Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

109 days ago

Poll: Would you like to live near The Base?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A new village hub made up of retail and apartments is coming to the city’s northwest.

The mixed-use development on Karewa Pl will include 12 “lock and leave” apartments and is located opposite the planned Te Rapa Pak’nSave, Ray White listing agent Robbie Sidhu told the Waikato Times.

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A new village hub made up of retail and apartments is coming to the city’s northwest.

The mixed-use development on Karewa Pl will include 12 “lock and leave” apartments and is located opposite the planned Te Rapa Pak’nSave, Ray White listing agent Robbie Sidhu told the Waikato Times.

Would you like to live in this area? Tell us your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you like to live near The Base?
  • 0% Yes
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  • 0% Maybe
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  • 100% No
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1 vote
109 days ago

Poll: Would you like to live near The Base?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A new village hub made up of retail and apartments is coming to the city’s northwest.

The mixed-use development on Karewa Pl will include 12 “lock and leave” apartments and is located opposite the planned Te Rapa Pak’nSave, Ray White listing agent Robbie Sidhu told the Waikato Times.

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A new village hub made up of retail and apartments is coming to the city’s northwest.

The mixed-use development on Karewa Pl will include 12 “lock and leave” apartments and is located opposite the planned Te Rapa Pak’nSave, Ray White listing agent Robbie Sidhu told the Waikato Times.

Would you like to live in this area? Tell us your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you like to live near The Base?
  • 11.1% Yes
    11.1% Complete
  • 11.1% Maybe
    11.1% Complete
  • 77.8% No
    77.8% Complete
27 votes
109 days ago

Poll: Do you want Hamilton Airport to go international again?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Rumours Hamilton Airport is lining up a new international carrier to fly in and out of the city are just that, according to airport chief executive Mark Morgan.

A recent social media conversation alluded that a number of different international players were thinking of heading to Hamilton, … View more
Rumours Hamilton Airport is lining up a new international carrier to fly in and out of the city are just that, according to airport chief executive Mark Morgan.

A recent social media conversation alluded that a number of different international players were thinking of heading to Hamilton, including Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and China Airlines, after locals spotted Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and Aviation Security staff doing the rounds.

Do you think our airport should go international? Tell us your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you want Hamilton Airport to go international again?
  • 84.7% Yes
    84.7% Complete
  • 6.8% Maybe
    6.8% Complete
  • 8.5% No
    8.5% Complete
59 votes
109 days ago

Want to live more sustainably? Try an eBike!

Bosch eBike Systems

Keen to avoid traffic and find a healthier, more fun way to get to work? Or fancy a weekend mission exploring your neighbourhood on two wheels? How about saving money on fuel, reducing your carbon and boosting your health all at the same time? On an eBike you can do all this without arriving a … View moreKeen to avoid traffic and find a healthier, more fun way to get to work? Or fancy a weekend mission exploring your neighbourhood on two wheels? How about saving money on fuel, reducing your carbon and boosting your health all at the same time? On an eBike you can do all this without arriving a sweaty mess, either!

Contact your local Bosch-powered eBike dealer to organise a test ride and find out more about living more sustainably with your eBike.

Feel the Flow!

The Team at Bosch eBike Systems
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110 days ago

Poll: Have you been watching the Olympics?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Today was all about the Olympic men’s 100m race, which US sprinter Noah Lyles won by just .005 seconds.

It took about 30 seconds after the finish for Lyles to find out he'd beaten Kishane Thompson of Jamaica.

Have you been tuning in?

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Have you been watching the Olympics?
  • 27.3% Yes, watching everything I can
    27.3% Complete
  • 27.3% For some sports
    27.3% Complete
  • 45.5% No
    45.5% Complete
22 votes
114 days ago

What will you spend your tax cut on?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

From Thursday most New Zealanders can expect to take more of their paycheck home as a major plank of the coalition government’s election promises come into effect.

Coffees and saving for a cruise were ideas mentioned to the Times, but what Waikato people will be spending it on is a mixed bag.
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From Thursday most New Zealanders can expect to take more of their paycheck home as a major plank of the coalition government’s election promises come into effect.

Coffees and saving for a cruise were ideas mentioned to the Times, but what Waikato people will be spending it on is a mixed bag.

