Frankton, Hamilton

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1793 days ago

Informed people make intelligent decisions

Randall from Nawton

Hello to everyone on Neighbourly, my name's Randall Kopa and I've been wanting to reply to a message I received on the 14th of November 2019 but I couldn't find the right words to express how I felt about that message until today. This message came from a person I never in my wildest… View moreHello to everyone on Neighbourly, my name's Randall Kopa and I've been wanting to reply to a message I received on the 14th of November 2019 but I couldn't find the right words to express how I felt about that message until today. This message came from a person I never in my wildest dreams thought that this person would be sending me a message and definitely not one of gratitude and polite encouragement, but it just goes to show one should never judge a book by it's cover.

In November 2019 I responded to a call for help from an elderly lady in my Neighbourhood who's post was asking if anybody could help her with the brakes on her vehicle so she could get a warrant of fitness for her vehicle, she also stated that her mechanic would not be available for at least another 3 weeks, so without even thinking about it I replied informing her that I would have a look at the brakes for her free of charge of course, but as it turned out VTNZ rechecked her vehicle and found the brakes didn't need fixing at all, problem solved.

Hence the unexpected message I received, when at first I noticed who it was from my first response was astonishment and confusion followed by anger and scepticism The heading read: What do you love about New Zealand Randall: my first instinct was to delete the message I didn't want or cared to know what this person thought about my opinion on what I loved about New Zealand, and just left the message without reading on any further until a couple of weeks later while checking other messages I saw this person's message again and decided to read what this person had to say (I already had a preconceived notion as to what this person was going to say but obviously I was wrong) as I neared the end of reading her message there it was the real reason for her message and to my surprise and astonishment this person was very similar to myself when it came to thinking of our Komatua's and Kuia's, so to answer your question about what I love about New Zealand Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern it is the essence of the culture of Aotearoa to have the understanding and awhi to treat people of all denominations as equals under the one whare and that is the true essence of Maori culture at its finest and to respect, love and take care of our elders for without them there wouldn't be a next generation the things I do I do because I want to not because I'm looking for praise or acknowledgement I do them because they're the right thing to do and needs to be done and not meaning to sound rude or ungrateful but you, our heavenly father or anybody else will ever make me do something if I don't want to do it.

Well theres my answer Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern I don't really care weather you like it or not but there it is, I never thought I'd be saying this to you but god bless to you and your whanau and keep going your on the right track. Ake Ake Amene.

1790 days ago

Do more of what you love

Ryman village living lets you worry less and play more. Experience our retirement villages.

0800 555 103 | rymanhealthcare.co.nz
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1791 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
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1791 days ago

Have you tried the Kai Programme?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Fourteen thousand dollars will determine the future of the local low-cost dinner programme.

The Kai Programme has been operating from Hood Street, and making nightly cooked dinners for struggling Hamiltonians.

It needs to raise at least $14,300 for a new location in the next month, and … View more
Fourteen thousand dollars will determine the future of the local low-cost dinner programme.

The Kai Programme has been operating from Hood Street, and making nightly cooked dinners for struggling Hamiltonians.

It needs to raise at least $14,300 for a new location in the next month, and there's a GoFundMe page. Read more here.
Have you tried the programme, or do you know someone who has?

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1791 days ago

Manual Car for Sale

Divyanshu from Hamilton East

Year - 2000
1.3L Manual
2,22,000 km driven
WOF - Till Aug 2020
Rego - Till Aug 2020
New Tyres and Recently Serviced
Cambelt done at 2,20,000km
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Year - 2000
1.3L Manual
2,22,000 km driven
WOF - Till Aug 2020
Rego - Till Aug 2020
New Tyres and Recently Serviced
Cambelt done at 2,20,000km

Neat and tidy car which runs perfectly fine being fuel efficient as well.

Reason for Sale: Moving out of country

Price: $1,750

1791 days ago

Pretty in pastel

The Team from

Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy … View more
Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1792 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.
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1793 days ago

Dive into swimming lessons in 2020

Hilton Brown Swimming

It’s a New Year and now is the time to be thinking about swimming lessons for you and your family.

We offer a FREE trial lesson to all new customers and provide lessons for babies through to adults. Hilton Brown Swimming has been around for over 45 years and we have a wealth of experience.
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It’s a New Year and now is the time to be thinking about swimming lessons for you and your family.

We offer a FREE trial lesson to all new customers and provide lessons for babies through to adults. Hilton Brown Swimming has been around for over 45 years and we have a wealth of experience.

