Claudelands, Hamilton

2138 days ago

Urdu language classes meet Tuesdays 4:00pm

Todd Nachowitz from EarthDiverse

It's not too late to join our Tuesday afternoon Urdu language classes, which meet weekly from 4:00-5:30pm for eight sessions during the school Term. Come and join us for a free class to see if you're interested! We meet at Artmakers Trust, Norris Ward Park Arts Centre, 2 Seddon Road, … View moreIt's not too late to join our Tuesday afternoon Urdu language classes, which meet weekly from 4:00-5:30pm for eight sessions during the school Term. Come and join us for a free class to see if you're interested! We meet at Artmakers Trust, Norris Ward Park Arts Centre, 2 Seddon Road, Hamilton, located on the corner of Ward Street and Seddon Road. There's plenty of free parking available in the carpark just outside the classroom. Bikes are also welcomed!

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2139 days ago

Poll: Should gas heaters be banned?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A leaky gas heater sent six people from Melville to hospital - one in serious condition.

Firefighters were called to the smell of gas and found a leaky heater at the scene.

The poisoning has prompted calls to ban heaters like the one involved - something which has already happened in Canada and … View more
A leaky gas heater sent six people from Melville to hospital - one in serious condition.

Firefighters were called to the smell of gas and found a leaky heater at the scene.

The poisoning has prompted calls to ban heaters like the one involved - something which has already happened in Canada and most of Europe.
Do you think gas heaters should be banned?

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Should gas heaters be banned?
  • 47.9% Yes, they're too dangerous.
    47.9% Complete
  • 52.1% No, people need to learn where and how to use them.
    52.1% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments.
    0% Complete
94 votes
2139 days ago

Dance Scottish Beginner's Classes

Jill from Chartwell

Tomorrow, Feb 18th at 7.00pm. We would love you to come along to St Johns Church Hall, Wellington Street, Hamilton East and have a go. All welcome, Suitable for the whole family. 6 years up. No partner required. Wear soft soled shoes and something cool. Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Phone Jill … View moreTomorrow, Feb 18th at 7.00pm. We would love you to come along to St Johns Church Hall, Wellington Street, Hamilton East and have a go. All welcome, Suitable for the whole family. 6 years up. No partner required. Wear soft soled shoes and something cool. Fun, Fitness and Friendship. Phone Jill 021 264 3939 for more info.

2141 days ago

$16K increase takes Hamilton City Council boss' pay to $469K

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

(Hamilton Residents and Ratepayers Association Media Release)

September 30, 2019: Council undertook a review of the Chief Executive. This review concluded that NO pay increase should be awarded to the Chief Executive. (​Source​: HCC Governance)
February 12, 2020: Council approved a $16,000 … View more
(Hamilton Residents and Ratepayers Association Media Release)

September 30, 2019: Council undertook a review of the Chief Executive. This review concluded that NO pay increase should be awarded to the Chief Executive. (​Source​: HCC Governance)
February 12, 2020: Council approved a $16,000 salary increase for the Chief Executive quoting - "Richard is a highly competent chief executive and is performing at a very high-level on behalf of the city". The increase is Backdated to 1 July 2019. (Source​: Stuff Feb 12 2020)
This $16,000 increase takes the Hamilton City Council Council Chief Executive salary to $469,000 compared with the New Zealand Prime minister's salary of $471,000. Hamilton City has a population of around 170,000 compared while the NZ population is almost 5 million. At current exchange rates the Hamilton CEO salary is more than that of the Prime minister of Canada , who is in charge of over 37m people .
Have Council Elected members considered the impact of this decision have on single pensioners with an annual income of $24,722 (Source: Work and income)​. THEY PAY THE RATES.
In light of the rates rise last year of almost 10%, planned ongoing rates rises almost double that of inflation, and projected debt in the ten year plan of almost three quarters of a Billion dollars, the Residents and Ratepayers Association is seeking community opinion on this decision? ​

Email: hamiltonratepayers@gmail.com

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2138 days ago

Carpet for sale $100 each Wool short pile

Greg from Silverdale

Barrie cres Silverdale
Awesome carpet for mancave or rental.
All pieces have been under measured so you will get the sizes mentioned with room to stretch and cut .
Silverdale Hamilton
3.5 m x 3.4 m
2.7 m x 2.9 m
2.7 m x 2.8 m

Price: $100

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2138 days ago

A beautiful day in Casabella Lane

Casabella Lane

Enjoy lunch in the beautiful Casabella Lane. With a range of eateries including; Snack Baby, Noodle Bar, Vietnamese Kitchen, Basil Thai, Kino Sushi, St Lazarre Cafe, Epiphany Cafe and the recently opened Profoundly Tea Shop you will want to try them all!

