Melville, Hamilton

647 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for taro?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are still on the hunt for amazing and inventive taro recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Feb 26, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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647 days ago

Stained chair

The Team from

It’s easy to transform a plain wicker chair into something special with Resene Colorwood natural wood stain.

Find out how to transform your furniture with our easy advice.

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647 days ago

Funding opportunities in Waikato

Creative Waikato

Looking for cash to bring your creative project to life?

Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to city and district councils for distribution in their area. The Creative Communities Scheme aims to increase participation in the arts, broaden the range and diversity of the arts available… View more
Looking for cash to bring your creative project to life?

Each year Creative New Zealand provides funding to city and district councils for distribution in their area. The Creative Communities Scheme aims to increase participation in the arts, broaden the range and diversity of the arts available to communities and enhance and strengthen the local arts sector.

For all you need to know about the scheme, check out the Application Guide.
Find out more

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648 days ago

Your home, your safe haven

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Your home is your sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and entertain family and friends.

That’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens. We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.

Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our top priority, no… View more
Your home is your sanctuary where you can relax, rejuvenate, and entertain family and friends.

That’s why Ryman villages are designed to be safe havens. We’ve prepared for adverse events, so you don’t have to.

Your safety and your family’s peace of mind are our top priority, no matter what the weather. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for emergencies.

We all hope we never have to experience a natural disaster or other emergency. But if it happens, we’ll take care of everything and make sure that you have what you need.

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648 days ago

Join us for your Community Health Forum

Te WhatuOra

Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.

At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing.

This helps us to develop better access to local … View more
Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.

At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing.

This helps us to develop better access to local community services.

Come along to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experiences as we work together on these matters.

Topics include - Local community feedback and discussion on the new health systemand localities.

Hamilton and surrounds
When: Wednesday 22 March, 10am - 12pm
Where: Settlement Centre Waikato,  R2, Boundary Rd, 46G Boundary
Road, Claudelands, Hamilton

If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for more information.

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the Te Whatu Ora Waikato, other health providers and other local organisations/groups. 

We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
Find out more

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649 days ago

Little Library is back!

Barbara from Melville

After sheltering indoors for a few days, the Little Library is back out the front of 28 Urlich Ave, Melville. It’s full of picture books, kid’s chapter books and non-fiction and a range of different adult fiction and non-fiction. No need to bring a book to swap unless you want to, we just … View moreAfter sheltering indoors for a few days, the Little Library is back out the front of 28 Urlich Ave, Melville. It’s full of picture books, kid’s chapter books and non-fiction and a range of different adult fiction and non-fiction. No need to bring a book to swap unless you want to, we just want to share them for others to enjoy.

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650 days ago

Garage sale

Karen from Nawton

This Saturday 18th Feb the members of Dinsdale Toastmasters club are holding their first ever garage sale.
Being held at 19 Purcell rd, Melville.
8am-2pm
Hundreds of bargains.

Look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

649 days ago

Red Cross CBD

The Team from Red Cross Shop Hamilton CBD

Hi
Hope you are all fine after this weekend,
We have some great things for sale at the shop including this water purifier. Come down and have a lookTake care and enjoy the sun being out
Team at Red Cross, Tristram st

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649 days ago

Small biz owner? We're right behind you!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage… View moreIt's been a tough few weeks for our communities, including our small businesses. To help small businesses keep connected with their neighbours, we’re offering Neighbourly Premium Business Listings FREE for three months. You’ll feature in the local business directory, plus be able to engage with neighbours to ask for help, share new operating hours, move damaged stock, or simply give thanks for recent support. T&Cs apply. Get Premium now

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649 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

If your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of … View moreIf your answer is yes (or even a maybe), send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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649 days ago

Independence and Security

The Team from

Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to … View more
Enjoy all the upsides of living independently in a Ryman village. Easy living, security, plus a huge bonus – the support of a vibrant village community.

Your fixed base weekly fee includes rates, window cleaning, gardening and exterior maintenance, which leaves you more time and energy to enjoy a fulfilled village lifestyle. Relax with a book, invite friends over for dinner, or simply put your feet up. You'll love coming home to such easy living.
Learn More

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650 days ago

EARTHDIVERSE COURSE: "Ecospirituality in Poetry from Around the World"

todd from EarthDiverse

Check out our latest World Literature course with Norman Franke, PhD, Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30pm beginning 22 Feb 2023 (New Zealand time). Available both as in-person classes in Hamilton New Zealand, or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere globally with an internet connection. For time zone … View moreCheck out our latest World Literature course with Norman Franke, PhD, Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30pm beginning 22 Feb 2023 (New Zealand time). Available both as in-person classes in Hamilton New Zealand, or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere globally with an internet connection. For time zone equivalents elsewhere check out the course webpage (click the Read More link below).

If the time zone doesn't work for you, you can access all of our live-streamed courses via the video recordings posted to the course webpage 1-2 days after each session.

While visiting our website, check out all of the other courses we're currently offering this Term!

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650 days ago

Valentine's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

Happy Valentine's Day from the team at NumberWorks'nWords.

650 days ago

Happy Valentines Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

The team at NZ Compare hope everyone is keeping safe and snuggled up with their loved ones n this terrible weather. 🥰

We've got the down-low on the best shows to stream on rainy days, take a look!

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650 days ago

How to Fix a Carpet Dent from Heavy Furniture

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only … View more
It’s a moment of horror – moving a piece of furniture and realizing what it’s done to the carpet. In fact, some people even refuse to move their furniture around because they don’t know how to get rid of the carpet dents that the heavy pieces have left. Luckily, there is a fix!

The only things you’ll need are ice cubes, and a vacuum or hairbrush.
1. Place an ice cube on the dent. If the dent is large or long, use extra ice cubes as needed
2. Allow the ice cubes to melt.
3. Once the ice cubes have melted, the carpet will fluff back up.
4. After the area has dried, vacuum over the dents or gently use a hairbrush to further fluff the carpet if needed.

Additional Tips:
Moving furniture a few inches at regular intervals can help prevent carpet dents from becoming severe. Every couple months, scoot the couch or other heavy items a couple inches to one side and fluff up the dents. If this is done, the dent can often be fluffed simply with your fingers; no water necessary.

Scraping a coin over the dent can also work to fluff it up if your fingers alone aren’t getting the pile back up.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use a spray mister to slightly wet the dent, then use a hair dryer on warm or cool air (holding it several inches away from the carpet) to dry the area while gently fluffing up the pile with your fingers or a hairbrush.

Another method of fluffing the carpet is to use steam. Hold a clothing or upholstery steamer several inches above the carpet and quickly blast the dent with steam. Let the dent cool, then use your fingers or a hairbrush to fluff it up. However, most carpets are nylon, and nylon can melt easily, so it’s best to test the steam on a small hidden area first, such as in the corner of a closet, to see how the carpet fibres react to the heat. Again, be sure to hold the steamer several inches away from the carpet when applying the steam.

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