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About six years ago Wayne Elkington and Kieran Maka-Buisson decided to leave Hamilton club Te Rapa t…
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We have a deal on selected dates where you pay 6 nights at the 4 Star Bel Air on Broadbeach in the Gold Coast and get your 7th night free. Walking distance to Pacific Fair shopping mall, beach & public transport.
We can build a great package combining Qantas deals to Brisbane. Contact Steve… View moreWe have a deal on selected dates where you pay 6 nights at the 4 Star Bel Air on Broadbeach in the Gold Coast and get your 7th night free. Walking distance to Pacific Fair shopping mall, beach & public transport.
We can build a great package combining Qantas deals to Brisbane. Contact Steve at House of Travel on swilson@hot.co.nz or 027 345 3456 for a no obligation tailored quote on this or anything else travel.
Hi neighbours! In 2016, Hamilton City Council decided against trialing online voting for local elections. If given the chance, do you think HCC should take up the offer and test out online voting in the city? Would you vote virtually? Do you think it would increase voter turnout?
Vote in our poll… View moreHi neighbours! In 2016, Hamilton City Council decided against trialing online voting for local elections. If given the chance, do you think HCC should take up the offer and test out online voting in the city? Would you vote virtually? Do you think it would increase voter turnout?
Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below!
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Newly felled firewood for sale. Load your trailer for $40. Te Pahu area. Call 0221876271.
Did you know that three families lose a loved one to suicide every two days? You can help change this by donating to Mike King's work.
The current “harden up, stay staunch and let’s not talk about it” attitude is a problem. By changing this attitude, lives will be saved. Every … View moreDid you know that three families lose a loved one to suicide every two days? You can help change this by donating to Mike King's work.
The current “harden up, stay staunch and let’s not talk about it” attitude is a problem. By changing this attitude, lives will be saved. Every dollar raised enables Mike to continue his vital work with communities across NZ.
The Appliance Shed is leading a fundraising campaign to support Mike King's Key To Life Trust. Read more about the long-standing relationship Appliance Shed has with Mike King here
The Key to Life Trust equips our nation's young people to check in on their mates and remind them it’s okay to ask for help. It’s important we all feel valued and know that someone has our backs when times are tough. Please donate and make a difference in your community.
Thank you for your support!
At Ryman Healthcare we pride ourselves in providing care that has to be ‘good enough for mum.’ In order to achieve this, we must build trusting relationships with our residents.
That is why we are so thrilled to once again be voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in the retirement village… View moreAt Ryman Healthcare we pride ourselves in providing care that has to be ‘good enough for mum.’ In order to achieve this, we must build trusting relationships with our residents.
That is why we are so thrilled to once again be voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in the retirement village sector. It’s our fourth win and an accolade we’re incredibly proud of – so thank you New Zealand!
The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin is considered one of the world’s great train journeys. Take in this amazing scenery whilst relaxing in your private cabin, enjoying gourmet meals prepared by onboard chef’s or relaxing with a glass of wine in a friendly lounge chatting to fellow passengers.
… View moreThe Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin is considered one of the world’s great train journeys. Take in this amazing scenery whilst relaxing in your private cabin, enjoying gourmet meals prepared by onboard chef’s or relaxing with a glass of wine in a friendly lounge chatting to fellow passengers.
Contact Steve at House of Travel for info on Ghan specials or for anything else travel. Email swilson@hot.co.nz or 027 345 3456
This is what you need to get a vehicle:
1. Full time & permanent job (with minimum 3 months at current job)
2. Minimum $600 p/w after tax
3. NZ driver's licence (Learners, Restricted or Full)
How to apply:
- on-line at www.zodiacmotors.co.nz
- over the phone 08004963422
- drive … View moreThis is what you need to get a vehicle:
1. Full time & permanent job (with minimum 3 months at current job)
2. Minimum $600 p/w after tax
3. NZ driver's licence (Learners, Restricted or Full)
How to apply:
- on-line at www.zodiacmotors.co.nz
- over the phone 08004963422
- drive in at 300 Great South Road in Manurewa, Auckland
Customers out of Auckland:
We reimburse your travel cost once the purchase is done also full tank of gas for out of Auckland customer
Warranty:
Our cars come with nationwide warranty.
