Waikato in restricted fire season
A restricted fire season is in place for Waikato with people requiring a fire permit if they wish to light an outdoor fire.
The prohibited fire season came into effect at 8am Wednesday and covers multiple areas in the region.
What you need to know:
- The ban covers the following areas: Waikato, Waipa, Otorohanga, Matamata-Piako, Hauraki, Waitomo, and South Waikato District Council boundaries.
-You must apply for a permit if you are to light an outdoor fire. Go to checkitsalright.nz and follow the instructions.
- Gas and charcoal barbecues are permitted.
- Individuals that operate heavy machinery are advised to exercise caution when out in dry terrain. Fire crews advise to undertake work in cooler temperatures and in minimal wind.
To find out more about outdoor fire safety, please go to Fire and Emergency New Zealand's (FENZ) website by clicking the button below.
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Garage Sale at Liston Crescent, Hillcrest, Hamilton
Big Clearance Sale for all new and used household and gardening items.
Date & Time:
Saturday, 14 December 2024, 8-10:30 am
Sunday, 15 December 2024, 8-10:30 am
Location: Liston Crescent, Hillcrest, Hamilton ~ please look out for the garage sale sign on the day.
Note: welcome to contact me beforehand if you are interested in any big item. Thank you.
Living room - 3+2+1 sofa set, armchair, display cabinet, solid wood coffee table, glass TV cabinet, CRT TV, CD rack, dehumidifier, bookshelves etc.
Kitchen - dinning table & chairs, fridge, microwave, coffee machine, coffee grinder, freestanding ceramic stove and oven, pots, frying/sauce pans, plates, utensils, kettles, storage containers, bakeware, glassware, jug, mugs, chopping boards, knives, sports bottles, thermos, grill, cup holder, serving plates, toaster, convection oven etc.
Study room - study desks at various sizes, office chairs, table lamps, 3 tiers small bookshelves, 5 tiers big bookshelves, computer desks, office round meeting tables, office drawers, lots ring binders, lots document holders etc.
Bedroom - 3x single bed , 1x king single, 2x king bed, 2x dressing table with mirror and drawers, 2x bedside tables, linens, blankets, pillows, duvets, bedsheets, pillowcases, duvet covers etc.
Bathroom - towels, bathmats, storage racks etc.
Garage - 5x bicycles, wood chipper, leaf blower/vacuum, tools, new small chainsaw, trampoline, petrol lawn mower, 2x petrol plastic containers, outdoor chairs, old shower door, old wooden door.
Others - rubbish bins, vacuum cleaners.
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