Horotiu, Hamilton

131 days ago

Will you check out the Temple View lights this year?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

This weekend, the switch will be flicked on the full set of Temple View Christmas lights for the first time since 2018.⁠

The display has taken more than 300,000 lights and more than a month of work.⁠

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131 days ago

Where were Hamilton's priciest home sales this year?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A four bedroom sprawling mansion in Flagstaff was the priciest home in Hamilton this year, according to CoreLogic’s Best of the Best 2023 report.⁠

The next-biggest price tag was in Chartwell, but other suburbs were also represented in the top four.

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131 days ago

Police requesting help from residents

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Police are appealing appeal for sightings of missing man David Huggan.

The details:
- Mr Huggan left his bright blue, Mitsubishi Triton ute, at the top of Sainsbury Road, Mt Pirongia Waikato, on Tuesday 12 December, at about 4.30pm.
- He was last seen wearing a light green/blue tee-shirt and … View more
Police are appealing appeal for sightings of missing man David Huggan.

The details:
- Mr Huggan left his bright blue, Mitsubishi Triton ute, at the top of Sainsbury Road, Mt Pirongia Waikato, on Tuesday 12 December, at about 4.30pm.
- He was last seen wearing a light green/blue tee-shirt and dark coloured shirt (as pictured), David was bare foot.
- Teams from Police Search and Rescue, and Land Search and rescue, are continuing to search the Pirongia mountain bike park area.
- Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the Pirongia Mountain bike park area on 12 December from 4.30pm who may have seen Mr Huggan or have information that may assist with the search.
- Police would like to thank the outstanding effort from the Land SAR teams and FENZ and send their respects to the friends and family of Mr Huggan.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police via 105 referencing file number 231213/6223.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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131 days ago

In the swing of things

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Repurpose an old pallet and decorate in Resene paints to make a luxurious garden swing.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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131 days ago

Give a Theatre Seat for Christmas!

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Looking for that special gift for someone who loves live performance and the cultural life of the Waikato?

Click You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre as a Christmas gift for friends and family!

Donate $1500 and you get to put their name on a seat in the new … View more
Looking for that special gift for someone who loves live performance and the cultural life of the Waikato?

Click You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre as a Christmas gift for friends and family!

Donate $1500 and you get to put their name on a seat in the new Theatre’s auditorium.

Click ‘Take A Seat’ to donate and/or find out more - tell us it’s a gift and you’ll get a pop-up gift card to give on the day
Take a Seat

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133 days ago

Poll: What's Your Gift Ideas?

The Team from NZ Compare

Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the … View more
Not sure what to buy for your loved one this holiday season? Let's exchange ideas and create a gift guide together!

Share your ideal Christmas gift or offer suggestions for others in need of inspiration.

For more inspiration, check out PriceMe.co.nz for gift ideas and compare the goodies from your favourite brands.

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What's Your Gift Ideas?
  • 9% Tech Marvels
    9% Complete
  • 32.2% Gourmet Delights
    32.2% Complete
  • 9.8% Outdoor Adventure Gear
    9.8% Complete
  • 15.7% Beauty & Fashion
    15.7% Complete
  • 33.3% DIY and Handmade Wonders
    33.3% Complete
255 votes
139 days ago

What are your thoughts on a Waikato Expressway extension to Piarere?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The new transport minister won’t confirm if and when work on a stretch of highway he’s called “incredibly dangerous” will start.

Pleas from the locals and business leaders are for the Government to four-lane the notorious piece of State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere, extending … View more
The new transport minister won’t confirm if and when work on a stretch of highway he’s called “incredibly dangerous” will start.

Pleas from the locals and business leaders are for the Government to four-lane the notorious piece of State Highway 1 between Cambridge and Piarere, extending the Waikato Expressway through the area.

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135 days ago

Poll: Do you eat out much?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Local hospitality owners say it's hard times for them lately, with empty tables and bosses getting back in the kitchen.

Do you often eat out in Hamilton?

Do you eat out much?
  • 21.5% Yes, once a fortnight or more
    21.5% Complete
  • 24.6% Occasionally
    24.6% Complete
  • 52.3% No, hardly ever
    52.3% Complete
  • 1.5% Other, explain in the comments
    1.5% Complete
65 votes
135 days ago

Locking up and leaving for adventure

Linda Jones Retirement Village

If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A … View more
If you’ve seen the current Ryman TV commercial, then you’ve probably seen Judy rowing past the camera on a beautiful still Auckland morning.

