Glenview, Hamilton

873 days ago

Matariki Multicultural Tree Planting event

todd from EarthDiverse

Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori.

Just a friendly reminder about our Matariki Multicultural Tree Planting event tomorrow (Saturday 25th June, 10:30am) at Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Kirikiriroa/Hamilton (Rotokauri Rd entrance). Rain or shine (except in the event of a nasty … View more
Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori.

Just a friendly reminder about our Matariki Multicultural Tree Planting event tomorrow (Saturday 25th June, 10:30am) at Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Kirikiriroa/Hamilton (Rotokauri Rd entrance). Rain or shine (except in the event of a nasty downpour). Please park on Rotokauri Road.

Please bring a spade/shovel, gardening gloves, appropriate weather gear, water to drink. Any food donations are most welcomed, no matter how small. We're looking for things like bread, cheese, lettuce and sandwich fixings, and drinks like tea bags/instant coffee, UHT milk. Bring your own travel mug if you'd like a hot drink.

This event is free, family friendy, and open to the public. Lite lunch served afterwards.

For more information see the Events page on our website

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873 days ago

Matariki

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Māori! Happy Māori New Year!

We want tamariki and rangatahi across Aotearoa to shine as bright as Matariki does.

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873 days ago

Beer Nation: The Art and Heart of Kiwi Beer (book)

Cordwainer from Melville

Beer Nation: The Art and Heart of Kiwi Beer
By Michael Donaldson


Paperback, 240 pages, illustrated. Excellent condition, 2012

The story of beer in New Zealand. Highly illustrated, meticulously researched and warmly told, Beer Nation recounts the early history of beer, exposes the modern … View more
Beer Nation: The Art and Heart of Kiwi Beer
By Michael Donaldson


Paperback, 240 pages, illustrated. Excellent condition, 2012

The story of beer in New Zealand. Highly illustrated, meticulously researched and warmly told, Beer Nation recounts the early history of beer, exposes the modern age of commerce and big business, and charts the rise of contemporary boutique breweries - through interviews and first-hand stories from the personalities behind beer and brewing in New Zealand.

Price: $10

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873 days ago

10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat... (book)

Cordwainer from Melville

10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat...: And How YOU Can Stay Young, Slim, and Happy!
by Frank Lipman

Paperback, 378 pages. 2016. Excellent condition.


Like most people in our society, you might see the years from the age 30 onward as a slow, painful decline marked by the following … View more
10 Reasons You Feel Old and Get Fat...: And How YOU Can Stay Young, Slim, and Happy!
by Frank Lipman

Paperback, 378 pages. 2016. Excellent condition.


Like most people in our society, you might see the years from the age 30 onward as a slow, painful decline marked by the following outcomes: weight gain, fatigue, mysterious aches and pains, illnesses, memory issues, low libido, and sadness and anxiety.

But the real obstacle for most of us isn't age--it's loss of function. Our bodies are perfectly capable of remaining slim and vigorous, and our brains can absolutely stay clear and sharp--if we give them what they need.

Dr. Lipman breaks through the common myths and misconceptions surrounding aging and dieting, and he zeroes in on what you need to do in order to feel your very best.

Price: $10

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873 days ago

Nights in the Gardens of Spain - Witi Ihimaera (NZ novel)

Cordwainer from Melville

Nights in the Gardens of Spain - Witi Ihimaera

Paperback, 304 pages. Very good condition.

David Munro has everything a man could want - a beautiful wife, two adoring daughters, a top academic position and a circle of devoted friends. But he also has another life, lived mainly at night and … View more
Nights in the Gardens of Spain - Witi Ihimaera

Paperback, 304 pages. Very good condition.

David Munro has everything a man could want - a beautiful wife, two adoring daughters, a top academic position and a circle of devoted friends. But he also has another life, lived mainly at night and frequently in what he comes to know as 'The Gardens of Spain', the places where gay and bisexual men meet. Now he must choose which of these two lives to follow...

