Fitzroy, Hamilton

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

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

2760 days ago

What do you think about our airports?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Waikato,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports … View more
Hi Waikato,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”

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2757 days ago

Poll: Are home ventilation systems worth it?

Reporter Homed

Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View more
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.

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Are home ventilation systems worth it?
  • 62.1% Yes it's been great.
    62.1% Complete
  • 16.8% No, our windows still weep.
    16.8% Complete
  • 21.1% It's improved but not removed.
    21.1% Complete
972 votes
2757 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

#NVW2018

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2758 days ago

Accommodation for the Field days

Dianne from Hamilton East

Are you or someone you know still seeking accommodation for the Field days or maybe you've just decided to go, but cant find a bed here in Hamilton. Well, I have a room with a Queen bed (fully furnished) and for $160 per night, with a free breakfast thrown in (choice of 2 cereals, toast, … View moreAre you or someone you know still seeking accommodation for the Field days or maybe you've just decided to go, but cant find a bed here in Hamilton. Well, I have a room with a Queen bed (fully furnished) and for $160 per night, with a free breakfast thrown in (choice of 2 cereals, toast, fruit, and tea/coffee) its a steal! Being just 2mins drive from SH1 and across the road from the Internationally famous Hamilton Garden, its an ideal location.
So pm or phone me on 0275556214 if you're interested.

2758 days ago

The Waikato A History of NZ's Greatest River

Browsers Bookshop Ltd

This book is available now from Browsers. The author is coming to town to speak about it. Keep watching for more details

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2758 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2769 days ago

Chucking out old computer equipment

Matt from Rukuhia

Hi folks, I know a lot of us in the country have an inorganic rubbish collection coming up (or just passed), but please consider giving old (even non-functional) computer/electrical equipment to my friend Dave at RecycleIT (recycleit.co.nz...).
Dave reuses, recycles and strips old computer … View more
Hi folks, I know a lot of us in the country have an inorganic rubbish collection coming up (or just passed), but please consider giving old (even non-functional) computer/electrical equipment to my friend Dave at RecycleIT (recycleit.co.nz...).
Dave reuses, recycles and strips old computer equipment for free, and in some circumstances can even do pickups (his drop-off location is in frankton).
Give him a call on 027-629-5000.

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2761 days ago

What do you think of councillor's decisions?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hamilton Press

Last week Hamilton City Councillors voted on the draft Long Term plan.
Here's a round-up of what happened: www.stuff.co.nz...
What do you think of the decisions made?
## Note comments may be used in print. If you don't want them used please write NFP##

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