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1181 days ago

There’s the great outdoors, then there’s Ruapehu

Visit Ruapehu

Stay and play around our beautiful maunga this winter! Immerse yourself in wide-open spaces, epic activities, hidden gems, and untamed wilderness in the Ruapehu region.

The perfect place to relax, refresh, and have a bit of adventure.

Hit the slopes on NZ’s largest ski field or choose … View more
Stay and play around our beautiful maunga this winter! Immerse yourself in wide-open spaces, epic activities, hidden gems, and untamed wilderness in the Ruapehu region.

The perfect place to relax, refresh, and have a bit of adventure.

Hit the slopes on NZ’s largest ski field or choose from an array of off-mountain activities. So what are you waiting for?

Get over here and make it mountainside!
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1182 days ago

Hawaii in one room and Antarctica in the other?

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

Feel like your home constantly has different temperatures in every room? This could be a sign of poor insulation!

A well insulated home shouldn't have huge temperature differences throughout the house and you could be losing your hard earned dollars through your ceiling or floors!

Book a … View more
Feel like your home constantly has different temperatures in every room? This could be a sign of poor insulation!

A well insulated home shouldn't have huge temperature differences throughout the house and you could be losing your hard earned dollars through your ceiling or floors!

Book a free, no obligation in home assessment to see what you could do to help make your home warmer and drier this winter!

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1191 days ago

Age Concern freephone line 0800 65 2 105

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.


There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.

The majority of cases … View more
If you have safety concerns for yourself, or an older friend or family member you can call us for free and confidential advice and support.


There are many reasons why elder abuse occurs. It often stems from attitudes that are ageist, and disrespectful of older people.

The majority of cases that Age Concerns work with involves older people living in their own homes. In most instances it is family members like adult children who perpetrate elder abuse or neglect.


Call 0800 65 2 105 to contact your nearest Age Concern

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1182 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1183 days ago

Rainy Day Holiday Activities

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Rainy days are the one thing parents do not need during the holidays, but they happen. We have great ideas for free or low cost rainy day activities when the kids must play indoors.

In a perfect world, every school holiday would be filled with blue skies and sunny days, but unfortunately … View more
Rainy days are the one thing parents do not need during the holidays, but they happen. We have great ideas for free or low cost rainy day activities when the kids must play indoors.

In a perfect world, every school holiday would be filled with blue skies and sunny days, but unfortunately that’s not always the case – especially during Winter! It’s a good idea to have some inside activities up your sleeve for those ‘stuck indoors’ times. We’ve put together our favourite rainy day ideas for you to have on hand, just in case.


Let’s Get Physical: Just because you’re stuck inside, doesn’t mean the kids have to blob out and do nothing. In fact if one rainy day rolls into the next, they’ll be itching to move about and use up some energy. Try some of these ideas to get active while you’re stuck indoors:


•Make your own Ten Pin bowling alley by using plastic soft drink bottles and a rubber ball. Put a cup of sand or gravel in the bottom of each bottle to give them a bit of weight, and then arrange the ‘pins’ into a triangle shape at the end of the hallway. Children stand at the other end of the hall and take turns to bowl.Use your Ten Pin alley to fill in half an hour here and there, or arrange a whole tournament to take place amongst your children and their friends.


• Create an obstacle course that traipses through the whole house. I know it sounds like a nightmare to clean up, but it will keep the kids occupied for ages. Not only do they get to create the course, they then get to do it over and over. They can time each other to see who can do it the fastest, or experiment running the course backwards, blindfolded, or with their hands behind their backs. You’ll need to make sure the course is safe, so check it out before they launch into their races.

• Dancing is a great way to burn off some energy, so turn on some music and start moving that body. If you have a house full of kids, you could play musical games like statues or musical chairs.


Create your own Board Games: Board games are a great way to while away a few hours, but if your children are tired of the games you have at home, why not get them to make their own. Give them a large sheet of poster card, some felt pens, old magazines, scissors and glue, and let them go to it.
They’ll need to create their own rules, cards, counters and dice, and trust me – you’ll be amazed by what they come up with. The whole family can take turns playing each other’s games.

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1183 days ago

WHY YOU NEED ANTIOXIDANTS

Naturally Healthy

If you want your body to be a lean, mean damage-fighting machine, you need antioxidants in your life.
While the word antioxidant gets a bit of buzz in the health space, the actual definition and reason behind consuming antioxidants has gotten itself lost amongst the filters, buzz words and … View more
If you want your body to be a lean, mean damage-fighting machine, you need antioxidants in your life.
While the word antioxidant gets a bit of buzz in the health space, the actual definition and reason behind consuming antioxidants has gotten itself lost amongst the filters, buzz words and creative marketing.
So, why do we need antioxidants? Find out.