Price: $8

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873 days ago

Secret Army: An elite force, a secret mission, a fleet of Model-T Fords (book)

Cordwainer from Melville

Secret Army: An elite force, a secret mission, a fleet of Model-T Fords, a far flung corner of WWI

Barry Stone

Allen & Unwin, 2017. Paperback, 228 pages. Excellent condition

It was arguably the greatest fighting force in the entirety of the Great War. They were the very best: … View more
Secret Army: An elite force, a secret mission, a fleet of Model-T Fords, a far flung corner of WWI

Barry Stone

Allen & Unwin, 2017. Paperback, 228 pages. Excellent condition

It was arguably the greatest fighting force in the entirety of the Great War. They were the very best: hardened, fearless, decorated, cocky fighting men, all veterans of Gallipoli and the Western Front. Yet this elite force secretly assembled in London in late 1917 remains an enigma even today.

Barry Stone tells the story of these Australian, British, New Zealand, Canadian and South African men who were sent to the ethnic powder keg of the Caucasus to preserve British interests. They matched wits with German spies and assassins. They fought the Turks. They dined with sheiks, outraged local mullahs, forged unlikely alliances with Russian Cossacks, helped Armenians flee genocide, and saved the lives of thousands of starving Persians.

This book is a rarity: a story set against the backdrop of war, filled not with bloodshed but with acts of kindness and selflessness; a triumph of the human spirit.

Price: $10

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873 days ago

People Skills: How To Assert Yourself, Listen To Others, And Resolve Conflicts (book)

Cordwainer from Melville

People Skills: How To Assert Yourself, Listen To Others, And Resolve Conflicts

Robert Bolton

Simon and Schuster, 2011. Paperback, 324 pages

Former owner's name inside otherwise excellent condition.

A wall of silent resentment shuts you off from someone you love....You listen to an … View more
People Skills: How To Assert Yourself, Listen To Others, And Resolve Conflicts

Robert Bolton

Simon and Schuster, 2011. Paperback, 324 pages

Former owner's name inside otherwise excellent condition.

A wall of silent resentment shuts you off from someone you love....You listen to an argument in which neither party seems to hear the other....Your mind drifts to other matters when people talk to you.... People Skills is a communication-skills handbook that can help you eliminate these and other communication problems.

Price: $10

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873 days ago

Insect house

The Team from

Build a cosy bug hotel to hang in a quiet corner of your garden and paint it in your favourite Resene hues.

Find out how to create your own.

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873 days ago

See You At The Great NZ Food Show

The Great NZ Food Show

Hey neighbours - Waikato’s favourite food and drink showcase is returning to Claudelands Events Centre, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July. The two-day event is set to turn up the heat this winter, thanks to the line-up of cooking demonstrations, delectable edibles and amazing show-only specials.

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Hey neighbours - Waikato’s favourite food and drink showcase is returning to Claudelands Events Centre, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July. The two-day event is set to turn up the heat this winter, thanks to the line-up of cooking demonstrations, delectable edibles and amazing show-only specials.

Enjoy celebrity chefs, inspiring cooking classes and local and recognised exhibitors. Take time to talk to the owners and artisan producers to learn more about how your food is produced. Touch, smell and taste the goods, and take home your favourite show-only specials. Discover, indulge, learn and be inspired at The Great NZ Food Show!

Grab your tickets now. Buy 1 get 1 half price with the code NEIGHBOUR.
Find out more

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874 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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874 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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874 days ago

Red Cross Five Cross Roads OPEN for MATARIKI

The Team from Red Cross Shop Five Cross

Just to let you know that we will be open this Friday from 10-3 pm with special sales for a special day!
See you Friday!

