Chartwell, Hamilton

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2009 days ago

Garage Sale

Leigh from Saint Andrews

Moving house so downsizing....come and have a look. Saturday 1st June at 65 Sunshine Ave, Te Rapa. Not before 8 am, parking on the road only please, not up the driveway.

Negotiable

2009 days ago

Keep your family safe

Curtain Clean

Hi Neighbours, well the summer has been great hasn’t it, but winter is on its way and that means you will want to draw your curtains. Have you had a peek to see what they are like?

Have they got mould on them, really mouldy or just dirt and stains? Has the cat dried himself on them?

Don’t… View more
Hi Neighbours, well the summer has been great hasn’t it, but winter is on its way and that means you will want to draw your curtains. Have you had a peek to see what they are like?

Have they got mould on them, really mouldy or just dirt and stains? Has the cat dried himself on them?

Don’t despair we are here to help.

Curtain Clean specializes in cleaning all types of Curtains and Drapes, Roman Blinds, Roller blinds, and most other types of blinds.

Call us today (0800 579 0501) or see our website for your nearest agent.

At Curtain Clean, we can do repairs for you or even replace linings that need replacing.

Our Mission is to clean your curtains and return them to you looking the best we can make them at a reasonable cost.

www.curtainclean.co.nz
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2038 days ago

Passenger rail service name

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

Please comment below with your preferred name for the new passenger rail service.

The Waikato Blaze or Bullet are out - but the Tron Express could soon been making its way on tracks between Hamilton and Auckland. www.stuff.co.nz...

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2012 days ago

Help! Car with high seats

Pat from Flagstaff

Help! Can anyone tell me the names of cars that have high seats-my elderly mum is finding it difficult to get into hers

2010 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

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2010 days ago

Nominations open for Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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2012 days ago

Looking for an Ilustrator

Filomena from Rototuna

Hi, all. I am looking for someone who would like to illustrate one of my children's story. The idea is to send the story with the illustrations to a publisher to see if any wants to publish it. I have been participating in the Writer's Den and already showed the story around and the … View moreHi, all. I am looking for someone who would like to illustrate one of my children's story. The idea is to send the story with the illustrations to a publisher to see if any wants to publish it. I have been participating in the Writer's Den and already showed the story around and the feedback is very good. But if it had the illustration I believe that it would have a bigger impact on the publishers. Of course royalties would be shared :) Let me know if anyone is willing to do that :)

2011 days ago

Sell Your Car for Cash Today!

Sajed from Atlas Auto Ltd

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2011 days ago

Poll: Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion … View more
Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion over four years would not be increased.

To read more, click here

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Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?
  • 13.9% Yes
    13.9% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 56.3% Does not impact me
    56.3% Complete
1184 votes
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2028 days ago

Glass hall table

Heather from Flagstaff

Glass hall table in good condition

Price: $50

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2028 days ago

Ode to my Mum

Filomena from Rototuna

Dandelions on my way

I closed my suitcase. I had packed everything. I was closing the door on 30 years of existence in a country that had watched me grow. I was leaving to become a successful web content editor/translator in New Zealand. In an instant, weeks of excitement, preparation and … View more
Dandelions on my way

I closed my suitcase. I had packed everything. I was closing the door on 30 years of existence in a country that had watched me grow. I was leaving to become a successful web content editor/translator in New Zealand. In an instant, weeks of excitement, preparation and anxiety emerged with the click of the suitcase's locker. I had a lump in my throat. My life was about to change in a way I could never have imagined.
The twenty-six-hour-long trip went well and I spent the first few days trying to find a house to call home. The perfect place turned out to be a lovely but very expensive cottage with a million dollar view over Rangitoto. The house was perfect, besides its price. I indulged myself with that breathtaking view, remembering the reasons I had chosen New Zealand in the first place. I felt happy and relaxed in spite of not having a clear answer from the company to sign my new contract. It looked like they wanted to keep my agreement as a contractor for another couple of weeks, which was fine. The idea of working from a nice quiet and sunny veranda was too good to be true. In time, everything was falling into place. The container arrived. Unpacking all the stuff I had gathered over a lifetime was exciting and an important part of decorating my new chosen home, here on the other side of the world. The sight of the sea warmed my heart. I knew that this was the time to fulfill my dream and start to write.
As the weeks went by I started to get out and see new places. In the blink of an eye, two months had passed, and then everything changed. A phone call, a massive stroke, mum was dead. Just like that. With a phone call disappeared one of the most important people in my life. Never again would I hear her voice, feel her hug. My life broke. My body ached, trying to vomit the anger and despair I was feeling. Her birthday was in a couple of days! How could this be? What cruel and twisted fate was behind this? I couldn't bear the pain. Suddenly life had ripped my flesh into a hundred pieces. I could feel my umbilical cord bleeding.
'Please, hold on. That's what she wanted,' my sister cried on the phone.
A sixteen-thousand dollar ticket flight stopped me from returning back and saying the last “Goodbye” to the woman who gave birth to me. The one who had always given me everything.
I buried myself in work trying to escape the grief and sorrow. But, life hit me hard again a couple of days later: the company would close its office in CBD.
The next few weeks were terrible. Moving to a cheaper house, searching for a job. My world was collapsing around me.
Many tears passed and my mum's birthday came around again, a year after her death. And that was the day I climbed my own Gethsemane.
I picked all the dandelions I found on my way. I held as many as possible in my hands and went all the way up.
It took me ages. My feet were heavy, my journey hard. I wished I didn’t need to. I wished this path wasn’t mine. But still, I went on my personal and lonely way. Discouraged. Broken as I had never felt before.
I found the perfect spot next to an olive tree, on the top of the hill. Surrounded by trees and flowers with a view over the sea, as she would have wanted it. And I stood there, with the dandelions in my hands as if they were she. Carrying them in my heart. The same way she had held and carried me over the years. And I told her about my fears, my stubborn and everlasting dream.
'I still bleed, you know. Your absence still hurts. And I meet you every day in my thoughts, where you hold me in your arms. I wish I could tell you one more time how much I love you. Not the way I told you before. The way I know now,' I whispered, tears rolling down my face.  
It was my personal pagan ritual. Only pure transcendent love surrounded by the sounds and smell of nature. My symbols of bread and wine. 
Those dandelions I held were she in my arms. They were my love, my longing for her. And I blew them all into the wind. Unspoken love and magic.
I opened my eyes. I felt my mother's presence next to me and turned my face to look her in the eyes. She held my hand and smiled sweetly at me the way only she knew how.
'It's time now. You know that, don't you?'
I took a deep breath.
'Will you be here?' I asked.
'Always.'
It was time. I was ready now. Ready to pursue my dream, and start writing.

