Horotiu, Hamilton

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3239 days ago

New parents struggle to make ends meet

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning neighbours,

Today's edition features the story of a Hamilton family. They work hard but are still struggling to make ends meet. The young mother puts it down to high rents and low wages.

All their income and expenses are listed in the story.

The question is, how common is … View more
Morning neighbours,

Today's edition features the story of a Hamilton family. They work hard but are still struggling to make ends meet. The young mother puts it down to high rents and low wages.

All their income and expenses are listed in the story.

The question is, how common is their experience? How many other hard working families are still living from pay day to pay day?

Note: add NFP to your comment if you don't want it to be used in any follow up stories.

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3240 days ago

Women’s self Defence

Victoria Kemp from Friendship House (Huntly) Community Charitable Trust

This one-day course will help you turn fear into confidence with easy to learn powerful techniques for women of all abilities and ages.

The physical skills for safety taught on this course include; kicks, punches, strangle releases, knife and ground defences, and how to deal with a group attack.… View more
This one-day course will help you turn fear into confidence with easy to learn powerful techniques for women of all abilities and ages.

The physical skills for safety taught on this course include; kicks, punches, strangle releases, knife and ground defences, and how to deal with a group attack.

Discussion content gives awareness of victim/attacker mentality and healthy relationships.

This course is taught by Bex Fraser, an experienced accredited teacher of self-defence with the Women’s Self Defence Network Wāhine Toa.


Date:
Saturday 1st April 9.30am – 3.00pm

Venue: Friendship House, 55 William St Huntly Cost: FREE.

Register with: Friendship House - ph 07 828 7559 friendship.huntly@gmail.com Bring your own packed lunch

Single Parent Services and Friendship House are teaming up to bring you this free opportunity to learn self defence skills.

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3241 days ago

Spotted us around?

Stuff Fibre

Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by … View more
Hello neighbours! I'm Sam from Stuff Fibre (on the left) - and that's my mate Casey, Neighbourly's co-founder. As a couple of tech start-up founders, we're really excited to have joined forces to help make a difference in every corner of New Zealand.

Neighbourly do it by connecting you with your neighbours - Stuff Fibre is doing it by providing a better, simpler internet experience. Stuff Fibre delivers super speedy internet supported by local customer service from our team in Auckland (wahoo!), unlimited data and no fixed term contracts so that you get our best price always. Over the coming weeks and months we'll be working with Neighbourly to help you understand about what this 'fibre stuff' is all about and why it should matter to you. In the meantime - it's great to be here!

Curious? Find out more about how we're shaking things up.

- Sam Morse, Stuff Fibre co-founder
Find out more

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3243 days ago

Kiwi values - what are they?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning everyone,

Hope you're all enjoying what is a stunning Waitangi Day.

Peter Dornauf has written about Kiwi values in his latest column, which might spark a few conversations on our national day.

We'd love to hear what you think makes us distinctly "Kiwi" these … View more
Morning everyone,

Hope you're all enjoying what is a stunning Waitangi Day.

Peter Dornauf has written about Kiwi values in his latest column, which might spark a few conversations on our national day.

We'd love to hear what you think makes us distinctly "Kiwi" these days. Remember, add NFP in your comment if you don't want us to use it in any articles on the topic.

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3241 days ago

Te Kowhai District Newsletter - got any photos or stories to share?

The Editor from Te Kowhai Newsletter

The March issue of the newsletter will start taking shape soon. Please send any story leads, photos or local news to me at tekowhainews@gmail.com

Key dates are as follows:
Friday 10 March 5pm - Te Kowhai District Newsletter content deadline.
Monday 20 March - Te Kowhai Newsletter March issue … View more
The March issue of the newsletter will start taking shape soon. Please send any story leads, photos or local news to me at tekowhainews@gmail.com

Key dates are as follows:
Friday 10 March 5pm - Te Kowhai District Newsletter content deadline.
Monday 20 March - Te Kowhai Newsletter March issue delivery begins.

Many thanks

Amanda Schaake
Editor, Te Kowhai News

+64 (0)220 166 828
+64 (0)7 829 7324

3241 days ago

Wool Gathering @ Friendship House

Victoria Kemp from Friendship House (Huntly) Community Charitable Trust

Wool gathering start back tomorrow at 12.30pm Come along and work on your own project, our ANZAC community project, get some ideas or learn join us to learn how to knit or crochet.

Wool Gathering @ Friendship House
Every Thursday 12.30pm till 3pm
Dust off those needles and hooks and join us! … View more
Wool gathering start back tomorrow at 12.30pm Come along and work on your own project, our ANZAC community project, get some ideas or learn join us to learn how to knit or crochet.

Wool Gathering @ Friendship House
Every Thursday 12.30pm till 3pm
Dust off those needles and hooks and join us! This is a group for all level crochet/
Knitters. Bring your own wool, needles and
projects or we can find some for you.
Enjoy a cuppa, a chat and create.

