Grandview Heights, Hamilton

2589 days ago

When poppies get the blues

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We love poppies, and this Tibetan blue (Meconopsis betonicifolia) is especially eye-catching. They are available from a number of nurseries, including Blue Mountain in Tapanui.

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2589 days ago

Safer roads start with you.

The Team from Hamilton City Council

To make sure our roads are as safe as they can be, we’d like to hear from you about how we can better manage speeds in Hamilton.

We’ve created an online space for open discussion on speed related issues important to you and would love your feedback on some questions we have. You can also … View more
To make sure our roads are as safe as they can be, we’d like to hear from you about how we can better manage speeds in Hamilton.

We’ve created an online space for open discussion on speed related issues important to you and would love your feedback on some questions we have. You can also show us on a map where you think speed is an issue.

Your views and opinions are important to us – let us hear them at yourideas.hamilton.govt.nz
Find out more!

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2590 days ago

Vote now! Resene colour your community

Resene

Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make … View more
Resene has six incredible finalists up for People's Choice Award as part of 2018's Colour your Community competition - and they need your vote!

Simply head to the poll and choose who you think deserves a helping hand and some Resene products. Voting closes Sunday 2 December so make sure you get your vite in before then! By doing so, you can help make a real difference to an organisation doing great work in a Kiwi community.
Vote now!

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2590 days ago

Reminder - Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

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Emergency Mobile Alert should work in areas with cell reception. About 97% of populated areas get cell reception, and work is being done by the mobile service operators to improve mobile coverage all the time.

The Nationwide Test of Emergency Mobile Alert is on 25 November between 6 and 7pm.

www.civildefence.govt.nz...

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2591 days ago

BUS LOCKOUT BREAKING NEWS

Aaron from Nawton

Today the lockout notice was lifted and an interim agreement has been reached that will see our Locked out members achieve their wage claim (alignment with the living wage). Huge thanks to all our supporters and to our staunch members! SO FROM TOMORROW WEEKEND AND WEEK DAY SERVICES RETURN TO … View moreToday the lockout notice was lifted and an interim agreement has been reached that will see our Locked out members achieve their wage claim (alignment with the living wage). Huge thanks to all our supporters and to our staunch members! SO FROM TOMORROW WEEKEND AND WEEK DAY SERVICES RETURN TO NORMAL

2591 days ago

Let your older neighbours know... 💙💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is … View more
Friendly reminder that NZ Civil Defence will be running their second test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) System between 6pm and 7pm on Sunday, November 25th.

Please spread the word so more people are aware, especially among older friends and family who may be less tech-savvy, that this is simply a test and to not be alarmed when they receive the alert.

To learn more about EMA's and what to expect on the day, visit the link below.

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2591 days ago
2591 days ago

Poll: Should public vaping be banned?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Vaping and the use of smokeless tobacco products could be banned from bars, restaurants, schools and workplaces in New Zealand, thanks to a Government proposal. Click here to read more about it.

Got an opinion on vaping? Take part in our poll below!

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Should public vaping be banned?
  • 54.5% Yes
    54.5% Complete
  • 19.3% No
    19.3% Complete
  • 26.2% Not banned, but restrictions are needed
    26.2% Complete
3060 votes
2591 days ago

Discounted Fares

Hamilton Taxis

Reminder -we are running our Weekend Special every Friday night through until Sunday Night (then every weekend thereafter until further notice); we are offering 10% Discount on All Fares. Wait it gets better! That is 10% less than any Ride Share Fare on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights! Happy … View moreReminder -we are running our Weekend Special every Friday night through until Sunday Night (then every weekend thereafter until further notice); we are offering 10% Discount on All Fares. Wait it gets better! That is 10% less than any Ride Share Fare on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights! Happy Commuting:) Andy Collins -General Manager.

