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255 days ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Could we live without public bins?
  • 11.6% Yes
    11.6% Complete
  • 87.9% No
    87.9% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2661 votes
253 days ago

Art Workshops

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Don't miss your spot this upcoming term in one of our workshops!
Book your seat here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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253 days ago

Poll: What do you think of Hamilton's new parking meters?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A new parking meter system is supposed to “offer greater convenience” in central Hamilton, but CBD barber Gini Berggren says it has the potential to trim her customers.

Forty per cent of Berggren’s customers are elderly, and she’s frustrated to watch them walk the distance from her … View more
A new parking meter system is supposed to “offer greater convenience” in central Hamilton, but CBD barber Gini Berggren says it has the potential to trim her customers.

Forty per cent of Berggren’s customers are elderly, and she’s frustrated to watch them walk the distance from her premises at Barber on Barton up the street to sort out their parking.

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What do you think of Hamilton's new parking meters?
  • 0% I like them.
    0% Complete
  • 8% Doesn't make much of a difference for me.
    8% Complete
  • 48% Don't like them.
    48% Complete
  • 44% Haven't used them yet.
    44% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments
    0% Complete
25 votes
253 days ago

Understanding money is path to wellbeing

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Managing your own finances wisely is a life skill that is becoming ever more important for survival and wellbeing in the modern world, and yet many people don’t know how to make money work for them and often pay a high price for that lack of understanding.

Cambridge philanthropists John and … View more
Managing your own finances wisely is a life skill that is becoming ever more important for survival and wellbeing in the modern world, and yet many people don’t know how to make money work for them and often pay a high price for that lack of understanding.

Cambridge philanthropists John and Nicola Kenel see this knowledge gap as a serious issue for the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and the nation. Treasury recommended in 2010 that financial literacy be added to the school curriculum, but with no sign of that actually happening, they decided to get on with actively supporting financial literacy training in the community.

So in mid-2022 they made a significant founding donation to establish the Waikato Financial Literacy Fund at Momentum Waikato. It offers grants for well-run local financial literacy programs for kids and teenagers, and providing access to relevant online tools and apps, such as ‘SquareOne’.

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253 days ago

More Completed Properties Available Now!

Pragma Homes

Hamilton’s well-known and trusted property developer, Pragma Homes, has several completed properties available right now. If you’re not ready to buy and settle right away, then talk to our Sales Team about upcoming Full Turn-Key Land & Home packages.

By purchasing a Pragma property, … View more
Hamilton’s well-known and trusted property developer, Pragma Homes, has several completed properties available right now. If you’re not ready to buy and settle right away, then talk to our Sales Team about upcoming Full Turn-Key Land & Home packages.

By purchasing a Pragma property, you're not just buying a property; you're investing in a thriving community and positioning yourself for future growth and prosperity.

Don’t delay! Contact us today and let us turn your homeownership dreams into reality!
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254 days ago

Have you seen Enderley's new health centre?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A new multi-million dollar diagnostic centre in the heart of Hamilton aims to help reduce the “five biggest killers” in Māori health by bringing services back into the community.

The $12 million diagnostic centre Taakiri Tuu was unveiled on Monday and spearheaded by Waikato health provider,… View more
A new multi-million dollar diagnostic centre in the heart of Hamilton aims to help reduce the “five biggest killers” in Māori health by bringing services back into the community.

The $12 million diagnostic centre Taakiri Tuu was unveiled on Monday and spearheaded by Waikato health provider, Te Kōhao Health. It aims to reduce common but detectable health issues like cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

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254 days ago

Journey Through Art

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Embark on a creative journey in our Hamilton art workshop this term. Explore the enchanting world of natural materials, discovering artistic possibilities along the way. Have fun, connect with like-minded individuals, and create personalized art to take home.
Experience the vibrancy of … View more
Embark on a creative journey in our Hamilton art workshop this term. Explore the enchanting world of natural materials, discovering artistic possibilities along the way. Have fun, connect with like-minded individuals, and create personalized art to take home.
Experience the vibrancy of watercolor, paint, and sculpture, enriched with delightful surprises for an elevated artistic journey.

Term 2 consists of 9 sessions
Starts Monday 29th April 9.30am - 11.30am
$150 per term all materials provided.

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

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255 days ago

Building character with environment of care

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Boys’ Brigade once had a much higher public profile, decades ago you would have routinely seen lads out and about in its military cadet-style uniform, but it is still going strong in the community, making a difference in boys’ lives.

The Boys Brigade Waikato Trust Fund at Momentum … View more
The Boys’ Brigade once had a much higher public profile, decades ago you would have routinely seen lads out and about in its military cadet-style uniform, but it is still going strong in the community, making a difference in boys’ lives.

The Boys Brigade Waikato Trust Fund at Momentum Waikato provides the Trust with income it uses to support the Brigade’s Waikato units.

