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2755 days ago

Hamilton Anzac Day commemorations

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton's services will take place at the Cenotaph in Memorial Park on Memorial Dr.

The dawn service will begin at 6am, with the parade leaving Knox St at 5.45am and finishing at around 6.40am.
The civic parade will leave Knox St at 9.45am with the service being held at 10am.
Hamilton City Council said both services will go ahead regardless of weather conditions. ​
Waikato Museum will also be running guided tours of For Us They Fell at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm on Anzac Day.

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Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Hamilton - Centre & Op Shops

Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.

Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life!

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64.2% Yes
    64.2% Complete
  • 33.2% No
    33.2% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I'll share below
    2.6% Complete
1405 votes
21 minutes ago

Have you picked up your tickets to our 80th anniversary party yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours, here is the cover of our amazing 80th anniversary special edition! There's just enough time to book your ticket to join editor Jo McCarroll at Hamilton Gardens on November 11. Ticketholders will get this special (RRP $16.20) in their goody bags. Each goody bag is also packed with gardening paraphernalia and a brand new Jack Hobbs-bred Hebe 'The Gardener' plant, released to mark this amazing milestone. Plus you'll also get all-day entry to the Enclosed Gardens, canapes and bubbles
, and spot prizes. We'd love to see you there.

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