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2403 days ago

Do you think midwives should be paid more?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,
Did you hear the chant "1,2,3,4, midwives deserve more", ring out across Hamilton? Hundreds of people marched in their purple attire to support midwives around the country. What are your thoughts? Should midwives be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, … View more
Hi neighbours,
Did you hear the chant "1,2,3,4, midwives deserve more", ring out across Hamilton? Hundreds of people marched in their purple attire to support midwives around the country. What are your thoughts? Should midwives be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here.

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2403 days ago

Petrol tax:

Margaret from Hamilton East

I should have seen this coming, listening to the late news, I heard Hamilton City Council wants to bring in a Petrol Tax here. Like what has just been brought into Auckland to pay for their infill structure. This Council just won't stop trying to grasp at our last dollar. This Council has no … View moreI should have seen this coming, listening to the late news, I heard Hamilton City Council wants to bring in a Petrol Tax here. Like what has just been brought into Auckland to pay for their infill structure. This Council just won't stop trying to grasp at our last dollar. This Council has no soul, they care not for the people, just for Money. Are they trying to push out the low income earners?

2404 days ago

Rail to Auckland

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

For those who enjoy history, here are some photos of Hamilton’s underground train station, taken during my visit last week.

Would you use a regular passenger train between Hamilton and Auckland with free WiFi? If so, what would be the key requirements around frequency, time and ticket price?

2401 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing for the chance to WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bringing your irrigation in out of the frost, harvesting and storing nuts, the tastiest feijoa varieties, storing cooking apples and leaving plants to self-seed.

Subscribe today and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our crop of the week in Get Growing is the humble choko ("Don't knock 'em till you try them," says our Waikato queen of sustainability Sheryn Clothier) and we have a special feature on moving trees. Plus try recipes from new vegan cookbook PLANTLAB and be in to WIN some great prizes!

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 all 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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2401 days ago

Trailer for sale

Erik from Cambridge

Price of trailer includes warranty of fitness on date of purchase.
Dimensions:
- Total Length 3m
- Width 1.6m
- Length exluding towbar 2m.
- Height of the sides of the trailer 0.35m

Wheels have suspension.
Towbar has suspension.
Trailer has breaks: manual handbrake and in case of … View more
Price of trailer includes warranty of fitness on date of purchase.
Dimensions:
- Total Length 3m
- Width 1.6m
- Length exluding towbar 2m.
- Height of the sides of the trailer 0.35m

Wheels have suspension.
Towbar has suspension.
Trailer has breaks: manual handbrake and in case of decoupled towbar break would be initiated by the security cable.
Tires are as new.
Spare tyre in good condition underneath

Location: Cambridge 07 974 0087

Price: $550

2401 days ago

Poll: Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Did you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when … View moreDid you know it's World Naked Gardening day today? While countless gardeners around the world are stripping off to tend to their flower beds and vege patches, falling temperatures across NZ have led to calls for the Southern hemisphere to have it's own naked gardening day in spring, when it's a bit warmer. So what do you think?

Should NZ have its own naked gardening day in September?
  • 25.2% Yes, more people would take part if it was warmer
    25.2% Complete
  • 6.1% No, it's better as a global effort
    6.1% Complete
  • 68.7% It doesn't matter, there's no way I'm gardening naked
    68.7% Complete
1751 votes
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2401 days ago

Mothers Day Raffle

Anne-Marie from Chartwell

We have a mothers day raffle $2 per ticket and three prizes.  Come on in and buy a ticket and browse the shop.

Negotiable

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2401 days ago

Sheep Manure for the Garden

Maree from Hamilton East

Hi My Daughter is fundraising to play Inline Hockey for NZ in Italy, she is selling bags(15-20kg) of sheep manure $10 a bag or 3 for $25, great for the garden, pick up Ham east or deliver for a small fee Ph 0276825420
or email builderfox3@xtra.co.nz Thanks Maree

Negotiable

2417 days ago

Has your commute gotten longer?

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! We're hoping to chat to a commuter who drives into/across Hamilton for work in the mornings. Have you noticed traffic becoming more congested and that your commute is taking longer? How long do you spend in your car in the morning?
If you're happy to talk about this for … View more
Hi neighbours! We're hoping to chat to a commuter who drives into/across Hamilton for work in the mornings. Have you noticed traffic becoming more congested and that your commute is taking longer? How long do you spend in your car in the morning?
If you're happy to talk about this for the paper, please email me at kelley.tantau@stuff.co.nz
Alternatively, share your thoughts in the comments below but please write NFP if you do not want your opinions published. Thanks!

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2404 days ago

Electrical work

Dianne from Hamilton East

I highly recommend Dave from Velocity Electrical for any of your electrical enquiries. Excellent prices and an awesome person to deal with.

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