Fairview Downs, Hamilton

25 days ago

The latest product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in … View more
We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
⚠️Cereulide toxin risk in Nestlé brand Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) recalled due to the possible presence of the toxin cereulide
Pretty as a Bow Glass Mugs 2 Pack by dusk
Pretty as a Bow Tea Pot 500ml by dusk

Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Children’s poncho towel with ties - Sold at H&M

Product Recalls: Toys
⚠️Asbestos risk in Glow Sand Art
Bath Unicorn Toy Set - sold at 5MAX

Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Naked Sunday Collagen Glow Priming Lotion - Sold at Mecca Beauty and Naked Sunday online

Product Recalls: Electronics
Labka hot glue gun TY-G1001A 20w - Sold at PD Mart (Panda Mart)
Labka hot glue gun TY-G4001A 40w - Sold at PD Mart (Panda Mart)

Product Recalls: Other
Anko Small Gel Pak and Anko Large Gel Pak - Sold at Kmart
Giant Animator and Liv Adore Bicycles
Various Seatbelt extenders / extension straps sold via Kogan (by seller 'A.L.E. Trading')
Various Seatbelt adjusters / Seatbelt extenders sold via Kogan (by seller 'Sensual Sale')

Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.

See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!

25 days ago

Missing Hamilton swimmer ‘pulled into whirlpool and dragged down’

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The adoptive father of a man missing in the Waikato River has described the horrifying moment his son was pulled under by a whirlpool in the middle of the river.

As of Sunday afternoon, Teananga Tiotia, 25, remained missing in the river. However, his adoptive parents, Tiotia Kaueata and Tema … View more
The adoptive father of a man missing in the Waikato River has described the horrifying moment his son was pulled under by a whirlpool in the middle of the river.

As of Sunday afternoon, Teananga Tiotia, 25, remained missing in the river. However, his adoptive parents, Tiotia Kaueata and Tema Teroko - who is the missing man’s older sister - said they were under no illusions regarding his likely fate.

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26 days ago

ROUND HAY for sale Tauwhare Pa area 10 unwrapped, 1 wrapped

Louise from Tauwhare

Round hay bales, this seasons, 12 bale equivalent, rye grass weed free, unwrapped in the closed in shed. Contact:027-3581945.

Negotiable

27 days ago

Poll: Have you ever done a DNA test?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

When Halina Tilsley gave her daughter a DNA test for Christmas, she hoped it might reveal clues about her late husband’s ancestry.

Instead, it revealed the man she knew as dad wasn’t her biological father - and sent her on a two-year search for the man who was.

Have you ever done a DNA … View more
When Halina Tilsley gave her daughter a DNA test for Christmas, she hoped it might reveal clues about her late husband’s ancestry.

Instead, it revealed the man she knew as dad wasn’t her biological father - and sent her on a two-year search for the man who was.

Have you ever done a DNA test? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever done a DNA test?
  • 37% Yes
    37% Complete
  • 63% No
    63% Complete
27 votes
27 days ago

Hamilton couple’s ‘tears and laughter’ after Lotto win

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A Hamilton couple’s $1 million Lotto win “hasn’t really sunk in yet” following a diagnosis just before Christmas.

The husband, who had just retired, was diagnosed with cancer, despite having “no symptoms”.

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27 days ago

Last days of La Cave

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

After more than 20 years supplying delicacies to Hamilton’s French community and fine-dining foodies, La Cave will shut its doors for the last time.

Owner Brigid Sullivan has run the Riverlea store for the past eight years, stocking products from champagne and raclette cheese to pate and … View more
After more than 20 years supplying delicacies to Hamilton’s French community and fine-dining foodies, La Cave will shut its doors for the last time.

Owner Brigid Sullivan has run the Riverlea store for the past eight years, stocking products from champagne and raclette cheese to pate and pastries.

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27 days ago

Poll: Do you use Manage My Health?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Victims of the Manage My Health hack were notified at just after 7pm on Thursday night of exactly what elements of their health data had been stolen, nine days after the hack happened.

Manage My Health holds data on about 1.8 million Kiwis, and has been in crisis since December 30, with hackers … View more
Victims of the Manage My Health hack were notified at just after 7pm on Thursday night of exactly what elements of their health data had been stolen, nine days after the hack happened.

Manage My Health holds data on about 1.8 million Kiwis, and has been in crisis since December 30, with hackers demanding a ransom of more than $100,000 for more than 400,000 health files belonging to about 127,000 people.

Do you use Manage My Health? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you use Manage My Health?
  • 57.1% Yes
    57.1% Complete
  • 38.1% No
    38.1% Complete
  • 4.8% Not sure
    4.8% Complete
21 votes
46 days ago

Police apologise to rest home alleged theft victim after failing to act

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Police have apologised to a pensioner who caught a carer-turned-crook allegedly stealing cash, admitting there was more they could have done.

The about-face comes after the Waikato Times revealed the plight of rest home resident Lisa Allen, who set up a hidden-camera, capturing footage that … View more
Police have apologised to a pensioner who caught a carer-turned-crook allegedly stealing cash, admitting there was more they could have done.

The about-face comes after the Waikato Times revealed the plight of rest home resident Lisa Allen, who set up a hidden-camera, capturing footage that appeared to show the caregiver opening her handbag and taking out a $50 note while the room was unattended.

