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32 days ago

Hoya Carnosa plant

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Price: $60

32 days ago

Poll: Were you watching?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There were tears, whoops of joy and a life-changing payday as New Zealand’s White Ferns stormed to the top of the world with victory over South Africa in Dubai on Monday morning.

Led by a standout all-round performance from Melie Kerr who was named player of the tournament, the White Ferns … View more
There were tears, whoops of joy and a life-changing payday as New Zealand’s White Ferns stormed to the top of the world with victory over South Africa in Dubai on Monday morning.

Led by a standout all-round performance from Melie Kerr who was named player of the tournament, the White Ferns beat South Africa by 32 runs in the women’s Twenty20 World Cup final.

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Were you watching?
  • 15.4% Yes
    15.4% Complete
  • 15.4% No but I followed the match another way
    15.4% Complete
  • 69.2% No
    69.2% Complete
13 votes
32 days ago

Aged Advisor People's Choice Award Winners - for the fifth time!

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

We're proud to be named Best Provider Nationwide - for the fifth time - at the 2024 Aged Advisor People’s Choice Awards for Best Retirement Village and Aged Care Facilities.

The high ratings and reviews we receive from our residents and their families reflects the effort our team puts … View more
We're proud to be named Best Provider Nationwide - for the fifth time - at the 2024 Aged Advisor People’s Choice Awards for Best Retirement Village and Aged Care Facilities.

The high ratings and reviews we receive from our residents and their families reflects the effort our team puts into providing the best possible experience for our residents.

Our passion is creating communities where our residents can thrive. Receiving this award for the fifth time tells us that we’re on the right track.

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39 days ago

Poll: Have you been following progress on the Waikato Regional Theatre?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s flagship Regional Theatre is moving into its next stage of construction as the last support struts come away.

Construction on the iconic theatre has taken off this year with a complex of structures appearing behind the original Hamilton Hotel facade.

Have you been following … View more
Hamilton’s flagship Regional Theatre is moving into its next stage of construction as the last support struts come away.

Construction on the iconic theatre has taken off this year with a complex of structures appearing behind the original Hamilton Hotel facade.

Have you been following progress on the Waikato Regional Theatre? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been following progress on the Waikato Regional Theatre?
  • 16.2% Yes
    16.2% Complete
  • 83.8% No
    83.8% Complete
37 votes
33 days ago

Bird house

Resene

It’s easy to create your own colourful bird house from an old wooden box and some Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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34 days ago

Join our Team!

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

We are looking for smart, kind people who care about others. If this sounds like you join our Board of Trustees to really make a difference to everyday people in your community.

Register your interest here - form.jotform.com...



#artsforhealth #art #waikato #nz #community #artnz … View more
We are looking for smart, kind people who care about others. If this sounds like you join our Board of Trustees to really make a difference to everyday people in your community.

Register your interest here - form.jotform.com...



#artsforhealth #art #waikato #nz #community #artnz #nonprofit #organization

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36 days ago

Poll: Do you think more jobs being available will help?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Streeties have been defecating in public, throwing fire crackers and pulling up floorboards hunting for cigarette butts, but a local politician says them getting a job is the answer.

Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton was among Hamilton leaders the Waikato Times spoke to in the aftermath of … View more
Streeties have been defecating in public, throwing fire crackers and pulling up floorboards hunting for cigarette butts, but a local politician says them getting a job is the answer.

Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton was among Hamilton leaders the Waikato Times spoke to in the aftermath of revelations of increasing feral behaviour in the city’s CBD, and he said with lower inflation and economic indicators starting to turn the corner, businesses would need staff.

Do you think more jobs being available will help? Do you think more jobs being available will help?

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Do you think more jobs being available will help?
  • 18.4% Yes
    18.4% Complete
  • 24.5% Maybe
    24.5% Complete
  • 57.1% No
    57.1% Complete
49 votes
51 days ago

Where do you think more social housing is needed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Raymond Bishope applied for a dozen homes and failed before he got accepted into Salvation Army’s social housing.

And in the months since he and his 15-year-old have been living in the Salvation Army’s new $25-million, 31 home complex, his son’s life has changed for the better and it’s … View more
Raymond Bishope applied for a dozen homes and failed before he got accepted into Salvation Army’s social housing.

And in the months since he and his 15-year-old have been living in the Salvation Army’s new $25-million, 31 home complex, his son’s life has changed for the better and it’s presented an opportunity for Bishope to give something back to the community.

Where do you think more social housing is needed? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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36 days ago

Homeless in Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

They are an ever-increasing presence on the streets of the city - but asking Hamilton’s homeless how they ended up where they are is not always a straight-forward exercise.

Many are wary, or perhaps intimidated about talking to a reporter and a photographer. Some were simply incapable of … View more
They are an ever-increasing presence on the streets of the city - but asking Hamilton’s homeless how they ended up where they are is not always a straight-forward exercise.

Many are wary, or perhaps intimidated about talking to a reporter and a photographer. Some were simply incapable of saying anything. Others wanted to say everything they possibly could.

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35 days ago

Something in Common

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Get ready for a celebration of creativity! Arts for Health invites you to participate in our annual art competition and exhibition. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, we would love for you to be part of this event. Submit your artwork for a chance to win prizes and … View moreGet ready for a celebration of creativity! Arts for Health invites you to participate in our annual art competition and exhibition. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, we would love for you to be part of this event. Submit your artwork for a chance to win prizes and showcase your talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow artists and celebrate the power of art in our community.

This art competition is our major fundraising event for the year. Your entry helps support vulnerable local artists in Hamilton, which we are grateful for. The winning piece takes away the first place prize and becomes part of the Arts for Health Community Trust Art Collection.

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35 days ago

Sweeten the pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Show your potted plants off in a self-decorated container using Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path or Resene Sandtex. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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36 days ago

Poll: What do you reckon? Are we a top 'detour destination'?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Waikato region has been named among the top 10 trending global destinations for 2025.

The accolade comes from Expedia Group’s Unpack ‘25 report, seeing the region named alongside Abu Dhabi, Fukuoka and Santa Barbara.

What do you reckon? Are we a top 'detour destination'? … View more
The Waikato region has been named among the top 10 trending global destinations for 2025.

The accolade comes from Expedia Group’s Unpack ‘25 report, seeing the region named alongside Abu Dhabi, Fukuoka and Santa Barbara.

What do you reckon? Are we a top 'detour destination'? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you reckon? Are we a top 'detour destination'?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Maybe
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
36 days ago

Have you been wondering what's happening at this former Mobil site?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The petrol station selling everything but petrol is now selling nothing at all and an up-start rival has swooped in to pick up the prime location on Te Rapa Straight.

But it’s not the only new acquisition for Waitomo Group, with CEO Simon Parham saying they’d also picked up locations in … View more
The petrol station selling everything but petrol is now selling nothing at all and an up-start rival has swooped in to pick up the prime location on Te Rapa Straight.

But it’s not the only new acquisition for Waitomo Group, with CEO Simon Parham saying they’d also picked up locations in Greenwood St and up north in Kaikohe as it continues its expansion across the country.

Have you been wondering what's happening at this former Mobil site? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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36 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, … View more
Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except in December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.

ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME.

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36 days ago

Resene October sale on now!

Resene

Save 25% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers and wallpapers at Resene ColorShops!
Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint.
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