Rototuna, Hamilton

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

Next Saturday is our online garage sale

So check out your home and take some photos of items that you want to sell!

951 days ago

How about heart-shaped foliage plants for your Valentine?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

It's not too late to grab these sensational plants for your green-fingered, houseplant-loving Valentine. Here's a quick guide to the hottest indoor plants for that special person in your life.

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951 days ago

Share the love around Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy Valentines Day from the team at NZ Compare!
Take the time today to enjoy the love that surrounds you. Pass it onto your friends, family, pets, maybe even a neighbour! Brighten someone's day.

Don't forget to show yourself some love too!

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951 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

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We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. And especially over the last year, it’s been the small businesses in our communities that have almost made things seem ‘normal’. 

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2022 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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951 days ago

Baby stuff

Kimberley from Rototuna North

Hi neighbours.... just putting a call out there to anyone who's got any baby gear they no longer need that they'd be willing to gift on to a young, teenage couple who are expecting their first baby 💜 They don't have a lot of support from family etc... so anything is appreciated … View moreHi neighbours.... just putting a call out there to anyone who's got any baby gear they no longer need that they'd be willing to gift on to a young, teenage couple who are expecting their first baby 💜 They don't have a lot of support from family etc... so anything is appreciated and I can collect.
Thanks in advance xx🤞🏽🤞🏽

Free

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952 days ago

Commercial grade Exercycle

Allan from Saint Andrews

Selling my older exercycle which I bought second hand about 5-years ago.
Possibly needs a new battery as the digital display says "Needs Servicing" when I start pedaling but it still seems to work fine.
Served me well.
Avail for pick up in Te Rapa, or can arrange delivery for a small … View more
Selling my older exercycle which I bought second hand about 5-years ago.
Possibly needs a new battery as the digital display says "Needs Servicing" when I start pedaling but it still seems to work fine.
Served me well.
Avail for pick up in Te Rapa, or can arrange delivery for a small additional fee.

Price: $160

953 days ago

Hunger for Colour – Swap food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of … View more
Bring 2 cans of food into your local Resene ColorShop and swap them for 1 Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you bring in 2 cans of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.90 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
Find out more

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954 days ago

Artistic shopping bag

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Less is best – plastic that is. So what better way to help the environment than to create your own fun, reusable calico shopping bag? Paint your own with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own.

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955 days ago

SOLD SOLD *** NIKON COOLPIX 4600 DIGITAL CAMERA *** SOLD SOLD

Mike from Gordonton - Puketaha

SOLD SOLD *** NIKON COOLPIX 4600 DIGITAL CAMERA *** SOLD SOLD

Nikon Digital & Video camera. 4mega pixels with 12 x Zoom. Comes in its original box, instruction book, camera case & recharging unit. Takes 2 X AA batteries & charger. Requires a SD card (NOT INCLUDED]
If you’re … View more
SOLD SOLD *** NIKON COOLPIX 4600 DIGITAL CAMERA *** SOLD SOLD

Nikon Digital & Video camera. 4mega pixels with 12 x Zoom. Comes in its original box, instruction book, camera case & recharging unit. Takes 2 X AA batteries & charger. Requires a SD card (NOT INCLUDED]
If you’re unable to collect, happy to Courier it to you for $10.00

The following supplied with thanks to Wikipedia

The Nikon Coolpix 4600 digital camera, also known by its internal name E4600[1] is a member of the Nikon-produced Coolpix series.[2] It has a resolution of 4.0 megapixels. The camera features its own internal memory, capable of storing 32 MB of data. Additionally, it is compatible with a removable Secure Digital card of varying capacities. The storage space used is selectable, allowing the user to save pictures to either the internal or external memory by ejecting the card. The camera has an eight-function click-wheel that allows for the quick usage of many types of image presets, such a portraits, outdoor scenery, and night shooting. It can also record video clips of indefinite length, provided there is sufficient space remaining on the memory medium. The camera's lens has a focal length of 5.7-17.1 mm, an f-number of 2.9-4.9, giving a 3× magnification optical zoom. The digital zoom is 4×. It is powered by two AA batteries, and a USB Mini-A adapter for displaying the memory externally as well as for connecting the camera to a computer when there is no card reader present.

