Bader, Hamilton

21 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Monthly AEA Web Events

The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.

The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

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21 days ago

Spark Creativity with DIY Fairy Doors Using Resene Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Fire up your kids' imaginations and get creative with Resene paints to make your own fairy doors. Find out how to create and paint your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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21 days ago

Poll: Are we ready to take on the mozzies, or is it a lost cause?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Waikato joins the fight against mozzies! 🦟

Researchers from Victoria University are on the hunt for Waikato properties to set traps as part of a project aimed at keeping the country safe from mosquito-borne diseases coming from across the ditch.

What do you think: Are we ready to take on … View more
Waikato joins the fight against mozzies! 🦟

Researchers from Victoria University are on the hunt for Waikato properties to set traps as part of a project aimed at keeping the country safe from mosquito-borne diseases coming from across the ditch.

What do you think: Are we ready to take on the mozzies, or is it a lost cause?

Want all the details? The Waikato Times has you covered.

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Are we ready to take on the mozzies, or is it a lost cause?
  • 65% Lets get to it!
    65% Complete
  • 20% I don't like our chances
    20% Complete
  • 15% I will wait and see ...
    15% Complete
40 votes
22 days ago

Second Huntly dog attack as dog leaps from vehicle to savage boy

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato District Council is investigating another dog attack in Huntly, this time involving a dog that jumped out of a vehicle’s window and attack a young boy.

The incident happened along Russell Rd on January 10 - the second dog attack in the north Waikato town in recent days.

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21 days ago

‘I am gutted’: All Black coach Scott Robertson sacked

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Sacked All Blacks coach Scott Robertson says he is “gutted by this outcome“.

In a statement after the shock news of his departure, Robertson said he was “incredibly proud of what this team has achieved and of the progress we have made”.

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21 days ago

What do you think about these new tourism campaigns for our region?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Getting more Aussies to fly into Hamilton – and cycle the country’s Great Rides – are the aims of new tourism campaigns backed by Government cash.

The two Waikato-led campaigns netted just over $1 million between them in the second round of the Regional Tourism Boost Fund. The aim is to … View more
Getting more Aussies to fly into Hamilton – and cycle the country’s Great Rides – are the aims of new tourism campaigns backed by Government cash.

The two Waikato-led campaigns netted just over $1 million between them in the second round of the Regional Tourism Boost Fund. The aim is to bring in more tourists during the quieter period over autumn and early winter.

What do you think about these new tourism campaigns for our region? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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21 days ago

Poll: Do you know someone who's donated a kidney or received a transplant?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

“Someone did something that changed my life," Stuart Brizzle says.
He almost ignored the phone call that changed everything as he was battling renal failure, and trying to drown out the whir of the home dialysis machine by listening to rain sounds on his phone.

Do you know someone … View more
“Someone did something that changed my life," Stuart Brizzle says.
He almost ignored the phone call that changed everything as he was battling renal failure, and trying to drown out the whir of the home dialysis machine by listening to rain sounds on his phone.

Do you know someone who's donated a kidney or received a transplant? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you know someone who's donated a kidney or received a transplant?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 77.8% No
    77.8% Complete
9 votes
21 days ago

How are you finding the rental market?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Waikato renters could have more cash in their wallets after average rents in the region fell 3.1% over the past year.

However, one advocacy group says falling prices alone are not enough and wants to see targeted legislation to better support renters negotiating fairer rents with their … View more
Waikato renters could have more cash in their wallets after average rents in the region fell 3.1% over the past year.

However, one advocacy group says falling prices alone are not enough and wants to see targeted legislation to better support renters negotiating fairer rents with their landlords.

How are you finding the rental market? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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22 days ago

Get painting and wallpapering - Sale now on at Resene ColorShops!

Resene

For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

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28 days ago

Poll: How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post reports that nearly two-thirds of business leaders are feeling optimistic about 2026 ... with much of that confidence driven by the rollout of AI.

We want to know: How are you feeling about the growing role of AI in business and everyday life?

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How are you feeling about the role of AI in business and everyday life? 🤖💻
  • 6.1% Excited
    6.1% Complete
  • 73.2% Cautious
    73.2% Complete
  • 20.7% Somewhere in between
    20.7% Complete
1429 votes
22 days ago

Bestsellers: Loxies, 292 Thames St, Morrinsville

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Fish and chips, fried chicken, eggs benedict and banoffee waffles - Loxies cafe menu is packed with Kiwi favourites.

Owner Liam Aberhart believes that when it comes to food, simple is best.

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22 days ago

Poll: Have businesses in your neighbourhood been affected by crime recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Incompetent teenage ram raiders smashed a stolen vehicle into a Hamilton dairy three times, with the driver nearly running over an accomplice at one point.

But despite a big headache for the business owner and a massive clean-up, it was all for summer snacks as the group came away with ice … View more
Incompetent teenage ram raiders smashed a stolen vehicle into a Hamilton dairy three times, with the driver nearly running over an accomplice at one point.

But despite a big headache for the business owner and a massive clean-up, it was all for summer snacks as the group came away with ice creams, drinks and a handful of vapes - and a court date.

Have businesses in your neighbourhood been affected by crime recently? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have businesses in your neighbourhood been affected by crime recently?
  • 62.5% Yes
    62.5% Complete
  • 37.5% No
    37.5% Complete
8 votes
22 days ago

Childrens Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Children’s art therapy gives your child a safe, calm place to express emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience through creative activity. Our children’s art therapy sessions support kids who experience worries, stress, social challenges, or big emotions, offering steady guidance and … View moreChildren’s art therapy gives your child a safe, calm place to express emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience through creative activity. Our children’s art therapy sessions support kids who experience worries, stress, social challenges, or big emotions, offering steady guidance and space to explore at their own pace.

These small-group sessions are designed for children who benefit from a peaceful environment where they can make art, talk about their feelings, and try new ways to solve problems. Each week blends creativity and wellbeing in a warm, supportive setting. Many families find art therapy especially helpful during times of change, pressure at school, or emotional overwhelm.


Children aged 5-8 Years Time: 3.45pm - 4.45pm class

Children aged 9 -12 Years Time: 5.15pm - 6.15pm class

Book now at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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22 days ago

Learning to Draw

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin. Using pencil, charcoal, graphite and oil pastels, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques that make drawing feel simple, relaxing and achievable.

Discover… View more
If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin. Using pencil, charcoal, graphite and oil pastels, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques that make drawing feel simple, relaxing and achievable.

Discover how to see like an artist, create depth with shading, and express mood through line and texture. These supportive beginners drawing classes helps you to build real creative confidence while exploring different materials and styles.

Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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23 days ago

2 weeks left to enter The Summer Kiwi Quiz!

Summer Kiwi Quiz - 2026

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!

All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!

All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.

The team at Stuff
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