Te Kowhai, Hamilton

1622 days ago

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

1620 days ago

Should uni lectures stay online next semester?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The University of Waikato thinks so - although students will still be able to physically attend tutorials, workshops, seminars and lab classes.

Keeping the courses available for international students is said to be part of the reason for the decision.

Read more here. Do you think uni lectures … View more
The University of Waikato thinks so - although students will still be able to physically attend tutorials, workshops, seminars and lab classes.

Keeping the courses available for international students is said to be part of the reason for the decision.

Read more here. Do you think uni lectures should continue online in July?

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1623 days ago

Would you dare?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.

1620 days ago

Thanks for Supporting Local New Zealand!

Support Local from Neighbourly Nz

Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nzView more
Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!)
Find out more

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1622 days ago

Air Pruners

Jenny from Horsham Downs

Suitablefor pruning fruit trees or vines (kiwifruit, Grapes etc). in excellent condition. 1 handpiece of Italian manufacture (Campagnola), fitted with safety device to stop accidental use. C/W 15 meters of flexible hose. Will prune up to 25mm Diameter.

Price: $50

1622 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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1622 days ago

Will you be heading to kids' sport this weekend?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Many sporting codes had to juggle their start dates due to the arrival of Covid-19.

Young footballers are among the first to start up again, and will be able to get on the field this weekend.

Read more here. Will you be on a sideline this weekend?

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1622 days ago

Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!

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1623 days ago

Creative ideas for using wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Use colourful wallpaper to update a tired old piece of furniture easily!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1623 days ago

Looking for a local handyman?

Shane from Saint Andrews

I'm now living in St Andrews area I fix and build fences and other things. Just give me a text on 021 436-889.

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1623 days ago

Has the chlorine overdose at Waterworld affected you?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

An "excessive" amount of chlorine was somehow pumped into a Hamilton pool, forcing it to close.

An underwater hockey club which trains at Waterworld is one of the groups affected.

Read more here. Did you know about the closure, and has it affected you?

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1624 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 now

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1626 days ago

Would you consider volunteering for a sports clubs after Covid-19?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Concerns about coronavirus have left sport clubs without some senior volunteers.

Some were already struggling to get enough helpers before Covid-19 - so Sport Waikato and Volunteering Waikato are launching a campaign to help out.

"It might be that a club needs someone for two hours … View more
Concerns about coronavirus have left sport clubs without some senior volunteers.

Some were already struggling to get enough helpers before Covid-19 - so Sport Waikato and Volunteering Waikato are launching a campaign to help out.

"It might be that a club needs someone for two hours pre-season to sort the uniforms, or someone one hour a week to put a newsletter together," Sport Waikato boss Matthew Cooper said. Read more here. Do you volunteer, or would you?

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1627 days ago

Do you think SkyCity should have been allowed more pokie machines?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A move to swap three blackjack tables for 60 gaming machines at Hamilton's SkyCity casino has been turned down.

The Gambling Commission wouldn't allow the swap, saying it would mean "an increase in oportunities for casino gambling".

Read more here. What do you think about the … View more
A move to swap three blackjack tables for 60 gaming machines at Hamilton's SkyCity casino has been turned down.

The Gambling Commission wouldn't allow the swap, saying it would mean "an increase in oportunities for casino gambling".

Read more here. What do you think about the decision?

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