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241 days ago

Have you seen the set-up for a demolition at the uni?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A crucial phase in Waikato University’s medical school becoming a reality has started with the demolition of its ageing B Block.

After previous attempts to get the school up and running stalled, the university is no longer tip-toeing around the prospect of it going ahead.

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241 days ago

'Laser-sharp focus' on eye research

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Vision Research Foundation New Zealand exists to move beyond the safe and incremental, to attract the funding and knowledge needed to make life-changing discoveries, and to unlock the potential medical talent shut out by inequity.

Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer (pictured below), its Scientific… View more
The Vision Research Foundation New Zealand exists to move beyond the safe and incremental, to attract the funding and knowledge needed to make life-changing discoveries, and to unlock the potential medical talent shut out by inequity.

Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer (pictured below), its Scientific Director, started the VRF in 2022 with the support of a generous philanthropist.

In June 2023 they set up the Vision Research Foundation Fund at Momentum Waikato, to grow and diversify its income streams and provide a longer-term investment gateway for its current and potential donors.

Good vision and eye health are precious, as our eyes connect us to the world and are a window into our health. We will all be impacted by vision-related disorders at some stage of our lives, whether for ourselves or our family and friends, and we all face neurological and degenerative conditions as we age.

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243 days ago

Art Workshops

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Don't miss your spot this upcoming term in one of our workshops!

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

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246 days ago

Did you submit on the city council's long-term plan?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamiltonians have spoken out on the council’s budget plans with the city’s massive proposed rates hike a lightning rod for residents already struggling with rising costs.

With more than 3000 submissions landing on the Hamilton City Council’s Draft Long Term Plan the hot topic is … View more
Hamiltonians have spoken out on the council’s budget plans with the city’s massive proposed rates hike a lightning rod for residents already struggling with rising costs.

With more than 3000 submissions landing on the Hamilton City Council’s Draft Long Term Plan the hot topic is unsurprisingly the proposed 19.9% rise, which itself lands in a cost of living crisis and limping economy.

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244 days ago

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

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251 days ago

What's your favourite piece of Waikato history?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Car parks inspired a milking shed design that took off around the world and became a piece of Waikato District history.

But it's a hundred-year-old church and gravestones from the 1880s among the features as the district turns the spotlight on its past for its first Heritage Day on April … View more
Car parks inspired a milking shed design that took off around the world and became a piece of Waikato District history.

But it's a hundred-year-old church and gravestones from the 1880s among the features as the district turns the spotlight on its past for its first Heritage Day on April 20.

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245 days ago

Art Workshops

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Don't miss your spot this upcoming term in one of our workshops!
Book your seat here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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246 days ago

What do you do to mark Anzac Day?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Every year, tiny hands take it upon themselves to add Anzac flavour to the city centre.

Preschoolers from Rainbow Kids Childcare are keeping the tradition of Anzac Day alive by planting bright red poppies on Victoria Street.

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246 days ago

Adults Arts Therapy Wednesdays

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Indulge in a series of 10 enriching sessions of Mindfulness Arts Therapy workshops this term.

Designed for adults, these unique workshops invite you to embrace your playful and creative side, fostering emotional well-being, self-discovery, and resilience in a supportive and enjoyable … View more
Indulge in a series of 10 enriching sessions of Mindfulness Arts Therapy workshops this term.

Designed for adults, these unique workshops invite you to embrace your playful and creative side, fostering emotional well-being, self-discovery, and resilience in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
These workshops allow you to engage with a variety of artistic modalities to navigate your emotional landscape, articulate your innermost feelings, and forge connections within a community of peers.

There is an opportunity to share your experiences within the group should you choose.
All materials are provided as part of your fee. Group sizes are limited to 6-8 people at our Hamilton art workshop

Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Wednesday 1st May
9.30am - 11.30am

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

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247 days ago

Say goodbye to tyre waste

Tyrewise

About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View more
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.

Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.

Find out more about the scheme online.
Find out more

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247 days ago

Adults Mindfulness Arts Therapy Thursdays

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Embark on a transformative journey through 10 sessions of Mindfulness Art Therapy this term.
Tailored for adults seeking a sanctuary for creative introspection, these sessions provide a nurturing environment for self-expression.

Explore a diverse array of mediums, from sculpting to painting and… View more
Embark on a transformative journey through 10 sessions of Mindfulness Art Therapy this term.
Tailored for adults seeking a sanctuary for creative introspection, these sessions provide a nurturing environment for self-expression.

Explore a diverse array of mediums, from sculpting to painting and symbolic play, as you delve into the depths of your creativity.
Previous participants have reported a heightened capacity to confront personal challenges, appreciating the invaluable respite from their daily routines. They found solace and inspiration within the supportive atmosphere of our Hamilton art workshop.
All materials are provided as part of your enrollment fee. Group sizes are kept ranging from 6 to 8 individuals, ensuring a conducive environment for meaningful exploration.

Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Thursday 2nd May
9.30am - 11.30am

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

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247 days ago

Children's Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

This 10-week children's arts therapy group utilizes creative processes to assist young individuals in expressing themselves. Our current focus is on children experiencing challenges with self-confidence.

Activities for this term encompass
Facilitated by two arts therapists, this workshop … View more
This 10-week children's arts therapy group utilizes creative processes to assist young individuals in expressing themselves. Our current focus is on children experiencing challenges with self-confidence.

Activities for this term encompass
Facilitated by two arts therapists, this workshop is suitable for children comfortable with group settings.
Taking place in our Hamilton art workshop space, the group is limited to 11 children. The fee of $60 covers one or two children aged 8-12 years residing in the same household.

Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Thursday 2nd May
4pm - 5.30pm

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

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247 days ago

Are you following the Piarere progress?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Good progress is being made on a notorious Waikato intersection with the main foundations largely finished, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says.

The Piarere intersection – a key connector for Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty - is used by about 20,000 vehicles a day and can … View more
Good progress is being made on a notorious Waikato intersection with the main foundations largely finished, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says.

The Piarere intersection – a key connector for Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty - is used by about 20,000 vehicles a day and can regularly back up for hundreds of metres in peak times.

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247 days ago

What would you like to see on this water tower?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

If you’re a Raglan artist, your next canvas could be 240-square metres and over five metres high.

Artists have a chance to have their art stand at the entrance to Waikato’s art capital, as the Raglan water reservoir tower is being stripped of its mural to make way for a new one.

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247 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for chokos?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious choko recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's June issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this versatile crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 30, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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