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468 days ago

Do you hear much road noise at your place?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A group of Silverdale residents are in a battle over expressway noise.

Essentially, half a milion cubic metres of noise-absorbing fill the road should have had was moved elsewhere, leaving a 200m-long cut that funnels road noise straight to their house.

Waka Kotahi says traffic noise "is… View more
A group of Silverdale residents are in a battle over expressway noise.

Essentially, half a milion cubic metres of noise-absorbing fill the road should have had was moved elsewhere, leaving a 200m-long cut that funnels road noise straight to their house.

Waka Kotahi says traffic noise "is within the limits imposed by the traffic noise conditions".

Do you get much noise from roads near your home?

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468 days ago

Family History Month with Ruru

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Our Ruru is a guardian of the forest who loves to call his friends at
night to go hunting.
This month Ruru is showcasing Family History month with these FREE activities such as:
• Make a Ruru mask with coloured card, tissue paper, metallic markers, whetu stickers and glue.
• Create a … View more
Our Ruru is a guardian of the forest who loves to call his friends at
night to go hunting.
This month Ruru is showcasing Family History month with these FREE activities such as:
• Make a Ruru mask with coloured card, tissue paper, metallic markers, whetu stickers and glue.
• Create a Ruru taonga box with cardboard, glue and embellishments.
• Write your name on a leaf and add it to the big Family Tree.
FREE entry
Open Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm, Sat 10am - 2pm

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468 days ago

Crafty Arty Adult Workshops: Make a Brooch

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Join Hilary and using your own design
create a brooch with embroidery thread.
Sat 26th August: 10.15am-1.45pm

Cost: $2 per adult (16+)
All materials provided for these workshops.
To book your space please e-mail: museum@waipadc.govt.nz

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468 days ago

Crafty Arty Adult Workshops: Make & Mend

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Join our host Hilary for a workshop on Creative embroidery
embellishments and mending (bring an article of clothing to work on).
Sat 12th August: 10.15am-1.45pm

Cost: $2 per adult (16+)
All materials provided for these workshops.
To book your space please e-mail: museum@waipadc.govt.nz

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470 days ago

Would you jump the ditch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the… View more
With changes to Australia's citizenship process, many are moving to Oz for better wages and lower taxes. Have you considered moving down under or are you fiercely kiwi?
Share your thoughts by commenting below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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468 days ago

High chair for sale

Ashley from Nawton

Cino high chair. Folds up flat for storage. Older model but very good condition

Price: $45

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476 days ago

Poll: What do you think of National's roading plans?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Leader Christopher Luxon was in Hamilton on Monday to announce a $1.3b cash injection for Waikato roads - as part of a national plan for investment in roads and infrastructure.

If elected, the party's plans include an extension of the Waikato Expressway from Cambridge to Piarere and money … View more
Leader Christopher Luxon was in Hamilton on Monday to announce a $1.3b cash injection for Waikato roads - as part of a national plan for investment in roads and infrastructure.

If elected, the party's plans include an extension of the Waikato Expressway from Cambridge to Piarere and money for the Southern Links Project.

What do you think?

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What do you think of National's roading plans?
  • 51% Bring on the roads.
    51% Complete
  • 40.5% I don't think it's the best option.
    40.5% Complete
  • 4.3% I'm ambivalent.
    4.3% Complete
  • 4.3% Other - explain in the comments.
    4.3% Complete
210 votes
468 days ago

Getting Started with Family History

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Celebrate Family History Month this August with Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre and the Te Awamutu Genealogy Society!

30 August, 11am-12pm.

Join us for a FREE talk on how to get started with researching your family history.
Learn tips and tricks from the experts and … View more
Celebrate Family History Month this August with Te Awamutu Museum – Education & Research Centre and the Te Awamutu Genealogy Society!

30 August, 11am-12pm.

Join us for a FREE talk on how to get started with researching your family history.
Learn tips and tricks from the experts and discover the resources available here at the centre – including a new subscription to Ancestry Library Edition, FREE for users.

Bookings essential through email: museum@waipadc.govt.nz or phone 07 8720085.
Spaces are limited get in fast to book your seat!

COST FREE!
Limited parking onsite at back of Centre and on Rickit Road.
Also close parking on Jackson St by Super Liquor and Carlton Street.
Looking forward to seeing all you and we’re excited to support your researching journey!

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469 days ago

Last chance to buy tickets!

Heart Foundation

Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
Lottery closing soon! Buy your tickets today for a chance to win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka!

Worth over $1.5 million this Jennian Homes build features four bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

471 days ago

One gift? Why not give 52 gifts with The TV Guide.

The TV Guide

Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues … View more
Spoil the TV connoisseur in your life with a subscription to NZ’s most popular entertainment magazine. The TV Guide contains TV listings, entertainment, gossip, competitions, puzzles, and more!

This Father’s Day, gift a 1-year subscription to The TV Guide and save $57 off RRP - 52 issues delivered weekly straight to their home. Offer available until 2 September 2023.

The team at The TV Guide.
Find out more

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473 days ago

Poll: True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

To find out the answer, click the link below and take our ‘Truth about alcohol' quiz.

www.heartfoundation.org.nz...

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True or false? Drinking a glass of red wine every day is good for your heart.
  • 50.1% True
    50.1% Complete
  • 49.9% False
    49.9% Complete
2429 votes
473 days ago

Macrame Crystal Necklace workshop Monday

Michelle from The Crystal Point

Hi All, We have had people asking about learning to make a macrame crystal necklace, so next week on Monday night we are running a workshop. 5.30pm til 6.30pm $25 includes crystal, cord, a cuppa and instructions handout with photos on how to make one. We will go through it together and at the end … View moreHi All, We have had people asking about learning to make a macrame crystal necklace, so next week on Monday night we are running a workshop. 5.30pm til 6.30pm $25 includes crystal, cord, a cuppa and instructions handout with photos on how to make one. We will go through it together and at the end you will have a crystal necklace that you can wear. Bookings taken instore or through our website. Thank you.

473 days ago

Macrame Crystal Necklace workshop Monday

Michelle from Dinsdale

Hi All, We have had people asking about learning to make a macrame crystal necklace, so next week on Monday night we are running a workshop. 5.30pm til 6.30pm $25 includes crystal, cord, a cuppa and instructions handout with photos on how to make one. We will go through it together and at the … View moreHi All, We have had people asking about learning to make a macrame crystal necklace, so next week on Monday night we are running a workshop. 5.30pm til 6.30pm $25 includes crystal, cord, a cuppa and instructions handout with photos on how to make one. We will go through it together and at the end you will have a crystal necklace that you can wear. Bookings taken instore or through our website. Thank you.

473 days ago

Dining table makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Is your dining table tasteless and dull?

Apply high gloss Resene Black for an instant injection of tabletop glam.

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473 days ago

Priestley Painting

Apirana from Priestley Painting

Kia Ora everyone. If you need to refresh your home and need quality painters who will deliver the results you want, feel free to get in touch using the information provided.

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