Trust Treasurer Glenn Johnson says: “The parents that I am in contact with on a weekly basis consistently express their gratitude for what our leaders and the programmes do for their boys."

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255 days ago

Gordonton Mid Winter Xmas Market

Aaron from Chartwell

Our Mid-Winter Christmas Market is returning back to Gordonton.
A great vibe and 1 day Pop Up Market Event.
Great chance to do some early mid christmas shopping from a range of stalls from indoors and outdoors. Grab something to eat from the food karts and enjoy hot coffee, or some food.
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Our Mid-Winter Christmas Market is returning back to Gordonton.
A great vibe and 1 day Pop Up Market Event.
Great chance to do some early mid christmas shopping from a range of stalls from indoors and outdoors. Grab something to eat from the food karts and enjoy hot coffee, or some food.
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255 days ago

Unlost travellers market this weekend

Aaron from Chartwell

Coming to Claudelands Park, Hamilton next weekend! Head along and checkout this new travelling market.

The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers is a brand new monthly travelling market throughout the North Island, a vibrant collection of travellers, creatives and traders, many who have graced the … View more
Coming to Claudelands Park, Hamilton next weekend! Head along and checkout this new travelling market.

The Unlost Village Travelling Marketeers is a brand new monthly travelling market throughout the North Island, a vibrant collection of travellers, creatives and traders, many who have graced the travelling fair circuits over the years.
A unique weekend market including bonafide housetrucks and travelling vehicles, this eclectic group of experienced Marketeers bring herbs & healing products, hats, bags, jewelry, accessories, ceramics, ethnic clothing, leather, silver, art, upcycled silver cutlery, pallet wood art, custom t-shirts, crystals, massage, wrought iron, coffee, yummy food and more.
In the spirit of the village market, a buskers stage is available for musicians, dancers, performers and artists, plus free fun ’ye olde playstation style’ for the kids (big and little). Event info:
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260 days ago

Did you see the aftermath of this Dinsdale robbery?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Working a day shift, Umesh Kahanal never expected to use his emergency training when he started at Caltex Dinsdale nine months ago.

But luckily he remembered the lessons when robbers rushed into the petrol station on Tuesday at 1.15pm.

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256 days ago

Adults Arts Therapy Wednesdays

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Indulge in a series of 10 enriching sessions of Mindfulness Arts Therapy workshops this term.

Designed for adults, these unique workshops invite you to embrace your playful and creative side, fostering emotional well-being, self-discovery, and resilience in a supportive and enjoyable … View more
Indulge in a series of 10 enriching sessions of Mindfulness Arts Therapy workshops this term.

Designed for adults, these unique workshops invite you to embrace your playful and creative side, fostering emotional well-being, self-discovery, and resilience in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
These workshops allow you to engage with a variety of artistic modalities to navigate your emotional landscape, articulate your innermost feelings, and forge connections within a community of peers.


There is an opportunity to share your experiences within the group should you choose.
All materials are provided as part of your fee. Group sizes are limited to 6-8 people at our Hamilton art workshop

Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Wednesday 1st May
9.30am - 11.30am

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

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257 days ago

Adults Arts Therapy Open Studio

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join our 9-week creative journey with our Open Studio Art Therapy programme.

Each week you will be guided through a central theme that lets you gently explore your world in a supportive and respectful way. Get ready to widen how you look at the world and your responses to it.
Different from … View more
Join our 9-week creative journey with our Open Studio Art Therapy programme.

Each week you will be guided through a central theme that lets you gently explore your world in a supportive and respectful way. Get ready to widen how you look at the world and your responses to it.
Different from our other art therapy workshops you will be choosing your own mediums from the supplies provided, so be prepared to paint, draw or sculpt as part of this terms workshop.



Term 2 consists of 9 sessions
Starts Friday 3rd May
12.30pm - 2.30pm
$85 for the term.

Book at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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259 days ago

Did you stay in any of your jobs for 25 years?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

When Susan Hassall was young women did “teaching or nursing“.

Fortunately, she loved teaching. She’s now both sad and excited to retire after a quarter-century as Hamilton Boys’ High School headmaster.

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258 days ago

One day to go until our SPCA Adoption Open Day Saturday, 13 April

The Team from SPCA Hamilton - Centre & Op Shops

Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your family these school holidays?

We are reducing our adoption fees to make it easier than ever to find your perfect companion, just in time for winter. From 13-28 April, our fees are 25% off.

Visit us on our National Adoption Open Day on Saturday, 13… View more
Ready to welcome a new furry friend into your family these school holidays?

We are reducing our adoption fees to make it easier than ever to find your perfect companion, just in time for winter. From 13-28 April, our fees are 25% off.

Visit us on our National Adoption Open Day on Saturday, 13 April, or apply online for a private meet-and-greet.

With over 1,000 animals patiently waiting for adoption across the country you are sure to find your perfect match.

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