Whatawhata, Hamilton

Poll: What do you think of CCTV on private homes?

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

I'm writing a story about CCTV security cameras on homes, what's the best system, how to install them, and whether or not they're a useful deterrent.
I wondered what you thought about private security cameras. Are they good for the neighbourhood? Or a sign troubled communities?
If … View moreI'm writing a story about CCTV security cameras on homes, what's the best system, how to install them, and whether or not they're a useful deterrent.
I wondered what you thought about private security cameras. Are they good for the neighbourhood? Or a sign troubled communities?
If you've got a strong opinion about them, drop me a line and let me know what you think.

What do you think of CCTV on private homes?

• Yes, they're OK.
• I'm not sure.
• No, they're not OK.

Vote View Results

• 92.4% Yes, they're OK.
  92.4% Complete
• 4.6% I'm not sure.
  4.6% Complete
• 3% No, they're not OK.
  3% Complete

1959 votes

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Buy-out enables New Zealanders to take ownership of Waikato Times

Lawrence Gullery Ellen O'dwyer-cunliffe Reporter from Hamilton Press

We are open!

Hilton Brown Swimming

We are pleased to announce that all our locations have reopened.

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson. Find out more

Reverse Equity Mortgage gives you options.

SBS Bank

Make the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the … View moreMake the most of your retirement with less stress, and a whole lot of fun with SBS Unwind, a Reverse Equity Mortgage loan. The idea is simple – homeowners aged over 60 stay in their house but free up some money from the property to live their life.

Use the money however you like, while the flexible loan means regular payments aren’t required and you can repay all or some of the loan at any time.

For more details visit our website, contact your local SBS branch or call 0800 727 2265.

Eligibility Criteria, Terms and Conditions, and fees apply. Find out more

Inside New Zealand's hidden cave hotels

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

From Waikato to the Bay of Islands, we reveal three subterranean secret spots you can escape to #backyourbackyard

Electrician and gas fitter needed.

Elaine from Dinsdale

I need a gas fitter to disconnect my old gas stove. I have bought a new electric stove with gas hob, so I need a power point installed for the electric stove and the gas hob connected to the existing gas mains.

Sound absorbing insulation

Heather from Dinsdale

Have some sound absorbing insulation left over for sale.
7 x 1160x430
1 x 900 x 430
R-2.8
This retails at $82 a bail of 10. Please phone/text me at 027 451 0232

Price: $50

Over 65? We want to hear from you!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

We are looking for feedback from Neighbourly members throughout New Zealand on their health and wellbeing - and whether they saw our recent programme with TVNZ, Healthy For Life.

We'd love you to take our survey. It'll only take a couple of minutes. Take the survey

Are you a local business needing support?

Support Local Shop Local

We're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) … View moreWe're proud to be working with our friends at Stanley Street to help support all New Zealand businesses in these troubled times.

We think you'll love these free Support Local toolkits. If you spot one of these in a window of a business near you (or on your takeaway coffee cup!) you'll know you're helping a proudly local company. Find out more

Answers to your property price questions

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a … View moreHey neighbours, we're all feeling the impact of the coronavirus pandemic right now, but lots of you have told us you're especially concerned about its effects on property prices in NZ. That's why we asked Quotable Value's general manager David Nagel to join us for a live Q&A to help answer your property questions.

We had a huge response, so if you sent in a question or dropped in for the chat, thank you. If you missed it, you can still check out the recap, here.

Heavy Packing Boxes

Leigh from Dinsdale

Hi does anyone in the Dinsdale, Nawton area (Hamilton) have any Free Moving Boxes like the photo I have included, they're looking for boxes to put heavier Farm Equipment into ie Fencing Pliers, Nails etc... Asap would be wonderful as they're moving next Weekend

Compact that garage mess...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Upcycle a pallet and old kitchen forks to help keep garden tools organised.

Make the most of this weekend with this step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this project yourself

Spin bike wanted

Helen from Dinsdale

I am after a spin bike. I would prefer one with at least a 20kg flywheel.
Alternatively I could also be interested in an air/Assault bike.

Please contact me through here or at 0211307592.

Many thanks

Helen

We’re open again in Level 2!

ATC Vision College

Now that we’re back at Level 2 our campuses are open again! Students are able to resume their studies on site this week, and we are able to take walk-in enquiries on campus.

We have contract tracing systems in place as well as social distancing measurements and frequent cleaning for your … View moreNow that we’re back at Level 2 our campuses are open again! Students are able to resume their studies on site this week, and we are able to take walk-in enquiries on campus.

We have contract tracing systems in place as well as social distancing measurements and frequent cleaning for your safety and peace of mind.

Don’t put your future on hold! Pop into one of our campuses today and find out what programmes we have on offer at Vision College. Learn more