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894 days ago

Take a Seat in the Waikato Regional Theatre!

Momentum Waikato

Momentum Waikato has launched the Take a Seat campaign – your chance to support the new Waikato Regional Theatre, the exciting new performing arts centre being built in the South End of Hamilton’s CBD.

Donate $1500 to the Theatre and you or your family’s name, or your business or group’s… View more
Momentum Waikato has launched the Take a Seat campaign – your chance to support the new Waikato Regional Theatre, the exciting new performing arts centre being built in the South End of Hamilton’s CBD.

Donate $1500 to the Theatre and you or your family’s name, or your business or group’s title, will be displayed on a seat in its auditorium.

If you support this exciting vision and you live anywhere in the Waikato, then please do Take a Seat in the new Waikato Regional Theatre!

Click Take A Seat to find out more.
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896 days ago

Re-energise your morning with the Sunday Star-Times

Mags4gifts

Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.

Subscribe at mags4gifts.co.nz/antipodes Terms and Conditions apply.
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898 days ago

More intensified housing in Hamilton - what do you think?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A new Hamilton housing goal would put the focus on intensification, aiming for 70% of new homes to be infill.

It's in the Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy, which will be consulted on.

Deputy mayor Geoff Taylor says it could "destroy" Hamilton but other senior councillors reckon … View more
A new Hamilton housing goal would put the focus on intensification, aiming for 70% of new homes to be infill.

It's in the Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy, which will be consulted on.

Deputy mayor Geoff Taylor says it could "destroy" Hamilton but other senior councillors reckon “wild West” intensification can be managed better to create more homes without too much clutter.

Read more here.

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897 days ago

Fence and trellis

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

It’s easy to give an old fence and trellis a new lease of life with Resene Waterborne Woodsman.

Find out how to create your own.

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897 days ago

Learning to read

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

There's more to reading than learning to read. If you're struggling to get your child into reading, visit us in our centre and ask for tips and a recommended reading list for your child! ?

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898 days ago

It’s Bake Week here at the Red Cross Five Cross Roads

The Team from Red Cross Shop Five Cross

All our cook books are 1/2 price so come on in and see what deliciousness you can find!
We are open 9-4.30 Monday to Friday
9-4 Saturday
10-3 Sunday
You never know what you will find be it books,shoes, clothes or linen

898 days ago

Winter is here!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from St Andrews Library Waiwherowhero

We’re moving to winter hours from Monday (1 August) while we experience high staff shortages due to illness. All libraries will close at 1.30pm on Mondays and 5.30pm on the other weekdays. Our weekend hours remain unchanged.

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898 days ago

Winter is here!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Chartwell Library Kukutaaruhe

We’re moving to winter hours from Monday (1 August) while we experience high staff shortages due to illness. All libraries will close at 1.30pm on Mondays and 5.30pm on the other weekdays. Our weekend hours remain unchanged.

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898 days ago

Winter is here!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Hamilton Central Library Te Koopuu Maania o Kirikiriroa

We’re moving to winter hours from Monday (1 August) while we experience high staff shortages due to illness. All libraries will close at 1.30pm on Mondays and 5.30pm on the other weekdays. Our weekend hours remain unchanged.

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898 days ago

Winter is here!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Dinsdale Te Tiwha O Pareiiriwhare

We’re moving to winter hours from Monday (1 August) while we experience high staff shortages due to illness. All libraries will close at 1.30pm on Mondays and 5.30pm on the other weekdays. Our weekend hours remain unchanged.

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900 days ago

Poll: VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!

Resene

It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

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It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.

Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!

VOTE for the Resene Upcycling Finalists!
  • 8.4% 1) Storage cabinet (Christine Olson, Carterton District)
    8.4% Complete
  • 19.1% 2) Bench Seat (Mary McRae, Hauraki)
    19.1% Complete
  • 4.4% 3) Modern Tech Desk (Julie Cronin, Havelock North)
    4.4% Complete
  • 9.7% 4) Alice in Wonderland table (Lynda Cree, Halswell)
    9.7% Complete
  • 17.3% 5) Terracotta Steps (Angie Farrow, Hokowhitu)
    17.3% Complete
  • 7.1% 6) Drinks cabinet / piano bar (Maurice van Liempd, Whakatane District)
    7.1% Complete
  • 4.8% 7) Garden feature (Marjanna Jones, Henderson)
    4.8% Complete
  • 2.2% 8) Spacerocket lamp (Jen Asquith, Nelson South)
    2.2% Complete
  • 25.1% 9) Paintbrush art (Bonnie Stretton, Motueka)
    25.1% Complete
  • 2% 10) Writing Desk (Steve Nicholson, Brookfield)
    2% Complete
1951 votes
900 days ago

How To Maintain and Care for Your Wallcoverings

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

So, you’ve finally chosen that fabulous wallpaper to showcase your interior style but how do you best look after it to keep it looking fresh and clean?

Many a foreign object can flick onto the surface of the wallpapers in your home, ranging from food to crayon to fly spray, and like any … View more
So, you’ve finally chosen that fabulous wallpaper to showcase your interior style but how do you best look after it to keep it looking fresh and clean?

Many a foreign object can flick onto the surface of the wallpapers in your home, ranging from food to crayon to fly spray, and like any textile, wallpapers need a little bit of love every now and then. A regular wipe down with a clean cloth should keep dust and marks at bay, however, there are times when there may be the need for a deeper clean.

To better understand how to care for your wallcoverings we need to first discuss the different types of wallpapers on the market and their cleaning durability. The main three classifications are:

1. Scrubbable
Generally heavy vinyl’s, these types of wallcoverings are suited to higher trafficc areas as they can withstand scrubbing to remove stains and dirt more effectively.

2. Washable
Coated papers (light weight vinyl) would fall into this category, a mild detergent and water can be used to occasionally wipe surface of wallcovering. They are unsuitable for high traffic areas due to light cleaning and inability to remove stains or contaminants without damage.

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

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901 days ago

Reading Tip #5

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

Make a calm, comfortable place for your family to relax and read independently - or together ?‍?‍?‍??

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901 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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901 days ago

Volunteer help sought

Erin from Pukete

Painting labor or supplies. Start Wed 27 July. Assist a mental health patient repair boarder damage, who was only trying to do another MH patient a favor. Significant damage. House has been prepped but charity doing this work just need some help. Please phone Carolyn 0211717200 if you can help even… View morePainting labor or supplies. Start Wed 27 July. Assist a mental health patient repair boarder damage, who was only trying to do another MH patient a favor. Significant damage. House has been prepped but charity doing this work just need some help. Please phone Carolyn 0211717200 if you can help even for a few hours. Nawton area

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