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Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the May issue.
Looking for a couple or individual to adopt our Misty. Must be well meaning and respectful. Misty has been an 'indoor' therapy cat for us for 2 years now, since birth. She comes with all of her belongings as shown, plus food, toys, treats and litter. Misty is FREE to a well-meaning couple… View moreLooking for a couple or individual to adopt our Misty. Must be well meaning and respectful. Misty has been an 'indoor' therapy cat for us for 2 years now, since birth. She comes with all of her belongings as shown, plus food, toys, treats and litter. Misty is FREE to a well-meaning couple or individual. She is not use to children. She's chipped, de-sexed, and her nails are done every month by her vet. Interested parties can reply. Fully vaccinated to date. We are having to relocate and need to find a new home for her. We are sad to let her go, but she needs loving.
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Have you been watching the balloons this week?
Fresh images show a Victoria on the River feel is planned for the street outside the new Pullman Hotel in the central city.
It’s part of a big shake-up for one of the CBD’s busiest streets, which is a short walk from the Victoria on the River precinct overlooking the Waikato River.
Do you… View moreFresh images show a Victoria on the River feel is planned for the street outside the new Pullman Hotel in the central city.
It’s part of a big shake-up for one of the CBD’s busiest streets, which is a short walk from the Victoria on the River precinct overlooking the Waikato River.
Do you like this look? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Confusion around central city parking is making it “too hard” for some, “so we don’t come in,” a CBD leader’s been told.
Complaints include a pricing structure that’s hard to get your head around, and that payment kiosks are hard to find and require too many buttons pushes, … View moreConfusion around central city parking is making it “too hard” for some, “so we don’t come in,” a CBD leader’s been told.
Complaints include a pricing structure that’s hard to get your head around, and that payment kiosks are hard to find and require too many buttons pushes, councillors heard.
How do you find the CBD's parking system? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Police are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed.
Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where children are … View morePolice are asking people to pay extra attention to driveway safety, after a number of incidents recently involving children being harmed.
Driveways can be extremely dangerous, and people need to do everything they can to ensure they keep themselves and others safe, especially where children are present.
Children move around quickly, and often won’t be seen as you are reversing down your driveway.
Always check your driveway before driving in or out, and make sure you know the whereabouts of any children.
Please use your reversing camera if your vehicle has one installed.
Alternatively, ensure all children not in the vehicle with you are accounted for.
If another adult is at the property, make them responsible for ensuring children are well clear of any moving vehicles.
If there are no other adults present, have a ‘safe spot’ for children to stand and wait for the vehicle to stop moving.
This should be somewhere in view of the driver.
Check your blind spots often, and if you can no longer see a child, stop your vehicle and move them somewhere safe before you continue driving.
If your driveway is close to the children’s play area, consider a fence or gates to separate the play area from the driveway.
You should also take the time to speak to your children about the dangers of moving vehicles and remind them that just because they can see the driver, doesn’t mean the driver can always see them.
Taking those extra few seconds to make sure our tamariki are in a safe space when you drive in and out of your driveway can help prevent so much heartache and trauma.
Remember they don’t understand the potential consequences.
With home ownership slipping further out of reach for many, Bridge Housing Trust has stepped up as a de facto Bank of Mum and Dad.
The housing charity is in its early years but delivered 40 affordable homes last year and wants to double that in 2025.
The trust, chaired by Perry, is donating … View moreWith home ownership slipping further out of reach for many, Bridge Housing Trust has stepped up as a de facto Bank of Mum and Dad.
The housing charity is in its early years but delivered 40 affordable homes last year and wants to double that in 2025.
The trust, chaired by Perry, is donating the 1800m² land, valued at $4 million, and investing another $16m to build a complex of 42 affordable apartments, Hinemoa, in Hamilton’s CBD.
