Temple View, Hamilton

DIY right first time #resenetip

DIY right first time #resenetip

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339 days ago

Give the gift of learning...

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

We're thrilled to introduce our new Gift Certificates for our adult education courses - a unique and thoughtful alternative to material gifts. Embracing the idea that education is a lasting gift, these certificates provide the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth.

As the … View more
We're thrilled to introduce our new Gift Certificates for our adult education courses - a unique and thoughtful alternative to material gifts. Embracing the idea that education is a lasting gift, these certificates provide the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth.

As the holiday season approaches, consider gifting the joy of learning with ACE Gift Certificates.

Gift the power of education with ACE's Certificates—choose from diverse courses, fostering skills and confidence. Eco-friendly and clutter-free, these certificates align with sustainability. To purchase, email comed@fraser.school.nz, ensuring a flexible and accessible gift. As we prioritize experiences over possessions, ACE's Gift Certificates offer a timely, impactful present—shaping lives and fostering positive change in our community.
Find out more

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339 days ago

ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF SUMMER DREAMS

The Team from NZ Compare

It's been a cool summer, but hopefully, warmth will soon embrace us! We're overjoyed to announce a whopping 1100 responses from all you wonderful folks, spreading those delightful summer vibes!

Thanks for sharing your awesome summer holiday plans for a chance to WIN 1 of 2 $100 Prezzy … View more
It's been a cool summer, but hopefully, warmth will soon embrace us! We're overjoyed to announce a whopping 1100 responses from all you wonderful folks, spreading those delightful summer vibes!

Thanks for sharing your awesome summer holiday plans for a chance to WIN 1 of 2 $100 Prezzy Cards! And now, the moment you've been waiting for – did you hit the jackpot as the lucky winner? Find out now!

If this round didn't bring you the big win, no worries! Keep up with NZ Compare for all the scoop on future contests and cool deals! We're here to brighten up your budget and make things fun.

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339 days ago

Will you check out the Temple View lights this year?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

This weekend, the switch will be flicked on the full set of Temple View Christmas lights for the first time since 2018.⁠

The display has taken more than 300,000 lights and more than a month of work.⁠

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339 days ago

Where were Hamilton's priciest home sales this year?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A four bedroom sprawling mansion in Flagstaff was the priciest home in Hamilton this year, according to CoreLogic’s Best of the Best 2023 report.⁠

The next-biggest price tag was in Chartwell, but other suburbs were also represented in the top four.

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340 days ago

In the swing of things

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Repurpose an old pallet and decorate in Resene paints to make a luxurious garden swing.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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340 days ago

Give a Theatre Seat for Christmas!

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Looking for that special gift for someone who loves live performance and the cultural life of the Waikato?

Click You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre as a Christmas gift for friends and family!

Donate $1500 and you get to put their name on a seat in the new … View more
Looking for that special gift for someone who loves live performance and the cultural life of the Waikato?

Click You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre as a Christmas gift for friends and family!

Donate $1500 and you get to put their name on a seat in the new Theatre’s auditorium.

Click ‘Take A Seat’ to donate and/or find out more - tell us it’s a gift and you’ll get a pop-up gift card to give on the day
Take a Seat

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340 days ago

Naughty Elf on the shelf at The Crystal Point

Michelle from The Crystal Point

Each day of December we have had an Elf creating havoc in our shop window. You will spot Elf in the window of The Crystal Point corner Tuhikaramea and Gibson Roads.

341 days ago

Secret Santa gift ideas

Michelle from The Crystal Point

Hey all, we have secret Santa gifts from $10,$20 and more. Ready now for your shopping requirements. Open until 6pm tonight.

342 days ago

Poll: What's Your Gift Ideas?

The Team from NZ Compare

Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the … View more
Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the goodies from your favourite brands.

