Silverdale, Hamilton

1743 days ago

Poll: Teens' behaviour using the internet

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Hi Neighbours, we are looking into teenagers' internet habits and keen to hear your experiences of your children's use of the interweb. We'd like to know, has your teenager skipped meals in order to spend time on the internet?

Teens' behaviour using the internet
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 54.6% No
    54.6% Complete
  • 3.9% I'm not sure
    3.9% Complete
972 votes
1744 days ago

Community grant information sessions

The Team from Hamilton City Council

We have more than $400,000 up for grabs through our Single-Year Community Grants.

We're holding two information sessions to help give your application the best chance of success. For more details, check out ⤵️

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1743 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.
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1743 days ago

Share your favourite blueberry recipe - *Win

The Team from Blueberry Country Ltd.

How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!

Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends … View more
How creative can you get with blueberries? From cakes, to smoothies, salads, glazes and more - Blueberry Country wants to know your favourite recipe!

Simply send us your recipe with an image of what you've made, and you'll go in the draw to win a $50 Briscoes voucher. Competition ends on the February 12, with winners announced on February 14. Go in the draw.
Enter now

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1744 days ago

Want to make your community safer, more resilient and better connected in 2020? Become a Neighbourhood Supporter today! 🏠🧡

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

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When you join a Neighbourhood Support group you will:

• Have a great way to get to know the people that live around you.

• Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from our community partners, including New Zealand Police, Fire and Emergency NZ and NZ Civil Defence.

• Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety.

• Learn how you can be better prepared for emergencies, and more.

Best of all - it’s FREE to join!

Click below to learn more and find your nearest group today...

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1744 days ago

Hamilton, we're on Water Alert Level 2

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Hamilton's heating up and we've reached Water Alert Level 2. No sweat, just remember to only use your sprinklers on alternate days.

Just follow the letterbox rule📪.If you're an even street number you can use sprinklers on an even date, and odd numbers, on an odd date. Hand-held … View more
Hamilton's heating up and we've reached Water Alert Level 2. No sweat, just remember to only use your sprinklers on alternate days.

Just follow the letterbox rule📪.If you're an even street number you can use sprinklers on an even date, and odd numbers, on an odd date. Hand-held hosing is still allowed any time.

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1744 days ago

Have you won in the final giveaway?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Our SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if … View moreOur SIX60 Summer Sounds competition is coming to an end next week. We’ll be selecting a winning neighbourhood to have a private gig from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tour. But today is the final draw for the exclusive SIX60 tickets we are giving away to our members! Check to see if you’ve been drawn as a winner.

Thank you to all of the entrants so far for being more neighbourly! It’s been great to see communities thriving. To be eligible for the private convert, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here). We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1745 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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1745 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1756 days ago

Can you imagine not being able to stand straight?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A fused spine had Chrissy Lurman hunched over staring at the ground.

After surgery, she can look forward again.

Read more about the 33-year-old Hamilton mum here.

1745 days ago

What's your most memorable reunion?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

These brothers hadn't seen each other for more than 50 years, but reunited in Huntly.

Raymond Brooks, 85, hopped on a plane to New Zealand to find his brother Melville, 75.

With a little help, he got there. Read more here.

What has been your most memorable reunion?

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1745 days ago

Social Services

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Are you a helper by nature?

Help more people with Manaaki Tāngata - Certificate in Bicultural Social Services.
Learn More

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1745 days ago

Quality dentures are linked to good health!

Clinico Denture & Hearing

Don't put up with uncomfortable or loose dentures. Look after your smile, and book your FREE denture health check today at one of Clinico Denture & Hearing's seven clinics nationwide.

Let our friendly team help you get the smile you want, and deserve.

We are also offering 20% … View more
Don't put up with uncomfortable or loose dentures. Look after your smile, and book your FREE denture health check today at one of Clinico Denture & Hearing's seven clinics nationwide.

Let our friendly team help you get the smile you want, and deserve.

We are also offering 20% off all full denture sets for the month of January. Contact us today on: 0800 11 23 24.

Ts & Cs Apply.
Find out more

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1749 days ago

Calling all Waikato knitters!

Reporter Waikato Times

Kind-hearted knitters around Waikato are taking up their needles and wool for wildlife injured in the Australian bushfires.

Some ecologists have estimated between half to one billion animals have perished in the bushfires, which have been ravaging Australia for months.

1746 days ago

Red Cross Annual Appeal 2020

Amber McArthur from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

Our annual street appeal is happening from 16-22 March 2020. It is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It not only helps us to continue the work we do but also raises awareness of the supportive services we provide.

Street collecting is a wonderful and fun way for you to be a part of something … View more
Our annual street appeal is happening from 16-22 March 2020. It is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It not only helps us to continue the work we do but also raises awareness of the supportive services we provide.

Street collecting is a wonderful and fun way for you to be a part of something bigger. Meet and greet people in your community and encourage them to donate to a great cause. By donating your time, you’re making a real difference in people’s lives. It’s up to you when you want to volunteer - the time commitment is flexible, depending on your availability.

We are currently looking for volunteers that are available on Thursday 19th, Friday 20th and Saturday 21st March 2020. We are also looking for businesses and/or groups that may be able to take a site for a block of time.

Sign up today through the New Zealand Red Cross website by clicking the "Read More" button below this text and your local Red Cross Appeal Coordinator will be in touch.

Thank you for your support.

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