Burbush - Rotokauri, Hamilton

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2288 days ago

Do something good today!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you are in the Waikato and have some time, we have lots of groups looking for people to help them provide their vital services to the community. If you are interested in getting involved, please check out the available positions on our website!!

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2293 days ago

Should fast-food chains ditch plastic straws?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you think of this campaign? Hamilton high school students Chelsea West, Haydee Anson and Abbey Huriwai are publicly challenging McDonald's to ditch plastic straws nationwide. Although the fast-food giant has a couple of small initiatives on straw use, it seems to have… View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think of this campaign? Hamilton high school students Chelsea West, Haydee Anson and Abbey Huriwai are publicly challenging McDonald's to ditch plastic straws nationwide. Although the fast-food giant has a couple of small initiatives on straw use, it seems to have no intention of expanding that initiative any time soon.

What do you think of the challenge? Should fast-food places ditch plastic straws? Do you think a straw on request policy would work in NZ? Let us know in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff.)

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2292 days ago

Retaining wall consent: $20,000

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

This Christchurch couple is getting some attention after they discovered the cost of consenting a retaining wall on their property could equal the budget for the build.

Is this just the cost of doing things right? Or do you think it's excessive? And do you know of anyone … View more
Hi neighbours,

This Christchurch couple is getting some attention after they discovered the cost of consenting a retaining wall on their property could equal the budget for the build.

Is this just the cost of doing things right? Or do you think it's excessive? And do you know of anyone dealing with similar issues in Hamilton?

Feel free to call us on (07) 849-9666 or email news@waikatotimes.co.nz if you'd like to discuss your situation.

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2290 days ago

Tim Armstrong

The Backyard Bar and Eatery

This Friday 10th August, starting at 7.30pm. Come down for dinner and a chance to party with The Tim Armstrong Band.

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2290 days ago

The Dog Expo 2018

Emma Bradley from DC Rescue Dogs

Due to popular demand, the Dog Expo is back for 2018!

26th August 2018, 9am-3pm at Woofs'N'Wags (154 Collins Rd, Hamilton).

Entry is $2 per person or $5 for a family, with 100% of profits being shared between your local dog rescues - DC Rescue Dogs., Dog Protection League and … View more
Due to popular demand, the Dog Expo is back for 2018!

26th August 2018, 9am-3pm at Woofs'N'Wags (154 Collins Rd, Hamilton).

Entry is $2 per person or $5 for a family, with 100% of profits being shared between your local dog rescues - DC Rescue Dogs., Dog Protection League and Greyhounds As Pets NZ.

Dogs are welcome on lead.

Hot & Cold Beverages by Zip Coffee. All Day Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch by Alpha Caravan Catering. Seating Available.

Please Bring Cash as not all stalls will have eftpos.

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2292 days ago

Stolen husky puppy

Claudette from Forest Lake

We have had our 14 week old husky taken from our property on Forrest lake Road. It happened between 6.45 and 7 PM tonight 6th August. He was still wearing his blue harness with burgers on it and a blue collar. His name is Omega and is super friendly and very loved. If you have seen anything … View moreWe have had our 14 week old husky taken from our property on Forrest lake Road. It happened between 6.45 and 7 PM tonight 6th August. He was still wearing his blue harness with burgers on it and a blue collar. His name is Omega and is super friendly and very loved. If you have seen anything tonight please ring me 0220493753

2291 days ago

Do you know what sick leave you’re entitled to?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View more
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.

These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.

Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.

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2293 days ago

Help needed Removing vinyl flooring

Sandra from Dinsdale

I am looking for somebody to remove the vinyl flooring for me in a laundry area which has been there forever. It is about 5mx3m.
If you are up for the job then private message me.
Thank you
Sandra

2298 days ago

Waikato Facebook pages used in drug deals

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

An administrator of a popular online Pay It Forward group is fed up with members using similar pages to buy drugs.
Last week, he was forced to remove more than 30 members from his closed Facebook page for either buying or selling drugs, or asking on behalf of another person to buy or sell drugs … View more
An administrator of a popular online Pay It Forward group is fed up with members using similar pages to buy drugs.
Last week, he was forced to remove more than 30 members from his closed Facebook page for either buying or selling drugs, or asking on behalf of another person to buy or sell drugs on similar groups.
Have you witnessed people combing Facebook pages to either buy or sell drugs? Let us know in the comments below, but please write NFP if you do not want your comments published.

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2292 days ago

Display shelf for sale

Sharon from Pukete

This kind of shelf can be used as a display shelf for retail stores, used as a bookshelf at home or used as office.
Only used one year.
Specification: 1680(L)*1630(H)*280(D)mm

Price: $80

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