Frankton, Hamilton

Fact Friday!

Fact Friday!

1974: The ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) begins operation, a world-unique "no-fault" insurance scheme. Got an interesting fact? Share it.

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17 days ago

Tuitions @ Ham East

VIdya from Hamilton East

Enquire now.
vidya.anza@gmail.com
When kids learn well, they are happy and settled. Childhood is a special time. Celebrate it!

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17 days ago

Unicorn Art Club

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join us these school holidays for a magical art session at Unicorn Art Club! Kids will learn how to sketch horses and unicorns step by step, then paint their own colourful unicorn artwork to take home.
This fun 90-minute workshop encourages creativity, builds drawing skills, and gives young … View more
Join us these school holidays for a magical art session at Unicorn Art Club! Kids will learn how to sketch horses and unicorns step by step, then paint their own colourful unicorn artwork to take home.
This fun 90-minute workshop encourages creativity, builds drawing skills, and gives young artists the chance to create something they’re proud of in a relaxed, supportive class.

Dates & Ages
✨ 7 April: 5–7 years
✨ 14 April: 8–12 years
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Cost: $25 per child
Spaces are limited, so be sure to book to secure a place at artsforhealth.co.nz

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18 days ago

‘We’re not going to go back’ - flood residents six weeks on

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Six weeks after torrential rain devastated parts of Ōtorohanga, Kane Wharepouri is still coming to grips with the aftermath - and he won’t be going back to his flood-stricken home.

When Wharepouri last spoke to the Waikato Times, his family - alongside a cat and four kittens they rescued - … View more
Six weeks after torrential rain devastated parts of Ōtorohanga, Kane Wharepouri is still coming to grips with the aftermath - and he won’t be going back to his flood-stricken home.

When Wharepouri last spoke to the Waikato Times, his family - alongside a cat and four kittens they rescued - had just arrived at Te Wharepouri Marae after floodwaters forced them to evacuate their Phillips Avenue house in the middle of the night.

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18 days ago

Waikato Regional Council puts the brakes on rates

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Waikato Regional Council has kept its rates increase to 1.4%, much lower than first expected.

The council’s annual plan sets total rates revenue at $157 million, with the proposed rates increase reduced from 3.4% following hours of budget discussions in February.

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22 days ago

Police forced to name Netflix as platform for Tom Phillips documentary

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Police have confirmed Netflix will screen a reality-style documentary on fugitive Tom Phillips, after initially refusing to name the platform.

Phillips was shot dead on Te Anga Rd, west of Waitomo on September 8, after a near four-year manhunt for Phillips and his three children.

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18 days ago

Diesel equals petrol at the pump as travel costs bite for small businesses

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Small businesses say rising fuel costs could soon force them to stop travelling to markets, as diesel prices climb to match petrol in Hamilton.

On Sunday, diesel and 91 petrol were both $3.44 per litre at BP Whitiora.

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19 days ago

The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Maths

Cordwainer from Melville

The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Maths

Tori Large. EDC Publishing, 2007, 128 pages.

Excellent condition

Great Study Aid.

An essential and informative maths study guide for SAT and GCSE students. Arranged thematically to cover all aspects of the maths curriculum, from algebra to … View more
The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary of Maths

Tori Large. EDC Publishing, 2007, 128 pages.

Excellent condition

Great Study Aid.

An essential and informative maths study guide for SAT and GCSE students. Arranged thematically to cover all aspects of the maths curriculum, from algebra to APRs, volume to vectors and trigonometry to transformation.

Price: $10

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23 days ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
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First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 40.2% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    40.2% Complete
  • 58.4% No, I enjoy it
    58.4% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
2524 votes
22 days ago

Plan to keep cash alive

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Keeping cash alive in rural Waikato towns is a big problem, but help could be on the way.

The Reserve Bank is proposing banks keep a minimum ability for their customers to access cash - often a lifeline in small rural communities where banks have cut branches and opening hours.

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22 days ago

Multi-use vision emerges for Waikato’s new racing hub

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Plans for a new horse racing development south of Hamilton are centred on creating a multi-use precinct, with retail, housing, equine services and community facilities forming a key parts of the proposal.

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) 164ha Greenfields Project in Tamahere is being … View more
Plans for a new horse racing development south of Hamilton are centred on creating a multi-use precinct, with retail, housing, equine services and community facilities forming a key parts of the proposal.

Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) 164ha Greenfields Project in Tamahere is being designed as more than a replacement for the region’s existing racecourses, with a focus on building a site that serves both the racing industry and the wider community, project director Steve Bramley said.

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22 days ago

BICYCLE CROSSBAR ADAPTOR

Rolf from Pirongia - Karamu

use to mount a female back on our car rack in use condition but working order
collect from TE AWAMUTU
0279261333

Price: $15

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22 days ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their … View more
Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.

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22 days ago

Split Enz to open Australasian tour with newly-scheduled show at Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Enz times are upon us again.

Split Enz - featuring long-time members Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, and Noel Crombie - will now begin their six date New Zealand national tour with a just-announced show at Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena on Saturday, May 2.

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22 days ago

New city road a key moment for Hamilton’s Peacocke development

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A $600-million project to turn greenfield land into housing for New Zealand’s fastest-growing city is about to hit a major milestone.

The Peacocke development is Hamilton City Council’s (HCC) largest-ever infrastructure project, designed to transform 720 hectares of semi-rural land in the … View more
A $600-million project to turn greenfield land into housing for New Zealand’s fastest-growing city is about to hit a major milestone.

The Peacocke development is Hamilton City Council’s (HCC) largest-ever infrastructure project, designed to transform 720 hectares of semi-rural land in the city's south into a new urban community for up to 20,000 residents, providing 8000 new homes.

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31 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 75.6% Inside!
    75.6% Complete
  • 24.4% On top!
    24.4% Complete
1433 votes
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