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620 days ago

Poll: How much is your monthly POWER bill?

The Team from NZ Compare

We can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.

We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, … View more
We can see you're paying a lot for your broadband each month (we'll have some helpful advice on that soon)! Now let's shine the spot light on Power! The other BIG bill Kiwis are juggling.

We know usage can fluctuate quite a bit meaning so would your bill but to keep it simple, how much does your power bill usually come to?

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How much is your monthly POWER bill?
  • 63.3% Under $200
    63.3% Complete
  • 25.8% Between $200-$300
    25.8% Complete
  • 7% Between $300-$400
    7% Complete
  • 3.9% Over $400
    3.9% Complete
1124 votes
622 days ago

Pi Day

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Rototuna

Pi Day is on March 14, and any day that combines fun, education, and pie is a day worth celebrating! Pi, also known by the Greek letter “π,” is a constant value used in math that represents the ratio of a circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is just about 3.14….15…9265359… … View morePi Day is on March 14, and any day that combines fun, education, and pie is a day worth celebrating! Pi, also known by the Greek letter “π,” is a constant value used in math that represents the ratio of a circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is just about 3.14….15…9265359… (and so on). Not only that, but the fourteenth of March is also Albert Einstein’s birthday, so all together it’s nothing short of a mathematician’s delight.

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621 days ago

Don't forget to nominate a small business...

Prospa

Know the friendliest barista around? Does your mechanic always go the extra mile? Got a lawn-mowing legend? Hairdresser hero?

Give your favourite local business the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.

There's been hundreds of … View more
Know the friendliest barista around? Does your mechanic always go the extra mile? Got a lawn-mowing legend? Hairdresser hero?

Give your favourite local business the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.

There's been hundreds of incredible entries already but don't forget to nominate your local this week. The recognition will make their day (and they're in with a chance to win a $10,000 package!).

Share a few words about your favourite local now.
Nomiante now

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621 days ago

Your home, your safe haven

The Team from

Your home is your sanctuary, and 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 priority. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for … View more
Your home is your sanctuary, and 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 priority. Every Ryman village has staff available 24/7 and backup generators for emergencies. If something happens, you’re in safe hands.

We’ll take care of everything and make sure that you have what you need.

If you or a loved one are over 70, Ryman has a range of options from emergency accommodation through to townhouses or apartments available to purchase.
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622 days ago

Meditation - With international Guest Presenter

Jogata Meditation

'Don’t miss this special admission-free evening with guest Brazilian meditation teacher Ashirvad, featuring at the Waikato Uni’s Lady Goodfellow Chapel, Gate 1 off Knighton Rd, March 22nd.

Ashirvad will be sharing his decades of personal experience and practical advice during the 6:30… View more
'Don’t miss this special admission-free evening with guest Brazilian meditation teacher Ashirvad, featuring at the Waikato Uni’s Lady Goodfellow Chapel, Gate 1 off Knighton Rd, March 22nd.

Ashirvad will be sharing his decades of personal experience and practical advice during the 6:30 - 8:30pm two hour program, his first Hamilton visit.

Ashirvad learnt meditation from the late Indian spiritual master Sri Chinmoy and has taught meditation globally for over three decades, combining a wealth of practical techniques with many personal insights and secrets.

Free admission, reservations encouraged to ensure seating: text to 021 1500857
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625 days ago

Poll: How much is your monthly BROADBAND bill?

The Team from NZ Compare

Internet is something we need these days for work, study, keeping in touch with loved ones or just to watch a movie! It's another bill to manage right?!

With the cost of living rising, we want to know how much your broadband bill is setting you back each month?

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How much is your monthly BROADBAND bill?
  • 28.1% Under $75
    28.1% Complete
  • 27.6% Between $75-$85
    27.6% Complete
  • 44.3% Over $85
    44.3% Complete
1593 votes
622 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for jerusalem artichokes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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

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623 days ago

Restaurant & Toastmaters

Karen from Nawton

A recommendation needed please. I have a special event coming up in June and I am hoping to hold the event at a Restaurant; However I need to know if there are any quiet restaurants in Hamilton?. I can't abide restaurants with music blaring so loudly you can barely talk let alone think. Does … View moreA recommendation needed please. I have a special event coming up in June and I am hoping to hold the event at a Restaurant; However I need to know if there are any quiet restaurants in Hamilton?. I can't abide restaurants with music blaring so loudly you can barely talk let alone think. Does anyone know of any suitable restaurants that may be just has quiet background music that still allows you to think/talk, though preferably a restaurant with no music at all?. And what nights is the restaurant open?

1st Upcoming event; Dinsdale Toastmasters club is holding a garage sale on the 18th March at 19 Purcell place, Melville from 8am.

2nd upcoming event; Dinsdale Toastmasters club is having an open meeting on Tues 28th March at 7pm. venue is the Western Community Centre in Hyde ave, Nawton.

623 days ago

Have you spotted any hot air balloons recently?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Balloons Over Waikato starts on Tuesday, and it appears some pilots are already out and about.
Ross Trafford sent us these shots from Grosvenor Park and over Rototuna, taken on Sunday.
Are you planning to catch some of the events during the festival this week?

624 days ago

Antique Buyers in Waikato

Goldco

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View more
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here: https://www.goldco.co.nz/.
Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | www.goldco.co.nz | email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
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624 days ago

Join us for your Community Health Forum

Waikato DHB

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 system and 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
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624 days ago

Conventional Hay Bales

Heather from Whatawhata

Conventional Hay Bales Baled Early Jan 2023
$13.00 Per Bale Pick up 4 mins from Whatawhata Service Station
Phone Heather 0276259222

Negotiable

629 days ago

NZ: Share a favourite female historical figure...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're all mostly familiar with Kate Sheppard's role in the women's suffrage movement (and her face on the $10 note) and you've likely heard of the bold, Jean Batten. But who else should not be forgotten? Tell us why!

Let's celebrate Women's History month as well as … View more
We're all mostly familiar with Kate Sheppard's role in the women's suffrage movement (and her face on the $10 note) and you've likely heard of the bold, Jean Batten. But who else should not be forgotten? Tell us why!

Let's celebrate Women's History month as well as International Women's Day (this Wednesday) by sharing some of the lesser-known, inspiring women who've played a part in New Zealand's history.

Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column of the local paper - write NFP if you wish your comments to be excluded.

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625 days ago

Clear the decks

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Refresh your outdoor spaces with Resene Lumbersider and Resene Walk-on with these easy ideas.

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626 days ago

Do you notice people smoking or vaping at playgrounds?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

For Olivia Jordan, it seemed to happen every time she took her 1-year-old to play.

She was shocked there were no warning signs, but the council says some are on the way "soon".

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