Newstead, Hamilton

29 days ago

Adult education driving Waikato’s growth

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Learning doesn’t stop after school or a qualification. In Waikato, adult education is boosting employability, strengthening the workforce, and driving economic growth. By gaining new skills, learners are helping themselves and their communities thrive in a changing job market.… View moreLearning doesn’t stop after school or a qualification. In Waikato, adult education is boosting employability, strengthening the workforce, and driving economic growth. By gaining new skills, learners are helping themselves and their communities thrive in a changing job market. At the forefront of this is Fraser ACE.

Fraser ACE offers flexible programs designed for busy adults. With short taster courses one night a week, learners can develop skills without long-term commitments. The low-pressure environment encourages participation from all backgrounds, while practical, hands-on learning ensures skills are immediately useful in daily and professional life.

Fraser ACE is dedicated to inclusivity, offering a welcoming environment for all, especially Māori, Pacific peoples, and others facing barriers to education. Its programs reduce inequality, strengthen community ties, and create a diverse, cohesive workforce. Ready to grow? Visit Fraser Ace or contact comed@fraser.school.nz or 07 846 8624.
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30 days ago

Let Tui Electrical handle your outdoor electrical needs today!

Sam from Tui Electrical

With summer behind us and daylight savings coming to an end soon, it’s the perfect time to tackle those outdoor electrical tasks before the darker evenings set in. Whether it’s installing additional security lighting, switching to energy-efficient LED lights, or adding a weatherproof socket for… View moreWith summer behind us and daylight savings coming to an end soon, it’s the perfect time to tackle those outdoor electrical tasks before the darker evenings set in. Whether it’s installing additional security lighting, switching to energy-efficient LED lights, or adding a weatherproof socket for your new spa pool, Tui Electrical has you covered. Call us today on 0800 TUI NOW to get started!

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30 days ago

Bar Stool

Supriya from Cambridge

Product dimensions: 91cm (H) x 51cm (W) x 49cm (D)
Height from floor to seat: 73cm (H)
Maximum weight capacity: 100kg

Material: Powder-coated steel, polyester and plywood
Product weight: 4.1kg

Condition - Good as new. One year old
Available Qty - 5
Price - Each $35

Price: $175

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30 days ago

Lawn Seed - Yates Tuff Grass

Supriya from Cambridge

Unopened Yates Tuff Grass Lawn Seed.
Qty available - 2packs of 4kg each.
$196 for 2packs

Price: $196

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32 days ago

Poll: Do you think a new centre for homeless people would help?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton City councillor is throwing her weight behind a homeless centre in the CBD, which would see funds destined for a Garden Place playground redirected for the project.

Anna Casey-Cox says the centre would be a “more supportive” option to try and sort out anti-social behaviour in the … View more
A Hamilton City councillor is throwing her weight behind a homeless centre in the CBD, which would see funds destined for a Garden Place playground redirected for the project.

Anna Casey-Cox says the centre would be a “more supportive” option to try and sort out anti-social behaviour in the CBD than the “enforcement” approach.

Do you think a new centre for homeless people would help? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think a new centre for homeless people would help?
  • 43.5% Yes
    43.5% Complete
  • 26.1% Maybe
    26.1% Complete
  • 30.4% No
    30.4% Complete
69 votes
30 days ago

Wanted Jam Jars wanted

Ellen from Hillcrest

Need jars as needing for preserving

Free

32 days ago

‘This isn’t about my ego’: Ewan Wilson rules out mayoral bid, backs Macindoe and Taylor

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The race to claim Hamilton’s mayoral chains has just got a little less crowded after councillor Ewan Wilson has confirmed he will not stand for the top job.

Wilson told the Waikato Times that after much consideration, “my wife Monique and I have decided that I will not be standing for the … View more
The race to claim Hamilton’s mayoral chains has just got a little less crowded after councillor Ewan Wilson has confirmed he will not stand for the top job.

Wilson told the Waikato Times that after much consideration, “my wife Monique and I have decided that I will not be standing for the mayoralty of Hamilton”.

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36 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about Garden Place?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Senior city councillor and CBD resident Ewan Wilson says people are showering in the Garden Place fountains and wants more action on that and other anti-social behaviour in the central city.

“We’ve lost control of Garden Place,” he said during a strategic growth and district committee … View more
Senior city councillor and CBD resident Ewan Wilson says people are showering in the Garden Place fountains and wants more action on that and other anti-social behaviour in the central city.

“We’ve lost control of Garden Place,” he said during a strategic growth and district committee meeting, which was discussing the central city transformation programme.

How do you feel about Garden Place?

