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99 days ago

Original NZ landscape art

Rosanne from Saint Andrews

Kia Ora, I'm a local artist based in St Andrews.
My new collection of paintings, "Glowing Skies" is available to view and buy on my website- rosannecroucher.com....
Perfect wee pieces for adding some life and colour to an empty wall in your home!
Still available are (in photo … View more
Kia Ora, I'm a local artist based in St Andrews.
My new collection of paintings, "Glowing Skies" is available to view and buy on my website- rosannecroucher.com....
Perfect wee pieces for adding some life and colour to an empty wall in your home!
Still available are (in photo order): Nearing Hush- based on Lewis Pass in the South Island and Mutual Solitude- based on Hot Water Beach.
Resolute Grace is based on the Waikato River in Horotiu and has sold.

102 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?
  • 100% Yes
    100% Complete
  • 0% No
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42 votes
100 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
100 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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107 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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101 days ago

Women’s Orthotic Walk / Sports Shoes

Donna from Saint Andrews

Worn once - wrong size
Size EUR 37 1/2W
Retail $190

Price: $80

101 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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102 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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102 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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102 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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108 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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105 days ago

Good on ya Matt

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Congratulations to founding Momentum Waikato trustee Matthew Cooper on his recent appointment as President of New Zealand Rugby.

The Mooloo Parade of 1993 continues to populate the upper echelons of the national game!

As ever, we are proud to support Waikato Rugby's grassroots through… View more
Congratulations to founding Momentum Waikato trustee Matthew Cooper on his recent appointment as President of New Zealand Rugby.

The Mooloo Parade of 1993 continues to populate the upper echelons of the national game!

As ever, we are proud to support Waikato Rugby's grassroots through our care of the Waikato Community Rugby Fund - find out more and donate at the link below.

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114 days ago

Poll: Have you had a pen pal?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the invention of the internet and mobile phone communication, pen pals seem to be a thing of the past but it was a common practice at one point.

Did you have a pen pal? Where did you meet them? Share below!

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Have you had a pen pal?
  • 66% Yes
    66% Complete
  • 33.6% No
    33.6% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
1191 votes
121 days ago

Latest scams to look out for 👀

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:

NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the … View more
Neighbourly hopes to keep you safe by keeping you informed of the latest scams circulating. This week, we are sharing two common text message scams:

NZTA / Waka Kotahi scam:
- The scam is a text message saying it's from New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and it encourages the recipient to pay an overdue road toll by visiting a fake website, threatening to take the matter to court within 15 days if they don’t pay up.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- While it is not the first time toll payments have been utilised by scammers, the threat of court action could see more people fall victim.
- The sender will either be a unknown phone number or unknown email address.
Want to report one of these scams? Do so, on Netsafe

NZ Post scam:
- This scam arrives by test message and says it's from NZ Post.
- The premise is that delivery of your parcel was unsuccessful so in order to rearrange delivery. you must click on a link to give your correct address.
- The aim is to trick people into giving away their personal details or pay them money.
- NZ Post advises people not to click the link, but to report the message to the Department of Internal Affairs by forwarding it to 7726.
Think you may have fallen prey to a scam? Get in touch with Netsafe or contact your bank if it involved your bank details.

Remember, if you didn't expect the message and you are now asked to share personal details or money, then stop contact and seek advice elsewhere.

Feel free to share any below that you've encountered recently. This may help others across the country be aware.

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105 days ago
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