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What do Bill Gates and Winston Churchill have in common? They both play bridge!
Although known as an incredible military strategist Churchill was apparently mediocre at bridge. On the other hand Bill Gates is a passionate player quoted as saying ‘Bridge is the king of all card games’. To … View moreWhat do Bill Gates and Winston Churchill have in common? They both play bridge!
Although known as an incredible military strategist Churchill was apparently mediocre at bridge. On the other hand Bill Gates is a passionate player quoted as saying ‘Bridge is the king of all card games’. To learn to play bridge join our lessons starting mid March at the Hamilton Bridge Club.
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Our special partnership with Metlifecare continues, and we have some great content to share with readers about people living their best lives in retirement.
This issue we look at some of the worthwhile volunteer roles retirees are filling in our communities, learn about … View moreKia ora team
Our special partnership with Metlifecare continues, and we have some great content to share with readers about people living their best lives in retirement.
This issue we look at some of the worthwhile volunteer roles retirees are filling in our communities, learn about mindfulness at any age, and check out some Kiwi beach travel options while the good weather lasts.
Don’t forget to try out our nostalgia quiz - it’s for anyone who wants to test the Kiwi knowledge they’ve picked up over the past four, five, six or more decades.
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A “major cash flow crisis” has forced Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club to pause trading and consider what to do next.
That could be voluntary liquidation, according to an industry expert.
Have you been to Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't … View moreA “major cash flow crisis” has forced Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club to pause trading and consider what to do next.
That could be voluntary liquidation, according to an industry expert.
Have you been to Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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We're putting together an article on Kiwis' favourite holiday finds, and would love to hear about any great new places you discovered on your holidays and are happy to share.
It could be a beach you'd never been to before, a walking track you'd never tried, a town … View moreHi there,
We're putting together an article on Kiwis' favourite holiday finds, and would love to hear about any great new places you discovered on your holidays and are happy to share.
It could be a beach you'd never been to before, a walking track you'd never tried, a town that pleasantly surprised you or a particularly good cafe, restaurant or bar. Please feel free to comment here or to message me directly. Please put 'NFP' in your comment or message if you do not want your name or suggestion published.
Thank you very much in advance.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is assembling his National Party caucus in Hamilton with the promise of revealing an “exciting plan” for the economy in the coming days.
Luxon and National MPs will meet in Hamilton on Wednesday morning for the party’s annual “caucus retreat”, typically… View morePrime Minister Christopher Luxon is assembling his National Party caucus in Hamilton with the promise of revealing an “exciting plan” for the economy in the coming days.
Luxon and National MPs will meet in Hamilton on Wednesday morning for the party’s annual “caucus retreat”, typically seen as the start of the political year. Labour will similarly be holding a retreat in Palmerston North this week.
With careful planting and a little imagination, edible gardens can be grown in all sorts of surprising places.
Create your own colourful edible garden finished in Resene paints with these easy instructions.
It’s easier to steal and attracts less attention - that’s why the Nissan Tiida is Waikato’s most stolen car, a local police inspector says.
The Tiida’s top ranking was revealed in data from insurance giant AMI about New Zealand’s most stolen cars for 2024.
Have you ever had a car … View moreIt’s easier to steal and attracts less attention - that’s why the Nissan Tiida is Waikato’s most stolen car, a local police inspector says.
The Tiida’s top ranking was revealed in data from insurance giant AMI about New Zealand’s most stolen cars for 2024.
Have you ever had a car stolen? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
EV sales have taken a “huge hit”, leaving dealers with too much stock and driving prices down, they say.
That makes it the ideal time to buy, Hamilton dealers say, as conditions will change when the oversupply ends and distributors are careful about how many more cars they bring in.
Would… View moreEV sales have taken a “huge hit”, leaving dealers with too much stock and driving prices down, they say.
That makes it the ideal time to buy, Hamilton dealers say, as conditions will change when the oversupply ends and distributors are careful about how many more cars they bring in.
Would you buy an electric vehicle? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Making Hamilton’s Lake Rotoroa swimmable again seems impossible to some, but a group of passionate locals say it can be done.
Whakamana ki Rotoroa, Go Eco, Hamilton City Council, Waikato Regional Council and Mana Whenua Ngāti Wairere are joining forces to improve the water quality of the … View moreMaking Hamilton’s Lake Rotoroa swimmable again seems impossible to some, but a group of passionate locals say it can be done.
Whakamana ki Rotoroa, Go Eco, Hamilton City Council, Waikato Regional Council and Mana Whenua Ngāti Wairere are joining forces to improve the water quality of the lake, but it’s the dream of making it swimmable again that is the driving force.
Would you like to swim in Lake Rotoroa? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Are you a dog or puppy owner? SPCA are urgently calling on you to vaccinate them against parvovirus.
SPCA New Zealand say:
We’re seeing more and more cases of the highly contagious and potentially fatal canine parvovirus (parvo) around the country as we face a third outbreak in as many years.… View moreAre you a dog or puppy owner? SPCA are urgently calling on you to vaccinate them against parvovirus.
SPCA New Zealand say:
We’re seeing more and more cases of the highly contagious and potentially fatal canine parvovirus (parvo) around the country as we face a third outbreak in as many years. Parvo can remain on surfaces for up to a year, so dogs are at constant risk if they’re unvaccinated, or if their vaccinations lapse. Please ensure your dogs are protected against this heartbreaking illness, and book your vaccines and boosters as soon as possible. It could be the difference between life and death.
Read more about the current outbreak and the dangers of parvo on our website:
www.spca.nz...
We are kicking off The Neighbourly Backyard Awards, a campaign where you can show off the hard work and love you’ve put into your backyard and win prizes for it!
We'll be rolling out the competition by sharing a new category (and new $100 Mitre10 voucher) every week.
There's three… View moreWe are kicking off The Neighbourly Backyard Awards, a campaign where you can show off the hard work and love you’ve put into your backyard and win prizes for it!
We'll be rolling out the competition by sharing a new category (and new $100 Mitre10 voucher) every week.
There's three fun categories for you to enter:
Best loved lawn
Best floral garden
Most creative backyard build
To be in to win, keep an eye out for the post from us every Monday announcing the new category in a post and you can share your entry in its comments below. It starts Monday 27th January when we'll be taking entries for Best Loved Lawn so get prepping, neighbours!
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At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, … View moreHi neighbours!
At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, every story, and every cheer like never before.
This summer, don’t just be present - be at the heart of the fun.
*Sonova proprietary research (2024), visit hearmore.co.nz to learn more.
Waikato Hospital is meant to be a place of healing and compassion with people usually at their low point, however that hasn’t stopped those with sticky fingers adding to people’s woes.
A notable theft is that of a $30,000 piece of artwork, taken in broad daylight just before Christmas.
OPINION: With Donald Trump’s inauguration a new but familiar world is back upon us ‒ with some added crunchiness.
Politics, Business and Economics Editor Luke Malpass shares his take.
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