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How do you feel about Garden Place?
  • 7% It's fine
    7% Complete
  • 77.5% Something needs to change
    77.5% Complete
  • 15.5% It depends when you go
    15.5% Complete
71 votes
32 days ago

Do you know of an asbestos issue near you?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Taupō ratepayers will cough up at least $1.35m to remove more than 10,000 tonnes of asbestos contaminated concrete found at its Broadlands Road Landfill.

At a meeting on Tuesday, Taupō district councillors voted unanimously to approve an additional $850,000, on top of an already budgeted … View more
Taupō ratepayers will cough up at least $1.35m to remove more than 10,000 tonnes of asbestos contaminated concrete found at its Broadlands Road Landfill.

At a meeting on Tuesday, Taupō district councillors voted unanimously to approve an additional $850,000, on top of an already budgeted $500,000, to have the cancer-causing material removed and trucked to a safe site in the north Waikato for disposal.

Do you know of an asbestos issue near you? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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36 days ago

SCAM ALERT

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Own your Online website is part of the New Zealand government's work to raise understanding of cyber security issues for individuals and businesses, they have shared a message about a new scam that is targeting Kiwis.

Own Your Online say:
We are seeing a significant increase in reporting … View more
Own your Online website is part of the New Zealand government's work to raise understanding of cyber security issues for individuals and businesses, they have shared a message about a new scam that is targeting Kiwis.

Own Your Online say:
We are seeing a significant increase in reporting of ‘Hi Mum’ scams.
A ‘Hi Mum’ scam is a scam where a random message from an unknown number is sent to you claiming to be from a close relative, usually your son or daughter.
The fake relative often claims their phone is broken – which is why they’re contacting you from a different number – and will ask you to do something, sometimes asking you to help them with a payment or to do something by clicking a link.

If you receive one of these, don’t click the links. Try to contact your relative using their normal number which is probably still working.
You can also report these scam messages by forwarding free to Department of Internal Affairs on 7726

Check out Own Your Online scam checklist here.

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32 days ago

Brakes go on Pōkeno and Tuakau housing as wastewater hits capacity

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The fast growing town of Pōkeno has had the brakes put on it due to a lack of wastewater capacity.

The council said it was reaching contractually agreed capacity limit for wastewater services for Tuakau and Pōkeno earlier than expected in its bulk wastewater services agreement, with Watercare … View more
The fast growing town of Pōkeno has had the brakes put on it due to a lack of wastewater capacity.

The council said it was reaching contractually agreed capacity limit for wastewater services for Tuakau and Pōkeno earlier than expected in its bulk wastewater services agreement, with Watercare Services Limited.

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32 days ago

A rampaging steer charged Jane Allen's dad at his central Hamilton home

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Jane Allen thought her father was dead as she fled from a rogue steer that had butted and stomped the 90-year-old man to the deck of his Hamilton house in a scene she likened to a horror movie.

The bizarre and near fatal drama involved a frantic cattle chase through a house, brave rescuers and … View more
Jane Allen thought her father was dead as she fled from a rogue steer that had butted and stomped the 90-year-old man to the deck of his Hamilton house in a scene she likened to a horror movie.

The bizarre and near fatal drama involved a frantic cattle chase through a house, brave rescuers and gun-toting police turned cowboys herding the angry steer with a ute after its final attack on its victim as he was being wheeled into an ambulance.

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32 days ago

EcoTank – No.1 tank printer in NZ and globally

Epson

Discover the power of EcoTank printers –the No.1 tank printer in New Zealand and globally, with over 100 million units sold worldwide!

Say goodbye to costly cartridges, low-cost consumables, and excessive waste. With EcoTank, enjoy hassle-free printing with refillable ink tanks that last … View more
Discover the power of EcoTank printers –the No.1 tank printer in New Zealand and globally, with over 100 million units sold worldwide!

Say goodbye to costly cartridges, low-cost consumables, and excessive waste. With EcoTank, enjoy hassle-free printing with refillable ink tanks that last longer and help you save money while reducing your environmental footprint.

Make the switch today and experience a smarter, more eco-friendly way to print!
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32 days ago

Revamp Your Furniture with Resene Enamacryl

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Revamping old furniture is not only kinder on the planet, but it allows us the creative freedom to produce a piece that is full of character with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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32 days ago

Minister weighs in on City’s homelessness issue

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Minister for Mental Health says there’s no easy answer for the city’s “complex” anti-social behaviour issues, but new step-down accommodation being rolled out may help to free-up a mental health sector bottleneck.

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said in-patents in mental health … View more
The Minister for Mental Health says there’s no easy answer for the city’s “complex” anti-social behaviour issues, but new step-down accommodation being rolled out may help to free-up a mental health sector bottleneck.

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said in-patents in mental health care facilities were spending more time than needed there, contributing to high occupancy rates in the institutions.

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