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2821 days ago

Epilepsy radio interview with Maria Lowe

Maria Lowe from Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust

Maria Lowe, the epilepsy advisor talks with Free FM Community Access Radio about a range of epilepsy subjects from triggers to myths about epilepsy. Listen or download the interview below. For more information please go to:
ewct.org.nz...

2823 days ago

WIN one of 5 Barker's Summer Assortment packs!

SuperValue New Zealand

Be in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most … View moreBe in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most popular new releases along with a cheese set and a recipe collection to give you picnic inspiration!

For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!

Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.

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2823 days ago

WIN one of 4 divine Ti Ora Tea gift sets

FreshChoice New Zealand

To celebrate Valentines Day, FreshChoice are giving away FOUR chances to win one of these amazing Ti Ora Tea prize packs! Blended and packed locally; these premium teas make a perfect gift for someone special. If you and your loved one (or your neighbour!) are fans of a nice cuppa, this is the … View moreTo celebrate Valentines Day, FreshChoice are giving away FOUR chances to win one of these amazing Ti Ora Tea prize packs! Blended and packed locally; these premium teas make a perfect gift for someone special. If you and your loved one (or your neighbour!) are fans of a nice cuppa, this is the competition for you.

For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!

Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.

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2826 days ago

Another day, another robbery

Reporter Hamilton Press

Yesterday around 1pm, six youths robbed a Hamilton dairy with a knife taking cigarettes, two oranges and two fizzy drinks worth $1.50 each.
They were as young as 11-years-old.
Read the full story through the link below.

2833 days ago

Cigarettes the target for dairy thieves

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Cigarettes are hot property among thieves targeting Hamilton's city dairies and convenience shops.
But politicians and community leaders are reluctant to link a surge in the crime to the Government's increase in tobacco tax.
Instead, they say the key issue is a lack of police … View more
Cigarettes are hot property among thieves targeting Hamilton's city dairies and convenience shops.
But politicians and community leaders are reluctant to link a surge in the crime to the Government's increase in tobacco tax.
Instead, they say the key issue is a lack of police resourcing.
What are your thoughts? Read the full story through the link below!
*If you would not like your comment published, please write NFP*

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2825 days ago

Op Shop and Garage Sale

Lynette Carpenter from St Francis Church

Last days of our pop up op shop and we will be back to our normal op shop. So call in and get some great deals (Clothing 1/2 price Wed and Thurs only, closed Friday). If you cannot get in today or tomorrow 9am-2pm  we are selling our surplus in a Garage Sale on Saturday 4th February from 8am.

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2824 days ago

URGENT WATER SAVINGS NEEDED IN HAMILTON AFTER MAJOR WATERPIPE BREACH

The Team from Hamilton City Council

FINAL UPDATE FOR TONIGHT: WATER SERVICES RESTORED – CONSERVATION STILL NEEDED

Great work by our City Delivery and City Waters teams – and a concerted water-saving effort by residents - have seen water pressure levels recover across Hamilton after this morning’s major pipe breach. We will … View more
FINAL UPDATE FOR TONIGHT: WATER SERVICES RESTORED – CONSERVATION STILL NEEDED

Great work by our City Delivery and City Waters teams – and a concerted water-saving effort by residents - have seen water pressure levels recover across Hamilton after this morning’s major pipe breach. We will be reassessing our water alert levels, but at the moment we are asking residents to avoid outdoor water usage over the long weekend. Normal indoor usage should be fine.

Only one of the two bulk main pipes supplying the Eastern part of the city has been made operational, and it may be some time before we can get service fully restored.

As water supply comes back tonight and particularly in the morning you may see discoloured or cloudy water for a short time. This is normal after pipe flushing, is not a health concern, and normally goes away after running the tap for a few minutes.

Thanks again for your support, we will update again tomorrow morning.

UPDATE: 8.15PM THURSDAY: REPAIR PROGRESSING BUT WATER SAVINGS STILL NEEDED IN HAMILTON
Hamilton City Council staff are continuing repair work on a major issue with the city’s Eastern Bulk Water Main.

The Eastern Bulk Main supplies around 27,000 homes and runs under the Waikato River from the city’s water treatment plant opposite Hamilton Gardens. A substantial section of the riverbank collapsed around the Bulk Main and there was a significant water leak at the site earlier today.

City Waters Unit Manager Maire Porter says staff are now in the next phase of the repair and pressure is slowly coming back but there are still likely water pressure-loss issues around the city as air is cleared from the network.

“It’s important for residents to be aware there are no water quality issues, it is simply that the city needs to make the available water go further. The repair work has created another short-term issue for the city as air which has entered the pipes has to be cleared. This ‘bubble’ of air is being pushed out around the city, which will mean short periods of lower pressure as it travels around Hamilton.

“We need to flush sections of the network to release this trapped air. You may see some of our crews flushing water from fire hydrants. You may also experience cloudy or discoloured water for a short time and ‘sputtering’ water supply as trapped air comes through your taps. Please continue to try to conserve water as we fix this issue,” Maire Porter says.

“We really appreciate how people have made an effort to reduce water usage today. Our teams are doing a great job in really difficult conditions tonight – bear with us as we get it sorted,” she says.

Until both pipes can be repaired fully, water will be largely supplied to the Eastern side of the city via the Western Bulk Main and from water stored in reservoirs. This means the concerted water conservation effort will need to be continued for now.

