Silverdale, Hamilton

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2322 days ago

Become a volunteer and create change in your community

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

It's National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support … View more
It's National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development – the list is endless.

If you're interested in volunteering please check out the link below to find out about the different ways you can volunteer:

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

National Volunteer Week (17 - 23 June). The NVW 2018 theme: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.


#NVW2018

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2322 days ago

Master room & Double room for rent

Clare from Hamilton East

Professioal person required for a Master bedroom with ensuit or Double room, shared bathroom with the owner. Gas & Electric. Industrial heater. Double glazed, unlimited wifi. local phone calls.
Rent $220 & $170. Paking at house for who has the master bedroom. Lage consevatory, House … View more
Professioal person required for a Master bedroom with ensuit or Double room, shared bathroom with the owner. Gas & Electric. Industrial heater. Double glazed, unlimited wifi. local phone calls.
Rent $220 & $170. Paking at house for who has the master bedroom. Lage consevatory, House is up a long driveway. Garden is been revamped but will be great in the summer, for entertaining. Non smoker or pets.

2322 days ago

How to turn your home into an investment property

Lodge Real Estate - City

Not everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.

1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing … View more
Not everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.

1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing homeowners need to know. As a rental, your personal home will experience more wear and tear than it otherwise would if you lived in it. Your garden will probably not look as immaculate as it once did, and your walls and floors may acquire new scuff marks. So, if you can’t shake off your emotional attachment to the property, you may be better off selling it rather than renting it.

2. Location
The location of your home can have a major impact on its rentability and how easy it is to find quality tenants. If you’re close to local amenities like schools, Waikato University, Waikato Hospital or public transport routes, you have a better chance of keeping your property tenanted.

3. Maintenance
If your home is high maintenance - perhaps it has a pool, a large garden, or old appliances - know that you’ll need to keep it maintained to a reasonable condition to meet your obligations as a landlord/owner. This may involve extra ongoing costs, or costs to remedy the amount of maintenance required.

4. Family homes do best
In Hamilton, family-sized homes do particularly well on the rental market. Four-bedroom houses in Hamilton fetch, on average, between $450 and $520 per week. As for the strongest performing suburbs, Hamilton East/University, Te Kowhai/St Andrews/Queenwood, Dinsdale South/Frankton, Dinsdale North/Nawton and Flagstaff/Rototuna have recently experienced the strongest rental growth for family-sized properties with three to five (or more) bedrooms.

5. Landlord responsibilities
When you turn your personal home into a rental, you will take on the mantle of landlord, which comes with its own set of responsibilities. This includes finding and screening tenants, conducting or arranging inspections, repairs and maintenance. It’s a lot to manage—especially if you’re no longer living in the region. It’s why so many investors hire professional property managers to take care of the day-to-day running of their properties. Moreover, their fees are tax deductible.

Important note: If you’re leaving the country for more than 21 days, you’ll need to either appoint someone as your landlord in your stead or hire a property manager.

6. Tax implications
If you turn your home into a residential investment, be aware that you may not be able to make tax claims against it. It always pays to talk to a professional accountant to make sure you set up your home-turned-rental properly to avoid issues with tax, ownership and debt allocation.
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2323 days ago

Goal Setting PATH

Hannah from Hamilton East

Are you interested in having someone help you with your goals or your child’s?
I can help achieve this.

Planning encourages us to think about the future, what we want to do and how we will get there.

Description of a P.A.T.H

The process ideally involves two facilitators – one to … View more
Are you interested in having someone help you with your goals or your child’s?
I can help achieve this.

Planning encourages us to think about the future, what we want to do and how we will get there.

Description of a P.A.T.H

The process ideally involves two facilitators – one to graphically illustrate your thinking; the other to write down your thoughts.

You might choose a PATH for

employment
further education
other opportunities to grow and develop.

I can also create a PATH for your child. I work with children 10 years old and upwards.
If you would like to discuss this further or book a time for me to facilitate a PATH please contact me on 021711767

2323 days ago

A chance to say thank you

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.

This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll … View more
Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.

This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll make sure they hear your message loud and clear.

Knowing how much we value their sacrifices is part of what keeps Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers going. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do.
Share your message now

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2324 days ago

Koromatua Road 80Km Speed Limit

David from Hillcrest

Hi All!!

I'm no prude when it comes to driving and/or riding so I was taken aback when I thought to myself that a posted speed limit was excessive.

Although I rarely travel this road there are a lot of people that this will have an impact on and so I thought I'd raise this potential… View more
Hi All!!

I'm no prude when it comes to driving and/or riding so I was taken aback when I thought to myself that a posted speed limit was excessive.

Although I rarely travel this road there are a lot of people that this will have an impact on and so I thought I'd raise this potential concern to see if anyone else feels the same and if so then to possibly initiate a change.

The section of road that I believe has an excessive speed limit is Koromatua Rd between Tuhikaramea Rd and somewhere after Barrett Rd. It is posted as 80Km and has a high pedestrian concentration with little or no safety devices ie barriers between the road and footpath as well as a school that essentially opens out right onto the road.

Please share your thoughts if this is relevant to you or someone you know.

Cheers, Dave

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2324 days ago

Brindle Terrier Dog, obviously has pup's- Kilarney Road.

Rowena from Melville

Was driving home tonight at about 6.45 along Kilarney road. Brindle with white dog, obviously nursing pup's, walked out in front of my car. Luckily had time to stop but I only just missed her and she continued across the road in the busy traffic. Seemed unaware of what she was doing. I … View moreWas driving home tonight at about 6.45 along Kilarney road. Brindle with white dog, obviously nursing pup's, walked out in front of my car. Luckily had time to stop but I only just missed her and she continued across the road in the busy traffic. Seemed unaware of what she was doing. I couldn't stop as my dog was in the back but someone out there must own her and her pup's must be needing her. Just wanted to post in case you are missing your dog around that area. Sorry for lateness of this but I just hope she is okay.

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2324 days ago

A GARAGE SALE REMINDER SUNDAY 17th JUNE

Dave from Hamilton East

Starting at 8:30 am at 110B Galloway Street.Hamilton East. Back House, please park on the road.
For Sale includes TV Cabinet $20; Metal Letter Box $25; Wooden Coffee table $10; Books asst Heater $20
Wire Folding Pet cage $15 Cubed shelving (white) $30
Asst glasses & … View more
Starting at 8:30 am at 110B Galloway Street.Hamilton East. Back House, please park on the road.
For Sale includes TV Cabinet $20; Metal Letter Box $25; Wooden Coffee table $10; Books asst Heater $20
Wire Folding Pet cage $15 Cubed shelving (white) $30
Asst glasses & Crockery asst $'s; House hold Bric -a- Brac ; Women's clothing (S)
Wooden Stools 2 for $30 and many other bargains

Negotiable

2324 days ago

How eco-friendly is your home and lifestyle?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.

Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? … View more
As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.

Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? Click here to share your eco tips, tricks and experiences and we'll publish a selection of the best.

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2324 days ago

Poll: Should international visitors be charged a levy?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.

The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.

Do you think international… View more
Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.

The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.

Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?

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Should international visitors be charged a levy?
  • 77.3% Yes
    77.3% Complete
  • 22.7% No
    22.7% Complete
2415 votes
2324 days ago

Are you doing great work in the community?

The Warehouse New Zealand

Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.

Applications close on the 23rd of June.
Apply now

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