Karapiro - Maungatautari, Cambridge

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

2757 days ago

Winter is here!

Peter Hulsdouw from

Can you sell your home in winter? Yes you can!

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The standard response, when asked when is the best time of year to sell, is “sell in spring” and while there is some truth in the fact that warmer drier weather can help drive people to open homes, the fact is that life doesn’t stop … View more
Can you sell your home in winter? Yes you can!

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The standard response, when asked when is the best time of year to sell, is “sell in spring” and while there is some truth in the fact that warmer drier weather can help drive people to open homes, the fact is that life doesn’t stop over winter.

People still need to move for all the same reasons (new job, family reasons etc) and there are some strong positives about selling in winter.

The main benefit of selling in winter is there is less competition from other houses on the market. With a lot of people buying into “sell in spring”, there are fewer houses on the market and so it is easier to make your house stand out more.

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Find out more here, which includes tips on how to best present your home: www.lugtons.co.nz...

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2757 days ago

Poll: Are home ventilation systems worth it?

Reporter Homed

Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View more
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.

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Are home ventilation systems worth it?
  • 62.1% Yes it's been great.
    62.1% Complete
  • 16.8% No, our windows still weep.
    16.8% Complete
  • 21.1% It's improved but not removed.
    21.1% Complete
972 votes
2758 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

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

#NVW2018

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2758 days ago

Severe weather warning for the region

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a warning for heavy rain and severe gales for parts of northern and central New Zealand.

Watch for strong winds in Taupo, Taihape, Wanganui, Manawatu and Horowhenua Kapiti Coast. Taumarunui is also expected to receive strong winds.

Strong wind gusts could damage trees,… View more
MetService has issued a warning for heavy rain and severe gales for parts of northern and central New Zealand.

Watch for strong winds in Taupo, Taihape, Wanganui, Manawatu and Horowhenua Kapiti Coast. Taumarunui is also expected to receive strong winds.

Strong wind gusts could damage trees, power lines and unsecured structures. Driving may be hazardous, especially for high-sided vehicles and motorcycles. Please make sure you plan your travel and drive to the conditions. Click here for more information.

Area: Bay Of Plenty including Rotorua
Valid: 23 hours from 4:00 pm Monday to 3:00 pm Tuesday
Forecast: Southeast gales are forecast to be severe at times gusting 120 km/h in exposed places until late Tuesday morning, especially in the east. Then from late morning until early Tuesday afternoon a period of severe northeast gales gusting 120 km/h in exposed places is forecast.

Area: Whanganui, Manawatu and Kapiti-Horowhenua
Valid: 16 hours from 2:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday
Forecast: Southeast gales are forecast to be severe at times in exposed places with gusts of 120 km/h, especially in the lee of the ranges.

Source: MetService

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2758 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2759 days ago

WAIKATO VINTAGE TRACTOR CLUB VICTORIA SQUARE 10/6/2018

Michael from Leamington

a day series no.12: John Fowler & Co steam powered traction engine (50 tractors celebrate New Zealand National Fieldays 50th year). Well perhaps not quite 50 - though I didn't count. Victoria Square, Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand. Perhaps 50 at Fieldays later in the week!

2759 days ago

Affordable housing, where is it?

Lawrence Gullery Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Any neighbours struggling to find a house to rent? Struggling to scrap together enough for a deposit to buy? Or are you now looking outside of Cambridge for a new home? Let us now what you think. READ MORE BELOW. *Please indicate NFP if you do not wish your comments to be used in a story.

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2761 days ago

GEO.CALVERT & CO. SIGN

Michael from Leamington

day series:10 8/6/2018 Geo. Calvert & Co. sign, Empire Street, Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand.

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2760 days ago

FROST: NOEL STREET, LEAMINGTON, WAIKATO NZ 9/6/2018

Michael from Leamington

a day series no.11: 7:45am 9/6/2018 Noel Street, Leamington, Waikato, New Zealand.

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