Forest Lake, Hamilton

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

20 days ago

Hamilton motelier who collected $26.4m in govt cash faces liquidations

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A motelier who collected more than $26m in taxpayer cash during the emergency housing boom now faces liquidation for three Hamilton hotel strip businesses over unpaid taxes.

Patrick Loughlin McGuire and Thi Kim Loan Nguyen received $26.4m emergency housing grants between 2018 and 2024.

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16 days ago

Watercolour Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

🎨 Watercolour Art Classes
Gain a creative experience with watercolour painting! Learn new techniques, express yourself, and enjoy the process in a fun and supportive environment.

Limited spots available, book now👉 www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz … View more
🎨 Watercolour Art Classes
Gain a creative experience with watercolour painting! Learn new techniques, express yourself, and enjoy the process in a fun and supportive environment.

Limited spots available, book now👉 www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz #artclass #waikato #artnz #watercolour

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24 days ago

The Riddler wants to hear from you! 🎉

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
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Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things up—and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?

If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩

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17 days ago

Acrylics Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

You'll explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each inspiring session balances the freedom to experiment with structured guidance, ensuring you enhance your painting abilities with confidence.
Materials supplied for the first two … View more
You'll explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each inspiring session balances the freedom to experiment with structured guidance, ensuring you enhance your painting abilities with confidence.
Materials supplied for the first two classes, after this you must bring your own.
Starts Monday 10th February - 7th April

9.30am -11.30am, 9 weeks $165

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

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17 days ago

Journey Through Art

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Involve yourself in the lively world of watercolour, paint, and sculpture, while mastering a variety of fundamental and intermediate art techniques. Improve your creative skills, have some fun and meet like minded people. Monday classes offer a socialable place for beginners, intermediate and … View moreInvolve yourself in the lively world of watercolour, paint, and sculpture, while mastering a variety of fundamental and intermediate art techniques. Improve your creative skills, have some fun and meet like minded people. Monday classes offer a socialable place for beginners, intermediate and returning students. All materials and equipment is supplied.
Starts Monday 10th February - 7th April
9.30am -11.30am, 9 x Sessions $165

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17 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Freed from food and exercise

I've had an eating problem as long as I can remember. I would steal food, and money to get food. I was ashamed and had no idea why I did it. As a teenager, I didn't want to be overweight, so I tried to eat healthily at first and then tried to eat as little … View more
Freed from food and exercise

I've had an eating problem as long as I can remember. I would steal food, and money to get food. I was ashamed and had no idea why I did it. As a teenager, I didn't want to be overweight, so I tried to eat healthily at first and then tried to eat as little as possible. I also exercised to control my weight. All these things stopped working by the time I was twenty-one years old.

The constant thinking about food and losing weight made me ring for help from a Twelve Step recovery group. I found people that I knew had a solution for me. I tackled the programme – meetings, a food plan, the Steps, a sponsor and service – through hard work and trying to do it perfectly.

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17 days ago

Colour your world

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

It’s simple to turn wood scraps into a work of art with the range of beach inspired Resene Colorwood wash hues. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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18 days ago

Mindfulness Art Therapy for Adults

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Your Arts Therapist will guide you through a step-by-step process, providing personal support in a small group setting. You’ll have the chance to sculpt, paint, draw, and try creative mindfulness exercises. Past participants have discovered new ways to view personal challenges and felt happier … View moreYour Arts Therapist will guide you through a step-by-step process, providing personal support in a small group setting. You’ll have the chance to sculpt, paint, draw, and try creative mindfulness exercises. Past participants have discovered new ways to view personal challenges and felt happier within themselves.

Starts Wednesday 12th February - 2nd April

9.30am - 11.30am, 8x weeks - $165

Book here - artsforhealth.co.nz

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18 days ago

? Walk-in Caturdays are here!

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.

? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.

? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.

*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.

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33 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for feijoas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.

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18 days ago

Term 1

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Fraser ACE is excited to announce that Term 1 classes will begin in February!

This term offers a diverse range of courses designed to cater to various interests. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pick up a new hobby, or expand your knowledge, Fraser ACE has something for … View more
Fraser ACE is excited to announce that Term 1 classes will begin in February!

This term offers a diverse range of courses designed to cater to various interests. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pick up a new hobby, or expand your knowledge, Fraser ACE has something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced instructors in a supportive and engaging environment.

Enroll now to secure your spot and embark on a new educational journey this July. For more information and to register, visit Fraser ACE, phone 07 846 8624 or email us on comed@fraser.school.nz
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32 days ago

Poll: Is camping as fun as people say?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Lack of good sleep, sub-par toileting experiences and difficulty in making meals. Do you consider camping as a top holiday experience?

For a bit of fun, let us know your thoughts and stories.

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Is camping as fun as people say?
  • 49.6% Yes
    49.6% Complete
  • 48.8% No
    48.8% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
1823 votes
19 days ago

Childrens Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

🎨 Give your child the chance to express themselves through art in a safe, supportive space. Our classes help boost creativity, confidence, and emotional growth.

Limited spaces available, book now 👉 www.artsforhealth.co.nz...


#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz #artclass #waikato … View more
🎨 Give your child the chance to express themselves through art in a safe, supportive space. Our classes help boost creativity, confidence, and emotional growth.

Limited spaces available, book now 👉 www.artsforhealth.co.nz...


#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz #artclass #waikato #artnz

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19 days ago

Get amongst it this summer season.

Triton Hearing

Hi neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, … View more
Hi neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, every story, and every cheer like never before.

This summer, don’t just be present - be at the heart of the fun.

*Sonova proprietary research (2024), visit hearmore.co.nz to learn more.
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19 days ago

Poll: Are you following the theatre's construction?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Waikato’s new regional theatre is about to become a theatre of mystery - or, to describe it a little more eloquently, a masterpiece mystery theatre.

The Waikato Times was granted a tour of the building’s interior - a guided visit that provides more than a few hints of the sheer magnitude… View more
The Waikato’s new regional theatre is about to become a theatre of mystery - or, to describe it a little more eloquently, a masterpiece mystery theatre.

The Waikato Times was granted a tour of the building’s interior - a guided visit that provides more than a few hints of the sheer magnitude of splendour the Waikato Regional Theatre - due to open later this year - will provide the people of Kirikiriroa.

Are you following the theatre's construction? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you following the theatre's construction?
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
20 votes
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