Fairfield, Hamilton

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2686 days ago
2688 days ago

Do you support the teachers' strike?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. … View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you think primary teachers and principals should be striking? Thousands of teachers have taken industrial action on Wednesday, with dozens of rallies planned around the country. They aim to gain attention for better pay, conditions and incentives to attract new teachers. Although about 30,000 people in the profession are involved in the strike, not everyone agrees with it.

So, what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think teachers deserve better pay? Or should they have stayed around the negotiating table for longer? Are you a teacher or parent with views on the topic? Let us know in the replies!

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff)

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2686 days ago

Hamilton's new kerbside collection confirmed!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hamiltonians are one step closer to getting their new kerbside collection service with Council yesterday approving the new level of service for the city. Hamilton City Council will roll out its new wheeled bin and more recycling options service from July 2020, which includes replacing the current … View moreHamiltonians are one step closer to getting their new kerbside collection service with Council yesterday approving the new level of service for the city. Hamilton City Council will roll out its new wheeled bin and more recycling options service from July 2020, which includes replacing the current black bag collection with separate wheeled bins for rubbish and recycling, a smaller separate food waste collection bin and using the existing recycling crates for glass only.

Waste Minimisation Advisor Charlotte Catmur says the current recycling service, which was established in 2002, is no longer ‘fit for purpose’ so the new service will be a major step forward for the city aligning it with other leading Councils in New Zealand. As part of the new service there will be assisted collections to help physically impaired or elderly residents and special services for intensive housing areas that cannot be serviced effectively through this kerbside collection service.

The new service is designed to increase Hamilton’s recycling rate from 29 per cent (by weight) to 50 per cent, which would mean diverting more than 100,000 tonnes of waste from landfill in the 10 years from 2020/21.

Check out Fight the Landfill to double check your collection days

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2687 days ago

Almost anything is possible at new virtual reality arcade

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

A virtual reality arcade is opening in Garden Place next month - will you be trying out this modern form of gaming?
Let us know in the comments below!
Read more at: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2689 days ago

Nominate your 2018 Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Previous winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close … View morePrevious winners have come from your neighbourhoods, which is obviously not short of great gardeners doing great things for their communities. Surely you've got another winner amongst you! Nominate a gardener who has inspired you, and you could win yourself a prize as well! Nominations close Aug 18. Meanwhile, take a look at last year's winners, Rebekah Manley Campbell and Samantha Claire.

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2686 days ago

Garage Sale

Jill from Saint Andrews

Saturday 18th August 8~12.
6 Croall crescent, St Andrews

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2687 days ago

Security

Carl from Forest Lake

Who in Charge of Local Security I would like to join.

2687 days ago

$25 Dental exam deal* extended..

City Smile Dental

Special deal of City Smile Dental for Neighbourly members has been extended - grab it before it ends:)

Dental examination - only $25, including 2 X-Rays

Call 'City Smile' NOW to book an appointment - Remember to mention 'Neighbourly'

Ph: 07-839 0609 ; 0800 248 976
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Special deal of City Smile Dental for Neighbourly members has been extended - grab it before it ends:)

Dental examination - only $25, including 2 X-Rays

Call 'City Smile' NOW to book an appointment - Remember to mention 'Neighbourly'

Ph: 07-839 0609 ; 0800 248 976
*Some T&Cs may apply

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2687 days ago

Old trailer for sale

Coral from Huntington

1935 Trailer, this was my grandads, then my dads now its been sitting in the corner of my brothers section for a couple years deteriorating away. Its rather rusty an the wood is brittle.Rego expired Jan 2017.
Selling as is where is, im not sure if it can safely be towed away. I would post more … View more
1935 Trailer, this was my grandads, then my dads now its been sitting in the corner of my brothers section for a couple years deteriorating away. Its rather rusty an the wood is brittle.Rego expired Jan 2017.
Selling as is where is, im not sure if it can safely be towed away. I would post more photos but attachments are to big. I can email anyone alot more photos.
Contact anytime to view.

Price: $100

2688 days ago

The insider's guide to evaluating the market

Lodge Real Estate - City

Housing demand and buyer behaviour in Hamilton can vary greatly from suburb to suburb, even street to street.

Download our free guide and learn what detailed, suburb-specific information you need to know to make smarter property decisions.

Inside, you’ll find information on:

• Critical… View more
Housing demand and buyer behaviour in Hamilton can vary greatly from suburb to suburb, even street to street.

Download our free guide and learn what detailed, suburb-specific information you need to know to make smarter property decisions.

Inside, you’ll find information on:

• Critical suburb statistics to investigate and compare.
• Hamilton growth areas.
• Migration trends and projections.
• Key infrastructure projects set to impact Hamilton.
• Important numbers to crunch before selling, buying or investing.

Make smarter moves on the Hamilton property market today — get the guide here.

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2693 days ago

Video: Is it OK to park your car in someone's driveway?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Hamilton,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" … View more
Hi Hamilton,

Have you ever arrived home to find someone else parked in your driveway? Do you think it's OK to park your car in someone's driveway if you're in a hurry? Our reporter looked into the issue and decided the answer was "No, no, no!" Click here to read his reasons why.

So what are your thoughts on the topic? Do you agree or disagree with our reporter? Let us know your parking experiences in the replies!

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

2688 days ago

Calling Kiwi kids who dig gardening!

T&G

Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around … View more
Have you got your entry in for the Young Gardener of the Year Awards yet? It’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to share their passion for growing fresh, nutritious food!

Judged by Chef Al Brown and Gardener Dan Mackay, there are four categories that primary schools around the country can enter.

The T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden to recognise gardening achievements.

Prizes for the winning school include a free online membership to the Garden to Table programme, a garden design by Dan Mackay, GARDENA accessories and a tree from T&G.

So encourage your local primary school to get stuck in, it’s super quick and easy to enter.

Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Find out more

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2689 days ago

Paediatric Nurse available for babysitting

Philippa from Saint Andrews

Hi there! My name is Laura and I'm a children's nurse at starship. I've returned to the homeland and I am available to look after your little angels! You can rest easy knowing that they're in safe hands. I have plenty of experience with references available and previous police … View moreHi there! My name is Laura and I'm a children's nurse at starship. I've returned to the homeland and I am available to look after your little angels! You can rest easy knowing that they're in safe hands. I have plenty of experience with references available and previous police vetting.
My rates are $20 an hour but this may be negotiable based on circumstances.
Send me a message and I will get back to you!

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