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Beggars are taking a softly-softly approach at city supermarkets amid tough economic times, yet authorities are still fielding hundreds of complaints about the practice every year.
Some people are clearly uncomfortable with encounters outside supermarkets, shops and other sites, with Hamilton … View moreBeggars are taking a softly-softly approach at city supermarkets amid tough economic times, yet authorities are still fielding hundreds of complaints about the practice every year.
Some people are clearly uncomfortable with encounters outside supermarkets, shops and other sites, with Hamilton City Council acknowledging it gets hundreds of calls over “begging incidents” a year.
Have you encountered people begging in your area? Tell us about it in the comments. (Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)
Maciej Kisiel thought it was a messenger from above when he saw a rare white tūī land in his cherry blossom tree.
The Te Miro resident had taken a break from doing fencing, and was having some mushroom soup with his partner Sarah on Sunday when they saw the bird out in their backyard.
Have … View moreMaciej Kisiel thought it was a messenger from above when he saw a rare white tūī land in his cherry blossom tree.
The Te Miro resident had taken a break from doing fencing, and was having some mushroom soup with his partner Sarah on Sunday when they saw the bird out in their backyard.
Have you ever seen a white tūī? Answer our poll below, and share any thoughts - or other rare birds you've spotted - in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your comments to appear in print).
The tide of rubbish shows no signs of ebbing. Everything from food packaging and drink cans to supermarket trolleys and Lime scooters litter the banks of the Waikato River where it flows through Hamilton.
Now river warrior Norm Hill is turning his attention to the source of the waste.
What … View moreThe tide of rubbish shows no signs of ebbing. Everything from food packaging and drink cans to supermarket trolleys and Lime scooters litter the banks of the Waikato River where it flows through Hamilton.
Now river warrior Norm Hill is turning his attention to the source of the waste.
What kind of rubbish have you seen along the river? Let us know in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).
Peter Oosthoek retired near Chartwell Shopping Centre for a one-stop shop for all his needs - but now he can’t go there.
The 66-year-old seeing impaired pensioner was trespassed while doing his fortnightly shopping at Woolworths on July 16.
Free. Must pick up.
Worked 4 years ago but hasn't been used since. Freestanding. Timber sides need some TLC.
Squatters living in a shed at the back of a vacant Hamilton site that’s turned into an unofficial dumping ground just won’t leave.
The owner has tried everything in his power - from pulling down the steel door to calling the cops - but nothing seems to work at the prominent central city site… View moreSquatters living in a shed at the back of a vacant Hamilton site that’s turned into an unofficial dumping ground just won’t leave.
The owner has tried everything in his power - from pulling down the steel door to calling the cops - but nothing seems to work at the prominent central city site that’s become an eyesore.
Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Chartwell Shopping Centre, near Michael Hill.
With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free prescriptions* - the team is ready to help 7 days a week!
Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can… View moreFind the new Chemist Warehouse at Chartwell Shopping Centre, near Michael Hill.
With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free prescriptions* - the team is ready to help 7 days a week!
Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can shop online 24/7 or use our convenient Click & Collect Service! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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In a tough time for businesses, both established and new central city organisations are encouraged to have a punt at upcoming awards.
Hamilton Central Business Association (HCBA) has opened entries to 12 award categories, with nominations open until the end of August.
Who would you nominate … View moreIn a tough time for businesses, both established and new central city organisations are encouraged to have a punt at upcoming awards.
Hamilton Central Business Association (HCBA) has opened entries to 12 award categories, with nominations open until the end of August.
Who would you nominate and why? Let us know in the comments. (Add NFP if you do not want your comments used in print.)
Week three of our campaign and we’ve stumbled across the worst littering we’ve seen - right in the heart of our city.
A vacant Hamilton site has become an unofficial dumping ground, with everything from broken kids’ toys to beer cans. Even an empty Christmas stocking is among the debris - … View moreWeek three of our campaign and we’ve stumbled across the worst littering we’ve seen - right in the heart of our city.
A vacant Hamilton site has become an unofficial dumping ground, with everything from broken kids’ toys to beer cans. Even an empty Christmas stocking is among the debris - which comes with absolutely no festive cheer.
What's the strangest thing you've seen thrown away in the street? Let us know in the comments. (Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)
Our campaign to clean up the rubbish in our city has struck a chord with readers. We said Hamilton can do better, and you agree. Our Saturday lead story had the most comments we’ve had, and the editor’s inbox has been flooded with responses.
How do you think we can reduce the amount of … View moreOur campaign to clean up the rubbish in our city has struck a chord with readers. We said Hamilton can do better, and you agree. Our Saturday lead story had the most comments we’ve had, and the editor’s inbox has been flooded with responses.
How do you think we can reduce the amount of rubbish in the city? Let us know in the comments. (Please add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)
Congratulations to founding Momentum Waikato trustee Matthew Cooper on his recent appointment as President of New Zealand Rugby.
The Mooloo Parade of 1993 continues to populate the upper echelons of the national game!
As ever, we are proud to support Waikato Rugby's grassroots through… View moreCongratulations to founding Momentum Waikato trustee Matthew Cooper on his recent appointment as President of New Zealand Rugby.
The Mooloo Parade of 1993 continues to populate the upper echelons of the national game!
As ever, we are proud to support Waikato Rugby's grassroots through our care of the Waikato Community Rugby Fund - find out more and donate at the link below.
With the invention of the internet and mobile phone communication, pen pals seem to be a thing of the past but it was a common practice at one point.
Did you have a pen pal? Where did you meet them? Share below!
Neighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:
NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the … View moreNeighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:
NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the recipient to pay an overdue road toll by visiting a fake website, threatening to take the matter to court within 15 days if they don’t pay up.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- While it is not the first time toll payments have been utilised by scammers, the threat of court action could see more people fall victim.
- The sender will either be a unknown phone number or unknown email address.
Want to report one of these scams? Do so, on Netsafe
NZ Post scam:
- This scam arrives by test message and says it's from NZ Post.
- The premise is that delivery of your parcel was unsuccessful so in order to rearrange delivery. you must click on a link to give your correct address.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- NZ Post advises people not to click the link, but to report the message to the Department of Internal Affairs by forwarding it to 7726.
Think you may have fallen prey to a scam? Get in touch with Netsafe or contact your bank if it involved your bank details.
Remember, if you didn't expect the message and you are now asked to share personal details or money, then stop contact and seek advice elsewhere.
Feel free to share any below that you've encountered recently. This may help others across the country be aware.
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