Newstead, Hamilton

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1626 days ago

Have you been to Haast?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

A journey to New Zealand's most remote town reveals some remarkable landscapes. Would you go?

1623 days ago

Redlid Skips

Grant Wilson from

Perfect time of year to hire a skip. Call us or go to our website for information. 0800733543 or www.redlid.co.nz...

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1623 days ago

Are you subscribing to get our free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View more
In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1623 days ago

Prospa National Winner - Waikanae Beach Four Square!

Prospa

Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for … View more
Quoc Tran proud to be serving his customers and the local community!

Quoc Tran loves being a Kiwi and greets every customer into his shop with a broad grin. A friendly smile, a positive can-do attitude and is passionate about running his store. That’s Tran’s simple but effective recipe for success running a local business.

Tran operates Four Square Waikanae Beach and is hailed as the “ultimate friendly shopkeeper” by his customers. Now Tran has been recognised for his dedication to the community by being named the country’s National Winner in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards. Tran is a proud winner of a prize package worth $10,000!

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Nomination Quotes - "Quoc Tan of Waikanae Beach Kapiti coast.
An exceptional guy who has worked very hard (& his wife too) since arriving in NZ from Vietnam. They operate a hugely friendly & now smartly updated Four Square superette. A very necessary & important store at Waikanae Beach."

"Quoc and his family are an integral part of our community"

"Quoc Tan - he represents all that embodies the very core of the reason NZ is proud to call itself an all-embracing, multi-cultural melting pot"
Find out more

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1623 days ago

Transport Research Participation

Rathee from Chartwell

Hi there,

Hi everyone! As part of the university’s Transport Research Group (TRG), I am looking for participants to complete an online questionnaire on New Zealanders' car use.

The questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and you will have the chance to win one of 20 … View more
Hi there,

Hi everyone! As part of the university’s Transport Research Group (TRG), I am looking for participants to complete an online questionnaire on New Zealanders' car use.

The questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and you will have the chance to win one of 20 $20 e-gift cards.

If you drive on a regular basis for work or education, please click the link below for more information and to access the questionnaire.

bit.ly...

Thank you for your time!

Research poster.pdf Download View

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1625 days ago

Tree Services - Tree trimming/pruning and removal

Sarah from Fairfield

Qualified arborists, competitive prices, great result.

Pm us for a free quote!

Txt or call; 022 5386580

Or email straighttreesarb@gmail.com

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1624 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 now

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1629 days ago

Tamahere Lions Best Artisan Market - tomorrow Saturday morning June 13

Susan from Tamahere

Only 1 more sleep to our Tamahere Lions Best Artisan Market, this Saturday morning June 13

Don't forget Tamahere Lions Best Artisan Market, tomorrow

Saturday morning, 09.00 - 13.00, June 13

Tamahere Community Centre, next to Tamahere School, 21 Devine Road.

Indoor and outdoor … View more
Only 1 more sleep to our Tamahere Lions Best Artisan Market, this Saturday morning June 13

Don't forget Tamahere Lions Best Artisan Market, tomorrow

Saturday morning, 09.00 - 13.00, June 13

Tamahere Community Centre, next to Tamahere School, 21 Devine Road.

Indoor and outdoor stalls: Gifts, crafts, food, coffee, clothes, some produce, jewelry, candles … you want it and you will be able to find it

- we will also be collecting good quality toys, books and clothes for Kids in Need Waikato recycle glasses and wine bottle tops/can tabs for kids can

Come on down, join the fun and help your communities

1624 days ago

Open days

Vision Hamilton

We have Open Days coming up this month for all of our campuses!

Sort out your plans for the rest of your year by coming along to our open days on the 23rd and 25th of June.

Hear about the courses we have on offer, chat with our friendly tutors and find out more about what we can do for you this … View more
We have Open Days coming up this month for all of our campuses!

Sort out your plans for the rest of your year by coming along to our open days on the 23rd and 25th of June.

Hear about the courses we have on offer, chat with our friendly tutors and find out more about what we can do for you this year.

You can enrol on the day or simply feel free to learn more about a particular course.

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1624 days ago

Nominations for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards are now open!!!

Women of Influence

Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.

The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders … View more
Know an inspirational woman who’s helping make New Zealand a better place? Nominate her now for the 2020 Women of Influence Awards.

The Women of Influence Awards shine a light on the amazing work Kiwi women are doing from grassroots level to the global stage. Helping propel our future leaders and rising stars to bigger and better things.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... more information

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1625 days ago

Just what you need, right nearby

Four Square

Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just … View more
Hot chicken and fresh salad 4 the easy dinner? Apples and a loaf of bread 4 the lunchbox panic? Bacon and eggs 4 breakfast in bed?

Whether it’s easy munches, school lunches or Sunday brunches, your Four Square has everything you need to keep life nice, easy and local.

Four Square. Just what you need, right nearby.
Find out more

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1625 days ago

Have you survived a life shock?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is exploring what it means to be resilient in times of uncertainty and loss. Perhaps you've suffered a devastating financial loss, overcome a health issue, or had to start over again? We're keen to hear what made you keep going, and what advice you would have for others. If you're happy to be identified and share your story, please share your story in the comments below, or contact kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz

1625 days ago

Virtual Info nights

Vision Hamilton

Are you thinking of studying in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Security, Web and Software Development but don't know where to start? Or do you want to have more in-depth information about these courses? Join us online for a week of Virtual Info Night sessions!

Meet our … View more
Are you thinking of studying in Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Security, Web and Software Development but don't know where to start? Or do you want to have more in-depth information about these courses? Join us online for a week of Virtual Info Night sessions!

Meet our team, join in on our Q&A sessions, and get a taste of what it's like to study with Vision College.

You can register your interest, and we will send you an invite to the Zoom meeting.

visioncollege.ac.nz...

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1631 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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