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1183 days ago

Do you know a greenfingered hero in your community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

NZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you … View moreNZ Gardener is again looking for greenfingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used gardening skills to help other people. Five finalists will feature in the October magazine and one will go on to become 2021 Gardener of the Year! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them now!

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1183 days ago

Half Price Pay Monthly plans!

Heathcotes

Looking to upgrade your phone? Join an eligible 2Degrees Pay Monthly plan with Heathcote Appliances this month and get 50% off for the first 3 months.*

Get unlimited calls & texts & choose between endless or carryover data. PLUS, all pay monthly plans come with a free data hour each day!… View more
Looking to upgrade your phone? Join an eligible 2Degrees Pay Monthly plan with Heathcote Appliances this month and get 50% off for the first 3 months.*

Get unlimited calls & texts & choose between endless or carryover data. PLUS, all pay monthly plans come with a free data hour each day!

Come and see us at one of our four Waikato stores to explore our huge range of models – including the latest from the big brands like Apple, Oppo & Samsung.
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1185 days ago

Need GasCraft Portable herter Controller fixed

Jayson from Hamilton East

Does anyone know where I can get my Gascraft Portable Heater fixed in Hamilton?
The controller on the top is broken it use to got stuch then ended up just spinning around and now it just won't move so I feel the controller needs to be replaced. I've had this Gas Heater for about 15 years… View more
Does anyone know where I can get my Gascraft Portable Heater fixed in Hamilton?
The controller on the top is broken it use to got stuch then ended up just spinning around and now it just won't move so I feel the controller needs to be replaced. I've had this Gas Heater for about 15 years and have only ever had the Flint replaced about 10 years ago, apart from that it's a great heater and still works if the controller can be replaced.
Any help would be much appreciated as my house is freezing, the Heat Pump in the hall way does nothing but heat the hall way (Don't know why on earth someone would install a heat pump in a hall way) and the old gas heater that used to be in the lounge has been dismantled for some reason (pipes are still in the wall and heater but the Gas Bars have been removed and the gas meter outside has also been removed)



And before anyone say's their "illegal to use no" correction, no their NOT illegal to use if you have one or can get one, their Illegal to BUY from a store there's a difference :)

1184 days ago

Can't seem to heat your home this winter?

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

Check out our new blog post: 5 reasons you may be struggling to heat your home, which includes easy and affordable tips to help make your home drier and warmer this winter.

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1184 days ago

Who vs. Whom?

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

Who vs. Whom? If you can replace the word with “he”’ or “’she,” use who. If you can replace it with “him” or “her,” use whom.

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1184 days ago

Plant- based Cooking class

Jane from Hamilton East

This course will give you options to cook vegan food in different and delicious ways. This could be a step to change your food habits. Those who are willing to change and adapt to healthy food habits can join the course. This is a 2-hour long class that runs for 6 weeks. The cost for the course is … View moreThis course will give you options to cook vegan food in different and delicious ways. This could be a step to change your food habits. Those who are willing to change and adapt to healthy food habits can join the course. This is a 2-hour long class that runs for 6 weeks. The cost for the course is $100 for 8 weeks. To register, please call us on 078583453 or email us at admin@waimarie.org. To enroll online, follow the Registration link.
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1184 days ago

Yoga 2021

Jane from Hamilton East

This is an hour-long yoga class that you could attend during your lunch break. For nine weeks of class, the cost will be $72 and for 10 weeks, the cost will be $80. The class is suitable for beginners or for those who would like to keep up with their yoga practice. You can attend either a Monday … View moreThis is an hour-long yoga class that you could attend during your lunch break. For nine weeks of class, the cost will be $72 and for 10 weeks, the cost will be $80. The class is suitable for beginners or for those who would like to keep up with their yoga practice. You can attend either a Monday class or a Thursday one or both.

Register via the Registration link or call us at 078583453 or email to admin@waimarie.org.

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1184 days ago

People's Choice

Devan from Smart Express Hamilton

Please vote for us for the people's choice award at the 2021 Westpac Business Awards. We would love it if you could vote for us and then share this post with your friends. Every vote counts. Click the link to vote for us. Thank you

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1184 days ago

Matariki School Holidays - Ngaa Whetuu o te Ao - A World of Stars

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Hillcrest Library Manga-o-nua

Come and make stars with us! Try your hand at star art weaving or make and decorate a 3D star. Suitable for school-aged children.
Time: Thursday 15 July 10:30am - 12:00pm

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