UPDATE: 7PM THURSDAY: We are now in the next stage of our repair, but still need people to try to conserve water this evening as our hard-working crews continue their efforts. We are endeavouring to get one of the two pipes operating, but this will still mean a reduced water supply to the city. Part of this phase of the repair means we need to flush sections of the network to release trapped air, which means you may see some of our crews flushing water from fire hydrants. You may also experience cloudy or discoloured water for a short time and ‘sputtering’ water supply as trapped air comes through your taps. This work will continue for the next couple of hours. We will update by 9pm with progress, or earlier if we can confirm the first pipe is fully operational. If you have low pressure please bear with us – if you are out of water please let our call centre know on 838 6699.

Please share with friends and neighbours! Hamilton City Council is calling for all residents to urgently conserve water after damage to one of the city’s most important water mains. The conservation measures effectively mean temporarily implementing the city’s highest water alert level. A further update will be posted before 5pm today.
There are no issues with water quality but supply levels could be reduced significantly due to the damage. Alert Level 4 means no outdoor water usage is permitted, but residents are being asked to look at all water usage in their homes and businesses as staff work to repair the Eastern Bulk Main.
City Waters Unit Manager Maire Porter says it’s important for residents to be aware there are no water quality issues, it is simply that the city needs to make the available water go further.
“Until we complete this repair we need everyone to play their part. This is a time when our city can come together to help each other out and we can get through this situation as smoothly as possible.”
Full statement here: myhcc.nz...

2824 days ago

Congratulations to our First Aid Kit winners

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View more
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.

Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora

Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.

Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.

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2835 days ago

looking for a small tv or dvd plus usb device

Nettie from Hamilton East

hi im looking for a small tv or somesort of " device or thing" (im terrible with computer langage ha ha ha) it fror a realy poor and lonely elderly lady, who would like something small like i described , so she can watch a movie, and if it has a usb conection included, i could help her, … View morehi im looking for a small tv or somesort of " device or thing" (im terrible with computer langage ha ha ha) it fror a realy poor and lonely elderly lady, who would like something small like i described , so she can watch a movie, and if it has a usb conection included, i could help her, by putting some nice documentries from her time 1940s on it so she can watch those as well. it would open up her world a little i feel, so i told her that i was going to hunt for something like i described, but the items i looked at, are all so expencive and far to complicated for her, so if there is anyone who has a SIMPLE item that can play a dvd and has a usb conection, please let me know, it would have to be cheap, as she is poor but i told her that i would help her financially, out of my own pocket or do a trade with some one for it, and she was so unbelieveble gratefull for that. and would pay me back (which ofcourse i refused lol ) she does not mind if its old, as long as she can watch something that interests her. she hardly leaves the house as she is frail and scared of falling somewhere on the street and than she would have a enourmous ambulance bill to pay ( which would leave her pennyless even more ) so please.......ask around or if you spot something LET ME KNOW A.S.A.P. thank you kindly my phone number is 02108375656 leave a message TEXT OR VOICE if im unable to anwer my mobile, and i will get back to any calls regarding this subject, as i feel she needs and certainly deserves it.

Negotiable

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2825 days ago

After school care nanny

Wendy from Fitzroy

Hi
I am a mother of 3 grown children I have a vehicle and a full license.
References can be provided.
I will collect your children from school
Take to extra mural activities
Supervise homework
Get the dinner prepared
Get the children bathed and ready for bed
E mail me and I'll … View more
Hi
I am a mother of 3 grown children I have a vehicle and a full license.
References can be provided.
I will collect your children from school
Take to extra mural activities
Supervise homework
Get the dinner prepared
Get the children bathed and ready for bed
E mail me and I'll get back to you wendy.kimble62@gmail.com
Or do it through Neighbourly

2825 days ago

'Game changing' theatre project

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning all,

Here's the latest on the project to replace Founders Theatre.

Any thoughts on the ideal location and/or form for the building?

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2832 days ago

Poll: Hamilton's best destination playground

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours, we're looking at writing a story proving Hamilton has the best destination playgrounds in NZ. Can you help by voting for your favourite playground in the city? Or make a comment below.
*If you do not want your comment published, please indicae with NFP.
Thank you for your … View more
Hi neighbours, we're looking at writing a story proving Hamilton has the best destination playgrounds in NZ. Can you help by voting for your favourite playground in the city? Or make a comment below.
*If you do not want your comment published, please indicae with NFP.
Thank you for your feedback, the poll is now closed.

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Hamilton's best destination playground
  • 6.3% Parana Park
    6.3% Complete
  • 45.8% Hamilton Lake Domain
    45.8% Complete
  • 6.3% Minogue Park
    6.3% Complete
  • 4.7% Tauhara Park
    4.7% Complete
  • 16.7% Hamilton Gardens
    16.7% Complete
  • 6.8% Claudelands Park
    6.8% Complete
  • 9.9% Dominion Park
    9.9% Complete
  • 2.6% Moonlight Drive
    2.6% Complete
  • 1% Other (comment below)
    1% Complete
192 votes
2831 days ago

Committee abandons SPCA ship

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning all,

Waikato's beleaguered SPCA branch is no longer under local control.

After closing in December, head office has stepped in and limited services are set to resume on Tuesday, January 31.

Let's hope they're up and running at full capacity again soon.

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2826 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood champion

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'

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