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What's Your Gift Ideas?
  • 9% Tech Marvels
    9% Complete
  • 32.2% Gourmet Delights
    32.2% Complete
  • 9.8% Outdoor Adventure Gear
    9.8% Complete
  • 15.7% Beauty & Fashion
    15.7% Complete
  • 33.3% DIY and Handmade Wonders
    33.3% Complete
255 votes
348 days ago

What are your thoughts on a Waikato Expressway extension to Piarere?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The new transport minister won’t confirm if and when work on a stretch of highway he’s called “incredibly dangerous” will start.

Pleas from the locals and business leaders are for the Government to four-lane the notorious piece of State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere, extending … View more
The new transport minister won’t confirm if and when work on a stretch of highway he’s called “incredibly dangerous” will start.

Pleas from the locals and business leaders are for the Government to four-lane the notorious piece of State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere, extending the Waikato Expressway through the area.

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344 days ago

Poll: Do you eat out much?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Local hospitality owners say it's hard times for them lately, with empty tables and bosses getting back in the kitchen.

Do you often eat out in Hamilton?

Do you eat out much?
  • 21.5% Yes, once a fortnight or more
    21.5% Complete
  • 24.6% Occasionally
    24.6% Complete
  • 52.3% No, hardly ever
    52.3% Complete
  • 1.5% Other, explain in the comments
    1.5% Complete
65 votes
343 days ago

Locking up and leaving for adventure

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A … View more
If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A highlight in her rowing career was in 2017 when Judy, along with her rowing partner Alison, competed in The World Masters Games, winning a silver medal in the 1000m Women’s Pairs.

She currently holds the title of top women's single sculler in the 70-75 year age group in New Zealand and is second in the North Island for the 65-75 year age group.

Adventure is in Judy’s DNA. She’s always up for hitting the open road and exploring the fantastic wilderness that Aotearoa has to offer. When she’s not rowing, Judy loves to hike. And she’s no stranger to several hard South Island trails.

Having a lifestyle this active and busy means that Judy doesn’t want to be worrying about her home while she is away. She chose Ryman’s Murray Halberg Village because it suits all her needs, right down to the location near the water as well as all the safety and security benefits.

“It’s a lock up and leave it situation,” she says.

Click to read the full story.

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344 days ago

Is English Your Second Language?

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

The intricacies of the English language can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you're not accustomed to its tongue-twisting and complex aspects.

Ever wonder why "tooth" becomes "teeth" but "booth" doesn't turn into "beeth"? Or why a … View more
The intricacies of the English language can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you're not accustomed to its tongue-twisting and complex aspects.

Ever wonder why "tooth" becomes "teeth" but "booth" doesn't turn into "beeth"? Or why a "mouse" transforms into "mice" while a "house" doesn't become "hice"?

Don't worry—Fraser ACE now offers new courses designed to enhance your English language skills or help you excel in your IELTS exams! Whether you're new to Aotearoa or simply in need of a refresher, explore our ESOL and IELTS preparation courses. We're here to support you on your learning journey!
See our courses!

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344 days ago

Have you spent a day in a shearing shed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Feature writer Richard Walker recently stopped in to see how shearers are faring this year.

Lachlan Foote stretches out on the wooden floor, right where he was standing. It’s 11.30, the end of a morning in the shearing shed and it’s time to recover. The fingers on his left hand are covered … View more
Feature writer Richard Walker recently stopped in to see how shearers are faring this year.

Lachlan Foote stretches out on the wooden floor, right where he was standing. It’s 11.30, the end of a morning in the shearing shed and it’s time to recover. The fingers on his left hand are covered in plasters; his back’s giving him gyp. His day started at ten to 6 with a 45 minute drive from Whatawhata to Te Akau; he will make the return trip when he and the three other shearers hang up their combs at 5pm, and when he’s home he’ll clean up his gear before doing it all again tomorrow.

357 days ago

Are you following the council's budget-making process?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The scale of cuts coming to city services in Hamilton can only be described as immense.

The vast cost savings prepared in the city’s draft budget for the decade 2024-34, will be put to councillors to vote on Tuesday at an extraordinary session of the council.

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