Queenwood, Hamilton

499 days ago

The Whitianga Oceans Festival is back!

The Whitianga Oceans Festival

One of New Zealand’s iconic Food and Wine Festivals is back for 2023, the Whitianga Oceans Festival.

Located in one of the coromandel’s most exquisite locations, the festival makes a return on Saturday the 9th of September. This year’s event will involve all the iconic elements the … View more
One of New Zealand’s iconic Food and Wine Festivals is back for 2023, the Whitianga Oceans Festival.

Located in one of the coromandel’s most exquisite locations, the festival makes a return on Saturday the 9th of September. This year’s event will involve all the iconic elements the previous festival has become well known for, including New Zealand celebrity chefs, live music, delicious food and iconic beverages, all of which have made it one of New Zealand’s most talked about festivals in the north island.

It's time to grab your mates and make a day of it.
Book Now

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500 days ago

Do you know a gardener using their greenthumbs to help their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five… View more
Tell us about gardeners doing something worth celebrating in your community, and they could be in the running for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! The winner will receive Vegepod product worth $1000. And the most colourful character receives $1000 worth of Resene paint.

Send up to five high-resolution photos and explain why you wish to nominate a person or group to be the Ryman Healthcare 2023 Gardener of the Year. Email your entry to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Or post your nomination to 2023 Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Victoria St West, Auckland 1142.

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502 days ago

Would you move countries to access drugs that could extend your life?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Waikato police officer has been told to consider a move to Australia to treat his cancer.

Will Hamilton has multiple myeloma and is father to two young children. He's facing having to self-fund expensive cancer drugs.

He says a haematologist told him he might have to look at moving … View more
A Waikato police officer has been told to consider a move to Australia to treat his cancer.

Will Hamilton has multiple myeloma and is father to two young children. He's facing having to self-fund expensive cancer drugs.

He says a haematologist told him he might have to look at moving across the ditch, where the drug would be funded.

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501 days ago

Tales from the Night School

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Spooky sounds are to be expected when your job involves a lot of wandering about the dark.

When the school empties out, silence can be almost deafening. Every squeak and creak are magnified a hundredfold. For the night staff who believes in ghosts, there needs to be reigning in of the … View more
Spooky sounds are to be expected when your job involves a lot of wandering about the dark.

When the school empties out, silence can be almost deafening. Every squeak and creak are magnified a hundredfold. For the night staff who believes in ghosts, there needs to be reigning in of the imagination!

In the dark, Minties keep them company, coupled with jangling of the keys to chase ghosts away (whether real or imagined). No spook wants to stick around and listen to the obnoxious chewing echoing down the hallways, through the classrooms. That would drive any living soul insane!
Join us!

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502 days ago

Have you heard Hamilton's winning teen muso play?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Guitarist Sean Lurman has won a collection of gold medals at an event described as a "talent Olympics".

The 16-year-old dreams of making the big time and playing to concerts around the world, and recently competed at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

Have … View more
Guitarist Sean Lurman has won a collection of gold medals at an event described as a "talent Olympics".

The 16-year-old dreams of making the big time and playing to concerts around the world, and recently competed at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.

Have you heard him playing in the Waikato?

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507 days ago

Ever wanted to be a published author?

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Everyone has a book in them, or so the saying goes. But few writers actually manage to get their work published.

Find out how to get your book published in this inspiring workshop led by experienced author, editor and publisher Josh Easby. Registrations are open for our Saturday 19th Aug 2023 … View more
Everyone has a book in them, or so the saying goes. But few writers actually manage to get their work published.

Find out how to get your book published in this inspiring workshop led by experienced author, editor and publisher Josh Easby. Registrations are open for our Saturday 19th Aug 2023 course!

Whether you've been toiling on that much-loved family history, a favourite recipe book, children's book or the great New Zealand novel, this workshop will help you decide how best to see it turned into a finished book.

By the end of a stimulating day you'll know what you have to do to turn your manuscript into a published book. Book in some time with us!
Find out more

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505 days ago

We are moving ...Aviary needs to go!!