Price: $48

955 days ago

Are you on the right power plan?

The Team from NZ Compare

We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!

More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!

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We’ve all spent a lot of time at home last year, so many of us are in the same boat when it comes to our high power bills! GULP!

More Kiwis are now working from home, if that's you then it's time to check if you’re on the right power plan. SWITCH, SAVE and SMILE this Summer!

Compare with our help and find the right power plan for your household! It’s easy as!

Visit Power Compare to get yourself a better deal. Our service is free, we’re Kiwis helping Kiwis compare what’s out there across PowerBroadband and Money.
COMPARE MY POWER!

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968 days ago

SCAM

Kate from Pukete

I have just received a phone call to my mobile saying I am entitled to a refund from Inland Revenue due to COVID-19 and to call the number back. Please do not call this is a SCAM

956 days ago

2022 Hamilton Heritage Wall Calendars

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Chartwell Library Kukutaaruhe

People, places and memories are captured in this year's edition of the Hamilton Heritage Wall Calendar. Get one today during our half price sale! Contactless pick-up is available at all branches of Hamilton City Libraries.

Click on the link below for more library merchandise.

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956 days ago

2022 Hamilton Heritage Wall Calendars

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from St Andrews Library Waiwherowhero

People, places and memories are captured in this year's edition of the Hamilton Heritage Wall Calendar. Get one today during our half price sale! Contactless pick-up is available at all branches of Hamilton City Libraries.

Click on the link below for more library merchandise.

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956 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

957 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
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958 days ago

Book Lovers

Jeff from Saint Andrews

From Trudi on 2022-02-06 09:08
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Hi Booklovers!

We have a new venue – Maramarua on SH 2. This time of the year we would usually be in Waikino but their hall is not available because of renovations so I've managed to find a new venue at Maramarua. We opened … View more
From Trudi on 2022-02-06 09:08
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Hi Booklovers!

We have a new venue – Maramarua on SH 2. This time of the year we would usually be in Waikino but their hall is not available because of renovations so I've managed to find a new venue at Maramarua. We opened yesterday, Saturday 5th and will be here until Sunday 13th.

The hall at Maramarua is on a little hill in front of the fire station. It is on the south side of SH2. If you are coming up SH27, or from Paeroa or Tauranga, as you pass the general store you can see it in the distance on top of the hill so slow down to catch the entrance.

I can't put my little truck (Little Toot) at the entrance as this will hinder fire station personnel arriving on a callout so it will be parked across the road – the best we can do.

Our usual opening hours are 9am – 6pm.

The hall hire was only agreed last weekend, too late to advertise in the local papers, but it will be in this week so that should bring a few more people out. The weather has been so hot this week, regularly 30 degrees, so packing and moving into the hall (using the large and small trucks) has been extremely tiring. However we are now in and all set up so please come and check out our books.

There are several cafes here at Maramarua, including the pub which serves meals. We will probably try out the pub for dinner tonight. It's too hot to cook after a long day looking after books – well that's my excuse if I needed one!!

My friend Jennifer is up here with me for this event and maybe for Eureka next month.

You may notice changes in the way some books are priced. I have been buying in some books for those very popular authors who have their own boxes. Unfortunately this means there are more yellow stickers in these boxes than previously.

My friend Rod's garden art should arrive later today. He has his usual wind wands but has introduced a new range of crystal wands which reflect the sun and will look lovely in the garden.

Thanks to all of you who are doing the Covid-19 things endeavouring to keep us all safe. We have the usual Covid sign in forms and the user app pictures on a table inside the hall.

In my next newsletter I will provide the Eureka book fair dates for 2022 for you to diarise.

Best wishes
Trudi

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