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41 days ago

Childrens Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Children’s art therapy gives your child a safe, calm place to express emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience through creative activity. Our children’s art therapy sessions support kids who experience worries, stress, social challenges, or big emotions, offering steady guidance and … View moreChildren’s art therapy gives your child a safe, calm place to express emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience through creative activity. Our children’s art therapy sessions support kids who experience worries, stress, social challenges, or big emotions, offering steady guidance and space to explore at their own pace.

These small-group sessions are designed for children who benefit from a peaceful environment where they can make art, talk about their feelings, and try new ways to solve problems. Each week blends creativity and wellbeing in a warm, supportive setting. Many families find art therapy especially helpful during times of change, pressure at school, or emotional overwhelm.


Children aged 5-8 Years Time: 3.45pm - 4.45pm class

Children aged 9 -12 Years Time: 5.15pm - 6.15pm class

Book now at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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41 days ago

Learning to Draw

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin. Using pencil, charcoal, graphite and oil pastels, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques that make drawing feel simple, relaxing and achievable.

Discover… View more
If you’ve always wanted to learn to draw but never knew where to start, this beginners drawing workshops is the perfect place to begin. Using pencil, charcoal, graphite and oil pastels, you’ll learn beginner-friendly techniques that make drawing feel simple, relaxing and achievable.

Discover how to see like an artist, create depth with shading, and express mood through line and texture. These supportive beginners drawing classes helps you to build real creative confidence while exploring different materials and styles.

Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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41 days ago

2 weeks left to enter The Summer Kiwi Quiz!

Summer Kiwi Quiz - 2026

Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!

All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you … View more
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024!

All you have to do is grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Summer Quiz! Answer the daily New Zealand based questions, the more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.

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70 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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42 days ago

New boss at troubled school starts to see progress

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A good start, but plenty more work to do yet.

That’s the theme of a report into Hamilton’s Mangakōtukutuku College as its new principal works to turn the troubled school around.

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42 days ago

Watercolour Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Discover watercolour painting in a relaxed, supportive watercolour class designed for beginners and returning artists. These sessions will guide you through paint and watercolour control, colour mixing, washes, composition and perspective.

Each watercolour class will help you to develop new … View more
Discover watercolour painting in a relaxed, supportive watercolour class designed for beginners and returning artists. These sessions will guide you through paint and watercolour control, colour mixing, washes, composition and perspective.

Each watercolour class will help you to develop new technical skills, become more confident in this medium, and increase your understanding of paint, walking away with a toolbox of new skills by the end of the term. This is a small class of 8 people only to allow plenty of tutor access.
Tuesdays - 3rd February - 24th March or
Fridays - 30th January - 27th March

Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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42 days ago

Have you heard what the new theatre will be called?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The new name of the Waikato Regional Theatre has been revealed in the lead-up to its opening next week, with Bank of New Zealand snapping up the rights.

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42 days ago

Swimmer search instead solves city cold case as different body found

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Police searching for a missing swimmer in the Waikato River have instead found the body of another man missing since August.

The body, found in a vehicle on Monday evening, is believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown, Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner said in a … View more
Police searching for a missing swimmer in the Waikato River have instead found the body of another man missing since August.

The body, found in a vehicle on Monday evening, is believed to be missing 39-year-old man Aydan Brown, Hamilton City Area Commander Inspector Neil Faulkner said in a statement.

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43 days ago

Electric hedge trimmer - Ryobi

Danny from Pukete

Ryobi electric hedge trimmer
Specs
Power Input 500watt
No load speed 3000SPM
Blade length 410mm
Cutting action Double
weight 2.9KG

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Ryobi electric hedge trimmer
Specs
Power Input 500watt
No load speed 3000SPM
Blade length 410mm
Cutting action Double
weight 2.9KG

Pickup is in Millthorpe Crescent , Pukete, 3200 Hamilton

PH -text 027 843 8161

Price: $79

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43 days ago

Poll: Do you know anyone in the waka ama nationals?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

While many tried to escape the heat, www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|young waka ama paddlers were working up a sweat|.

The 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals began at Lake Karāpiro on Sunday.

Do you know anyone in the waka ama nationals? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't … View more
While many tried to escape the heat, www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|young waka ama paddlers were working up a sweat|.

The 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals began at Lake Karāpiro on Sunday.

Do you know anyone in the waka ama nationals? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you know anyone in the waka ama nationals?
  • 10% Yes
    10% Complete
  • 90% No
    90% Complete
10 votes
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43 days ago

Black Plastic storage bins with lids :: SET of THREE

Danny from Pukete

Black Plastic storage bins with lids
Uded
Size
380 mm wide
550 mm Long
220 mm Tall
30 Litre
Set of 3

Pickup is in Millthorpe Crescent Pukete 3220 Phone - Text 027 843 8161( No voicemail)

Price: $25

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43 days ago

Storage bins on rollers

Danny from Pukete

Semi opaque Plastic bins on rollers SET of Four
Size 240mm wide
340 mm long
200 mm deep
15 litre

$20 for the four or $6 each

Pickup is in Millthorpe Crescent Pukete 3200 Ph - Text 027 843 8161

Price: $20

43 days ago

Fishing at the deadly spot 'does get scary', a regular says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Callum McFarlane picks his way down the narrow track to Papanui Point knowing exactly what has happened there before.

More than 20 people have died on the jagged west coast outcrop, yet on a clear, blue-sky day early in the new year, he was back — chasing a feed and trusting his experience to … View more
Callum McFarlane picks his way down the narrow track to Papanui Point knowing exactly what has happened there before.

More than 20 people have died on the jagged west coast outcrop, yet on a clear, blue-sky day early in the new year, he was back — chasing a feed and trusting his experience to keep him safe.

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43 days ago

Take a village tour and enjoy a $50 cafe voucher!*

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

See what everyday life at a Ryman village is really like - from a range of living options to premium amenities on your doorstep.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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43 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!

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