Silverdale, Hamilton

1924 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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1924 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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1924 days ago

Bookshelf

Rick from Hillcrest

Height:118cm
Width:60cm
Depth:29cm

Price: $10

1924 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
1925 days ago

Kids only - keep out!

The Team from

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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1925 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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1925 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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1927 days ago

Do you need help with TV or TV aerial set up?

Phillip from Hamilton East

I can help you set up your TV and aerial.

1925 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.

1925 days ago

My new blog about eco living and self sufficiency

Pippa from Tauwhare

Hi there
I have just started a blog about zero waste, eco living and self sufficiency. Please see it at www.eco...

Thanks for your interest!

1926 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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1926 days ago

NZ Comedy at Its Finest

Clarence Street Theatre

The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.

Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and … View more
The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.

Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and melting cream castles. Now all they need is an audience…

Hudson and Halls Live! features NZ actors Jordan Mooney and Matt Walker from WESTSIDE and Straight Forward.

Both locals Hamilton lads that have made it on the international acting scene.
Book now

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1926 days ago

🏕️ Three ProjectK schools have recently returned from their wilderness adventures braving the winter cold. 🌲

Graeme Dingle Foundation

The schools involved were Kelston Girls College, Northcote College and Waitakere College, and the activities they took part in included; tramping, water activities and a solo camping night.

Congrats to all those involved. We hope you all had an amazing time!

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1926 days ago

EarthDiverse offers Term 3 language classes in Hindi and Hebrew

Todd Nachowitz from EarthDiverse

HINDI classes are taught weekly on Friday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm beginning on Friday 2 August and run for 8 weeks through to Friday 20 September 2019.
HEBREW classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm beginning on Wednesday 31 July and will run on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays … View more
HINDI classes are taught weekly on Friday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm beginning on Friday 2 August and run for 8 weeks through to Friday 20 September 2019.
HEBREW classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:30pm beginning on Wednesday 31 July and will run on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month during school Terms. There are 5 classes each Term. Term 3 classes held on 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug and 11 Sep and 25 Sep 2019. More languages taught in 2020! For more information visit our website.

1926 days ago

EarthDiverse Term 3 classes on religious diversity

Todd Nachowitz from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse and the Waikato Interfaith Council are pleased to announce Term 3 classes on religious diversity in Hamilton, Te Awamutu and Tauranga. Interested in other faith and belief traditions from an anthropological perspective? Different classes are being offered in different locations in … View moreEarthDiverse and the Waikato Interfaith Council are pleased to announce Term 3 classes on religious diversity in Hamilton, Te Awamutu and Tauranga. Interested in other faith and belief traditions from an anthropological perspective? Different classes are being offered in different locations in Terms 3 & 4. Two Term 3 Hamilton classes: 1) "Contemporary Belief and Practice," and 2) "Other Isms". Te Awamutu class "Introduction to Western Religious Traditions 1". Tauranga class on "Religious Fundamentalism, Extremism and Terrorism". Classes begin the week on Monday 29 July. For more information on these and other classes visit our website.

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