Tamahere resident and Miss Universe contendor Ella Morgan is busting the stereotypes around the page…
A Hamilton-based company has received recognition for designing a suborbital space rocket. Kiwi Orb…
Some of you may have heard of this thing called “linux”, and that it’s more stable, less draining to your computer and generally more secure and better to use than Windows. All of those things are true to an extent, but it has a heavy downside as well. Asides from the issue of unfamiliarity … View moreSome of you may have heard of this thing called “linux”, and that it’s more stable, less draining to your computer and generally more secure and better to use than Windows. All of those things are true to an extent, but it has a heavy downside as well. Asides from the issue of unfamiliarity (which is a bigger issue than most computer experts like to admit), you have to be an advanced user just to install it, and to sort out problems? (and there will be problems) That’s another issue again.
In my years as a computer scientist (yes, that's an actual thing) I've never quite seen a level of general angst which is similar to that present within the Linux community. In no small way I believe this stems from its founder, Linus Torvalds, and his aversion to anything resembling sane-and-sensible confrontation. He tends to invoke shame and anger in his correspondents in equal measure, leading many to leave Linux development altogether as they fail to see the benefit of being insulted or condescended to, in exchange for their offerings of help.
This attitude is often reflected in Linux development groups across the globe, and in support communities – the idea that it doesn’t matter how you deliver the message so long as that message is correct. Recently I asked a general question about a type of software in Linux, on a forum that wasn't specifically for Linux. Several forum members responded with outright hostility, as if I'd dared to criticise their favourite thing. This was their misinterpretation; I was just asking for information. God help the innocent user that stumbles blindly into a support forum to ask a "stupid question" like "why isn't my internet working?".
And this is the principle reason I don't recommend Linux, of any sort, for non-advanced desktop or laptop users. Don't get me wrong; I'm no Microsoft or Apple fan. I dislike each, but for different reasons. The real problem with Linux isn't the software, but its userbase and culture. There are as many flavours of Linux as there are colours in the world; but they all have, to varying degrees, the same problem of community and support. And at some point, you are going to need support, and a community to advise you how to proceed or make recommendations to you.
The second reason I don't recommend Linux comes down to usage statistics. Microsoft Windows may chew through system resources for no good reason, but when you have a problem, you can bet that somewhere, someone online has had that problem too. About 82% of all desktop/laptop computers worldwide run Windows, and this makes it easier to find solutions. By contrast, if you’ve had an issue with Linux with it’s 1.45% market share, chances are you may be the only person who's ever had that problem. Even if you're not, applying the solution will require expertise and knowledge beyond that of the average desktop user.
Apple has roughly 12% market share on the desktop, but also their support system is significantly better, in part because there is no variance in hardware between apple computers like there is with PCs. So again, it can be easier to find a solution. I should note that I personally use Linux for programming and don't have a problem with it. My personal favourite flavour of Linux is Xubuntu, a no-nonsense distribution readily understood by newcomers as well as being quite quick. But as long as the Linus Torvalds of the world are in charge, I am unlikely to recommend it to anyone. Well, not if I like them.
- Matt Bentley is a computer repair guy with Waikato Home PC Support.
Email info@homepcsupport.co.nz or phone 0211348576.
Mama goat is of medium size, has no horns and enjoys a daily treat of fruit scraps, carrot sticks or bread crusts. She will quickly clear long grass or weeds for you. She comes with a collar and chain and a sturdy A-frame house. In the photo, I think she is laughing about the branch tangled in her … View moreMama goat is of medium size, has no horns and enjoys a daily treat of fruit scraps, carrot sticks or bread crusts. She will quickly clear long grass or weeds for you. She comes with a collar and chain and a sturdy A-frame house. In the photo, I think she is laughing about the branch tangled in her chain.
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