Pukete, Hamilton

2221 days ago

Royals visit Rotorua

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Did any of you make the trip over to Rotorua to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
There was plenty to pack in during the royal couple's day in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday, including a pōwhiri, a steamed pudding demo, naming a couple of kiwi, greeting their many fans in Government … View more
Did any of you make the trip over to Rotorua to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
There was plenty to pack in during the royal couple's day in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday, including a pōwhiri, a steamed pudding demo, naming a couple of kiwi, greeting their many fans in Government Gardens, and a treetop walk among the redwoods.
Read reporter Adam Dudding's take on their day here.

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2221 days ago

Rotokauri School Car Show & Gala this Sunday (4th Nov)

Tracy from Whatawhata

Great family day out with display cars, food & coffee, gala games, book fair and much more. Would be great to see you there!

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2221 days ago

Love gardening? You'll love this...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hey Waikato neighbours - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Waikato gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in … View more
Hey Waikato neighbours - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Waikato gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.

Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and pass on gardening tips that have worked for you. You can seek expert advice from experienced gardeners in your area or share your own gardening expertise.
Join now

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2222 days ago

Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.

Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.

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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 18.4% Yes - get rid of them altogether
    18.4% Complete
  • 59.5% No - let's keep professional public displays only
    59.5% Complete
  • 18.2% No - I think they're great
    18.2% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't mind either way
    3.8% Complete
5408 votes
2222 days ago

Mad mike's summer bash 2018

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demo's, top 16… View more
Hampton Downs and Mazda present Mad Mike Summer Bash 3! - Where mad mike and radbul will take on New Zealands Best! NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline summer bash shootout event where all comers will go up against Mad Mike.

The event format includes the 767B demo's, top 16 drift superclass, triple threat team event, open drift sessions, time attack outlaws, gymkhana, international cruise sessions and the new summer bash skid king.

There will be the Family Fun Zone, VIP Trackside Lounge and grandstands so the fans can get up close to the action. Don't miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!

See the cars, see the stars.
Get your tickets here!

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2222 days ago

Breaking news: Earthquake rattles central New Zealand

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View more
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.

It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.

More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.

We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.

So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand

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2222 days ago

Poll: Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New … View more
Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.

Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.

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Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 80.9% No
    80.9% Complete
  • 5% We sometimes go trick-or-treating
    5% Complete
  • 0.6% We're doing trunk-or-treat this year
    0.6% Complete
2655 votes
2223 days ago

Did you experience the tornado?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Flying trampolines and netball hoops, a doormat in the tree, and sheets of iron swirling through the air - a tornado est of Hamilton stunned people in the area.
According to MetService forecaster Cameron Coutts, thunderstorms and tornadoes are from the same sort of cloud.
"It's driven by … View more
Flying trampolines and netball hoops, a doormat in the tree, and sheets of iron swirling through the air - a tornado est of Hamilton stunned people in the area.
According to MetService forecaster Cameron Coutts, thunderstorms and tornadoes are from the same sort of cloud.
"It's driven by the upper atmosphere."
Read more here.

2223 days ago

Did you experience the tornado?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Flying trampolines and netball hoops, a doormat in the tree, and sheets of iron swirling through the air - a tornado est of Hamilton stunned people in the area.
According to MetService forecaster Cameron Coutts, thunderstorms and tornadoes are from the same sort of cloud.
"It's driven by … View more
Flying trampolines and netball hoops, a doormat in the tree, and sheets of iron swirling through the air - a tornado est of Hamilton stunned people in the area.
According to MetService forecaster Cameron Coutts, thunderstorms and tornadoes are from the same sort of cloud.
"It's driven by the upper atmosphere."
Read more here.

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2226 days ago

Free Agapantha's

Hugh from Whatawhata

Dug up, free to anyone who wants to pick them up and take away. Approx 50.
Whatawhata address

2223 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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2223 days ago

Now that is a good website!

Louise and Stephen Stowell from BBQSauce

This is one of my customers websites. Look how goo these stats are, monthly stats!

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2223 days ago

Funnel cloud touches down in rural Waikato

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A rare funnel cloud has been spotted in Waikato, with several reports of the weather phenomenon being reported across the region, mainly to the east of Hamilton.

The funnel cloud was seen by several people who contacted Stuff on Monday afternoon.

WeatherWatch.co.nz says more isolated tornados… View more
A rare funnel cloud has been spotted in Waikato, with several reports of the weather phenomenon being reported across the region, mainly to the east of Hamilton.

The funnel cloud was seen by several people who contacted Stuff on Monday afternoon.

WeatherWatch.co.nz says more isolated tornados are possible this afternoon in the upper North Island due to instability in the atmosphere plus warmer than average weather. There's also the risk of isolated thunderstorms.

Sheryl Barlow, of Morrinsville, was travelling to Hamilton with her husband Ron when they spotted what looked like a tornado near Eureka, west of Hamilton, on State Highway 26. Read more

Photo credit: Alex Fear, NIWA.

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2224 days ago

Free banana boxes for moving

Aaron from Nawton

Anyone need any banana boxes for moving. Have some to get rid of as recently moved. Pickup Nawton.

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2224 days ago

Are you hoping to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.

Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even … View more
Hey neighbours,

The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.

Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even managed to have a chat?

To find out when and where you need to be to have the best chance of seeing Harry and Meghan, click here for our detailed tour breakdown.

For the latest on the royals' visit, click here.

Share your thoughts on the royal tour and your plans for meeting our special visitors in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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