Forest Lake, Hamilton

616 days ago

Jews for Jesus

MICHAEL Ferri from Tuition By Top Teachers Ltd

Interactive Experience Maundy Thursday 6th April 7:00pm at All Saints Church, 191 Sandwich Rd (to book a free place email allsaints.hamilton@xtra.co.nz);
ALSO Good Friday 9:30am at New Life Church 703 Wairere Drive.

617 days ago

Pop Up Market Day

MICHAEL from Saint Andrews

Pop Up Market Day 191 Sandwich Rd (All Saints Church) Saturday 1st April 11:00am to 5:00pm. Delicious Food, Indian Clothing & Jewelry, Candles & Diffusers, Games etc

616 days ago

Did you know Tama Potaka has been the Hamilton West MP for 100 days now?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Once elected, Tama Potaka was quickly confronted with the “wettest day on record” in his former home town and a deadly cyclone that saw the sitting of Parliament, and his maiden speech, postponed.

Quickly given responsibility in the National caucus in the form of the Māori development … View more
Once elected, Tama Potaka was quickly confronted with the “wettest day on record” in his former home town and a deadly cyclone that saw the sitting of Parliament, and his maiden speech, postponed.

Quickly given responsibility in the National caucus in the form of the Māori development portfolio and associate housing, Potaka says he has enjoyed his first few months in the house but that “decision-making takes longer.”

Used to the celerity of business, he said that setting up his parliamentary and electorate offices and hiring staffers has consumed some of his time thus far and as a first-time politician, he was getting used to it.

“It’s harder than I thought it would be.

Image
616 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

AEA holds regular online meetings and welcomes newcomers from all over the world. Attendance at meetings helps members feel a part of the fellowship. Members share how AEA has worked for them and the difference it is making in their lives.

Image
616 days ago

Join us for your Community Health Forum

Waikato DHB

Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.

At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing. This helps us to develop better access to local … View more
Kia ora, we’re holding a Community Health Forum in your area, and would like you to join us.

At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waikato we want more of you to have a say about what is most important to support your health and wellbeing. This helps us to develop better access to local community services.

Come along to our friendly forum and share your knowledge and experiences as we work together on these matters.

Topics include - Local community feedback and discussion on the new health system and localities.

Hamilton and surrounds
When: Wednesday 22 March, 10am - 12pm
Where: Settlement Centre Waikato, R2, Boundary Rd, 46G Boundary Road, Claudelands, Hamilton

If interested please email: norma.taute@waikatodhb.health.nz for more information.

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the Te Whatu Ora Waikato, other health providers and other local organisations/groups.

We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
Find out more

Image
618 days ago

Buy more tickets today!

Heart Foundation

Increase your chances to win this brand-new, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an open-plan … View more
Increase your chances to win this brand-new, fully-furnished home located just north of Auckland in the stunning beachside town of Mangawhai.

Valued at over $1.4 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand-new home features three-bedrooms, two-bathrooms and boasts an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental or even sell it. Tickets only $15 – get in quick and purchase more tickets today.
Find out more

Image
618 days ago

Garage sale organised by members of Dinsdale Toastmasters club

Karen from Nawton

Garage Sale tomorrow (18/3) at 19 Purcell place, Melville. 8am start.

619 days ago
619 days ago

Saint Patrick's Day

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

17 March is Saint Patrick’s Day. It is the day when Irish communities around the world celebrate their culture with music, dancing, parades, and traditional food and drinks.

May the luck of the Irish be with you! Enjoy your day!

Image
619 days ago

Nominate your household hero to WIN $350!

The Team from NZ Compare

Costs are high making 2023 a tough year already! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Nominate your household Hero by clicking the button below and be in to WIN $350!
Offer ENDS… View more
Costs are high making 2023 a tough year already! Who's the hero doing the hard yards to keep things running in your household?
NZ Compare wants to pay $350 towards their Broadband and Power bill!

Nominate your household Hero by clicking the button below and be in to WIN $350!
Offer ENDS 31st March 2023.

Need more ways to save money? Comparing your power and broadband bills is one way to see if you can save more or simply switch to something that better suits your needs. If you’re paying for it, make sure it works for you!

NZ Compare can help, CLICK HERE TO COMPARE!
Nominate your hero!

Image
620 days ago

How to Look After Your Upholstery

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future re-occurrence.

CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the … View more
In this blog we discuss the most common upholstery problems that can arise in use. We will break each problem down, looking at what it is, the likely cause and recommended remedies and solutions to avoid future re-occurrence.

