Silverdale, Hamilton

2121 days ago

How much do flash jandals cost now?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Jandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've … View moreJandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've seen in the beach boutiques nowadays?

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2122 days ago

Does our driving attitude need to change?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Does our attitude toward disability carparks need to change? Stuff Nation contributor Noel Burland thinks so.

He expressed his opinion of the topic after an article appeared on Stuff about a man in Rangiora, who had taken his nine-year-old son who has Cerebral Palsy to the local … View more
Hi neighbours,

Does our attitude toward disability carparks need to change? Stuff Nation contributor Noel Burland thinks so.

He expressed his opinion of the topic after an article appeared on Stuff about a man in Rangiora, who had taken his nine-year-old son who has Cerebral Palsy to the local swimming pool, and found a note on his car that read: "not genuine, shame on you" on his windscreen after he legally had used a disability park outside the pool.

"The person who left the note has quite clearly made an egregious error of judgement, something that may be more common than we realise,
" Burland said.

"That error was the fact that not all disabilities are visible and this person was completely wrong to assume the family weren't entitled to use the park - despite the fact they had the proper disability card displayed on the dashboard of their car."

So we want to hear your opinion on this topic. Have you ever faced a situation like this in your community? Do you think most people understand the rules around disability carparks? Do drivers need to improve their attitudes? Share your thoughts in the replies below.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2121 days ago

Does anyone recognise this Tabby cat?

Debbie from Fitzroy

Hi All, this cat has been hanging around my house since about early December. I can’t get close enough yet to pat it but think he is male. I’ve started feeding him and both myself and my cat are happy to adopt him. But I want to check he isn’t lost or actually has a home somewhere. Once I … View moreHi All, this cat has been hanging around my house since about early December. I can’t get close enough yet to pat it but think he is male. I’ve started feeding him and both myself and my cat are happy to adopt him. But I want to check he isn’t lost or actually has a home somewhere. Once I have built up enough trust for him to let me pat him and pick him up I'll take him to the vet to check for a microchip. If you recognise him/her, please let me know. Thankyou! Debbie. 021-525-433.

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2123 days ago

kind people making difficult situations easier -- cat hit by car

Barbara from Enderley

on Sunday night, in Springfield Cres, my poor cat got hit by a car and suffered a broken jaw. He is recovering well. This post is about the lovely young woman and the gentleman with her whose car my cat ran in front of. They stopped, scooped him up and bought him to us, She was very upset and … View moreon Sunday night, in Springfield Cres, my poor cat got hit by a car and suffered a broken jaw. He is recovering well. This post is about the lovely young woman and the gentleman with her whose car my cat ran in front of. They stopped, scooped him up and bought him to us, She was very upset and I'm hoping someone reading this may have heard her talk about this and can pass on a message to her that the cat has survived and, given recovery time, will be fine. She was so distraught and obviously cared a great deal and the thought that she has this horrible experience to finish 2018 with really saddens me. -- who knows if someone may know her. I know it's a long shot but I feel I have to try. In my concern for my cat at the time I failed to get their names or numbers. They were the ones who contacted the emergency vet for us and showed us great kindness and caring, instead of just dumping the cat and running. There are such good people out there.

2122 days ago

Giving high-priced ice creams a licking

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?

[Note, if … View more
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?

[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff, please mark your post "NQ"]

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2121 days ago

Dishonesty threatens NZ's honesty stalls

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
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Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.

One grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts.

But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the "Kiwi tradition" alive, in spite of thieves.

To read more, click here.

Do you make the most of honesty stalls when you're driving throughout New Zealand?

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2121 days ago

DIY in the war against wasps

The Team from Wasp Wipeout

Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important … View more
Is it a vespula wasp (German or common) or a paper wasp? Find out the difference here.

Once you know which type of wasp to target, the next step is to use the correct control method.

- For paper wasps, there are commercially available sprays at hardware stores around the country. The important things to note are not to get too close (these sprays can go up to four metres), and to do it at dusk once the wasps have returned to their nests. If you are unsure where the nests are, you can usually follow the wasp to it, as they don't travel too far away.

