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2405 days ago

Should I sell or buy first?

Lodge Real Estate - City

If you’re looking to sell and buy a home at the same time, it pays to know and understand what tools are available to you upfront. Download our free guide for answers to common questions:

- Should I sell first or buy first?
- How can I afford to buy, if I'm still waiting to sell?
- Can … View more
If you’re looking to sell and buy a home at the same time, it pays to know and understand what tools are available to you upfront. Download our free guide for answers to common questions:

- Should I sell first or buy first?
- How can I afford to buy, if I'm still waiting to sell?
- Can I transfer our mortgage?
- What are important legal clauses to know?
- Am I looking in the right suburbs?

With this guide, you can march, rather than muddle, through the buying and selling process and get on with the business of enjoying your new home.
Check out our FREE guide!

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2406 days ago

We're going nuts over walnuts

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Get top tips on houseplant care and styling from gorgeous new book Leaf Supply, and enter our competition to win a copy, plus we also have other great prizes up for grabs!
Subscribe now!

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2406 days ago

Hamilton's 10-Year Plan

The Team from Hamilton City Council

We’ve laid out a vision for Hamilton’s next 10 years. Read our Consultation Document, and tell us what you think by 30 April 2018. Find out more

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2410 days ago

Poll: Is WiFi more essential than a hot shower?

Reporter Hamilton Press

A Rinnai Smart Cylinder survey found that more than half of Waikato residents said a hot shower was a greater necessity of life than the internet, a smartphone and coffee. However, 53 per cent of millennials nationwide aged 18-24 ranked WiFi as a greater essential than a hot shower. What are your … View moreA Rinnai Smart Cylinder survey found that more than half of Waikato residents said a hot shower was a greater necessity of life than the internet, a smartphone and coffee. However, 53 per cent of millennials nationwide aged 18-24 ranked WiFi as a greater essential than a hot shower. What are your thoughts?
What is more essential? A hot shower, a WiFi connection, a smartphone or coffee? Vote in our poll and comment below!
*PLEASE WRITE NFP IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR COMMENTS USED IN PRINT*

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Is WiFi more essential than a hot shower?
  • 85% A hot shower
    85% Complete
  • 9.2% WiFi connection
    9.2% Complete
  • 1.7% A smartphone
    1.7% Complete
  • 4.2% Coffee
    4.2% Complete
120 votes
2407 days ago

Mind Lab Kids turned one!

MindLab Kids

We were so excited to see Mind Lab Kids turn one last week. It's been a fantastic year of home experiments, messy fun and video challenges. Help them celebrate by getting your 5-12 year old to take on an awesome STEM challenge over at MindLabKids.com. It's free! Find out more!

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2407 days ago

Enjoy Coco in comfort.

Stuff Pix

With school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have … View moreWith school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have smiles for days these holidays.

Head to stuffpix.co.nz to watch now.
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2408 days ago

Social Worker - Join our Waikato Rural South team

Oranga from Neighbourly.co.nz

Salary between $39,723 - $72,301

Join a team with a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community. You can be part of this positive and supportive team with heart, and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive.

Using the latest strengths based … View more
Salary between $39,723 - $72,301

Join a team with a passion for getting things right for its children, young people and community. You can be part of this positive and supportive team with heart, and help children and young people be safe, strong and thrive.

Using the latest strengths based practice tools and assessment frameworks; you will work hard to get quality outcomes for tamariki, rangitahi, whanau and the community

You must have a Social Work Qualification recognised by the New Zealand Social Work Registration Board (SWRB) or full registration with SWRB and a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
Find out more

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2408 days ago

Examining the past can help protect our future.

Abuse in State Care Royal Commission

The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process … View more
The legacy of people taken into state care who suffered neglect and abuse is a stain on our country’s history. Over the next three years, the Royal Commission will listen to stories about the experiences of people in state care and examine ways to stop any further abuse.

Before that process can begin, the Terms of Reference to define the scope and purpose of the Inquiry need to be set. Sir Anand would like to hear your views on the draft Terms of Reference so we can work together to make sure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past.
Find out more

2411 days ago

Why is the news so negative?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

We've been working to change the way we report news of late. We're trying to take a more constructive approach as opposed to focusing heavily on the negative and sensationalist aspects of a story.

Here's our take on it: bit.ly...

What do you think? What would … View more
Hi everyone,

We've been working to change the way we report news of late. We're trying to take a more constructive approach as opposed to focusing heavily on the negative and sensationalist aspects of a story.

Here's our take on it: bit.ly...

What do you think? What would you like to see more of in our coverage?

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2409 days ago

Quiz Nights

The Backyard Bar and Eatery

Come and enjoy a quiz night. Free entry - great prizes!! Come on down!!

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2410 days ago

Inorganic rubbish collection 2018

Noel Smith from Noel Smith Councillor - Newcastle Ward

If your rubbish is usually collected on a:

Monday, please put your inorganic waste on the kerb on Sunday 29 April for collection 30 April - 4 May.

Tuesday, please put your inorganic waste on the kerb on Sunday 6 May for collection 7 May - 11 May.

Wednesday, please put your inorganic waste… View more
If your rubbish is usually collected on a:

Monday, please put your inorganic waste on the kerb on Sunday 29 April for collection 30 April - 4 May.

Tuesday, please put your inorganic waste on the kerb on Sunday 6 May for collection 7 May - 11 May.

Wednesday, please put your inorganic waste on the kerb on Sunday 13 May for colletion 14 May - 25 May.

Thursday, please put your inorganic waste on the kerb on Sunday 27 May for collection 28 May - 1 June.

Friday, please put your inorganic waste on the kerb on Sunday 4 June for collection 5 June - 8 June.

Regards

Noel.

See the attached PDF for full details as to when to put your inorganic refuse out kerbside for collection.

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2409 days ago

Poll: Do you support the decision to end oil and gas exploration?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

The Government is set to end offshore oil and gas exploration in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says "transitions have to start somewhere". Do you support the decision? Take part in our poll or leave a reply. To read more click here.

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Do you support the decision to end oil and gas exploration?
  • 59.1% Yes. It's time to pursue clean energy
    59.1% Complete
  • 40.9% No. It will hit the industry hard
    40.9% Complete
66 votes
2409 days ago

Got some time to give?

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you have ever thought about volunteering... we can help!

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