Melville, Hamilton

1901 days ago

Will you be watching the first NZ rugby game on Saturday?

Reporter Hamilton Press

If you're hoping to fire up the barbie ahead of the rugby this weekend, you're in for some good weather!

The sun is expected to shine across most of the country on Saturday, with the warmest day being Sunday due to northwesterly winds.

What are your weekend plans? Will you be … View more
If you're hoping to fire up the barbie ahead of the rugby this weekend, you're in for some good weather!

The sun is expected to shine across most of the country on Saturday, with the warmest day being Sunday due to northwesterly winds.

What are your weekend plans? Will you be watching the first NZ game?

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1901 days ago

Mitsubishi car recalls - Are you affected?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling the following vehicles:

MITSUBISHI ASX, Model years 2011-2015
RISK: Wiper linkage ball joints could corrode and the linkage could jam or separate. The wipers would be inoperative in the worst case scenario.

MITSUBISHI I-CAR, LANCER, Various years 2003-2010
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Mitsubishi Motors is recalling the following vehicles:

MITSUBISHI ASX, Model years 2011-2015
RISK: Wiper linkage ball joints could corrode and the linkage could jam or separate. The wipers would be inoperative in the worst case scenario.

MITSUBISHI I-CAR, LANCER, Various years 2003-2010
RISK: The airbag inflator may operate incorrectly on deployment and cause shrapnel to enter the cabin resulting in occupant injury or death.

Make sure you contact your nearest Mitsubishi Motors dealer.

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1904 days ago

Soft plastic recycling bins are back

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, soft plastic recycling bins are coming back.

The Love NZ Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme, which was suspended in 2018, has returned to Auckland and Hamilton and, as of October, will be back in Wellington too.

It can get confusing trying to keep track of what to recycle, what not to … View more
Hi neighbours, soft plastic recycling bins are coming back.

The Love NZ Soft Plastic Recycling Scheme, which was suspended in 2018, has returned to Auckland and Hamilton and, as of October, will be back in Wellington too.

It can get confusing trying to keep track of what to recycle, what not to recycle, and what's just rubbish.

To read more, click here.

Here's what you can and can't put in soft plastic recycling bins.

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1904 days ago

Councillor's faux park in disability spot

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton City councillor Siggi Henry has come under fire for parking badly in a disabled parking spot at Hamilton Gardens.
Henry has since apologised and said she had "no excuse".
She hates being late and had been rushing to a citizenship ceremony, she said.
Henry is standing again in … View more
Hamilton City councillor Siggi Henry has come under fire for parking badly in a disabled parking spot at Hamilton Gardens.
Henry has since apologised and said she had "no excuse".
She hates being late and had been rushing to a citizenship ceremony, she said.
Henry is standing again in this council election, in the west ward.
Read more here.

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1902 days ago

Cowboy Christmas bookings open - end-of-year functions and groups

The Team from Riverlea Theatre and Arts Centre

It's available for booking now! The perfect end-of-year celebration for your work or other group. Lots of fun, great music you love and suitable for younger and older adults in your group. Not suitable for children. Find out more at the link below.

1902 days ago

Being Kiwi: Have you experienced racism?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls… View more
New Zealand is renowned for being friendly and welcoming but is that true for everyone?

Stuff is asking readers to share their experiences of racism by taking part in this short survey.

Being Kiwi is a project looking at the experiences of life in New Zealand for people of all cultures. It calls for the collection of official statistics on hate crimes, looks at discrimination in our schools and takes a stroll through Auckland, now one of the most diverse cities in the world.

To take part in the survey, click here

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1902 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
Read it now

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1903 days ago

Waikato Excellence Awards 2019

Graeme Dingle Foundation

A group of 18 remarkable young Kiwis, mentors, and volunteers were last night celebrated for their resilience, self-belief and contribution to society at the annual Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato’s Excellence Awards, held at Waikato University.

The evening showcased the efforts of more than … View more
A group of 18 remarkable young Kiwis, mentors, and volunteers were last night celebrated for their resilience, self-belief and contribution to society at the annual Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato’s Excellence Awards, held at Waikato University.

The evening showcased the efforts of more than 3,000 students, their mentors, leaders and volunteers across the region who have been involved in their various youth development programmes including Kiwi Can, Stars and Career Navigator over the previous 12 months.

Find out more in the link below.

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1903 days ago

Colouring isn't just for kids! 🖍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Mindful colouring has been proven to help reduce stress and anxiety and induce a meditative-like state in adults too.

Help scribble your worries away with this free community-inspired colouring sheet to give your brain a creative boost.

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1903 days ago

What veges do you grow in pots and containers?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Our gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and … View moreOur gardens are getting smaller, so NZ Gardener wants to come up with some suggestions for edible crops that do well in pots and small spaces! Suggest the crops that have done well for you (ideally specify a variety) and tell other keen gardeners how you grew them, how they performed for you, and any practical advice you would pass on to ensure a great result with that crop, and any secret tips you are prepared to pass on! If your tip is used in the magazine, you'll receive a free copy... And of course the glory of being in New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine! Click on this link to send us your best tip!

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1903 days ago

Bloom Manurewa East’s Official Public Opening!

Bloom Living

Bloom Living’s newest freehold retirement apartment complex in Manurewa East will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday 28th September. The occasion will be marked with an opening ceremony at 20 Alfriston Road, Manurewa East and will take place from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Refreshments … View more
Bloom Living’s newest freehold retirement apartment complex in Manurewa East will officially open its doors to the public on Saturday 28th September. The occasion will be marked with an opening ceremony at 20 Alfriston Road, Manurewa East and will take place from 1 pm to 3 pm.

Refreshments will be served and a notable local celebrity will officially cut the ribbon at 1.20pm.

Apartments will be open for viewing from 1.30pm to 3 pm. Show homes will open again to public Sunday, 29th September from 10am-12pm.

Plan a trip up and register your interest now with Chrissie McKee: 021 469 946
Find out more

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1906 days ago

Pallets

Ngaraha from Hillcrest

Looking for at least 4-6 pallets for a diy project any one know where I can get them for free or buy them cheap....
Kia ora

1904 days ago

Buying a Car? We do Pre-purchase inspection!!

Raglan Diesel from Nawton

With so many "Dodgy" cars out there, how can you find out if the vehicle you are looking at is worth buying?

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1904 days ago

Thanks for your help

Brenda from Hamilton Lake

4 weeks ago today I had an accident on the corner of Anglesea and Rostrevor streets in Hamilton. The people who were walking by when it happened were amazing and although I don't know who you are/were I wanted to say THANKS for everything you did for me that afternoon.

1904 days ago

Thank you Wattie's

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around … View moreWe want to say a heartfelt thank you to Wattie’s NZ and the 150 schools who took part in this year's Cans for Good campaign. Thanks to the incredible effort of students, teachers and whānau, over 30,000 cans were collected and will make a huge difference to Salvation Army foodbanks around Aotearoa.

Wattie’s generously donated a further 25,000 cans taking the total number collected to over 56,000 cans.

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