Rototuna, Hamilton

1923 days ago

Decorative vases for a quirky home

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Bring the best of the 70s to your vase collection with this retro-inspired colour scheme in a mix of Resene colours.

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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1923 days ago

Calling all Lego fans...

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

If you love building stuff with blocks, The Hamilton Brick Show is probably going to appeal.
Star Wars, castles, and a nautical scene are among the 45 exhibitions which will be on display at The Atrium at Wintec City Campus over the weekend.
"I always say it's healthier than drugs but not… View more
If you love building stuff with blocks, The Hamilton Brick Show is probably going to appeal.
Star Wars, castles, and a nautical scene are among the 45 exhibitions which will be on display at The Atrium at Wintec City Campus over the weekend.
"I always say it's healthier than drugs but not cheaper," said Holger Bloedorn, an enthusiast and one of the exhibitors.
Read about it here.

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1923 days ago

Poll: Do you use a top sheet on your bed?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, … View more
Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, click here

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Do you use a top sheet on your bed?
  • 80% Yes, of course!
    80% Complete
  • 14.4% Nah, I don't bother
    14.4% Complete
  • 5.6% Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
    5.6% Complete
2938 votes
1923 days ago

St John saved him and 40-plus years later he's still volunteering

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A passing ambulance picked Vernon "Bill" Hill up off the road after a motorbike accident in 1956. He was 22 at the time, and injuries almost cost him his left hand. A few years later he decided he'd better give something back to the organisation which saved him. It was the start of … View moreA passing ambulance picked Vernon "Bill" Hill up off the road after a motorbike accident in 1956. He was 22 at the time, and injuries almost cost him his left hand. A few years later he decided he'd better give something back to the organisation which saved him. It was the start of 40-plus years of volunteering and, at 85, he's still going.
We're just coming to the end of National Volunteer Week. Do you know some great volunteers?
Read more about Bill Hill here.

1923 days ago

St John saved him and 40-plus years later he's still volunteering

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A passing ambulance picked Vernon "Bill" Hill up off the road after a motorbike accident in 1956. He was 22 at the time, and injuries almost cost him his left hand. A few years later he decided he'd better give something back to the organisation which saved him. It was the start of … View moreA passing ambulance picked Vernon "Bill" Hill up off the road after a motorbike accident in 1956. He was 22 at the time, and injuries almost cost him his left hand. A few years later he decided he'd better give something back to the organisation which saved him. It was the start of 40-plus years of volunteering and, at 85, he's still going.
We're just coming to the end of National Volunteer Week. Do you know some great volunteers?
Read more about Bill Hill here.

1924 days ago

Wanted to buy

Cassia from Rototuna North

Hi there, hoping someone may have a microwave and tv possibly 40" and up as cheap as can be for sale please 😊 Pm me if ya do 😀 cheers.

1923 days ago

Boarding Positions for 2020

The Team from Epsom Girls Grammar School

Access a state school with a tradition of academic excellence for young women from outside the Auckland area.

We offer:
- A wide range of courses and co-curricular activities in sports, culture, arts and leadership.
- We encourage self-esteem and confidence with strong links between home and … View more
Access a state school with a tradition of academic excellence for young women from outside the Auckland area.

We offer:
- A wide range of courses and co-curricular activities in sports, culture, arts and leadership.
- We encourage self-esteem and confidence with strong links between home and school.
- Full board with weekend leave for young women from Year 9 to Year 13 with caring and supportive staff in a safe living environment.

Enrolments close:
- Year 10 to 13, Friday 30th August 2019 (Limited places only).

For further information, please contact:
Epsom House Boarding Administrator - Chris Barnes
Phone (09) 970 6808, Email: cbarnes@eggs.school.nz
Apply now

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1924 days ago

Take A Step Today For World Refugee Day 👟💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the … View more
Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the #StepWithRefugees campaign, where participants will collectively walk, run and cycle 1 billion miles - the distance refugees cover each year to reach safety, by adding your steps here: stepwithrefugees.org...

Another option is to volunteer with the New Zealand Red Cross as a Refugee Support Volunteer. Volunteers help families start again, while teaching them about New Zealand culture and connecting them with people from the community.

