Forest Lake, Hamilton

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

144 days ago

Last chance to share your Bright Spot...

Resene

From stunning sunsets to quirky murals - we're loving seeing the beautiful photos that members are sharing across the country. These local Bright Spots add a little colour and brighten the day.

Our Bright Spots campaign closes on Sunday, 15 July so time is running out to share yours. With … View more
From stunning sunsets to quirky murals - we're loving seeing the beautiful photos that members are sharing across the country. These local Bright Spots add a little colour and brighten the day.

Our Bright Spots campaign closes on Sunday, 15 July so time is running out to share yours. With 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs, do take a moment and share this happy place with us.

Enter your local Bright Spots pics here today and be in to *WIN*.
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149 days ago

Shouts of 'move' as car crashes into hair salon

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A hairdresser’s first thoughts after a car smashed into the salon were of ‘my son’s nana’ - the salon owner who’d been right in its path.

Hannah was about to mix hair colours for a client when she heard a smash outside Elizabeth Georg Hair Design in Dinsdale, Hamilton.

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144 days ago

Mindful Drawing and Painting

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Curious about our arts therapy workshops but want to see what they're like before committing? Our taster course is perfect for you! Experience mindful drawing and painting, and discover how art can be used for mindfulness and self-awareness.

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

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144 days ago

Mindfulness Arts Therapy for Adults

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Our skilled Arts Therapist will guide you step-by-step, offering personal support in a small group setting. You'll have the chance to sculpt, paint, draw, and explore creative mindfulness exercises.
Wednesdays and Fridays available!


Book here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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144 days ago

Have you heard the news about this Flagstaff project?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Plans for a controversial social housing development in Flagstaff have been put on ice as the country’s biggest landlord reviews a series of planned housing projects in Hamilton.

The 60-home Kāinga Ora housing complex on 1.9 hectares of vacant Crown-owned land in Endeavour Avenue, next to the… View more
Plans for a controversial social housing development in Flagstaff have been put on ice as the country’s biggest landlord reviews a series of planned housing projects in Hamilton.

The 60-home Kāinga Ora housing complex on 1.9 hectares of vacant Crown-owned land in Endeavour Avenue, next to the Flagstaff shops, was originally set to be 70 two and three-storey homes but was scaled back after feedback from the community.

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144 days ago

Beginners Acrylics

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join us this upcoming term with our NEW Beginners Acrylic class. Whether you're just starting out or wanting to brush up on your skills, this class is for you.

Book your seat here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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144 days ago

Wood Splitter - for Hire

Grant from Burbush - Rotokauri

Get that firewood sorted for next winter.
Hydraulic Splitter with pick up arm for heavy rounds.
Splits all wood types and up to 450mm deep rounds
25 ton capacity with quick cycle time.

Call to book 0274 851330.
$150/day delivered and collected locally

Price: $150

145 days ago

Try Joy’s Oven Hāngi Recipe

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

This warming Hāngi recipe, created by Joy from Murray Halberg Village, serves six people with plenty of leftovers to enjoy the next day. Serve hot and enjoy with family or friends on a chilly winters night.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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150 days ago

Neighbours twice shy of Kāinga Ora plans for CBD apartments

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Plans to turn a CBD apartment block into social housing have neighbours worried after a “horrendous” stint as short-term housing.

There were human faeces left on footpaths and theft, say other residents of Hamilton’s Vialou Street.

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157 days ago

Have you been past the old theatre lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It was a spectacle that would have thrilled anyone’s inner three-year-old.

And, on Tuesday afternoon, some actual three and two-year-olds were lucky enough to be among those looking on as a pair of gigantic orange demolition excavators tore into the northern wall of Hamilton’s Founders … View more
It was a spectacle that would have thrilled anyone’s inner three-year-old.

And, on Tuesday afternoon, some actual three and two-year-olds were lucky enough to be among those looking on as a pair of gigantic orange demolition excavators tore into the northern wall of Hamilton’s Founders Theatre in the manner of ravenous monsters.

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152 days ago

Are there roads you don't like to drive on in the Waikato?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Once a year Jeff Penno removes drawing pins from a wall map pinpointing serious and fatal crashes his crews have attended, and starts again.

It’s a poignant reminder that not all our roads are up to the standard of the Waikato Expressway - which is so safe the Waikato road policing manager … View more
Once a year Jeff Penno removes drawing pins from a wall map pinpointing serious and fatal crashes his crews have attended, and starts again.

It’s a poignant reminder that not all our roads are up to the standard of the Waikato Expressway - which is so safe the Waikato road policing manager doesn’t need to deploy his team there regularly.

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147 days ago

Matariki

The Team from Megan Smith & Co.

Mānawatia a Matariki ki a koutou katoa 🌟

Enjoy this time with your whānau, sharing kai and reflecting on the year that has been and setting aspirations for the year to come.

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149 days ago

Pulse Energy

Graham from Nawton

Back in January, Pulse had a big sales blitz, offering cheaper power. However, my accounts have been more than my previous supplier, Frank Energy. My last account, about $50 more. I have been having an ongoing debate with them. Who else, has been having this problem?

148 days ago

30 Years of Homes & Gardens

NZ House & Garden

It’s NZ House & Garden’s 30th birthday, and to celebrate they’ve put together a great offer that’ll light up your home. Purchase or gift a 1 or 2-year subscription to NZ House & Garden and receive a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 for FREE*.

Enjoy inspirational home … View more
It’s NZ House & Garden’s 30th birthday, and to celebrate they’ve put together a great offer that’ll light up your home. Purchase or gift a 1 or 2-year subscription to NZ House & Garden and receive a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 for FREE*.

Enjoy inspirational home & garden content, convenient monthly home delivery, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, up to 27% off retail, and a Living Light luxury soy candle worth $56.90 when you become part of the NZ House & Garden community. *T&Cs apply.
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152 days ago

Poll: Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Times have changed and perhaps so has our societal rules around taking off hats when indoors. What are your thoughts?

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Is it still rude to wear a hat inside?
  • 74.6% Yes, take them off indoors
    74.6% Complete
  • 24.3% No, it's not anymore
    24.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
4078 votes
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