Horsham Downs, Hamilton

Voted for NZ's Merriest Home yet?

Voted for NZ's Merriest Home yet?

Check out the finalists and take your pick!

368 days ago

Top 5 Gifts the Kids can Make at Home

The Team from NZ Compare

Get into the festive spirit with homemade gifts crafted by your little ones!
Our list of the top 5 DIY gifts for kids is here to spark their creativity and spread joy. Check it out now!

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368 days ago

Lottery tickets make great gifts!

Heart Foundation

Struggling to find the perfect small Christmas present? For just $15 each, you can buy Heart Foundation Lottery tickets for family, friends or even good neighbours. Not only will they have the chance to win a stunning Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland, but you are also supporting the … View moreStruggling to find the perfect small Christmas present? For just $15 each, you can buy Heart Foundation Lottery tickets for family, friends or even good neighbours. Not only will they have the chance to win a stunning Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland, but you are also supporting the life-saving work of the Heart Foundation. Buy a gift ticket

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370 days ago

Fish n Chips

Ken from Rototuna

Where are the best fish n chips around Rototuna

369 days ago

Last few days to enter Santa Paws...

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

If you have a furry friend at home, be sure to submit your entry for this year's Santa Paws campaign - a celebration of the cutest Christmas pets in town!

There's ten great prizes of $100 Prezzy® cards up for grabs - but only a few days left to enter so move fast!

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If you have a furry friend at home, be sure to submit your entry for this year's Santa Paws campaign - a celebration of the cutest Christmas pets in town!

There's ten great prizes of $100 Prezzy® cards up for grabs - but only a few days left to enter so move fast!

Check out the fantastic entries received so far and don't forget to share your photo today!
Share a pet pic now

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369 days ago

Get painting and wallpapering!

Resene

Sale now on at Resene ColorShops! For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

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375 days ago

Is your house NZ's Merriest Home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many of us love to transform our home in December to bring in the Christmas spirit. But perhaps you feel you've gone the extra festive mile? We are looking high and low for NZ’s Merriest Home. Is it yours? Let us decide!

Share just one photo below of your house (inside or out) to … View more
Many of us love to transform our home in December to bring in the Christmas spirit. But perhaps you feel you've gone the extra festive mile? We are looking high and low for NZ’s Merriest Home. Is it yours? Let us decide!

Share just one photo below of your house (inside or out) to go into the draw to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home.

The Neighbourly team will choose the finalists but you, our Neighbourly members will vote on the ultimate winner who'll receive the prize of a $600 Prezzy® Card and the title of NZ's Merriest Home. So, go ahead! In the comments below, share your one festive photo to enter.

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370 days ago

Give the gift of learning...

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

We're thrilled to introduce our new Gift Certificates for our adult education courses - a unique and thoughtful alternative to material gifts. Embracing the idea that education is a lasting gift, these certificates provide the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth.

As the … View more
We're thrilled to introduce our new Gift Certificates for our adult education courses - a unique and thoughtful alternative to material gifts. Embracing the idea that education is a lasting gift, these certificates provide the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth.

As the holiday season approaches, consider gifting the joy of learning with ACE Gift Certificates.

Gift the power of education with ACE's Certificates—choose from diverse courses, fostering skills and confidence. Eco-friendly and clutter-free, these certificates align with sustainability. To purchase, email comed@fraser.school.nz, ensuring a flexible and accessible gift. As we prioritize experiences over possessions, ACE's Gift Certificates offer a timely, impactful present—shaping lives and fostering positive change in our community.
Find out more

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370 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF SUMMER DREAMS

The Team from NZ Compare

It's been a cool summer, but hopefully, warmth will soon embrace us! We're overjoyed to announce a whopping 1100 responses from all you wonderful folks, spreading those delightful summer vibes!

Thanks for sharing your awesome summer holiday plans for a chance to WIN 1 of 2 $100 Prezzy … View more
It's been a cool summer, but hopefully, warmth will soon embrace us! We're overjoyed to announce a whopping 1100 responses from all you wonderful folks, spreading those delightful summer vibes!

