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1939 days ago

Poll: Would you eat insects?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Grasshoppers, crickets, meal worms... reporter Ellen O'Dwyer sampled them all at AgResearch recently.
The research institute looked into what Kiwis think about eating insects with a survey of 1300 people.
Read more about what AgResearch found.
What's your attitude to eating insects?

Would you eat insects?
  • 16.1% Yes, I'd definitely give it a go.
    16.1% Complete
  • 8% Maybe. It depends which kind.
    8% Complete
  • 9.2% Only if they were fried, or ground down and added to food.
    9.2% Complete
  • 66.7% Yuck! I'd never touch them.
    66.7% Complete
87 votes
1939 days ago

Kmart's list of 31 recalls

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The … View more
Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The $55 timber Occasional Chair is the latest casualty, although this is a withdrawal rather than a recall. We don't know the reason for its withdrawal, except Kmart says it is for "a potential quality issue". But what other products have been found wanting?

To find out what else is on the recall list, click here

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1940 days ago

Hanging baskets

Hilary from Chartwell

Does anyone know where I can get one or two of these made.

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1940 days ago

Poll: What would you like to see changed to make Hamilton more cycle friendly?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
There's a big change coming for one of Hamilton's key bridges, and bikes will benefit.
Claudelands Bridge will get a lower speed limit, some separate cycleways and new road markings to help two-wheeled travellers get over the river safely.
To read more click here

So we … View more
Hi neighbours,
There's a big change coming for one of Hamilton's key bridges, and bikes will benefit.
Claudelands Bridge will get a lower speed limit, some separate cycleways and new road markings to help two-wheeled travellers get over the river safely.
To read more click here

So we wanted to know, what would you like to see changed to make Hamilton more cycle friendly?

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What would you like to see changed to make Hamilton more cycle friendly?
  • 16.2% Nothing, roads are for cars, not bikes
    16.2% Complete
  • 70.3% Separate cycle lanes built that have a separation barrier
    70.3% Complete
  • 10.8% I think what's being done so far is good
    10.8% Complete
  • 2.7% I have another suggestion and have commented below
    2.7% Complete
37 votes
1942 days ago

Important information about your Neighbourly account

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Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

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Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your … View more
Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your Neighbourly account after 21 August 2019 unless your email address is updated.

For any help with updating your details, please contact us.

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1943 days ago

Are you selling your home?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

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1943 days ago

Need some weekend activities?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Maxine is back with her top five things to do over the weekend, and they range from hearing an orchestra to eating some haggis.
Would you be keen to try the Speakatube, an interactive sound sculpture?
Maybe a casting call or a haggis tasting is more up your alley?
There's also a free … View more
Maxine is back with her top five things to do over the weekend, and they range from hearing an orchestra to eating some haggis.
Would you be keen to try the Speakatube, an interactive sound sculpture?
Maybe a casting call or a haggis tasting is more up your alley?
There's also a free orchestral concert in a mall, and tips for a Waikato walk.
Get the details here.

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1943 days ago

Would boarding houses help ease homelessness?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Peter Humphreys thinks so, and he's spent the past 11 years managing nightshelters in Hamilton.

"There was a paternal or maternal person running it, and they'd keep an eye on [residents], and they'd have a community," he said, "if they misbehaved they were told off, … View more
Peter Humphreys thinks so, and he's spent the past 11 years managing nightshelters in Hamilton.

"There was a paternal or maternal person running it, and they'd keep an eye on [residents], and they'd have a community," he said, "if they misbehaved they were told off, and hygiene was kept up."

Humphreys is about to step down after spending more than a decade of helping people who wouldn't otherwise have a place to sleep. Read more here.

What do you think would help people who are homeless in Hamilton?

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1943 days ago

Poll: Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.

This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.

Should NZ follow suit?

To read more, click here.

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Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
1743 votes
1944 days ago

Kids only - keep out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights 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 … View more
Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights 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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1944 days ago

Ever thought of taking a night school class?

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.

Pick from our courses on … View more
Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.

Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.

Enrol now for term three, starts 29th July 2019. You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. It's easy!

Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.
Enrol Now!

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1944 days ago

Thank you: The Southern Trust

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏻 A huge thank you to The Southern Trust for their amazing support of our National Support Office!

Your contribution really does make a difference to the lives of thousands of Tamariki across Aotearoa!

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1944 days ago

New generation of council candidates standing up

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Have you been keeping an eye on candidates standing for Hamilton City Council?
Young and old, men and women of all ethnicities - they are coming thick and fast baying for your vote.
You've probably seen their signs appearing around the city
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Have you been keeping an eye on candidates standing for Hamilton City Council?
Young and old, men and women of all ethnicities - they are coming thick and fast baying for your vote.
You've probably seen their signs appearing around the city
Read more about a few of the candidates who have started their campaigns.
And here's another story about candidates looking to disrupt the gender, age, and ethnic balance of council.

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