Fitzroy, Hamilton

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Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

2691 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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2692 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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2694 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.

2692 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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2699 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).

2693 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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2693 days ago

Ferns

Margaret from Glenview

Big thanks to Neal Utting for the ferns you have a wonderful garden👍

Free

2694 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.

2694 days ago

Waikato bus drivers to strike today

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

School buses and other bus users will be affected today (Tuesday 14th August) by a last-minute strike.

Around 120 bus drivers will walk off the job on Tuesday, according to a statement from FIRST Union.

The union says drivers from Hamilton, Otorohanga, and Te Awamutu are striking due to low … View more
School buses and other bus users will be affected today (Tuesday 14th August) by a last-minute strike.

Around 120 bus drivers will walk off the job on Tuesday, according to a statement from FIRST Union.

The union says drivers from Hamilton, Otorohanga, and Te Awamutu are striking due to low pay and bad conditions.

All Orbiter services will run as normal, Busit said in an online post.

All regional services (to and from Huntly, Raglan, Cambridge, Te Awamtu, Morrinsville and Paeroa) will operate as normal.

There will be no service on the 29 Hamilton Gardens service all day.

The CBD Shuttle will run with one bus, instead of two, with service every 15 - 20 minutes.

See all other Hamilton services that will be affected here.

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2705 days ago

Got your Get Growing?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on cat-proofing raised beds, pruning roses, sowing seeds for flower power in your garden this summer, planting strawberries and growing peas. Check out our lists of 10 crops you can sow undercover now to get a head-start on spring and 10 … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on cat-proofing raised beds, pruning roses, sowing seeds for flower power in your garden this summer, planting strawberries and growing peas. Check out our lists of 10 crops you can sow undercover now to get a head-start on spring and 10 plants you can grow to feed the birds, plus join our campaign to create bird-friendly suburbs across New Zealand and get some free native plant seed from NZ Seeds! We also have a fabulous prize pack from Grosafe, copies of the latest issue of NZ Gardener and double passes to the 2018 New Zealand Flower & Garden Show.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Best of all, it's free! Click on the link to subscribe.

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2694 days ago

Free help for business owners and managers -

Jenni from Cleland Hancox Ltd Administration Services

They say nothing is free - but we found some very useful tools that really are! Check these out:

~Free e-learning modules about employing staff:
Covering topics like employment agreements, working arrangement, leave, wages - you or your admin staff can upskill through these interactive modules,… View more
They say nothing is free - but we found some very useful tools that really are! Check these out:

~Free e-learning modules about employing staff:
Covering topics like employment agreements, working arrangement, leave, wages - you or your admin staff can upskill through these interactive modules, and get a certificate of completion at the end. employment.elearning.ac.nz...

~Free e-learning modules about the Privacy Act 1993:
Get up to date about how to handle employee and customer information so that you comply with the law. Interactive and case-study based modules direct from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand), and you get a certificate on completion. elearning.privacy.org.nz...

~Free guide to writing Health and Safety guidelines for your workplace:
Health and Safety is a hot topic, with heavy penalties if you get it wrong. Worksafe have provided this free guide to help you get it right - www.worksafe.govt.nz.... They have lots of other free information so its worth exploring their site.

Enjoy!

#outsourcetheboringstuff #bookkeeping #admin #wedoitforyou

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2702 days ago

REMINDER Garage Sale 44 Garthwood Rd, Hillcrest, Hamilton Saturday 11 August

Mareese from Hillcrest

Start time 8 am. We are moving and downsizing. Wide variety of items, lots of kids stuff, clothing, linen, duvets, rugs, guitar, books, toys, wetsuit, bikes, scooters, skateboards, tv, stereo, bookcases, desks, sporting equipment,etc. Very cheap. Cash only.

2695 days ago

Midas Design Centre

Paul Briggs from Midas Diamond Jewellers

Re-Modelling Existing Jewellery
All general Jewellery Maintenance

Negotiable

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