daylight Savings starts this Sunday, remember to set your clocks before bedtime.
Compare now

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465 days ago

Tickets on sale now!

The Team from NZ House & Garden Tours

We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether … View more
We’re so excited to let you know that the NZ House & Garden Tours are back for another sell-out summer. ☀️

In 2024, we're visiting Queenstown (16 & 17 February), Christchurch (23 & 24 February), Whanganui (15 & 16 March) and Tauranga (22 & 23 March).

Whether you’re a design enthusiast or just want to take a peek inside some of New Zealand's most beautiful homes, join us for a day of inspiration and fun. It’s the perfect excuse for you to gather a group of friends and make a day ... or weekend of it. These tours proudly support Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

🚨 Tickets are on sale now! Purchase your tickets here.

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436 days ago

Super Gold Discount at The Crystal Point

Michelle from The Crystal Point

Giving back to the seniors in our community. Here at The Crystal Point, if you are young enough to have a Super Gold card then we offer a 10% discount on products purchased online or instore.

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437 days ago

Easy care wiltshire sheep with lambs at foot for sale.for sale.

Allen from Whatawhata

I have ten ewes with lambs at foot for sale mostly twin lambs.

Negotiable

445 days ago

Show us what you've got, e hoa!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be … View more
We're not saying 'Ka kite' to 'Kia ora' but let's challenge ourselves a little more for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori...

Held from the 11th-17th September, Māori Language week gives us a chance to celebrate our beautiful national language. Maybe you'll be celebrating by watching the Toku Reo videos and using Te Aka (Maōri Dictionary) to improve your knowledge, or maybe you've found a buddy for the week that will only kōrero in te reo with you. Ka pai!

If you're a fan of chocolate, we have five blocks of Whittakers Miraka Kirīmi tiakarete to give away. Whether long or short, simply share your show-off phrase below to be in to win. (Winners randomly drawn and notified on Mon, 18th Sept).

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