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140 days ago

SALE!! More moving sales added at The SPCA op shop Te Awamutu

Kelly from Te Awamutu

last weeks sales are until we move!
We have added more and there's still more to come!
All proceeds go to supporting the SPCA help animals in need

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140 days ago

Three Te Reo Maori children's reader books

Cordwainer from Melville

Three Te Reo Maori children's reader books

Te Puna Wai o Kauila
Akuanei Koe i a Au
Te Karurua Whakatata

NB text is all in Maori

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Three Te Reo Maori children's reader books

Te Puna Wai o Kauila
Akuanei Koe i a Au
Te Karurua Whakatata

NB text is all in Maori

Soft cover, 23cm, 12-16 pages each, colour.

Excellent condition.

Pick-up in Melville

Price: $10

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140 days ago

Beer Nation: The Art and Heart of Kiwi Beer (book)

Cordwainer from Melville

Beer Nation: The Art and Heart of Kiwi Beer
By Michael Donaldson.

Paperback, 240 pages, illustrated. Excellent condition. 2012

Pull up a bar stool, and listen to the life story of beer in New Zealand. Highly illustrated, meticulously researched and warmly told, Beer Nation recounts the … View more
Beer Nation: The Art and Heart of Kiwi Beer
By Michael Donaldson.

Paperback, 240 pages, illustrated. Excellent condition. 2012

Pull up a bar stool, and listen to the life story of beer in New Zealand. Highly illustrated, meticulously researched and warmly told, Beer Nation recounts the early history of beer, exposes the modern age of commerce and big business, and charts the rise of contemporary boutique breweries - through interviews and first-hand stories from the personalities behind beer and brewing in New Zealand.

Price: $10

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140 days ago

Six 2020 Best of British Past and Present Magazines

Cordwainer from Melville

Six 2020 Best of British Past and Present Magazines

82 pages each, excellent condition.

Pick-up in Melville.

Price: $10

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143 days ago

Poll: Have you come across people begging?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Beggars are taking a softly-softly approach at city supermarkets amid tough economic times, yet authorities are still fielding hundreds of complaints about the practice every year.

Some people are clearly uncomfortable with encounters outside supermarkets, shops and other sites, with Hamilton … View more
Beggars are taking a softly-softly approach at city supermarkets amid tough economic times, yet authorities are still fielding hundreds of complaints about the practice every year.

Some people are clearly uncomfortable with encounters outside supermarkets, shops and other sites, with Hamilton City Council acknowledging it gets hundreds of calls over “begging incidents” a year.

Have you encountered people begging in your area? Tell us about it in the comments. (Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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Have you come across people begging?
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42 votes
141 days ago

Poll: Have you ever seen a white tūī?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Maciej Kisiel thought it was a messenger from above when he saw a rare white tūī land in his cherry blossom tree.

The Te Miro resident had taken a break from doing fencing, and was having some mushroom soup with his partner Sarah on Sunday when they saw the bird out in their backyard.

Have … View more
Maciej Kisiel thought it was a messenger from above when he saw a rare white tūī land in his cherry blossom tree.

The Te Miro resident had taken a break from doing fencing, and was having some mushroom soup with his partner Sarah on Sunday when they saw the bird out in their backyard.

Have you ever seen a white tūī? Answer our poll below, and share any thoughts - or other rare birds you've spotted - in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your comments to appear in print).

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Have you ever seen a white tūī?
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  • 100% No
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19 votes
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141 days ago

Two large-format Star Trek publications

Cordwainer from Melville

Two large-format Star Trek publications

1, Radio Times Official Collector's Edition Star Trek 30 Years. 168 pages, colour illustrated. Excellent condition.

2. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Storybook. Former owner's name inside otherwise excellent condition.

Pick-up in … View more
Two large-format Star Trek publications

1, Radio Times Official Collector's Edition Star Trek 30 Years. 168 pages, colour illustrated. Excellent condition.

2. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Storybook. Former owner's name inside otherwise excellent condition.

Pick-up in Melville.