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2591 days ago

Resene project of the week!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Welcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out… View moreWelcome the birds to your garden with this practical birdhouse project. Use Resene wood stains to help camouflage it into the trees or bold Resene testpot colours if you want to make it a colourful feature. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this handy project yourself

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2592 days ago

Caffeine & Gasoline this Sunday

Hampton Downs Motorsport Park

Hampton Downs weekend car shows continue this Sunday with the second edition of Caffeine & Gasoline, A gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars. It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking. Come check out the cars and grab a coffee and brunch from our new Café. There is also… View moreHampton Downs weekend car shows continue this Sunday with the second edition of Caffeine & Gasoline, A gathering of enthusiast car owners and their cars. It’s free to attend and there’s plenty of parking. Come check out the cars and grab a coffee and brunch from our new Café. There is also $20 off Go Karts and this fantastic opportunity to catch a motorsport event for next to nothing!

Promoting a special offer! If you want to watch all the on-track action you can get in for just $10 per car load of people, yes! You heard right. get your mates to pile into your car, rock up to gate 2 (on the road leading to the infield) and show them a screenshot of this post. $10 only!

With superkarts, time attack super laps, IPC, NZ6/HQ Holdens, ETL hire Tranzam challenger and Deutche cup there will be plenty to see.
Find out more!

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2592 days ago

Crystal Cafe at the Western Community Centre

Trevor from Dinsdale

CRYSTAL CAFE - Your Local Spiritual Networking Hub.

The second Friday of the month 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
At the Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave, Hamilton.

December 14th $20.00 per person

A cafe with unlimited cups of tea and coffee, delicious home baking, crystals and Table Talk.

Gather … View more
CRYSTAL CAFE - Your Local Spiritual Networking Hub.

The second Friday of the month 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
At the Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave, Hamilton.

December 14th $20.00 per person

A cafe with unlimited cups of tea and coffee, delicious home baking, crystals and Table Talk.

Gather around the table and talk spiritual matters for inspiration insight and development. Get to talk to Readers and Healers who will join in the conversations. People like Dawn, Janet, Michelle & Trevor. December our topic is DREAM INTERPRETATION. Take a glance into The Crystal Point Virtual Store. Touch, feel, learn more about crystals and salt lamps.

WOW wait there’s more you even have a mini reading and healing.
Stay to the end at 8.30 and experience a wonderful universal healing experience with a team of dedicated people.

The cafe is for everyone whatever the stage of their awakened journey.
Tickets available online or at the door. Follow us on Facebook: thecrystalpointnz
See you there!

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2596 days ago

Train To Auckland ( well , Papakura )

Graeme from Frankton

I recall 3 or 4 months ago , Jamie Strange posting about how Labour ( and Enviroment Waikato I think ) were looking at putting on a daily train to Auckland . Read the smal print , and it was actrually to Papakura . Does anyone else rember it ? Can you remember the cost ? I had a strange idea it was… View moreI recall 3 or 4 months ago , Jamie Strange posting about how Labour ( and Enviroment Waikato I think ) were looking at putting on a daily train to Auckland . Read the smal print , and it was actrually to Papakura . Does anyone else rember it ? Can you remember the cost ? I had a strange idea it was going to take $6 million to fund it for 5 years ? I can't find the original post unfortunately .

2595 days ago

Genealogy help required please

Karen from Nawton

Hi hope someone on this site is a genealogist and is familiar with Ancestry DNA. Trying to download my results (from 2 years ago) to Gedmatch but having issues figuring out what to do. A lady on Facebook was starting to help me but as it was about 11pm in the UK she's now gone to bed so here I… View moreHi hope someone on this site is a genealogist and is familiar with Ancestry DNA. Trying to download my results (from 2 years ago) to Gedmatch but having issues figuring out what to do. A lady on Facebook was starting to help me but as it was about 11pm in the UK she's now gone to bed so here I am at Mon noon struggling to make sense of it all. So if anyone can actually help me please contact me on 0273901487. I've minimized everything for the moment. Many thanks.

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