Rototuna, Hamilton

1859 days ago

Local Politics Mix

Lauren from Fairfield

Hi Everyone,
Local group Politics in The Tron video'd their meet the Mayoral candidates debate Political Mix that was held on Wednesday. Filmed by Free 89FM (Community Radio). It has been timestamped to find information easily. I'm just sharing the vid in case anyone is interested in the… View more
Hi Everyone,
Local group Politics in The Tron video'd their meet the Mayoral candidates debate Political Mix that was held on Wednesday. Filmed by Free 89FM (Community Radio). It has been timestamped to find information easily. I'm just sharing the vid in case anyone is interested in the answers and couldn't make it or can't make it to a debate this election. You can check out the questions and answers here:
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1859 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we tell you to plant your spuds, dig in your cover crops, take your pick of the best dahlias, plant fruit trees and sow coriander. Plus check out our story on growing strawberries and our pick of the tastiest varieties.

Make your own cold frame so you can … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we tell you to plant your spuds, dig in your cover crops, take your pick of the best dahlias, plant fruit trees and sow coriander. Plus check out our story on growing strawberries and our pick of the tastiest varieties.

Make your own cold frame so you can get a jump-start on summer crops and enter to win cool prizes from Yates and Grosafe.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1859 days ago

❗ GIVEAWAY ❗

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.

We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give … View more
Fun fact… it’s 537 steps up Baldwin Street in Dunedin – that means you’d have to walk up it almost 19 times to get 10,000 steps! Thanks to Hannah, our legendary Community Fundraising Coordinator for stepping up to the challenge.

We still have plenty of New Zealand Red Cross Cups to give away. All you need to do is sign up to Red Cross Journey, be one of the first 100 participants to raise $100 and we’ll send you a KeepCup!

Red Cross Journey is our annual fundraising step challenge - with a difference. Walk 10,000 steps a day for 21 days and learn about the journey of someone involved with Red Cross while raising funds to help people in need.

For more information or to make a donation, visit: www.redcrossjourney.org.nz...

Thank you for your support.

1860 days ago

Make a bold statement...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design creating using two Resene colours and a clear finish.

Perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need brightening up.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find … View more
Add personality to your floors with this simple diamond design creating using two Resene colours and a clear finish.

Perfect for your hallway or other smaller areas in your home that need brightening up.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1860 days ago

Thousands of Kiwis given a helping hand

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who supported Colgate-Palmolive's recent appeal! Thanks to the generosity of Colgate- Palmolive and Countdown shoppers, more than 10,000 toiletries and household cleaning items have been donated to Salvation Army foodbanks around the country.

Jono … View more
We want to say a big thank you to everyone who supported Colgate-Palmolive's recent appeal! Thanks to the generosity of Colgate- Palmolive and Countdown shoppers, more than 10,000 toiletries and household cleaning items have been donated to Salvation Army foodbanks around the country.

Jono Bell, Territorial Director of The Salvation Army’s Community Ministries says the items are essential to help people stay healthy in the winter period. These include personal and oral hygiene items, along with cleaning products for the home.

Colgate-Palmolive also donated $10,000 to The Salvation Army’s transitional housing programme in Porirua which helps vulnerable mothers and their children with housing and wrap around support.

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1862 days ago

Does Hamilton need a $79.3m theatre?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours - the theatre, set to be situated on Victoria Street, will be an "enabler for economic development", and will be shared with meeting rooms, a restaurant/cafe and five star hotel.

What do you think of this investment? Is it what Hamilton needs or should money be allocated … View more
Hi neighbours - the theatre, set to be situated on Victoria Street, will be an "enabler for economic development", and will be shared with meeting rooms, a restaurant/cafe and five star hotel.

What do you think of this investment? Is it what Hamilton needs or should money be allocated elsewhere first?
Read more here

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1862 days ago

Does Hamilton need a $79.3m theatre?

Reporter Waikato Times

Hi neighbours - the theatre, set to be situated on Victoria Street, will be an "enabler for economic development", and will be shared with meeting rooms, a restaurant/cafe and five star hotel.