Price: $10

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141 days ago

What kind of rubbish have you seen along the river?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The tide of rubbish shows no signs of ebbing. Everything from food packaging and drink cans to supermarket trolleys and Lime scooters litter the banks of the Waikato River where it flows through Hamilton.

Now river warrior Norm Hill is turning his attention to the source of the waste.

What … View more
The tide of rubbish shows no signs of ebbing. Everything from food packaging and drink cans to supermarket trolleys and Lime scooters litter the banks of the Waikato River where it flows through Hamilton.

Now river warrior Norm Hill is turning his attention to the source of the waste.

What kind of rubbish have you seen along the river? Let us know in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).

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148 days ago

Have you ever had a bad or awkward shopping experience?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Peter Oosthoek retired near Chartwell Shopping Centre for a one-stop shop for all his needs - but now he can’t go there.

The 66-year-old seeing impaired pensioner was trespassed while doing his fortnightly shopping at Woolworths on July 16.

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142 days ago

Cabinet - Te Awamutu

Donna from Te Awamutu

Cabinet suitable indoors for firewood, mounting on wall, garage or anything else you want. Am downsizing and don't need it. 143cm wide, 87cm high, 59 cm Deep

Free

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142 days ago

No clean-up for city site until squatters go

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Squatters living in a shed at the back of a vacant Hamilton site that’s turned into an unofficial dumping ground just won’t leave.

The owner has tried everything in his power - from pulling down the steel door to calling the cops - but nothing seems to work at the prominent central city site… View more
Squatters living in a shed at the back of a vacant Hamilton site that’s turned into an unofficial dumping ground just won’t leave.

The owner has tried everything in his power - from pulling down the steel door to calling the cops - but nothing seems to work at the prominent central city site that’s become an eyesore.

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142 days ago

Chemist Warehouse Chartwell Now Open!

Chemist Warehouse

Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Chartwell Shopping Centre, near Michael Hill.

With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free prescriptions* - the team is ready to help 7 days a week!

Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can… View more
Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Chartwell Shopping Centre, near Michael Hill.

With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free prescriptions* - the team is ready to help 7 days a week!

Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can shop online 24/7 or use our convenient Click & Collect Service! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Chemist Warehouse - Great Savings, Every Day!
Find out more

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143 days ago

Who would you nominate for a CBD award?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

In a tough time for businesses, both established and new central city organisations are encouraged to have a punt at upcoming awards.

Hamilton Central Business Association (HCBA) has opened entries to 12 award categories, with nominations open until the end of August.

Who would you nominate … View more
In a tough time for businesses, both established and new central city organisations are encouraged to have a punt at upcoming awards.

Hamilton Central Business Association (HCBA) has opened entries to 12 award categories, with nominations open until the end of August.

Who would you nominate and why? Let us know in the comments. (Add NFP if you do not want your comments used in print.)

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143 days ago

What's the strangest thing you've seen thrown away in the street?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Week three of our campaign and we’ve stumbled across the worst littering we’ve seen - right in the heart of our city.

A vacant Hamilton site has become an unofficial dumping ground, with everything from broken kids’ toys to beer cans. Even an empty Christmas stocking is among the debris - … View more
Week three of our campaign and we’ve stumbled across the worst littering we’ve seen - right in the heart of our city.

A vacant Hamilton site has become an unofficial dumping ground, with everything from broken kids’ toys to beer cans. Even an empty Christmas stocking is among the debris - which comes with absolutely no festive cheer.

What's the strangest thing you've seen thrown away in the street? Let us know in the comments. (Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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149 days ago

What do you think would reduce the amount of rubbish in the city?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Our campaign to clean up the rubbish in our city has struck a chord with readers. We said Hamilton can do better, and you agree. Our Saturday lead story had the most comments we’ve had, and the editor’s inbox has been flooded with responses.

How do you think we can reduce the amount of … View more
Our campaign to clean up the rubbish in our city has struck a chord with readers. We said Hamilton can do better, and you agree. Our Saturday lead story had the most comments we’ve had, and the editor’s inbox has been flooded with responses.

How do you think we can reduce the amount of rubbish in the city? Let us know in the comments. (Please add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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