2139 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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2139 days ago

10-year strategy open for feedback

Waikato Regional Council

We’ve just released our draft 10-year strategy, and we’d like you to tell us if we’ve got it right.

The new draft strategy is geared at pushing us towards our vision for the mighty Waikato of “empowering our people, caring for our place”.

We’re interested in your thoughts on this … View more
We’ve just released our draft 10-year strategy, and we’d like you to tell us if we’ve got it right.

The new draft strategy is geared at pushing us towards our vision for the mighty Waikato of “empowering our people, caring for our place”.

We’re interested in your thoughts on this new vision and whether you think our six strategic priorities – water, climate, biodiversity, coastal and marine, sustainable infrastructure, transport connections – are the right issues to focus our effort on over the next decade.

Please share your thoughts with us. The survey is open until 1 March.
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2143 days ago

Looking for Recommendations

Summa from Frankton

Does anyone have a recommendation of a local general councillor and or therapist (Hamilton or near)
That have reasonable 1 on 1 session prices please
Would appreciate it a lot Thankyou

2140 days ago

Pioneering retirement for a trailblazing generation

Our residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.… View moreOur residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.

Ryman has been pioneering retirement living for 35 years. Our New Zealand and Australian villages are named after trailblazers: Sir Edmund Hilary, Weary Dunlop, Rita Angus, Nellie Melba. We always have, and always will, challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents.
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2140 days ago

Firewood Fundraiser

Emma Bradley from DC Rescue Dogs

Ready to burn, dry wood, in convenient blocks (just like you buy in the supermarket).

With so many new puppy faces in care and more in the pipeline we have been donated firewood to sell to help raise funds.

Big thanks to the lovely people that made this happen.

Here’s a chance to stock up … View more
Ready to burn, dry wood, in convenient blocks (just like you buy in the supermarket).

With so many new puppy faces in care and more in the pipeline we have been donated firewood to sell to help raise funds.

Big thanks to the lovely people that made this happen.

Here’s a chance to stock up on firewood for the coming winter at a super cheap price while helping to save more puppies.

Thrown trailer loads:

* $60 for single trailer load
* $100 for a single trailer with cage or double trailer
* $140 for a double trailer with cage.

Pick up is Taupiri, no delivery sorry.
Please PM us for a pick up time and address.

2151 days ago

What do you think of the Hamilton-Auckland commuter train's name?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

You may have heard it called The Tron Express, but the Auckland-Hamilton passenger rail service has been given a proper name.

It's Te Huia, and was unanimously endorsed by Hamilton City councillors.

However, it still needs final approval from a governance group. Read more here.
What do you … View more
You may have heard it called The Tron Express, but the Auckland-Hamilton passenger rail service has been given a proper name.

It's Te Huia, and was unanimously endorsed by Hamilton City councillors.

However, it still needs final approval from a governance group. Read more here.
What do you think of the name?

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2142 days ago

Getting it right for our coasts

Waikato Regional Council

The coast is cherished by all New Zealanders for its beauty, natural values and as a place to live, work and play.

The Waikato Regional Coastal Plan will set out the objectives, policies and rules used to manage our region’s coastal marine area – the wet area below high tide.

So, it’s … View more
The coast is cherished by all New Zealanders for its beauty, natural values and as a place to live, work and play.

The Waikato Regional Coastal Plan will set out the objectives, policies and rules used to manage our region’s coastal marine area – the wet area below high tide.

So, it’s important you share your thoughts about how we should be able to maintain, improve and manage this coastal environment into the future.

It’s our coast. It’s our collective responsibility to get this right.

Make sure you have your say.
Find out more

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