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119 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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120 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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120 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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120 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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126 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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123 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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132 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
139 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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123 days ago
125 days ago

What do you think should be done about the erosion?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A car park is closed and sandbags are being brought in after more of Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach succumbed to erosion.

However, the local lifesaving club has a plan to at least slow the damage the township has been battling.

What do you think should be done about the erosion? Let us know in… View more
A car park is closed and sandbags are being brought in after more of Port Waikato’s Sunset Beach succumbed to erosion.

However, the local lifesaving club has a plan to at least slow the damage the township has been battling.

What do you think should be done about the erosion? Let us know in the comments. (Please add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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125 days ago

Up to 100 jobs to go at Fonterra in Hamilton

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Fonterra is slashing up to 100 jobs at its Hamilton headquarters and outsourcing work overseas as part of cost-saving measures that employees say are just the beginning.

Staff said the scale of the proposed cuts in the finance and accounting team were “brutal” and many long-serving employees… View more
Fonterra is slashing up to 100 jobs at its Hamilton headquarters and outsourcing work overseas as part of cost-saving measures that employees say are just the beginning.

Staff said the scale of the proposed cuts in the finance and accounting team were “brutal” and many long-serving employees were affected.

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125 days ago

Best medical alarms

Linda Jones Retirement Village

Do you feel less steady on your feet than you used to be, or perhaps have already experienced a fall or seizure? If so, a medical alarm can help you regain your independence and confidence.

If you have a medical emergency or fall, just press the button on your personal medical alarm and speak to… View more
Do you feel less steady on your feet than you used to be, or perhaps have already experienced a fall or seizure? If so, a medical alarm can help you regain your independence and confidence.

If you have a medical emergency or fall, just press the button on your personal medical alarm and speak to an operator through the built-in speaker. If you can’t speak, an ambulance will be dispatched immediately.

There are a number of different medical alarm options available in New Zealand, so you will be able to find one that suits your needs.

Click read more for the full article.

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125 days ago

Did you know about this new pet memorial?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

12-year-old Jorja McCarthy holds a plaque which reads, “Appollo. You will always be in our hearts like a star in the sky”.

She fits it in place with the same care and tenderness that she gave little Appollo in life. The fence she’s attaching it to is Hamilton’s new Rainbow Bridge; a … View more
12-year-old Jorja McCarthy holds a plaque which reads, “Appollo. You will always be in our hearts like a star in the sky”.

She fits it in place with the same care and tenderness that she gave little Appollo in life. The fence she’s attaching it to is Hamilton’s new Rainbow Bridge; a place to remember the city’s departed pets.

What do you think of the idea? Let us know in the comments. (Please include NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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127 days ago

Poll: Does littering and illegal dumping annoy you?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

There are spots in Hamilton where it’s inescapable. Supermarket trolleys loaded with rubbish. Debris accumulating under trees. Plastic bags and Lime scooters thrown down a riverbank.

The depressing tide of litter and rubbish shows few signs of going away, despite the heroic efforts of some … View more
There are spots in Hamilton where it’s inescapable. Supermarket trolleys loaded with rubbish. Debris accumulating under trees. Plastic bags and Lime scooters thrown down a riverbank.

The depressing tide of litter and rubbish shows few signs of going away, despite the heroic efforts of some individuals to do their bit. One gully cleanup in Donny Park netted a tonne of rubbish, including supermarket trolleys.

Does this stuff get to you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments (please add NFP if you don't want them to appear in print).

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Does littering and illegal dumping annoy you?
  • 100% Yes
    100% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 0% Haven't really noticed it
    0% Complete
60 votes
134 days ago

Poll: Should this business owner have to fix the wall?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

It was built on the property by a neighbour, without consent or the business owner knowing part of it crossed the boundary onto his property.

Hamilton City Council told him to fix the retaining wall, but MBIE has recently overturned the decision.

Do you think he should have to fix it? Tell us… View more
It was built on the property by a neighbour, without consent or the business owner knowing part of it crossed the boundary onto his property.

Hamilton City Council told him to fix the retaining wall, but MBIE has recently overturned the decision.

Do you think he should have to fix it? Tell us why/why not in the comments. Please add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.

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Should this business owner have to fix the wall?
  • 27.1% Yes
    27.1% Complete
  • 70.8% No
    70.8% Complete
  • 2.1% Not sure
    2.1% Complete
48 votes
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