CROCKING: What is it? Crocking is the term used to describe the transfer of excess dye from one surface to another due to rubbing and friction. The issue is increased by certain atmospheric conditions such as humidity and temperature.

Likely cause: In a situation where the dye is transferring out of the upholstery fabric (for instance a red fabric is turning pink) it will usually be a result of either poor quality dyes used during textile manufacturing or that the dyes were not set correctly during the dyeing and finishing process. Crocking can also occur when dye is transferred from an outside source onto the upholstery fabric, for instance a pair of new jeans can transfer blue dye on to your sofa giving it a grubby appearance.

Remedy: The key thing to establish with crocking is whether the discolouration is due to dye transferring out of your upholstery fabric or on to it from an external source. If it is transferring out of the fabric then it is important to check that some substance e.g. a solvent based product, has not come into contact with the fabric and affected the dyes. If all of the above can be ruled out then a genuine fabric issue may be the cause and the fabric will need to be replaced from another batch or alternative fabric.

FADING: What is it? Discolouration or lightening of the dye in a fabric due to exposure to ultraviolet light. Constant exposure to high levels of direct ultraviolet light can also result in fibre degradation, causing the fabric fibres to become brittle, which may result in areas of breakage.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

Image
623 days ago

Are class sizes too big these days?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.

A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however … View more
Primary, secondary and kindergarten teachers are striking this week as they look for a pay offer that meets inflation at 7.2% and makes concessions around staffing issues - in particular, student to teacher ratios.

A ratio of 1 teacher for 23 students applies for year 11 students, however support staff can be counted as teachers so the reality is that class sizes can be much higher.
What do you think are the ideal sizes for classrooms?

Type NFP alongside your comments if you don't wish these to be shared in the We Say You Say column of the local paper.

620 days ago

New Fund for Nature backs Hauraki-Coromandel Conservation

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Preserving and enhancing biodiversity and conservation lands across Hauraki and Coromandel is a long-term project requiring vision, perseverance, and resilient funding.

The Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust supports 100+ conservation and backyard-trapping groups. Current projects … View more
Preserving and enhancing biodiversity and conservation lands across Hauraki and Coromandel is a long-term project requiring vision, perseverance, and resilient funding.

The Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust supports 100+ conservation and backyard-trapping groups. Current projects include kiwi protection, trap-building, bringing national experts in for training workshops, and a field support team helping the local groups with track cutting and, currently, storm recovery.

The newly established Fund for Nature – Hauraki Coromandel has been established by the Trust with Momentum Waikato to provide sustainable and secure funding for this critical work into the future.

“Our partnership with Momentum Waikato is about providing a way for people everywhere to leave a legacy that supports the conservation work of Hauraki and Coromandel communities,” says the Trust's CE Jude Hooson.

“There are a lot of people who have been committed to conservation here for decades, and there are some leading conservation experts living locally, and they’re all concerned about who is going to continue to do the mahi.

“So, we’re not thinking small, we want to build a significant Fund for Nature,” says Jude.

Image
621 days ago

Wallpaper verses painting

Adam from Adam's Painting

Wallpapering is more expensive than painting, at a cost of at least $55 a roll for a reasonable quality vinyl, compared to around $200 for 10 litres of top coat.
If wallpaper is damaged by careless tenants or family members, it's more of a challenge to repair compared to quickly touching … View more
Wallpapering is more expensive than painting, at a cost of at least $55 a roll for a reasonable quality vinyl, compared to around $200 for 10 litres of top coat.
If wallpaper is damaged by careless tenants or family members, it's more of a challenge to repair compared to quickly touching up paint damage. .
But wallpaper is cleaner to work with, you don't have to apply second coats and it does look great. But in the end, as with most decorating decisions, the choice is yours...
Here's a couple of before and after pictures of a rental property in Melville. We stripped, sanded and repapered the lounge walls all ready for the new tenants. It was a nice change from our usual painting process!

621 days ago

Our Stars Programme ⭐

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

Stars is the next step of our programmes transformational journey as they move into secondary school. Stars is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year at secondary school with the guidance of Year 12 & 13 Peer … View moreStars is the next step of our programmes transformational journey as they move into secondary school. Stars is a 12-month mentoring programme that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year at secondary school with the guidance of Year 12 & 13 Peer Mentors. Find out more about our Stars programmes through the link below!

Top