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3242 days ago

NZTA Hamilton State Highways - Have Your Say

Davina Crouch from Whatawhata Residents and Ratepayers Association

NZTA in conjuncton with Hamilton City Council.
Have your say on State Highways accessibility in Hamilton.
Four state highways run through Hamilton, and transport planners want to better understand how they affect the way you travel every day - to work, to school or the shops.
Three … View more
NZTA in conjuncton with Hamilton City Council.
Have your say on State Highways accessibility in Hamilton.
Four state highways run through Hamilton, and transport planners want to better understand how they affect the way you travel every day - to work, to school or the shops.
Three neighbourhood drop-in sessions are planned, come along and tell NZTA what you think.

2pm to 7pm Tuesday February 14
Western Community Centre
108 Grandview Road.

1pm to 6pm Tuesday February 21
St Francis Church Hall
92 Mansell Avenue, Hillcrest

1pm to 5.30pm Wednesday February 22
Glenview Community Centre
12 Tomin Road (corner of Glenview Terrace)

NZTA Have Your Say.pdf Download View

3252 days ago

Ram

Rongo from Whatawhata

Hi neighbours
We are wanting to buy a ram. Please contact 8298948 Thankyou

3242 days ago

What type of Valentine's Day person are you?

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

The forgetful spouse, the I'll-take-more-than-one-bouquet, the friend, or someone who doesn't celebrate Valentine's Day? Comment below!
Full story in link.
*Please write NFP if you would not like your comment printed*

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3243 days ago

Protect your child against most HPV cancers

Ministry of Health

From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. … View more
From 2017, HPV immunisation will be free for everyone aged 9 to 26. That means boys can also be protected against some types of cancer.

HPV-related cancers take a long time to develop, the viruses are mostly transmitted by teenagers and young adults but often aren’t diagnosed until later. That’s why it’s important for children to be immunised when they are young. Around 80% of people will be exposed to HPV at some point in their life. Protecting children before they are exposed to HPV will protect their health in the future.

For more information about HPV immunisation, see www.health.govt.nz/hpv
Learn more

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3244 days ago

LOVE LUXURY ..........ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS ON SALE !!

Andy & Lisa from Te Kowhai

STAY 5 GLORIOUS NIGHTS AT THE PALAZZO VAERSACE IN THE GOLD COAST AND TRULY SPOIL YOURSELF.
Packages include Flights, Transfers , 5 nights Accommodation and bonus room upgrades and start from just $1159 pp Twin Share.
See the photos for a small taste of what you can expect it is a truly … View more
STAY 5 GLORIOUS NIGHTS AT THE PALAZZO VAERSACE IN THE GOLD COAST AND TRULY SPOIL YOURSELF.
Packages include Flights, Transfers , 5 nights Accommodation and bonus room upgrades and start from just $1159 pp Twin Share.
See the photos for a small taste of what you can expect it is a truly exceptional experience not to be missed. Palazzo Versace encompasses the beauty, the luxury and the opulence for which the name Versace is famous for.
FB MESSAGE OR EMAIL WAIKATO@MONDOTRAVEL.CO.NZ
Sale ends 11 Feb- DONT MISS OUT .
Flying AIR NZ - Seat + Bag
Travel dates apply as per below
Valid for sales 5 Feb 17 to 11 Feb 17 or unless otherwise specified
Valid for travel commenced
1 Apr 17 & completed 31 Oct 17
Price does vary on dates selected by approx $100
Conditions apply and availability will go quickly so Book now

3246 days ago

WIN one of 5 Barker's Summer Assortment packs!

SuperValue New Zealand

Be in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most … View moreBe in to win ONE OF FIVE perfect SuperValue Summer Assortment packs from Barker’s of Geraldine for Valentine’s Day. It’s the beginnings of a fabulous picnic to show the love in your life how wonderful they are - or maybe just a favourite neighbour. Each pack contains 10 of Barker’s most popular new releases along with a cheese set and a recipe collection to give you picnic inspiration!

For your chance to win simply LIKE or THANK this post and you're in the draw!

Winners announced Monday 13 Feb. T&Cs apply.

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3249 days ago

Another day, another robbery

Reporter Hamilton Press

Yesterday around 1pm, six youths robbed a Hamilton dairy with a knife taking cigarettes, two oranges and two fizzy drinks worth $1.50 each.
They were as young as 11-years-old.
Read the full story through the link below.

3246 days ago

Eduard Klassen - Harpist performance Feb 10th @ 1.30pm

Victoria Kemp from Friendship House (Huntly) Community Charitable Trust

Eduard Klassen harpist & speaker Feb 10th March 1.30pm St Paul's Church William St Huntly, refreshments to follow the performance

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3246 days ago

Unused/old small boat or dingy to donate to small childcare centre

Tiffany from Te Kowhai

Does anyone have an old boat or dingy they would like to go to a good home. We are small centre situated out in the country just below the zoo and are looking for a boat or dingy to place in our sand pit to help continue expanding our children's imaginations. If you can help us out that would … View moreDoes anyone have an old boat or dingy they would like to go to a good home. We are small centre situated out in the country just below the zoo and are looking for a boat or dingy to place in our sand pit to help continue expanding our children's imaginations. If you can help us out that would be amazing!

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