Mel from Chartwell

2 part aviary (the long flight run extends off the side of the house area) or alter to make 2 separate aviaries. Could be adapted for other use also.
House section has floor in half base area and open to the ground in other half. Long run section is opened fully to the ground. One of the bottom … View more
2 part aviary (the long flight run extends off the side of the house area) or alter to make 2 separate aviaries. Could be adapted for other use also.
House section has floor in half base area and open to the ground in other half. Long run section is opened fully to the ground. One of the bottom runner boards is functional but needs replacing. There are connection holes in both parts of the aviary to allow for joining them. We have extra wire and boards that can be used to cover these if you want them. There are nests etc that come with the aviary areas. Come see if you want. They will need a couple of strong people to move them & a good size trailer.
Dimensions:
House section: L 1.84m x W 1.26m. Two heights: lower 1.88m & upper 2.17m.
Full Run: L 2.35m x W 0.95m x 1.88m
We need these gone asap! please text me if you are interested. 022 3676348 Mel.

Free

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505 days ago

Tropical Fish

Mel from Chartwell

We are moving and all FISH must go....

All Sword tails - orange and koi. All Mollies - black, gold, lyre tail, round tail. All Guppies - male and female Community live bearers
• Over 3cm in size. ($6.00 each. Buy 5 and get one free).
• Juniors under 3 cm. ($4.00 each. Buy 4 and get one… View more
We are moving and all FISH must go....

All Sword tails - orange and koi. All Mollies - black, gold, lyre tail, round tail. All Guppies - male and female Community live bearers
• Over 3cm in size. ($6.00 each. Buy 5 and get one free).
• Juniors under 3 cm. ($4.00 each. Buy 4 and get one free).
Price is per fish otherwise.
PLEASE BRING A CONTAINER, Thank you.

Text Mel 022 3676348 for more information.

Negotiable

505 days ago

Wonderwall

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Combine Resene paint colours to transform a dull garden corner into an oasis.
Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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506 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community's love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Apply now!
Learn more

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507 days ago

Do you hear much road noise at your place?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A group of Silverdale residents are in a battle over expressway noise.

Essentially, half a milion cubic metres of noise-absorbing fill the road should have had was moved elsewhere, leaving a 200m-long cut that funnels road noise straight to their house.

Waka Kotahi says traffic noise "is… View more
A group of Silverdale residents are in a battle over expressway noise.

Essentially, half a milion cubic metres of noise-absorbing fill the road should have had was moved elsewhere, leaving a 200m-long cut that funnels road noise straight to their house.

Waka Kotahi says traffic noise "is within the limits imposed by the traffic noise conditions".

Do you get much noise from roads near your home?

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509 days ago

Would you jump the ditch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View more
With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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515 days ago

Poll: What do you think of National's roading plans?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Leader Christopher Luxon was in Hamilton on Monday to announce a $1.3b cash injection for Waikato roads - as part of a national plan for investment in roads and infrastructure.

If elected, the party's plans include an extension of the Waikato Expressway from Cambridge to Piarere and money … View more
Leader Christopher Luxon was in Hamilton on Monday to announce a $1.3b cash injection for Waikato roads - as part of a national plan for investment in roads and infrastructure.

If elected, the party's plans include an extension of the Waikato Expressway from Cambridge to Piarere and money for the Southern Links Project.

What do you think?

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What do you think of National's roading plans?
  • 51% Bring on the roads.
    51% Complete
  • 40.5% I don't think it's the best option.
    40.5% Complete
  • 4.3% I'm ambivalent.
    4.3% Complete
  • 4.3% Other - explain in the comments.
    4.3% Complete
210 votes
508 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

509 days ago

#2 of 12 of my plein air (painting outside) challenge.

Rosanne from Saint Andrews

I did a foggy Ann St river scene last time, I'm sure most of you know where this spot is!
Next up I might do from the top of Braithwate Bridge or further along where the Equestrian Centre is.
You can follow along my journey if you want over at Rosanne Croucher Art on Facebook or Instagram … View more
I did a foggy Ann St river scene last time, I'm sure most of you know where this spot is!
Next up I might do from the top of Braithwate Bridge or further along where the Equestrian Centre is.
You can follow along my journey if you want over at Rosanne Croucher Art on Facebook or Instagram :).

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