What do you think of this investment? Is it what Hamilton needs or should money be allocated … View more
Hi neighbours - the theatre, set to be situated on Victoria Street, will be an "enabler for economic development", and will be shared with meeting rooms, a restaurant/cafe and five star hotel.

What do you think of this investment? Is it what Hamilton needs or should money be allocated elsewhere first? Read more here

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1860 days ago

Are you waiting for surgery? We'd love to chat

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:

-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" … View more
Hi neighbours - we're looking to chat with people who have experienced the following:

-Have been waiting for surgery that the hospital keeps postponing.
-Have been told they can't get on the waiting list for surgery due to their debilitating condition not being "serious" enough.

If you're happy to chat and potentially be part of a story about this, please get in touch with Thomas through his email: thomas.coughlan@stuff.co.nz

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1861 days ago

Hamilton: We’re Popping-Up!

Pop-Up Globe

Hey Neighbours, Pop-up Globe's NZ Tour is coming to town!

We’ve already opened to full houses and rave reviews in Dunedin & Nelson, conquered Christchurch & rocked Wellington, now we’re excited to head to Hamilton. This isn’t dusty boring Shakespeare, it’s a live … View more
Hey Neighbours, Pop-up Globe's NZ Tour is coming to town!

We’ve already opened to full houses and rave reviews in Dunedin & Nelson, conquered Christchurch & rocked Wellington, now we’re excited to head to Hamilton. This isn’t dusty boring Shakespeare, it’s a live interactive experience.

Here for 5 DAYS ONLY... don’t miss the epic production of Hamlet & the Moulin Rouge-esque, Measure for Measure, with tickets from only $19. You can even buy seats ON THE STAGE!

"Relish the full-blooded stuff of which theatrical dreams are made." - The Press, Christchurch
Book now

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1861 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
Read it now

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1862 days ago

20-30% OFF Selected Shell Motor Oils!

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Hamilton Te Rapa

No matter what the drive, Shell engine oils provide superior protection against engine stress.

If you want ultimate engine performance, choose Shell Helix at Beaurepaires and get 20-30% off selected packs!*

Buy in-store or online now.

Hurry offer ends 25th August 2019.

Terms & Conditions:… View more
No matter what the drive, Shell engine oils provide superior protection against engine stress.

If you want ultimate engine performance, choose Shell Helix at Beaurepaires and get 20-30% off selected packs!*

Buy in-store or online now.

Hurry offer ends 25th August 2019.

Terms & Conditions:
The 20-30% discount on selected shell motor oils is valid for purchases in-store and online at www.beaurepaires.co.nz... between 12 August – 25 August 2019 (inclusive). For a full list of eligible products please visit beaurepaires.co.nz.... Offer applies to cash, EFTPOS, credit, and finance transactions. Standard finance criteria and charges apply to finance transactions. Offer excludes fleet, commercial and trade customers. Available at participating Beaurepaires stores nationwide. Whilst stocks last.

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1862 days ago

Small business lending. Easy as!

Prospa

Need some extra funds to keep business humming?

The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can … View more
Need some extra funds to keep business humming?

The team at Prospa can help with a business loan of $5K to $150K. Staff-up. Stock-up. Build-up. With Prospa the only way is up, and your business benefits with cash flow friendly repayments over terms of 3 to 24 months. Whatever you need, we can help.

Visit prospa.co.nz or call 0800 005 797 to apply.
Apply now

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1862 days ago

Dish washer repair

Les from Saint Andrews

Blocked pump in dishwasher need some to give me a price to repair this

1862 days ago
1863 days ago

What's life like for children uplifted from their parents?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Karisma Emery, 17, has been in state care for most of her life.
Have you had experience with the system?
It was the middle of the night when Emery, 5, and her two younger sisters were taken from her mum's home, she said.
"That's when everything changed," she said. … View more
Karisma Emery, 17, has been in state care for most of her life.
Have you had experience with the system?
It was the middle of the night when Emery, 5, and her two younger sisters were taken from her mum's home, she said.
"That's when everything changed," she said. "That's when everything turned to s…"
Karisma shared her story at a hui for the Whānau Ora-led inquiry into child uplifts by Oranga Tamariki. www.stuff.co.nz...
|Read more here.|

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