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29 days ago

Scamwatch: How to recognise, avoid and act against scams.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A scam or a fraud is any scheme designed to con you out of money or steal your personal information. If someone contacts you unexpectedly – whether over the phone, through the post, by email, on a website, in person or on social media – always consider the possibility that it may be a scam.

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A scam or a fraud is any scheme designed to con you out of money or steal your personal information. If someone contacts you unexpectedly – whether over the phone, through the post, by email, on a website, in person or on social media – always consider the possibility that it may be a scam.

Scammers target lots of people, often for small amounts of money. They constantly evolve their approach making scams harder to spot. Most scams come from overseas, but they may pretend to be locally based — from a reputable company, bank, or government agency, or even from your friends on social media if your account has been hacked. It is very difficult to get your money back once it is sent overseas.

Scams hurt us all. You can protect yourself and others by learning how to spot scams, share what you see and report them.

Figure out if you are being scammed: Use these questions to help figure out if you have been targeted by a scammer.

Article compiled from information kindly supplied by ConsumerProtection.govt.nz

Q&A regarding Neighbourly data breach

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49 days ago

‘Huge potential’ for Te Rapa Racecourse site if sale goes ahead

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

If the races gallop off to Tamahere, “exciting things” could happen with the sizeable city site they leave behind, property experts say.

On Tuesday, the Waikato Times revealed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) plans to buy 150ha of farmland south of Hamilton to house the region’s three… View more
If the races gallop off to Tamahere, “exciting things” could happen with the sizeable city site they leave behind, property experts say.

On Tuesday, the Waikato Times revealed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) plans to buy 150ha of farmland south of Hamilton to house the region’s three racing clubs at a new purpose-built racecourse and event centre.

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39 days ago

Poll: When do you shop the sales?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Bargain hunters made the most of Boxing Day sales at Centre Place and The Base in Hamilton on Friday.

However, a marketing expert believes Boxing Day sales, long a staple of Kiwi life post-Christmas, is on the outer as Black Friday becomes more popular.

When do you shop the sales? Tell us … View more
Bargain hunters made the most of Boxing Day sales at Centre Place and The Base in Hamilton on Friday.

However, a marketing expert believes Boxing Day sales, long a staple of Kiwi life post-Christmas, is on the outer as Black Friday becomes more popular.

When do you shop the sales? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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When do you shop the sales?
  • 23.3% Black Friday
    23.3% Complete
  • 3.3% Boxing Day
    3.3% Complete
  • 73.3% I don't
    73.3% Complete
30 votes
39 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 9.9% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9.9% Complete
  • 16.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    16.7% Complete
  • 73.5% Nah - not for me
    73.5% Complete
1356 votes
31 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Friday 16 & Saturday 17 January, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

We look forward to seeing you.

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31 days ago

Update to Neighbourly members on data breach 06/01/2025 8am

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Yesterday in the High Court at Auckland, Neighbourly was successful in being granted an injunction against any unauthorised use of the data taken in a recent breach.

As we alerted you on January 1 and confirmed on January 3, our systems were accessed illegally and members’ information, … View more
Yesterday in the High Court at Auckland, Neighbourly was successful in being granted an injunction against any unauthorised use of the data taken in a recent breach.

As we alerted you on January 1 and confirmed on January 3, our systems were accessed illegally and members’ information, including names, email addresses, GPS coordinates from the address you provided to us, forum posts and direct member communications were among the data that was accessed.

We acted immediately upon hearing of a potential breach: we temporarily disabled the site, notified members and authorities including the Privacy Commissioner and worked with our external security consultants to understand if and how it had occurred. We then confirmed the breach with members, safely restored the site to service and began the process of seeking the injunction. Yesterday’s decision by Justice Johnstone prohibits the use of the data by any unauthorised person, and requires them to permanently delete it, or any information obtained from it.

This does not mean that vigilance against scammers is not still required: there is a large industry globally that seeks to use stolen information for identity fraud or to dupe people into providing details of their financial affairs for theft. Again, to keep yourself safe from scammers it is critical that you:

- Don’t click links in emails. Instead, type the web address directly into your browser. This helps ensure you’re visiting a real site, not a fake one
- Enable two-factor authentication where available as this adds an extra layer of security to your data
- Stay alert for phishing emails. Be cautious of unexpected emails asking for personal information, especially ones that create a sense of urgency.

Again, we want to apologise to you for this illegal access to the Neighbourly database and to assure you that we have carefully worked through how this occurred. We have safely secured the site and its services for use and ensured we have robust processes in place so this cannot happen again.

We are continuing to work with the relevant authorities, including the National Cyber Security Centre, on any further steps we need to take.

If you have any further questions please contact us via our customer support team at helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz.

33 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Eating over Christmas and New Year’s Resolutions to diet are in the past

If you had asked me when I was active in addiction what the meaning of Christmas was, I would have told you, the substantial amount of food available, the getting dressed up, the drinking and partying in the pubs and the … View more
Eating over Christmas and New Year’s Resolutions to diet are in the past

If you had asked me when I was active in addiction what the meaning of Christmas was, I would have told you, the substantial amount of food available, the getting dressed up, the drinking and partying in the pubs and the nightclubs and receiving lots and lots and lots of gifts.

Eating at Christmas time was always different from the rest of the year. For most of the year I would be secretly eating but for that short week in December, I had free reign. It was that one time when everyone seemed to want to eat the way I did every single day. It was acceptable to eat chocolate for breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper and beyond.

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