Silverdale, Hamilton

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in October and November.

1673 days ago

Eve of lockdown

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

How are you all preparing for lockdown?

As we all deal with this massive, life-saving disruption to our lives, spare a thought for Hamilton mum Sarah Chapman. She has five children at home - including a 10-week-old - and was busy collecting resources from school on Tuesday.

Read … View more
Hi neighbours,

How are you all preparing for lockdown?

As we all deal with this massive, life-saving disruption to our lives, spare a thought for Hamilton mum Sarah Chapman. She has five children at home - including a 10-week-old - and was busy collecting resources from school on Tuesday.

Read more about how parents, teachers and young people are preparing for isolation here.

If you have a story to share in relation to the lockdown and pandemic, please comment below or email news@waikatotimes.co.nz

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1673 days ago

Level 4 lockdown begins tonight...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As of tonight at 11:59pm New Zealand will move to a Level 4 alert in response to the #COVID19 pandemic. It will put the entire country on lockdown for four weeks. Here’s what that will mean for us moving forward:

1673 days ago

A message to our Adventurous Seniors

The Team from Readers Tours

There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and … View more
There is a reason Readers Tours attract ‘Adventurous Seniors’.

Our itineraries are bold and colourful, so are our tour guides.
We drive scenic roads and coastal highway and have luxury accommodation waiting after a big day. We offer excursions such as Helicopter rides and guided walks and have everything organised down to the last meal, with free newspapers for a spot of reading or challenging sudoku.

We are passionate about bringing like-minded individuals together to explore this beautiful landscape we call our backyard and are ready to go full steam ahead with our next tour the moment it is safe to do so.

For now, we will continue to bring you stunning photography, travel stories and helpful tips during these unprecedented times.

Our team remains dedicated to helping you, so please pick up the phone or fill out our contact form and we will be in touch. We look forward to you joining us and experiencing New Zealand like never before.

www.readerstours.co.nz... | 0800 0800 99

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1673 days ago

What if you don't have WhatsApp?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

"We are now entering a time where families are separated into individual household bubbles and unable to communicate and interact the way they normally do. Our neighbours are the ones who can step up and help."

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1673 days ago

NZ Cricket Almanacks, 1999, 2000 & 2003, $5 each

Cordwainer from Melville

NZ Cricket Almanacks,
1999,
2000
2003,

$5 each

Excellent condition, pick-up in Melville or can be posted for $4.50 each

Price: $5

1674 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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1674 days ago

Four Let's Learn Activity Fun books (kids)

Cordwainer from Melville

Four Let's Learn Activity Fun books (kids)

Anker Publishing, 2005

32 pages each

Excellent condition

Word and maths games, mazes, puzzles and more

Price: $10

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1674 days ago

Primus Universal Blow Torch Handy Kit

Debi from Hamilton East

Selling not required

Price: $90

1674 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1675 days ago

Avoid food poisoning at home

Ministry for Primary Industries

It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View more
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn More

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1675 days ago

Let’s get recycling

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Black rubbish bags are on borrowed time. Hamilton is wheeling out an exciting new kerbside rubbish and recycling service from July 2020.

Information booklets and collection calendars for each property are being delivered with the bins from April 2020.
Find out more

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1676 days ago

Auto Electrician

Tknaki from Hamilton East

Trying to replace the middle bulb in a Mazda Axela 2007 fuse box is in the way.. any recommendations so anyone capable of doing this? Any help is greatly appreciated

1675 days ago

We're in this together!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.

For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:

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1675 days ago

Ridley's Games Room General Knowledge Quiz

Cordwainer from Melville

Ridley's Games Room General Knowledge Quiz

Features fun and random trivia questions relating to sports, politics, geography and more!

Perfect for social gatherings, parties, and family nights

There are 140 question cards to challenge family and friends on holidays away or fun nights in.

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Ridley's Games Room General Knowledge Quiz

Features fun and random trivia questions relating to sports, politics, geography and more!

Perfect for social gatherings, parties, and family nights

There are 140 question cards to challenge family and friends on holidays away or fun nights in.

Packaged in a geometric patterned box, this Ridley's Games Room trivia edition includes 140 question cards and full instructions.

Play multi-choice or just ask the question.

Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 5.5cm (approx)

Price: $10

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