Riverlea, Hamilton

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

Need to brush up your DIY skills? Check out the free MasterStroke by Resene DIY Decorating Manual for everything you need to get started.

319 days ago

Did you hear about this great Coromandel rescue?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A solo fisherman was 55km off the coast when he hooked a huge fish and fell overboard.
His boat idled away leaving him alone in the deep blue for almost 24 hours before he attracted the attention of his eventual rescuers.

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318 days ago

Have you spotted any sharks this summer?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Our irrational fear of sharks all started with Jaws, says “shark man” marine scientist Dr Riley Elliott, but he offers an alternative - know your shark and how to handle yourself.

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318 days ago

Do you know about the zoo's new arrivals?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

We might be headed into the Year of the Dragon according to Chinese mythology, but 2024 is shaping up to be Year of the Tiger at Hamilton Zoo.

Kirana, one of the three resident adult Sumatran tigers at the Kirikiriroa attraction, gave birth to twin cubs in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
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We might be headed into the Year of the Dragon according to Chinese mythology, but 2024 is shaping up to be Year of the Tiger at Hamilton Zoo.

Kirana, one of the three resident adult Sumatran tigers at the Kirikiriroa attraction, gave birth to twin cubs in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

However, it'll be a while before visitors can see them.

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318 days ago

Mindful makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Breathe new life into an old wooden cabinet with Resene paints. Find out how to revamp your own with our handy advice.

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318 days ago

Best Shows to Stream This Summer

The Team from NZ Compare

Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming … View more
Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming services just in time.

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319 days ago

Soil clean fill

Bolen from Hillcrest

Free soil. Has grass/weeds. We are digging out lawn. Approximately 1-2 cubic metres. Must pick up asap and bring your own trailer to load yourself. Pick up is in Hillcrest, Hamilton

Free

320 days ago

Have you heard the warnings about Cathedral Cove?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Skipper Sam Clark had a clear message for the passengers upon the Cathedral Cove Water Taxi: don’t go in the arch.

He cited rocks the size of dinner tables falling down in the past, and said it’s just too dangerous.

When the taxi pulled up to shore, there were already at least eight … View more
Skipper Sam Clark had a clear message for the passengers upon the Cathedral Cove Water Taxi: don’t go in the arch.

He cited rocks the size of dinner tables falling down in the past, and said it’s just too dangerous.

When the taxi pulled up to shore, there were already at least eight people in the archway. Passengers waited until Clark took off again, and then made their way in.

320 days ago

Happy New Year from Ryman!

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you … View more
Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you started, try our free copy of the Ryman Guide that covers everything from living options to costs.

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333 days ago

The Winner: NZ's Merriest Home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view… View more
Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view - Inside and Out.

Thank you to all those who entered and made the season merry and bright!

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322 days ago

Sunday Star-Times Great Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Sunday Star Times

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a … View more
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a $100 Mitre 10 gift card, with a total of $5,000 worth of gift cards up for grabs. The more answers you enter in correctly, the higher your chance of walking away with a Mitre 10 gift card this summer. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.

The team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
Find out more

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322 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy New Year from the NZ Compare Team! Wishing you a year filled with joy, success, and exciting adventures.
Here's to more fantastic moments together in 2024!

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324 days ago

What would go in our 2023 NZ time capsule?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For a bit of fun, imagine we are making a time capsule to tell the future about life in New Zealand in 2023. What would you add to our time capsule?

Some ideas include:
A pair of Crocs
An air fryer
A poem written by ChatGPT
A PakNSave receipt
A teaspoon commemorating the Coronation of … View more
For a bit of fun, imagine we are making a time capsule to tell the future about life in New Zealand in 2023. What would you add to our time capsule?

Some ideas include:
A pair of Crocs
An air fryer
A poem written by ChatGPT
A PakNSave receipt
A teaspoon commemorating the Coronation of King Charles III
A copy of Prince Harry’s book “Spare”
A banner that says “Up the Wahs”

What would you put in there to sum up life in NZ this year?

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324 days ago

Embrace adventure, we'll mow the lawns...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Pack the bikes, lace up your tramping boots, jet set to an international city, relax on an ocean cruise. Embracing adventure is made easy with our lock-and-leave-style living. We keep your home secure and well-maintained while you take off to explore what brings you joy.

“Moving to a Ryman … View more
Pack the bikes, lace up your tramping boots, jet set to an international city, relax on an ocean cruise. Embracing adventure is made easy with our lock-and-leave-style living. We keep your home secure and well-maintained while you take off to explore what brings you joy.

“Moving to a Ryman apartment meant that we could take off, lock up, and leave everything. So that’s what we did, and it has been wonderful, just amazing.” Eric and Glynn, William Sanders Village residents.

Discover more about the freedom of living in a Ryman village.
Explore Ryman villages now

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325 days ago

Preserving your memories

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Enjoy your favourite photos every day with these three crafty framing projects finished in Resene paints.
Find out how to do this in your own home with these instructions.

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325 days ago

Waikato's premier BMW Dealership just in Te Rapa

BMW Coombes

Hello Waikato, Coombes Johnston BMW & MINI Garage has been the local BMW dealership in the Waikato for the past 27 years!

We provide premium Sales, Service, and Aftersales parts. Covering south of the Bombays to Taupo and west to King Country; Coombes Johnston has new, demonstrator, and … View more
Hello Waikato, Coombes Johnston BMW & MINI Garage has been the local BMW dealership in the Waikato for the past 27 years!

We provide premium Sales, Service, and Aftersales parts. Covering south of the Bombays to Taupo and west to King Country; Coombes Johnston has new, demonstrator, and used BMW and MINI models.

We have a highly attentive team who will do their utmost to be sure you and your vehicle are looked after. So come have a coffee on us and take the latest model for a test drive.
Find out more

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