Rowing is one of Judy’s passions, and she’s had great success with it, competing up and down the country since picking up the sport in her 50s. A highlight in her rowing career was in 2017 when Judy, along with her rowing partner Alison, competed in The World Masters Games, winning a silver medal in the 1000m Women’s Pairs.

She currently holds the title of top women's single sculler in the 70-75 year age group in New Zealand and is second in the North Island for the 65-75 year age group.

Adventure is in Judy’s DNA. She’s always up for hitting the open road and exploring the fantastic wilderness that Aotearoa has to offer. When she’s not rowing, Judy loves to hike. And she’s no stranger to several hard South Island trails.

Having a lifestyle this active and busy means that Judy doesn’t want to be worrying about her home while she is away. She chose Ryman’s Murray Halberg Village because it suits all her needs, right down to the location near the water as well as all the safety and security benefits.

“It’s a lock up and leave it situation,” she says.

Click to read the full story.

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135 days ago

Is English Your Second Language?

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

The intricacies of the English language can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you're not accustomed to its tongue-twisting and complex aspects.

Ever wonder why "tooth" becomes "teeth" but "booth" doesn't turn into "beeth"? Or why a … View more
The intricacies of the English language can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you're not accustomed to its tongue-twisting and complex aspects.

Ever wonder why "tooth" becomes "teeth" but "booth" doesn't turn into "beeth"? Or why a "mouse" transforms into "mice" while a "house" doesn't become "hice"?

Don't worry—Fraser ACE now offers new courses designed to enhance your English language skills or help you excel in your IELTS exams! Whether you're new to Aotearoa or simply in need of a refresher, explore our ESOL and IELTS preparation courses. We're here to support you on your learning journey!
See our courses!

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135 days ago

Have you spent a day in a shearing shed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Feature writer Richard Walker recently stopped in to see how shearers are faring this year.

Lachlan Foote stretches out on the wooden floor, right where he was standing. It’s 11.30, the end of a morning in the shearing shed and it’s time to recover. The fingers on his left hand are covered … View more
Feature writer Richard Walker recently stopped in to see how shearers are faring this year.

Lachlan Foote stretches out on the wooden floor, right where he was standing. It’s 11.30, the end of a morning in the shearing shed and it’s time to recover. The fingers on his left hand are covered in plasters; his back’s giving him gyp. His day started at ten to 6 with a 45 minute drive from Whatawhata to Te Akau; he will make the return trip when he and the three other shearers hang up their combs at 5pm, and when he’s home he’ll clean up his gear before doing it all again tomorrow.

148 days ago

Are you following the council's budget-making process?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The scale of cuts coming to city services in Hamilton can only be described as immense.

The vast cost savings prepared in the city’s draft budget for the decade 2024-34, will be put to councillors to vote on Tuesday at an extraordinary session of the council.

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138 days ago

Feature wall dos and don’ts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Switch it up your place with fresh new looks that are high on impact and low on cost with Resene paints.

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138 days ago

Win a family vacation to the Solomon Islands

Stuff NZ

Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! You could be the lucky winner of a mesmerising 4-night getaway to the breathtaking Solomon Islands sponsored by the film Migration and thanks to our friends at Solomon Airlines – all exclusively for our subscribers! Terms and conditions apply.
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Get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime! You could be the lucky winner of a mesmerising 4-night getaway to the breathtaking Solomon Islands sponsored by the film Migration and thanks to our friends at Solomon Airlines – all exclusively for our subscribers! Terms and conditions apply.

What’s included?
Return flights for a family of 4 from Auckland to Munda, Solomon Islands via Solomon Airlines, a 4-night stay in a family bungalow at Zipolo Habu Resort, the use of kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkelling equipment, and return Munda Airport transfers are all provided by the accommodation.

Don't miss your chance to turn your dreams into reality. Your ticket to paradise is just a click away! Enter now.

The team at Stuff
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139 days ago

What is your Waikato Giving Story?

The Team from Momentum Waikato

You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

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You love living in the Waikato and like to give back to the local community that you and your family call home.

Momentum Waikato is your region’s community foundation, we enable the generosity of everyday people and ensure it delivers positive social and environmental impact.

To create ‘a better Waikato for everyone, forever’.

We are building a culture of generosity in the Waikato and we’re keen to hear and understand what motivates you to be generous.

Please share your perspective and vision by telling us how living-in-the-Waikato shapes your generosity and how giving back creates change in the Waikato.
Please tell us

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