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320 days ago

Have you stopped doing any hobbies to save money?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

When times are tough, it seems yoga sessions are among the first to go.

Matthew Smart is closing his Iyengar Yoga Centre in Hamilton and will take up a regular job with someone else paying his wage again for the first time in 30 years.

And an economist says this kind of thing could be a … View more
When times are tough, it seems yoga sessions are among the first to go.

Matthew Smart is closing his Iyengar Yoga Centre in Hamilton and will take up a regular job with someone else paying his wage again for the first time in 30 years.

And an economist says this kind of thing could be a result of increased competition in the market and less money to go around.

Have you stopped doing any hobbies to save money?

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322 days ago

Best Summer Activities to Enjoy in Aotearoa

The Team from NZ Compare

Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!

Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.

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322 days ago

Invasive Freshwater Clams threaten the water we love.

Ministry for Primary Industries

The Freshwater Clam is an invasive species that has made its way to New Zealand.

They can harm our lakes, rivers and everything we love about the water, from boating and fishing to swimming and competing.

To help stop the spread of the Freshwater Clam, … View more
The Freshwater Clam is an invasive species that has made its way to New Zealand.

They can harm our lakes, rivers and everything we love about the water, from boating and fishing to swimming and competing.

To help stop the spread of the Freshwater Clam, please follow the new check-clean-dry requirements when moving between rivers and lakes this summer to protect the water we love.
Find out more

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322 days ago

Do you know somewhere looking for a chef?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The number of students enrolling in Waikato’s culinary arts has halved in the post-pandemic years and the hospitality industry is feeling the consequences.

One Hamilton restaurant owner has “just been doing it all myself”, while another says eateries might start reducing their food … View more
The number of students enrolling in Waikato’s culinary arts has halved in the post-pandemic years and the hospitality industry is feeling the consequences.

One Hamilton restaurant owner has “just been doing it all myself”, while another says eateries might start reducing their food offerings.

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322 days ago

Te Huia trains cancelled for two weeks

Amanda from Hamilton East

Wot I rote:
'Are you nuts? No Te Huia service in the holidays? Who thought that one up? Someone with no children, no holidays, no life.
We use Te Huia pretty much only IN the holidays.
You can tell me that AT have cancelled their services for maintenance of tracks, but we know Auckland is … View more
Wot I rote:
'Are you nuts? No Te Huia service in the holidays? Who thought that one up? Someone with no children, no holidays, no life.
We use Te Huia pretty much only IN the holidays.
You can tell me that AT have cancelled their services for maintenance of tracks, but we know Auckland is nuts. That's why we want a train service so we can get in, get out, without having to actually engage or deal with Aucklanders or their transport. What else would you expect of them? Somebody might actually rely on their services, give up their car and the cloggy commute if there was a reliable service, and we wouldn't want that, would we?
But I expected better of you guys .I thought we were aiming for a 'First World service', not an amateur hobby railway.
The whole London Transport network runs everyday. Repairs are done at night, and, granted, some parts of the network probably do need more maintenance, but it wouldn't occur to them to close the WHOLE NETWORK for two weeks because they fancy an amble and a poke on the rail tracks.
It might sound like I am angry but actually I am astonished, shocked and disappointed. This is not how you run an infrastructure, and you can tell AT from me, any opportunity you get because they are not interested in feedback from anyone outside their network who doesn't have an AT Hop card.
I have spent many conversations supporting a new rail line, how it is the way of the future for any modern country, singing your praises at the naysayers, asserting that a good rail service is one sign of three for me of a civilised country, and now you tell me, at the busiest tourist season in the country, in the largest city, that there are NO TRAINS at all running.
I will have to swallow my words now, suffer the humiliation of the crowing of the petrolheads and hang my head in shame.
Very disappointed, A Williams

322 days ago

Volunteers needed!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Hamilton CBD

We’re on the lookout for amazing people who would be keen to lend a hand in our Red Cross Shop at 83A Tristram Street.

If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below for more … View more
We’re on the lookout for amazing people who would be keen to lend a hand in our Red Cross Shop at 83A Tristram Street.

If you’d like to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and you're looking for a fun team to spend a few hours with while doing good, just hit the button below for more information or call us on
(07) 834 0353.

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322 days ago

Elevate Inclusivity: 'NZSL' Course for Empowered Communication

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Fraser ACE proudly introduces our new tutor Sarah taking our New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course, aimed at fostering inclusivity and effective communication.

Designed for learners of all backgrounds, this course is a gateway to understanding and mastering one of the country's official … View more
Fraser ACE proudly introduces our new tutor Sarah taking our New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course, aimed at fostering inclusivity and effective communication.

Designed for learners of all backgrounds, this course is a gateway to understanding and mastering one of the country's official languages. Led by Sarah Mason, an experienced instructor, participants will delve into the rich culture of NZSL, honing essential communication skills through engaging lessons and practical applications. Whether for personal enrichment, professional development, or to communicate with the Deaf community, this course empowers individuals to break down barriers and build connections through the beauty of sign language.
Explore our Sign Language Course

324 days ago

Have you ridden the Glen Afton Line?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The platforms were crowded and there were plenty of smiles as trains chugged up the Glen Afton Line.

It's about 12km southwest of Huntly and was initially built to cart coal, but has been kept alive by enthusiasts.

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324 days ago

Have you made it to the beach this summer?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato lifeguards might have been “bloody active” over summer, but they’re pleased with beachgoer behaviour and don’t have standout rescues to report.

After last summer’s destructive storms and torrential rain it’s no surprise people are packing out the beaches.

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334 days ago

Who Knew?

Mick from Glenview

Clarence St Paknsav have taken on one of those companies that monitor car parks. You get 120 minuets, 24 th Dec my wife went and did the last of the shopping, You guested it.. She was there for 122. mins and 11seconds. She did not leave the shop spent a couple of hundred $. doing shopping in the … View moreClarence St Paknsav have taken on one of those companies that monitor car parks. You get 120 minuets, 24 th Dec my wife went and did the last of the shopping, You guested it.. She was there for 122. mins and 11seconds. She did not leave the shop spent a couple of hundred $. doing shopping in the crowed shop. Any way today she received a fine for $65. Rant over but I will be talking to someone

329 days ago

Have you ever visited Taharoa?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s not exactly on the tourist trail but there’s an unmistakable visual appeal to the ironsand mining operation at Taharoa.

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324 days ago

How to Downsize Gifts and Heirlooms

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of … View more
Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of downsizing – what to do with gifts and heirlooms. Whether you need to free up space in your own home or are helping someone else to downsize, this is a task that can feel daunting and emotionally charged.

Although it might be tempting to box everything up and hide it away to deal with another day, that just passes the problem down the road to your future self or to your family.

Fortunately, there are ways to downsize gifts and heirlooms that honour and remember the past whilst enabling you to rightsize your life for the present day.

Click to read more.

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325 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners. … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Lottery and get your tickets today!
Get tickets now

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328 days ago

Did you hear about this great Coromandel rescue?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A solo fisherman was 55km off the coast when he hooked a huge fish and fell overboard.
His boat idled away leaving him alone in the deep blue for almost 24 hours before he attracted the attention of his eventual rescuers.

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327 days ago

Have you spotted any sharks this summer?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Our irrational fear of sharks all started with Jaws, says “shark man” marine scientist Dr Riley Elliott, but he offers an alternative - know your shark and how to handle yourself.

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