Forest Lake, Hamilton

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

1672 days ago

Paint a wooden chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!

You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for … View more
Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!

You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for your books and lamp. Painting one chair is an easy way to inject a bit of colour into a room too.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1673 days ago

Test your landlord knowledge!

Lodge City Rentals

Do you know the latest regulations? It can be hard to keep up with the rights and responsibilities as a landlord when the rules around us are changing.

Put your knowldege to the test and take our Covid-19 quiz. See how you score – if you still have questions, our property management team stay… View more
Do you know the latest regulations? It can be hard to keep up with the rights and responsibilities as a landlord when the rules around us are changing.

Put your knowldege to the test and take our Covid-19 quiz. See how you score – if you still have questions, our property management team stay up to date with the latest regulations and can answer your trickiest rental related questions.

So contact Jason and put him to the test.

Mobile 021 880 805 | Email jasonw@lodge.co.nz
Take the quiz

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1673 days ago

Who's missing the attention during the Covid-19 lockdown?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Animals at Hamilton Zoo are missing having visiting admirers, the curator says.

And it's not just the case in our town - it's been noted in Wellington and Christchurch too.

Read more here, including which species are noticing it most and how keepers are getting around it.

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1673 days ago

Want a warm, healthier home?

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

EnergySmart work on behalf of the Government to provide the Warmer Kiwi Homes Insulation & Heating grants.

You could be eligible for this grant that gives you 67% off the price of insulation and heat pumps.

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1673 days ago

We are back!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Five Cross

Hey, we are here!

We are now able to offer you contactless shopping options to shop from our selected Red Cross Shops.

Although our physical shops' doors are still closed, you can now browse through a selection of pre-loved items we have via our TradeMe accounts or by simply … View more
Hey, we are here!

We are now able to offer you contactless shopping options to shop from our selected Red Cross Shops.

Although our physical shops' doors are still closed, you can now browse through a selection of pre-loved items we have via our TradeMe accounts or by simply phoning/emailing your local Red Cross Shop who would love to help you with personal contactless shopping.

For more information just hit the "Read More" button below.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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1673 days ago

Funding provides critical support for Hamiltonians

The Team from Hamilton City Council

We're helping out community organisations so they can continue to support Hamiltonians most in need.

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1675 days ago

Poll: Which takeaways have you been craving?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Contactless takeaways or restaurant deliveries are possible now New Zealand is down to alert level three.

Some people queued up early.

Which takeaways have you been craving?

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Which takeaways have you been craving?
  • 9.6% Fast food like McDonald's, KFC, and co.
    9.6% Complete
  • 8.6% Local restaurants or cafes - explain in the comments.
    8.6% Complete
  • 10% Coffee!
    10% Complete
  • 68.4% None, I'm happy with home cooking.
    68.4% Complete
  • 3.3% Other - let us know in the comments.
    3.3% Complete
209 votes
1674 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
Read now

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1674 days ago

Notice of 2020 Triennial Election of Trustees

WEL Energy Trust

Nominations for the WEL Energy Trust triennial election are now open!

WEL Energy Trust seeks nominations for seven (7) trustee positions with an election to be held on Friday 26 June 2020.

To find out more, please visit the WEL Energy Trust website where you can access the Candidate … View more
Nominations for the WEL Energy Trust triennial election are now open!

WEL Energy Trust seeks nominations for seven (7) trustee positions with an election to be held on Friday 26 June 2020.

To find out more, please visit the WEL Energy Trust website where you can access the Candidate Handbook, Nomination Form and other relevant information.

Nominations close at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2020.
Find out more

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1674 days ago

Time to get decorating!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.

The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!

Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.

The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!

Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and Resene cleaning products at Resene owned ColorShops. If you’re not a cardholder already you can sign up at www.resene.co.nz/diycard or when you order online.


You can order:

Order now via the online shop, shop.resene.co.nz, for click and collect or contactless delivery, staff will confirm when orders are ready to collect.

Email your order to your local Resene ColorShop or reseller. Resene staff will arrange it for collection or contactless delivery.

Phone your local Resene ColorShop or reseller during normal shop hours to place your order. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for email and phone details for your local Resene ColorShop.

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1674 days ago

What has lockdown cost Hamilton City Council?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Revenue drops and spending on capital projects were discussed when city councillors talked finances at a Tuesday meeting.

The full financial impact of the coronavirus lockdown isn't yet known, but staff reports tallied extra spending required in that period, Councillor Ewan Wilson said.

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Revenue drops and spending on capital projects were discussed when city councillors talked finances at a Tuesday meeting.

The full financial impact of the coronavirus lockdown isn't yet known, but staff reports tallied extra spending required in that period, Councillor Ewan Wilson said.

Read more here.

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1675 days ago

Need to save on power?

Electricity Authority

If COVID-19 means you’ve been using more power, or if it’s affected your income, talk to your power company to check you’re on the best plan.

Find more advice and support at the Electricity Authority’s website.

Talk, Check, see if you can save.
Find out more

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1682 days ago

Please share an ANZAC story with us Waikato...

RSA

Dear Wakato - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however, there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.

We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special … View more
Dear Wakato - ANZAC Day will look a little different for us this year - however, there are many ways for you to acknowledge the incredible men and women who have served our communities and given their lives for our country.

We invite you to share a memory or photo to commemorate this special day on Neighbourly below. It could be a story of a member in your family who served - or perhaps the way you and your family celebrate ANZAC Day each year. (It might even be a photo of your freshly baked can't be-beaten ANZAC cookies).

We also invite you to take part in Stand at Dawn and join us at 6:00 am on Saturday 25 April. Stand at your letterbox, at the front door, in your lounge rooms, balconies, in your driveway. Wherever you are in the world, stand with us and take a moment to remember our fallen – but please stay within your ‘bubble’.

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1675 days ago

Wondering where you can and can't walk under level 3?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Narrow parts of the track around Hamilton Lake aren't safe for physical distancing, according to police.

Read a bit more of the level 3 advice here.

Have you been wondering where you can walk and what you can do, or do you feel like it's been explained enough?

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1675 days ago

Fun engaging learning.

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

NumberWorks'nWords remains online during lock down level 3. Our lessons are being delivered in the same fun, engaging way. Here is some feedback from one of our parents.

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