Burbush - Rotokauri, Hamilton

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2782 days ago

Register a Great Community Clean Up Event and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.

So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
Register now

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2783 days ago

Hamilton prepares for rain event

The Team from Hamilton City Council

We're preparing for the effects of a significant rainfall event in the region over the next 36 hours which could include flooding of roads and some low-lying properties, as well as a potential precautionary shutdown of part of our water network.

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2784 days ago

Guinness record? No sweat

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Pakipaki to Aleshia Turner, who has broken and set a Guinness World Record for hot yoga classes in Hamilton. Read her story by clicking on the link below!

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2784 days ago

Cut down your power bill this autumn!

Electric Kiwi

See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View more
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.

3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.

4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.

5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.

Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Find out more!

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2784 days ago

Be a hero!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

If you have the time... we have the opportunities - visit www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz... or phone 07 839 3191.

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2784 days ago

THANKS!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.

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2790 days ago

Poll: Rise of minimum wage

Reporter Hamilton Press

The Government announced that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents from $15.25 to $15.75 on April 1 2017. What are your thoughts on this increase? Do you or do you not support it? Are you a worker who will benefit from the raise? Let us know in the comments below or, alternatively, email me … View moreThe Government announced that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents from $15.25 to $15.75 on April 1 2017. What are your thoughts on this increase? Do you or do you not support it? Are you a worker who will benefit from the raise? Let us know in the comments below or, alternatively, email me at kelley.tantau@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
*Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published*

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Rise of minimum wage
  • 90.1% Yes - I support the increase to $15.75
    90.1% Complete
  • 9.9% No - I think it should stay at $15.25
    9.9% Complete
392 votes
2785 days ago

Have a heart of gold - support the St John Annual Appeal

St John New Zealand

Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

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Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
Donate now!

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2785 days ago

charity fundraiser

Nikki Sherrard from Clothe our Kids - Waikato

Movie fundraiser for

Clothe our Kids – Waikato
4.00 Sunday 9th April at Hoyts Te Awa.

Tickets $15 via Eventfinda.co.nz or message our Facebook Page.

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2785 days ago

Spot prizes

Nikki Sherrard from Clothe our Kids - Waikato

Would any local business people like to donate some small spot prizes for our upcoming movie fundraiser?

2787 days ago

Tourists

Pam from Nawton

Did anyone else hear Bill English encouraging Chinese tourists to stop travelling by tour buses and drive themselves...Did I hear that wrong?

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