Chedworth, Hamilton

244 days ago

Hamilton mourns the loss of community champion Lisa Nepia

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Lisa Nepia never gave up on her mission to feed hungry people, at one point organising food parcels even while in hospital after having a leg amputated.

The community champion had a lifelong battle with diabetes and died last week, aged 50.

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245 days ago

Poll: Did you know this school was in Eureka?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.

OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and … View more
A little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.

OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and recently opened a new $5m campus in Gore, Southland.

Did you know this school was in Eureka?

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Did you know this school was in Eureka?
  • 52.6% Yes
    52.6% Complete
  • 47.4% No
    47.4% Complete
19 votes
244 days ago

Enjoy a year of free fees*

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.

That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View more
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.

That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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245 days ago

Turntable As New

Debi from Rototuna North

Pro-Ject Debut III turntable purchased in Australia in 'As New Condition'. Specs are shown. Looking for $280 or best offer. Original receipt available to view. Selling to upgrade. Comes with pre-amp worth $150! Includes all cable connects.

Price: $280

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245 days ago

No paywall today!

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Read every article, scroll every section, solve every puzzle until midnight April 8.
Spread the word and share our stories.

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245 days ago

Have you seen this kind of behaviour in the supermarket?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

OPINION: The air of light-hearted joy, combined with purpose, as she bustled down the supermarket aisle set her apart.

Amid the weekend morning shoppers, slump-shouldered as they dutifully knocked off another chore by getting the groceries, she swaggered.

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246 days ago

Ding-ding! Back for round six!

Prospa

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're … View moreThe Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!

Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.
Nominate now

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246 days ago

Discover your property's potential!

Cato Bolam

Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM

Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View more
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246 days ago

Paul Klee print

Al from Rototuna North

Paul Klee two dromedaries and a donkey
Beautiful print
59cmX67cm

We will consider offers

Price: $100

246 days ago

Disney prints

Al from Rototuna North

Beautiful prints in lovely frames.
Came from the UK
Excellent condition
Hung in the nursery.
Around 48cm X 38cm
$60 for one or $100 for both

Price: $60

246 days ago

Star Wars figures

Al from Rototuna North

Barely played with as on a shelf.
I believe the make is a type of Lego?!
Came with us from the UK.
They clip together and come apart.
All joints bend etc
Very good quality.

$25 each so tell me which you want or $100 for all 5.
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Barely played with as on a shelf.
I believe the make is a type of Lego?!
Came with us from the UK.
They clip together and come apart.
All joints bend etc
Very good quality.

$25 each so tell me which you want or $100 for all 5.

Chewbacca is around 30cm tall
Other characters 26cm

Price: $25

246 days ago

All Blacks star Wallace Sititi to make early return for Super Rugby Pacific ladder-leading Chiefs

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

All Blacks star Wallace Sititi is set to make a surprise early return from injury for the Chiefs prior to the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.

The dynamic loose forward, who stormed onto the scene in 2024, so much so that he went on to be crowned World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, as well… View more
All Blacks star Wallace Sititi is set to make a surprise early return from injury for the Chiefs prior to the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.

The dynamic loose forward, who stormed onto the scene in 2024, so much so that he went on to be crowned World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, as well as All Blacks Player of the Year, picked up a knee injury on the national side’s end-of-year northern tour that had initially seemed destined to keep him out of the entire Super season.

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246 days ago

Poll: Have you witnessed shoplifting in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s a crime that generates losses of $2.6bn a year, was the catalyst for a notorious murder, claimed the scalp of a high-profile MP - and has prompted the Government to propose beefed up citizens arrest powers - but how bad is shoplifting in New Zealand?

Under the Official Information Act, … View more
It’s a crime that generates losses of $2.6bn a year, was the catalyst for a notorious murder, claimed the scalp of a high-profile MP - and has prompted the Government to propose beefed up citizens arrest powers - but how bad is shoplifting in New Zealand?

Under the Official Information Act, the Waikato Times asked how many Kiwis were charged - and convicted - for two discrete crimes; shoplifting under $500, and shoplifting over $1000.

Have you witnessed shoplifting in your area? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you witnessed shoplifting in your area?
  • 46.7% Yes
    46.7% Complete
  • 53.3% No
    53.3% Complete
15 votes
260 days ago

What's one highway or road that needs attention?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.

If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this … View more
We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.

If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.

Tell us what main road or highway you think needs some serious attention across the country, and why!

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257 days ago

🎉The Riddler wants to hear from you 🫵

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Hello, dearest riddle fiends 😈

You might have noticed we've been doing a few different things recently on The Neighbourly Ridder...

We took your thoughts from our last check-in and made some changes, left the riddles up for longer, as well as added some brand new rebus riddles to … View more
Hello, dearest riddle fiends 😈

You might have noticed we've been doing a few different things recently on The Neighbourly Ridder...

We took your thoughts from our last check-in and made some changes, left the riddles up for longer, as well as added some brand new rebus riddles to perplex your processor, and we wanted to know what you think 🤔

Are you a fan of the changes, or liked the way it was last time?
Is keeping the comments open longer so people can enjoy them more going well, or did you like it when we had a daily riddle?
Are you liking the new style of riddles? Would you like to keep them going, have more, or get rid of them?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👀
Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩

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