Silverdale, Hamilton

14 days ago

For a bit of fun, neighbours.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Have a good think about it, and let us know...

If you could invent one piece of technology to make life easier, what would it be?

Comment below with what you think would be a handy new invention - it may even already exist!

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6 days ago

Which Waikato district do you think has the most legal action under way?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

More Waikato people than ever are being chased for unpaid rates.

And while a tiny locale is leading the charge, Hamilton says sovereign citizens are fueling the problem.

Which Waikato district do you think has the most legal action under way?

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6 days ago

Beach hop transporting the Coromandel back to the future

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Dust off the blue suede shoes, pull out the petticoats and grease back the hair as 25 years of Repco Beach Hop is celebrated over the next five days.

Over 2000 cars will converge on the Coromandel for the festival that transports people back to the 50s and 60s.

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6 days ago

Poll: Do you think these homes should have heritage protection?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The row of 1950s flat-roofed wooden duplexes in Pinfold Ave are gems of Kiwi historic house design needing protection, say the planning boffins.

But some of those who live in them just want a house that’s less ‘worn’ - and their state landlord agrees, saying removing their protection will … View more
The row of 1950s flat-roofed wooden duplexes in Pinfold Ave are gems of Kiwi historic house design needing protection, say the planning boffins.

But some of those who live in them just want a house that’s less ‘worn’ - and their state landlord agrees, saying removing their protection will help build more homes.

Do you think these homes should have heritage protection? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think these homes should have heritage protection?
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 79.2% No
    79.2% Complete
24 votes
7 days ago

Receive a $15,000* bucket list adventure on us!

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Whether it’s visiting the Eiffel Tower, or a cruise around the Mediterranean, Ryman are giving you the opportunity to tick a destination off your bucket list.

When you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

*Participating … View more
Whether it’s visiting the Eiffel Tower, or a cruise around the Mediterranean, Ryman are giving you the opportunity to tick a destination off your bucket list.

When you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.

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Click read more to find out more.

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7 days ago

Can I please have your unused Garden Shed for Ca$h?

Mark from Claudelands

Hi I am looking for a small to medium shed that may just be unused at your place. I can transport it. Thanks!

7 days ago

Poll: Have hard times led to closures in your area?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Tokoroa’s “social supermarket” has quietly closed its doors after its founder could not afford to keep it running any longer.

Opened in August 2022 by Auckland-based community leader and former professional boxer David Letele and his BBM (Buttabean Motivation) health charity, the social … View more
Tokoroa’s “social supermarket” has quietly closed its doors after its founder could not afford to keep it running any longer.

Opened in August 2022 by Auckland-based community leader and former professional boxer David Letele and his BBM (Buttabean Motivation) health charity, the social supermarket handed out the last of its supplies not long after Christmas.

Have hard times led to closures in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have hard times led to closures in your area?
  • 33.3% Yes
    33.3% Complete
  • 55.6% Not sure
    55.6% Complete
  • 11.1% No
    11.1% Complete
9 votes
7 days ago

This week's prize draw

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congrats to our winners of this week's $100 petrol voucher prize:

Esmaylia Thomas from New Plymouth

Jordan Savelio from Lower Hutt

Keith Edson from Taupo

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Congrats to our winners of this week's $100 petrol voucher prize:

Esmaylia Thomas from New Plymouth

Jordan Savelio from Lower Hutt

Keith Edson from Taupo

Mary-Joy Williams from Dunedin

Winners, get in touch here before 1st of April to claim your prize.

Not a winner this week? Check back next week.

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36 days ago

Show us what you've been up to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Brighten our day, and show us a glimpse into your world, neighbours.

We'd love to see some of the photos you've taken lately or any craft/DIY projects you're working on.

Simply add a photo below 📷🌅 🌻

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14 days ago

Share your favourite mushroom recipes with us!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and this month, we're on the hunt for mushroom recipes! Send your family's favourite way to use up this delicious fruit, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by the end of this month. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the May issue.

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11 days ago

Poll: Good morning from the Waikato Times office! Have you been watching the balloons?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

We'll have images from our photographer coming later.
Have you been watching the balloons this week?

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Good morning from the Waikato Times office! Have you been watching the balloons?
  • 48.6% Yes
    48.6% Complete
  • 51.4% No
    51.4% Complete
37 votes
13 days ago

Poll: Do you like this look?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Fresh images show a Victoria on the River feel is planned for the street outside the new Pullman Hotel in the central city.

It’s part of a big shake-up for one of the CBD’s busiest streets, which is a short walk from the Victoria on the River precinct overlooking the Waikato River.

Do you… View more
Fresh images show a Victoria on the River feel is planned for the street outside the new Pullman Hotel in the central city.

It’s part of a big shake-up for one of the CBD’s busiest streets, which is a short walk from the Victoria on the River precinct overlooking the Waikato River.

Do you like this look? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you like this look?
  • 70.6% Yes
    70.6% Complete
  • 29.4% No
    29.4% Complete
34 votes
20 days ago

Poll: How do you find the CBD's parking system?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Confusion around central city parking is making it “too hard” for some, “so we don’t come in,” a CBD leader’s been told.

Complaints include a pricing structure that’s hard to get your head around, and that payment kiosks are hard to find and require too many buttons pushes, … View more
Confusion around central city parking is making it “too hard” for some, “so we don’t come in,” a CBD leader’s been told.

Complaints include a pricing structure that’s hard to get your head around, and that payment kiosks are hard to find and require too many buttons pushes, councillors heard.

How do you find the CBD's parking system? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How do you find the CBD's parking system?
  • 9% It's fine
    9% Complete
  • 10.3% Took some getting used to
    10.3% Complete
  • 80.8% Too hard for me
    80.8% Complete
78 votes
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10 days ago

Tools plus box

Greg from Silverdale

Large range selling complete
Txt 021461912

Price: $130

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10 days ago

Tools

Greg from Silverdale

Selling as complete lot $80
021461912

Price: $80

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