- ​Vespex is a protein-based bait which is suitable for use on the vespula wasp species. This is usually done at landscape scale as a small tub of bait can cover a large area. You don't need to find the nests as the wasps carry the bait home with them. Vespex is not at all attractive to bees. If there is a problem in your area you can learn all about the use of vespex here. You will need to be an approved user - a short 10-minute video course is all that is required. Vespex is not suitable for paper wasps as they prefer live bait. You can also contribute to our fight against wasps here: givealittle.co.nz...

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2122 days ago

Cow

Wendy from Newstead

In calf Belted Galloway/Fresian nurse cow. In calf to WAGIU. ph 0274548992

Price: $1,000

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2122 days ago

Paying the price of summer

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most … View more
The Kiwi day at the beach. It's what our summer memories are made of. It's an easy and fun way to spend a day in the sun - but is it still cheap?
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
First up: What do you pay for fish and chips? And what's the most expensive takeaway fish and chips you have come across?

[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff.co.nz, please mark your post "NQ"]

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2125 days ago

Dave Chami - my nephew in law in my sister's family....

Jean from Tauwhare

www.nzherald.co.nz...

This is my nephew in law and his wife Samantha is my niece through my sister's family. Dave is a photographer for people and teenagers who love skateboards. They were supposed to be with us before Xmas. for us (my partner and I) know they will be on the long road to … View more
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This is my nephew in law and his wife Samantha is my niece through my sister's family. Dave is a photographer for people and teenagers who love skateboards. They were supposed to be with us before Xmas. for us (my partner and I) know they will be on the long road to recovering between 14-24 months. My partner is a survivor from his motorcycle accident and he knows what to feel like. I was a deaf health carer nurse and worked with many young teenagers and people in the hospital for 6-8 months many years ago. The photo below was taken 7 days ago and it is on the website GoFundme.com if you can donate or share with your family and friends.

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2123 days ago

Looking for a place to rent long term

Geoff from Hamilton East

Hi, my name is Geoff and I'm looking for a 1-2 bedroom place to rent long term. Wish list would be rural, and with garage, but will consider anything, provided the rent is reasonable. I'm a very good tenant, fairly solitary, responsible, have secure employment, will look after the place, … View moreHi, my name is Geoff and I'm looking for a 1-2 bedroom place to rent long term. Wish list would be rural, and with garage, but will consider anything, provided the rent is reasonable. I'm a very good tenant, fairly solitary, responsible, have secure employment, will look after the place, don't have any pets, no loud parties, no rough friends. Please phone me on 022 0267441 if you have something suitable. Many thanks, Geoff

2123 days ago

You're invited to a Day Out With Thomas!

The Glenbrook Vintage Railway

Join Thomas & Friends for a fun day of train rides and many other Thomas-themed activities! This is a fabulous event for the little "Thomas" fans (and the family too!) Face painting, storytelling, a bouncy castle and other fun activities will be available free with your GVR Train … View moreJoin Thomas & Friends for a fun day of train rides and many other Thomas-themed activities! This is a fabulous event for the little "Thomas" fans (and the family too!) Face painting, storytelling, a bouncy castle and other fun activities will be available free with your GVR Train Ticket.

Our upcoming "Day Out With Thomas" event is on Friday 4th, Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th January 2019, 9am – 4pm.

Looking forward to seeing you there!
Book your tickets here!

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2124 days ago

Fences for sale Great for dogs etc $150 each neg

Greg from Silverdale

1 fence 2.55m x 1200 $150
2 fence 2.2 x 1200 $150
3 fence 1.9 x 1200 $150
Sorry no posts

Price: $150

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2124 days ago

Letterbox Wanted

Greg from Silverdale

Hi i want to make my in laws New year and get them a letterbox as their one is falling apart ,if anyone has one going free or cheap that would be awesome,am happy to paint it so dosnt need to be flash :) Thanks Greg

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