Touch base with us today to book in your FREE trial.
Find out more

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1793 days ago

New police app

The Team from New Zealand Police

Introducing the new NZ Police app - available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Alongside officers serving our communities 24/7, we’re committed to using technology to help ensure our services and information are available to you, anywhere, any time.

✅National … View more
Introducing the new NZ Police app - available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Alongside officers serving our communities 24/7, we’re committed to using technology to help ensure our services and information are available to you, anywhere, any time.

✅National Police News
✅Local Police news
✅Alerts and safety advice
✅Notifications direct to your phone
✅Report incidents and issues
✅Frequently asked questions

The NZ Police app allows you to receive our national and local news and alerts and extends access to our online services. It’s one of the ways we’re working to make sure New Zealand is the safest country.

Download for Android here - play.google.com...

Download for iOS here - apps.apple.com...

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1795 days ago

Poll: Would you live somewhere with a cat ban?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Cats won't be allowed in a new subdivision in Hamilton's south.

Independent commissioners gave Amberfield the green light but said residents can't own cats - a move intended to protect nearby bats.

However, Amberfield's developers are challenging the decision.

Read more here.View more
Cats won't be allowed in a new subdivision in Hamilton's south.

Independent commissioners gave Amberfield the green light but said residents can't own cats - a move intended to protect nearby bats.

However, Amberfield's developers are challenging the decision.

Read more here. Would you be happy to live somewhere with a cat ban?

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Would you live somewhere with a cat ban?
  • 16.7% Yes. I'm not a cat fan.
    16.7% Complete
  • 16.4% Yes, we need to protect the bats.
    16.4% Complete
  • 58.4% No. I wouldn't give up my cat.
    58.4% Complete
  • 8.5% I'd consider it.
    8.5% Complete
281 votes
1793 days ago

Fees free level 3 kai oranga course starts soon

Georgie from Nawton

Learn for free in the waikato! Still taking enrolments, we have a limited amount of spaces left please read and share!
Gain knowledge and life skills! Free maara kai and mahinga kai course in Fairfield, level 3 NZQA, there is a narrow time gap to sign up so first in first served.
We will be … View more
Learn for free in the waikato! Still taking enrolments, we have a limited amount of spaces left please read and share!
Gain knowledge and life skills! Free maara kai and mahinga kai course in Fairfield, level 3 NZQA, there is a narrow time gap to sign up so first in first served.
We will be Learning about seed sovereignty and sharing, Rongoa identification, making kai from your maara, we will collectively work on. Maara using maramataka and more! Check it out..

Now taking enrolments for The level 3 kai oranga course is now here in the Waikato! This has been one of the fastest growing courses with 37 delivery sites across the motu! An NZQA course through Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi, delivered right here in the Waikato!

The classes are aimed at developing our marae. Starts in December depending on numbers (Venue and exact start date class times and noho to be confirmed)

Fees Free!

40 weeks with 600 hours blended delivery.

10 x 3 day weekend noho and 2 classes during the week, Mondays and Wednesday evenings.

Some of what you will learn: Ture tikanga and ture tangata practices in growing a maara kai, also, a basic rongoa Maori component, seed sovereignty and sharing, and a kai component and more! Click on link for details

Minimum requirements to enter:
-Aged 16 and upwards, rangatahi, pakeke and kaumatua, Nau mai Haere mai!
-You will have a commitmemt to attend the kaupapa, and a willingness to learn, share and participate in developing a beautiful maara.

To enrol you will need to be:

-A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

-Have a passport or birth certificate.

If you do not have either we may be able to assist you for the purposes of enrolling.

To put in your expression of interest or if you have any questions Pm me or email me: georgianne.crawford@wananga.ac.nz
Phone 0273557139
You will need to contact me to sign up, I have paperwork available and will need to sight your ID unless you have a JP signed ID. The link on the site will not work.

www.wananga.ac.nz...

Free

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1793 days ago

NEARLY NEW SMALL TV PRICE REDUCTION open to reasonable offer

Wendy from Maeroa

24" screen tv with remote and built in freeview. In excellent condition. Hardly used while my husband was in care for 12 months New price was close to $400.Screen protector plastic sheet is still on.

Price: $250

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1794 days ago

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020.
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1796 days ago

Wanting to buy a Male Canary

Skye from Glenview

I'm wanting a breeding mate for my female canary.
If you have male from reliable breeding stock, please text or call me on 012 123 5576.

1794 days ago

Setting your kids up financially, for life

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two cents? You can reply to this post with a comment, or if you're happy to be interviewed, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

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