What do you think about helping people into homes this way? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
This sturdy A-frame finished in Resene Kwila Timber Stain is the perfect support for climbing crops. It’s easy to move around for crop rotation and is a great way to make the most of your gardening space. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
When the Waikato Symphony Orchestra played at the recent Hamilton Arts Festival, roughly a third of the musicians on stage were former students of one local secondary school.
Hillcrest High School - Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke is well known for producing such artistic graduates, reflecting its … View moreWhen the Waikato Symphony Orchestra played at the recent Hamilton Arts Festival, roughly a third of the musicians on stage were former students of one local secondary school.
Hillcrest High School - Te Kura Tuarua o Tihipuke is well known for producing such artistic graduates, reflecting its holistic approach to education, which encourages students to try things out and become successful all-rounders. The second largest school in the city, with 1800 students and 79 ethnicities, its goal is “to educate and develop young people of whom our community will be proud”.
Brian Winter enjoyed his schooling experience there and is involved with the Hillcrest High School Alumni and Community Society, which has now established a philanthropic investment fund at Momentum Waikato – the Hillcrest High School Future Fund.
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Hamilton Airport announced in September last year that it was going international again.
But the story itself, which was shrouded in secrecy during 15 months of negotiation, nearly came undone thanks to Kermit the dog, a 13-month-old black labrador.
Have you ever accidentally let the cat out … View moreHamilton Airport announced in September last year that it was going international again.
But the story itself, which was shrouded in secrecy during 15 months of negotiation, nearly came undone thanks to Kermit the dog, a 13-month-old black labrador.
Have you ever accidentally let the cat out of the bag? Tell about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A Waikato School that does its own lunches says their model works so well they want the government to check it out so both taxpayers and students can benefit.
The Waikato Times visited Te Aroha College to check out the programme as grizzles about late and bland lunches under a centralised scheme… View moreA Waikato School that does its own lunches says their model works so well they want the government to check it out so both taxpayers and students can benefit.
The Waikato Times visited Te Aroha College to check out the programme as grizzles about late and bland lunches under a centralised scheme continue to leave a sour taste for students and become a political fishbone stuck in the throat of the coalition government.
This week we are having a bit of fun with a friendly competition...
Post on Neighbourly before next Friday and be in to win a $200 Prezzy® card - as simple as that!
You could post a question, a reminder, ask for advice, post an item for sale, share crime & safety information or a … View moreThis week we are having a bit of fun with a friendly competition...
Post on Neighbourly before next Friday and be in to win a $200 Prezzy® card - as simple as that!
You could post a question, a reminder, ask for advice, post an item for sale, share crime & safety information or a recommendation for a great business. Whatever you like!
We'll email the winner on Friday to let them know they have won. Good luck, Neighbours.
The battle of the towns is on over which one will attract music festival Homegrown to a new venue.
After 18 years the festival has bid farewell to its home on the Wellington waterfront. Those who have put their hand up to host include Hamilton, New Plymouth, Dunedin and Rotorua.
There's been some products recalled in the past month and we want to make sure you're not using these. Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.
Food recalled:
Century hot & spicy tuna
Supremely Gourmet chocolate
… View moreThere's been some products recalled in the past month and we want to make sure you're not using these. Check out the list and click on the blue text to find more information.
Food recalled:
Century hot & spicy tuna
Supremely Gourmet chocolate
Make it Raw brand Spiced Apple and Buckwheat Grawnola
Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets
Products recalled:
Anko glass flip pickle jar sold at Kmart
LABKA extension cord sold at Panda Mart
Panda Mart table lamps - various types
Young Original baby sleep suit sold at Warehouse
Beacon Marine 12v adaptor
Petzi Newton European harness
Husqvarna & GasGas Motorcycles with Braktec brake system
Line7 velcro inflatable life jacket
Yamaha G29 & UMX golf car
Igloo rolling cooler/chilly bin
Peach Primer sold at Panda Mart
Chistmas beaded bauble sold at Farmers
Spirit of Equinox Herbal Magick Infused Spell Candles
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