Opotiki District, Opotiki

2375 days ago

National Volunteer Week - next month!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, … View more
How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?

National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.

The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.

We think this captures the essence of what volunteering is about. This is a time to acknowledge how volunteering efforts contribute to and enrich all communities within Aotearoa.

#NVW2018 #volunteering

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2376 days ago

Could you move from a 3-bed to a motorhome?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New… View more
Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.

"We have seen so many hidden gems of New Zealand that we would never have seen if we were still living in a house," says Lynette.

Does the idea of selling up to make a big life change appeal to you? What changes would you like to make?

2376 days ago

Dementia Waikato Annual Appeal

Dementia Waikato

It's Time! Dementia Waikato volunteers will be out in force this week to collect your donations across the Waikato.

Dementia New Zealand Affiliates serve 70% of New Zealand’s population; Alzheimer’s New Zealand, seeks funds in the Waikato despite having no members that provide services … View more
It's Time! Dementia Waikato volunteers will be out in force this week to collect your donations across the Waikato.

Dementia New Zealand Affiliates serve 70% of New Zealand’s population; Alzheimer’s New Zealand, seeks funds in the Waikato despite having no members that provide services here (nor in Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Lakes district, or Hawke’s Bay). If you want your donation used for local dementia services, Dementia Waikato is the only charity that will use your donation locally - we collect donations face-to-face and prioritise services rather than fancy marketing guff.

2379 days ago

Are your doctor visits about to get cheaper?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Waikato,

Are you one of the 600,000 Kiwis soon to receive cheaper access to your doctor? Health was the big winner in Labour's Budget announcement on Thursday. What do you think of Budget 2018? Will you and your family benefit from it? Let us know. To read more, click here.

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2376 days ago

Four ways to understand your housing buyer

Lodge Real Estate - City

Knowing who your key buyers are (or will be) and what their needs are can affect the value the Hamilton housing market places on your property. Knowing your buyer also affects how, whether and when you decide to buy, sell or invest.

1. Hamilton Council community profiles
As part of its annual … View more
Knowing who your key buyers are (or will be) and what their needs are can affect the value the Hamilton housing market places on your property. Knowing your buyer also affects how, whether and when you decide to buy, sell or invest.

1. Hamilton Council community profiles
As part of its annual operations, Hamilton Council conducts community surveys to better understand the people and the needs of each of the 11 geographical areas of Hamilton.

2. Hamilton growth indicator reports
Released every quarter, the Hamilton Housing Market and Economy Growth Indicator Reports contain a wealth of information for home sellers—and buyers—to sink their teeth into. In addition to providing a good overview of the Hamilton housing market for the quarter.

3. FigureNZ
Figure NZ pulls data from a host of partner organisations to provide Kiwis with simple, easy to find information on a variety of topics—including property. ABS, Statistics New Zealand, InternetNZ, the New Zealand Treasury, The Department of Internal Affairs and Chorus are just a few of their partners.

4. Your local real estate agent
On top of your own research, it’s always worthwhile getting in touch with your local real estate agent. A good agent will have done their research, are tuned to what local buyers want and can offer unique insights and analysis about their current behaviours—both at a suburb, and sometimes even street level.

Want to make smart, informed moves on the Hamilton property market? Learn everything you need to know about researching your local real estate market with our free guide!
Get your free guide here!

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2377 days ago

Subscribe to Get Growing - it's FREE!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.

Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.

Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.

For competition T&Cs click here.
Subscribe and be in to WIN!

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2377 days ago

Kitchen Things Cooking & Appliance Expo

Kitchen Things

Local Hamilton Cooking specialist Kitchen Things clears ex-demo, scratch and dent, over stocks and end of line appliances – First in, first served! Sale starts 25th May.

Store Manager Matthew Weatherell says “We have deals across the shop like Wall ovens from $499, Scan Pan pot sets with … View more
Local Hamilton Cooking specialist Kitchen Things clears ex-demo, scratch and dent, over stocks and end of line appliances – First in, first served! Sale starts 25th May.

Store Manager Matthew Weatherell says “We have deals across the shop like Wall ovens from $499, Scan Pan pot sets with 50% off, 50% off Franke EX Display sinks plus many more deals in store. Please come in and talk to my Specialist Staff”
Find out more!

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2378 days ago

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence testing their regional alerting systems (Thursday, 24 May, 10am)

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Set the time in your diary! Bay of Plenty Civil Defence are testing their regional alerting systems next week. Please note though, this is just of their regional alerting systems (text alerts, sirens and the red-cross hazards app) and will not include the national Emergency Mobile Alerts. Visit … View moreSet the time in your diary! Bay of Plenty Civil Defence are testing their regional alerting systems next week. Please note though, this is just of their regional alerting systems (text alerts, sirens and the red-cross hazards app) and will not include the national Emergency Mobile Alerts. Visit their website for more information
www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz...

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2379 days ago

Do something good today!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you are in the Waikato and can spare some time, we have lots of groups looking for people to help them provide their vital services to the community. If you can help, please check out the available positions on our website!!

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2379 days ago

Poll: Five new movies - five chances to win.

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite new release from Stuff Pix and you could win it to watch at your place. With so many movies ready to rent right now, there's something for everyone at Stuff Pix - check them out at stuffpix.co.nz today.

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Five new movies - five chances to win.
  • 42.4% Thor: Ragnarok - Get some action on your couch
    42.4% Complete
  • 11.4% Fifty Shades Freed - Lose yourself
    11.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Join the rebellion
    20.8% Complete
  • 13.2% The Post - Enjoy the drama
    13.2% Complete
  • 12.2% I, Tonya - Beat the competition
    12.2% Complete
1383 votes
2380 days ago

Hei āwhina i te hunga tamariki ki te ako mō te hua o te aroha

The Team from Ministry of Education

Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te … View more
Auē e Koti! Kātahi ka oti te pakiwaitara kōwhiri ara e ako ai te tamariki ki te hua o te aroha. Tēnā whakamātautautia.
Pānuihia te kōrero paki ā-tihi mō Oti te Nanekoti ki te reo Pākehā, reo Māori anō hoki www.OatTheGoat.co.nz... | www.OtiTeNanekoti.co.nz...
He mea kinaki nā Te Tira Puoro o Aotearoa.
#OtiTeNanekoti #KeiTePaiKoe #ArohaMaiArohaAtu

2380 days ago

Bupa St Kilda Open Home Day

Bupa St Kilda Care Home

Live your day, your way at Bupa St Kilda Care Home. You’re invited to our open day on Thursday 24 May, we’re open from 10am till 12noon, and again from 2pm till 4pm. Bupa St Kilda Care Home is located at 91 Alan Livingston Drive, Cambridge.

For any questions, please call our Care Home … View more
Live your day, your way at Bupa St Kilda Care Home. You’re invited to our open day on Thursday 24 May, we’re open from 10am till 12noon, and again from 2pm till 4pm. Bupa St Kilda Care Home is located at 91 Alan Livingston Drive, Cambridge.

For any questions, please call our Care Home Manager Ivy Andoy (07) 827 0371.
Find out more

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2381 days ago

Should we bust ghost houses?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View more
Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?

The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
Find out more

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2381 days ago

The Resene Wallpaper Sale is on!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 … View more
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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* Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 5 June 2018. Excludes wall decals and WallPrint. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2389 days ago

Roundabout for Hamilton's worst intersection

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hey Hamilton,

The city's worst intersection is being converted to a roundabout.
The $400,000 job started on Monday to replace the Queens Avenue and Killarney Road intersection in the busy Frankton area.
What are your thoughts on the new layout change?
To read more, click here.

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