Thanks for sharing your awesome summer holiday plans for a chance to WIN 1 of 2 $100 Prezzy Cards! And now, the moment you've been waiting for – did you hit the jackpot as the lucky winner? Find out now!

If this round didn't bring you the big win, no worries! Keep up with NZ Compare for all the scoop on future contests and cool deals! We're here to brighten up your budget and make things fun.

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371 days ago

Will you check out the Temple View lights this year?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

This weekend, the switch will be flicked on the full set of Temple View Christmas lights for the first time since 2018.⁠

The display has taken more than 300,000 lights and more than a month of work.⁠

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371 days ago

Where were Hamilton's priciest home sales this year?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A four bedroom sprawling mansion in Flagstaff was the priciest home in Hamilton this year, according to CoreLogic’s Best of the Best 2023 report.⁠

The next-biggest price tag was in Chartwell, but other suburbs were also represented in the top four.

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371 days ago

Police requesting help from residents

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are appealing appeal for sightings of missing man David Huggan.

The details:
- Mr Huggan left his bright blue, Mitsubishi Triton ute, at the top of Sainsbury Road, Mt Pirongia Waikato, on Tuesday 12 December, at about 4.30pm.
- He was last seen wearing a light green/blue tee-shirt and … View more
Police are appealing appeal for sightings of missing man David Huggan.

The details:
- Mr Huggan left his bright blue, Mitsubishi Triton ute, at the top of Sainsbury Road, Mt Pirongia Waikato, on Tuesday 12 December, at about 4.30pm.
- He was last seen wearing a light green/blue tee-shirt and dark coloured shirt (as pictured), David was bare foot.
- Teams from Police Search and Rescue, and Land Search and rescue, are continuing to search the Pirongia mountain bike park area.
- Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the Pirongia Mountain bike park area on 12 December from 4.30pm who may have seen Mr Huggan or have information that may assist with the search.
- Police would like to thank the outstanding effort from the Land SAR teams and FENZ and send their respects to the friends and family of Mr Huggan.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police via 105 referencing file number 231213/6223.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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371 days ago

In the swing of things

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Repurpose an old pallet and decorate in Resene paints to make a luxurious garden swing.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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371 days ago

Give a Theatre Seat for Christmas!

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Looking for that special gift for someone who loves live performance and the cultural life of the Waikato?

Click You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre as a Christmas gift for friends and family!

Donate $1500 and you get to put their name on a seat in the new … View more
Looking for that special gift for someone who loves live performance and the cultural life of the Waikato?

Click You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre as a Christmas gift for friends and family!

Donate $1500 and you get to put their name on a seat in the new Theatre’s auditorium.

Click ‘Take A Seat’ to donate and/or find out more - tell us it’s a gift and you’ll get a pop-up gift card to give on the day
Take a Seat

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373 days ago

Poll: What's Your Gift Ideas?

The Team from NZ Compare

Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the … View more
Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the goodies from your favourite brands.

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What's Your Gift Ideas?
  • 9% Tech Marvels
    9% Complete
  • 32.2% Gourmet Delights
    32.2% Complete
  • 9.8% Outdoor Adventure Gear
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  • 15.7% Beauty & Fashion
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  • 33.3% DIY and Handmade Wonders
    33.3% Complete
255 votes
379 days ago

What are your thoughts on a Waikato Expressway extension to Piarere?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The new transport minister won’t confirm if and when work on a stretch of highway he’s called “incredibly dangerous” will start.

Pleas from the locals and business leaders are for the Government to four-lane the notorious piece of State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere, extending … View more
The new transport minister won’t confirm if and when work on a stretch of highway he’s called “incredibly dangerous” will start.

Pleas from the locals and business leaders are for the Government to four-lane the notorious piece of State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere, extending the Waikato Expressway through the area.

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