For anyone based in the Wairarapa, Masterton Neighbourhood Support has a programme called 'WeConnect' that matches new residents from diverse backgrounds including refugees to a local buddy. If you're interested in volunteering or supporting the programme in other ways you can email Masterton Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinator, Cathy Cameron, at: cathy@connectingcommunities.org.nz

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1924 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

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1926 days ago

$10.2m Lotto win: what would you do?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Someone is $10.2 million richer after buying a winning Lotto ticket in Hamilton.
Whitcoulls The Base sold Saturday night's lucky Powerball first division ticket so, if you bought there, you'd better get it checked!
The shop had a steady stream of punters coming in to see if they were … View more
Someone is $10.2 million richer after buying a winning Lotto ticket in Hamilton.
Whitcoulls The Base sold Saturday night's lucky Powerball first division ticket so, if you bought there, you'd better get it checked!
The shop had a steady stream of punters coming in to see if they were winners on Sunday.
"We did sell a winning Strike ticket once but this is the first big Lotto ticket we've sold," assistant manager Jodi McBride said.
Read more here.

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1925 days ago

Garage Sale - Donate or Grab a Bargain!

Stephanie from Queenwood

GARAGE SALE

De-cluttering, doing the Marie Kondo, got unused stuff taking up space?

- ------- Donate to the Fairfield Intermediate Garage Sale! ------- -

Want cheap clothes, books, furniture, household or sporting items?

Come along on Saturday 29 June to our Garage Sale, 261 Clarkin … View more
GARAGE SALE

De-cluttering, doing the Marie Kondo, got unused stuff taking up space?

- ------- Donate to the Fairfield Intermediate Garage Sale! ------- -

Want cheap clothes, books, furniture, household or sporting items?

Come along on Saturday 29 June to our Garage Sale, 261 Clarkin Road

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1925 days ago

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View more
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

To read more click here

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Do you ever eat food past its best before date?
  • 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
    36.4% Complete
  • 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
    6.3% Complete
  • 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
    57.4% Complete
2807 votes
1925 days ago

WIN Tickets to the GABS FESTIVAL!

GABS Festival

Renowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day … View moreRenowned as one of the world’s leading beer festivals, GABS (the Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) brings together the best breweries from New Zealand and Australia for a whirlwind celebration of craft beer and cider, accompanied by some of the city’s favourite food trucks, all-day entertainment and all-around shenanigans.

Donuts, tea, gin, agave, chipotle chillies, rum-soaked muscatel grapes, Black Forest cake, prunes and even edible ants. These are just some of the more exotic ingredients found amongst the many ‘Festival Beers & Ciders’ brewed especially for the 2019 edition of GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland and taking place at Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds on 29 June.

Win Tickets
We are giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes. LIKE or THANK this post to be in with a chance to WIN! T&Cs apply.

Competition period: Wednesday 19th June to Sunday 23rd June 2019. Ten (10) prizes available. Each prize consists of one double pass to experience the GABS Festival in Auckland. The winners will be contacted via email and/or phone on Monday 24th June 2019.

GABS Beer, Cider & Food Festival presented by Liquorland is proudly supported by Ariston, Auckland Major Events, Kegstar and Little Creatures.
Buy tickets now!

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1925 days ago

Toyota Car For Sale

Stanley from Chartwell

Toyota IST 2004
Excellent Condition.
only run 119800 km
We are wanting a bigger car so that's why we're selling this one.
Call or text: 0220429565

Price: $4,400

1952 days ago

Poll: Should Hamilton have a fund for de-sexing stray cats?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton City Council has a $100,000 plan to stop stray moggies from breeding.
City councillors voted for an annual grant to de-sex stray or abandoned cats around the city.
It has won praise from SPCA chief executive Andrea Midgen: "It's a real top of the cliff strategic move by the … View more
Hamilton City Council has a $100,000 plan to stop stray moggies from breeding.
City councillors voted for an annual grant to de-sex stray or abandoned cats around the city.
It has won praise from SPCA chief executive Andrea Midgen: "It's a real top of the cliff strategic move by the Hamilton City Council - it's just amazing."
Paws 4 Life's Rachael Maher said the group had taken 1500 cats and kittens off the streets in the past year.
Read more here.
Do you think it's a good plan?

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Should Hamilton have a fund for de-sexing stray cats?
  • 76.5% Yes, there are too many stray cats around Hamilton.
    76.5% Complete
  • 23.5% No, the ratepayer shouldn't fund this.
    23.5% Complete
196 votes
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