Silverdale, Hamilton

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485 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

482 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
479 days ago

Keep up with culture!

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Te Reo Māori is a really important language to learn in New Zealand. Especially with the push towards decolonisation and the amazing resurgence of Maori culture.

Whether you are in community or teaching roles, Te Reo is a really amazing skill to have that will give you the ability to connect … View more
Te Reo Māori is a really important language to learn in New Zealand. Especially with the push towards decolonisation and the amazing resurgence of Maori culture.

Whether you are in community or teaching roles, Te Reo is a really amazing skill to have that will give you the ability to connect strongly with and have a better understanding.

Te Reo is for everyone to enjoy together, especially when taught by passionate and enthusiastic people in a safe and encouraging environment. Don’t be shy!

We would love to support you through your learning journey! Find out about our Te Reo classes today.
Learn with us

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481 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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480 days ago

Have you tried a gold-rated bacon and egg pie?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A Hamilton bakery has won the bacon and egg category of the Bakels Supreme Pie Awards.

If you're looking to do your own judging, you'll need to head to Avalon Bakehouse Cafe.

487 days ago

‘A tree with many leaves of opportunity’ for Maaori in health

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The determination that others must follow in her footsteps has led a successful young doctor to team up with a senior colleague to create a new philanthropic investment fund dedicated to getting more Maaori into the health sector.

Te Rau Oranga Fund has been established by Waikato Hospital … View more
The determination that others must follow in her footsteps has led a successful young doctor to team up with a senior colleague to create a new philanthropic investment fund dedicated to getting more Maaori into the health sector.

Te Rau Oranga Fund has been established by Waikato Hospital doctors Ruth Tan (Ngaati Hangarau and Ngaati Mutunga) and Stephen Ng, along with their colleagues and families, and placed in the care of Momentum Waikato, where it is now open to public donations.

Ruth and Stephen’s ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes for Maaori in the Waikato, and they believe one of the ways this can be done is by increasing the number of Maaori working in the health system.

Their new Fund will achieve this by providing scholarships, career promotion and mentoring to students, initially at Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau-Fraser High School in Hamilton, which Ruth attended, and eventually at other local secondary schools in the Waikato.

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481 days ago

*** INSTALLATION OF THE WEEK ***

Laura from Showerdome Waikato

If you have a shower with a black frame, and you're wondering how a Showerdome will look... check out this week's installation.
We have completed this with black support rails across the back 2 x tiled walls to complement the existing black frame on this new shower. As you can see, it… View more
If you have a shower with a black frame, and you're wondering how a Showerdome will look... check out this week's installation.
We have completed this with black support rails across the back 2 x tiled walls to complement the existing black frame on this new shower. As you can see, it looks great - finding the best possible solutions.

Call or email info@showerdomewaikato.co.nz to book in your professional Showerdome installation today, and enjoy a steam free bathroom soon!

#showerdome #showerdomewaikato #steamfreebathroom #installationoftheweek

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481 days ago

EarthDiverse: Study Urdu and other world languages!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce its Introductory and Intermediate Urdu language courses, available both in-person in Hamilton New Zealand, and live streamed over Zoom to anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Courses begin Friday 11 August 2023, 4:00-5:30pm.

Urdu is spoken … View more
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce its Introductory and Intermediate Urdu language courses, available both in-person in Hamilton New Zealand, and live streamed over Zoom to anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. Courses begin Friday 11 August 2023, 4:00-5:30pm.

Urdu is spoken throughout North India and Pakistan.

For more information on our Urdu programme, or to view any of our other current language course offerings (in Arabic, Dutch, Farsi, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish) visit our website by clicking on the Read More link below.

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482 days ago

Waikato Women's Fund riding with Spirit of Coromandel Trust

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Waikato Women's Fund, a giving circle powered by Momentum Waikato, is pleased to support the work of The Spirit of Coromandel Trust and their ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme. We were delighted to be able to donate a small grant from the proceeds from the Waahine Toa event held in October… View moreThe Waikato Women's Fund, a giving circle powered by Momentum Waikato, is pleased to support the work of The Spirit of Coromandel Trust and their ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme. We were delighted to be able to donate a small grant from the proceeds from the Waahine Toa event held in October 2022.

The ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme and the Spirit of Coromandel Trust was selected following a nomination process, aiming to support an organisation or an individual in the Hauraki or Thames-Coromandel districts affected by the recent weather events.

The Spirit of Coromandel Trust’s purpose is to encourage and engage rangitahi, tamariki and waahine into outdoor activities by connecting them to nature, by bike. The grant will go to further developing opportunities for local waahine and building future capability within the region for more women and girls.

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483 days ago

Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library is now open!

Hamilton City Council

Check out the onsite café, bookable community rooms, Council services, changing places bathroom facility, Auaha Makerspace and outdoor skate space.

Library hours:
- Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9.30am – 5.30pm
- Thursday: 9.30am – 8pm
- Sat, Sun: 9.30am – 5pm
Find out more

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485 days ago

Colour your summer

The Team from

Get creative with colour with these art projects using Resene paints.

Find out how to get creative with these easy ideas.

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485 days ago

Waikato's premier BMW Dealership just in Te Rapa

BMW Coombes

Hello Waikato, Coombes Johnston BMW & MINI Garage has been the local BMW dealership in the Waikato for the past 27 years!

We provide premium Sales, Service, and Aftersales parts. Covering south of the Bombays to Taupo and west to King Country; Coombes Johnston has new, demonstrator, and … View more
Hello Waikato, Coombes Johnston BMW & MINI Garage has been the local BMW dealership in the Waikato for the past 27 years!

We provide premium Sales, Service, and Aftersales parts. Covering south of the Bombays to Taupo and west to King Country; Coombes Johnston has new, demonstrator, and used BMW and MINI models.

We have a highly attentive team who will do their utmost to be sure you and your vehicle are looked after. So come have a coffee on us and take the latest model for a test drive.
Find out more

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489 days ago

Poll: Should we pay people for giving blood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these … View moreThe Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these donations?

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Should we pay people for giving blood?
  • 31.8% Yes, it makes sense
    31.8% Complete
  • 50.7% No, that's too risky
    50.7% Complete
  • 17.6% I'd need more information
    17.6% Complete
2141 votes
487 days ago

SEVEN PREBIOTIC RICH FOODS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET + MACADAMIA, GARLIC AND PARSNIP SOUP RECIPE

Naturally Healthy

While probiotics receive a lot of media attention and have a greater awareness, prebiotics do a lot of the heavy lifting. If we didn’t have prebiotics, probiotics would have a poor chance of survival, as some of them depending upon the strain, only last hours in our digestive systems. Prebiotics… View moreWhile probiotics receive a lot of media attention and have a greater awareness, prebiotics do a lot of the heavy lifting. If we didn’t have prebiotics, probiotics would have a poor chance of survival, as some of them depending upon the strain, only last hours in our digestive systems. Prebiotics help promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut.

An easy way to think of prebiotics is that they are like a really good meal for probiotics, helping them to grow robust and strong. With the rise of diets such as the ketogenic diet, many people are bypassing their prebiotic rich foods, and their gut health is suffering.
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487 days ago

EarthDiverse: "Villains in Spy Thriller Fiction" course

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's newest Literature course, entitled "Villains in Spy Thriller Fiction" available both in-person (in Hamilton, New Zealand) or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere in the world with a decent internet connection.

How have spy thrillers as we … View more
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's newest Literature course, entitled "Villains in Spy Thriller Fiction" available both in-person (in Hamilton, New Zealand) or live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere in the world with a decent internet connection.

How have spy thrillers as we know them developed? This survey of spy thriller fiction published between 1880 and 2000 sets the books in their historical context and shows how they reflect the politics of the time in which the books were published. Spy thrillers also document our own social history and reveal many important issues for us to think about. We will look at the role women characters play in spy fiction and think about why the villains in spy fiction are usually Russian.

This 8-week literature course begins on Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm (NZ time). For other time zone equivalents around the world, and for course info and registration, please visit the course page by clicking on the Read More button below.

For more information on this and all of our other Humanities and Language courses, please visit our home page at <earthdiverse.org.nz...

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