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Explore more, worry less at Ryman

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15 hours ago

How are you celebrating Christmas this year?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

From hot air balloon rides to cotton ball scooping games, folks around Hamilton have their festive plans sorted.

On a sunny Monday when most people are already on holiday, there were a few homecomers on Hamilton streets.

How are you celebrating Christmas this year? Tell us in the comments … View more
From hot air balloon rides to cotton ball scooping games, folks around Hamilton have their festive plans sorted.

On a sunny Monday when most people are already on holiday, there were a few homecomers on Hamilton streets.

How are you celebrating Christmas this year? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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15 days ago

⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and … View more
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:

👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️

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7 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 61.9% Summer
    61.9% Complete
  • 36.6% Winter
    36.6% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1459 votes
14 hours ago

Poll: How do you rate your barbecuing skills?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Give Hamilton student Rhys Morgan a pair of tongs and some barbecue rub and he can conjure up a meal better than most.

The 12-year-old knows his way around the barbie well enough to be the only kid to be sponsored by large American BBQ company Croix Valley.

How do you rate your barbecuing … View more
Give Hamilton student Rhys Morgan a pair of tongs and some barbecue rub and he can conjure up a meal better than most.

The 12-year-old knows his way around the barbie well enough to be the only kid to be sponsored by large American BBQ company Croix Valley.

How do you rate your barbecuing skills? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How do you rate your barbecuing skills?
  • 0% I'm a pro
    0% Complete
  • 0% Pretty good
    0% Complete
  • 0% Average
    0% Complete
  • 0% Not that great
    0% Complete
  • 0% I never use a BBQ
    0% Complete
0 votes
17 hours ago

Poll: Have you ever had problems while out shopping?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A woman attacked by a beggar at Chartwell mall believes the shopping centre could have done more in the wake of the incident.

The woman, who only wants to be known as Christine for privacy reasons, had done some of her Christmas shopping at the Hamilton precinct on December 16 when she was … View more
A woman attacked by a beggar at Chartwell mall believes the shopping centre could have done more in the wake of the incident.

The woman, who only wants to be known as Christine for privacy reasons, had done some of her Christmas shopping at the Hamilton precinct on December 16 when she was returning to her car.

Have you ever had problems while out shopping? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever had problems while out shopping?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
4 votes
17 hours ago

Rescued teen tells of fall down ‘two-storey’ waterfall

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton teenager who spent nearly 40 hours in the bush with broken bones after falling off an “almost two-storey waterfall” has expressed gratitude for all the efforts to find her.

Maia Johnston, 19, who left her mother’s home in Tōtara Park, Upper Hutt on Saturday evening, said she … View more
A Hamilton teenager who spent nearly 40 hours in the bush with broken bones after falling off an “almost two-storey waterfall” has expressed gratitude for all the efforts to find her.

Maia Johnston, 19, who left her mother’s home in Tōtara Park, Upper Hutt on Saturday evening, said she got lost in Akatarawa Forest – described as “a rugged blend of native and exotic forest”, including steep valleys and river gorges, by the Wellington Regional Council.

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3 days ago

Worst Xmas ever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.

Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...

Share… View more
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.

Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...

Share your Christmas mishaps below!

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1 day ago

Success isn’t just about numbers; it’s about making the right decisions at the right time.

Moore Markhams

At Moore Markhams, we work alongside you to understand your goals and help you navigate challenges, from tax compliance to business strategy.

As part of a global network, we provide local expertise backed by international connections, so you’re supported every step of the way.

Discover howView more
At Moore Markhams, we work alongside you to understand your goals and help you navigate challenges, from tax compliance to business strategy.

As part of a global network, we provide local expertise backed by international connections, so you’re supported every step of the way.

Discover how Moore Markhams Auckland and our nationwide team can help your business thrive.
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1 day ago

What do you want to see in a regional deal for Waikato?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Mayors, chief executives and councils in the Waikato region have banded together to make sure the Government knows what the region needs to survive and thrive.

The Waikato Regional Council, under guidance from a regional Chief Executive Working Group, is coordinating the lodging of a joint … View more
Mayors, chief executives and councils in the Waikato region have banded together to make sure the Government knows what the region needs to survive and thrive.

The Waikato Regional Council, under guidance from a regional Chief Executive Working Group, is coordinating the lodging of a joint proposal on behalf of the Waikato Mayoral Forum.

What do you want to see in a regional deal for Waikato? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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