Do you have plans for your tax cut money? Let us know in the comments below (add NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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110 days ago

Poll: Would you do this kind of Hobbiton tour?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hobbiton fans will soon be able to see where and how the magic happens.

A new tour will begin at Hobbiton in December where visitors will be taken into art department workshops to watch in real time as artists create hobbit furniture and architecture.

Would you do a tour to take you behind … View more
Hobbiton fans will soon be able to see where and how the magic happens.

A new tour will begin at Hobbiton in December where visitors will be taken into art department workshops to watch in real time as artists create hobbit furniture and architecture.

Would you do a tour to take you behind the scenes? Tell us your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you do this kind of Hobbiton tour?
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110 days ago

Poll: Do you think the health system is understaffed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hundreds of roles at Te Whatu Ora Waikato are vacant, including a senior pharmacist position unfilled for 1081 days and more than 250 nursing jobs.

Nurses have “gruelling and relentless workloads“ according to a 30-year veteran who recently resigned from a Waikato Hospital role, saying there… View more
Hundreds of roles at Te Whatu Ora Waikato are vacant, including a senior pharmacist position unfilled for 1081 days and more than 250 nursing jobs.

Nurses have “gruelling and relentless workloads“ according to a 30-year veteran who recently resigned from a Waikato Hospital role, saying there was high turnover and she was one of few seniors.

Does our health system need more staff, in your opinion? Let us know your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want them used in print).

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Do you think the health system is understaffed?
  • 96% Yes
    96% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 4% Not really sure
    4% Complete
25 votes
114 days ago

Welcome to the park, if you can get past the rubbish

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

On one side it’s a lush field of green grass enjoyed by families.

But to get there, you have to navigate a path past a broken car filled with rubbish, a few mattresses, broken TVs and scrap metal.

What are your best ideas for rubbish solutions? Let us know in the comments (add NFP if you … View more
On one side it’s a lush field of green grass enjoyed by families.

But to get there, you have to navigate a path past a broken car filled with rubbish, a few mattresses, broken TVs and scrap metal.

What are your best ideas for rubbish solutions? Let us know in the comments (add NFP if you don't want them used in print).

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111 days ago

Study Portuguese with EarthDiverse!

todd from EarthDiverse

It's never too late to start learning Portuguese! Our Term 3 Portuguese 101 classes(along with all of our other language programmes) began last week but you can catch up at anytime by watching the video recordings. Our Introductory Portuguese course meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm (New … View moreIt's never too late to start learning Portuguese! Our Term 3 Portuguese 101 classes(along with all of our other language programmes) began last week but you can catch up at anytime by watching the video recordings. Our Introductory Portuguese course meets Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm (New Zealand time) and is available in-person, live-streamed via Zoom to anywhere in the world with a good internet connection, or via the weekly video recordings of each live session. Join any of our courses by clicking the Read More link below

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111 days ago

hi all

Rhonda Neighbourly Lead from Hillcrest

how is everyone, hope everyone is keeping well and warm etc. what has everyone been up to. as for me i just work, play darts on a friday nights which is alot off fun. i enjoyed reading and penpaling, most of all like to catch up with friends and family take care

113 days ago

Watercolour Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join our beginner to intermediate watercolour painting class and unleash your creativity! Whether you're new to watercolours or looking to improve your skills, this class is perfect for you. Our experienced instructor will guide you through essential techniques, from mastering washes to … View moreJoin our beginner to intermediate watercolour painting class and unleash your creativity! Whether you're new to watercolours or looking to improve your skills, this class is perfect for you. Our experienced instructor will guide you through essential techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each session offers a mix of creative freedom and structured guidance to help you grow as an artist.

Book your seat now - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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113 days ago

Beginners Acrylics

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

You'll explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each inspiring session balances the freedom to experiment with structured guidance, ensuring you enhance your painting abilities with confidence.

Book your seat here - … View more
You'll explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each inspiring session balances the freedom to experiment with structured guidance, ensuring you enhance your painting abilities with confidence.

Book your seat here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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113 days ago

Step it up!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

A splash of Resene red transforms a rumpty old ladder into a handy stool or nifty shelves.

Find out how to repurpose your old ladder.

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113 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell… View more
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our colourful spot prizes.
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