2012 days ago

Bellringing Festival to be held in Hamilton

Susan from Maeroa

Hello Everyone
Please see the attached notice about the Australia and New Zealand Association of Bell ringers (ANZAB) Festival which is to be held this Queen's Birthday Weekend.
On Sunday we will be having a striking competition from 12:00 midday to 2:00pm. So the bells will be heard … View more
Hello Everyone
Please see the attached notice about the Australia and New Zealand Association of Bell ringers (ANZAB) Festival which is to be held this Queen's Birthday Weekend.
On Sunday we will be having a striking competition from 12:00 midday to 2:00pm. So the bells will be heard around the city.

We will also be attempting a peal on Monday afternoon. This involves three hours of concentrated ringing. It is the bellringers' equivalent to running a marathon!

Poster[2].pdf Download View

2012 days ago

Wednesday Night Meal Deal.. FREE DELIVERY

Alan from Rototuna North

FREE DELIVERY IN HAMILTON / DONT GO OUT IN THE COLD

This dish is delicious
$13 PER SERVE ( GENEROUS SERVINGS)

TXT / PH orders direct to the Chef on 0223852539 ,

Tomorrow we are cooking a fresh batch of our famous Butter Chicken served on rice with a naan.

Our Butter Chicken is made with the … View more
FREE DELIVERY IN HAMILTON / DONT GO OUT IN THE COLD

This dish is delicious
$13 PER SERVE ( GENEROUS SERVINGS)

TXT / PH orders direct to the Chef on 0223852539 ,

Tomorrow we are cooking a fresh batch of our famous Butter Chicken served on rice with a naan.

Our Butter Chicken is made with the authentic original spices from scratch. AND IS YUMMY..

We are offering FREE delivery for all orders placed between now and 4.00pm tomorrow.

Delivery will take place between 5pm and 6 pm tomorrow.

or pick up - 31 Caversham Drive Rototuna

We are a Hamilton City Council Licensed Food operator.

Price: $13

2012 days ago

Wednesday Night Meal Deal.. FREE DELIVERY

Alan from Rototuna North

FREE DELIVERY IN HAMILTON / DONT GO OUT IN THE COLD

This dish is delicious
Butter Chicken.
TXT / PH orders direct to the Chef on 0223852539 ,

Tomorrow we are cooking a fresh batch of our famous Butter Chicken served on rice with a naan.
$13.00 per serve ( generous serving)
Our Butter Chicken is … View more
FREE DELIVERY IN HAMILTON / DONT GO OUT IN THE COLD

This dish is delicious
Butter Chicken.
TXT / PH orders direct to the Chef on 0223852539 ,

Tomorrow we are cooking a fresh batch of our famous Butter Chicken served on rice with a naan.
$13.00 per serve ( generous serving)
Our Butter Chicken is made with the authentic original spices from scratch. AND IS YUMMY..

We are offering FREE delivery for all orders placed between now and 4.00pm tomorrow.

Delivery will take place between 5pm and 6 pm tomorrow.

or pick up - 31 Caversham Drive Rototuna

We are a Hamilton City Council Licensed Food operator.

2013 days ago

Wilbur the cat: from Cambridge to ED

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

We'll carry on with the cat theme...
This time, it's the tale of Wilbur - a Cambridge cat who showed up in Waikato Hospital's emergency department - and how he was reunited with his owners.
Read about it here.

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