874 days ago

In Store free maca and cacao tasting

Naturally Healthy

In Store Today from 10.30 to 2.30.
Pop In and sample or learn.
The team from Seleno Health will be sharing knowledge and samples of their amazing premium organic rescue cacao and organic maca direct from their Peruvian farm to your New Zealand table.
Sample their creamy maca latte elixir topped … View more
In Store Today from 10.30 to 2.30.
Pop In and sample or learn.
The team from Seleno Health will be sharing knowledge and samples of their amazing premium organic rescue cacao and organic maca direct from their Peruvian farm to your New Zealand table.
Sample their creamy maca latte elixir topped with crunchy organic maca nibs.
Recipe sheets will be provided so you can try these recipes yourself at home.
See you there!
Naturally Healthy
715 Grey Street - Claudelands in Hamilton
www.naturallyhealthy.co.nz...
phone 079583845
#testimonica #buylocal #naturallyhealthy
- always take as directed

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875 days ago

Mid-winter Sale

The Team from Red Cross Shop Hamilton East

“Wonderful bargains at our mid-winter sale.

This week only at our Red Cross shop Hamilton East “

875 days ago

Stop Your Curtains Getting Damp and Mouldy

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

It’s time to bid farewell to summer for another year and start facing the reality that soon it’s going to be cold and damp for a while. As we enter those colder months and condensation appears on the windows, we thought it was a good time to share some tips on preventing mould and mildew … View moreIt’s time to bid farewell to summer for another year and start facing the reality that soon it’s going to be cold and damp for a while. As we enter those colder months and condensation appears on the windows, we thought it was a good time to share some tips on preventing mould and mildew growing on your curtains.

What makes mould and mildew grow?
Interestingly, it’s not directly the condensation on your windows that causes mould and mildew because most curtains don’t come into contact with it. Mould and mildew grow when there’s moisture and warmth in the home, which condensation does contribute to.

Just like everything absorbent in your home, as temperatures go up the moisture in the air evaporates and is absorbed into the fabric. As they cool, the moisture changes back from its gaseous state to being closer to its liquid form. In absorbing this moisture they also take in any bacteria it holds. Repeated over time, this is what causes the nasty growths.

The difference between mould and mildew
Mould is a broad term that encompasses multiple identical nuclei and can grow beneath and penetrate the surface of affected material. Mildew is a type of mould that grows on the surface and can therefore be much more easily treated/removed. When it’s live, moulds are orangey or reddish in colour. The black patches we see are actually the hibernating mould spores waiting for the sun to warm them up and bring them back to life.

Where does all this moisture come from?
We live in a pretty humid climate in New Zealand at the best of times; in some areas it’s even greater. But it’s not all weather related. Cooking, showering, drying clothes, unflued gas heaters and simply breathing and existing all produce moisture content within our homes.

Preventing moisture build up and/or drying out your home
• Install a home ventilation system of some kind.
• Crack the windows a little during the day to allow a bit of cool air to flow through your home. North facing windows are best.
• Get a dehumidifier. Emptying this once a day (or more!) will really open your eyes to how much moisture is in your home. Remember the science though, you need to warm the air (and thus the moisture in it) before the dehumidifier can suck it in and remove it.
• Pop a DampRid moisture absorber container on the windowsill behind the curtains.
• Install a ShowerDome and extractor fan in the bathroom.
• Make sure your clothes dryer is vented to the outside.
• Install a rangehood in the kitchen and use lids on pots and pans.
• Change the curtain rail brackets to 80 or 100mm so the curtains are further from the walls and the windows allowing for more air circulation. Bear in mind however, this will likely lower their thermal insulating capabilities.
• Invest in double-glazing. Although this does not prevent mildew it can work to slow the onset.
• Minimise what mould growth feeds on. Clean soft furnishings regularly, clean windows and wipe down window surrounds with warm soapy water.
Check plumbing for leaks.
• Maintaining an even inside temperature throughout the house helps stop moist air from condensing.
• Insulate well. Start with the ceilings and under floor as a priority, then the walls.
• Close curtains/blinds as soon as the sun goes down.

Don’t worry if it’s too late - Curtain Clean can treat and remove mould and mildew from your curtains. Call us on 0800 579 0501 or visit curtainclean.co.nz to find out more.

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