Horotiu, Hamilton

Need to borrow something?

Need to borrow something?

Whether you need a quick borrow of a line trimmer or a sewing machine - Ask on Neighbourly!

3294 days ago

I heart my hood

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

This month we are launching the I Heart My Hood Project. This is your chance to celebrate your hood by sharing stories, photos or video. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits or videos of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you … View moreThis month we are launching the I Heart My Hood Project. This is your chance to celebrate your hood by sharing stories, photos or video. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits or videos of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you personify your community or ‘hood’. This year we’re doing it a little differently. To help focus (excuse the photography pun) we’ve chosen three themes.

1 – I Heart the History of My Hood

Everywhere we live has history, and stories. Do you know your hood’s history? Or maybe you know someone who has lived in the community for what seems like a million years, and know the place like that back of their hand. Was your hood the birth place of the women’s vote, or maybe site of the biggest lamington ever made way back in 53′ ….(Yes I know, random, but honestly we’re interesting in anything and everything)… By the way – this is also an awesome way to get our older ‘story tellers’ involved.

2 – I Heart Diversity in my Hood

New Zealand really has become a melting pot and that brings with it the rainbow of diversity of all kinds. Maybe you have the ‘united nations’ living on one street, maybe your neighbourhood pot luck dinners are better and more interesting than an international food fair could every dream of! We want to see and hear about it.

3 – I Heart My Healthy Hood

With our clean green image, amazing fresh foods, picture perfect outdoor environment, we know there are neighbourhoods out there that personify ‘health’. Is your neighbourhood or neighbour one of them? It could be through a neighbourhood walking group, or a ‘from garden to plate thanks to the shared neighbourhood community garden’ kind of thing. It might be a neighbourhood that has committed to getting the kids off screens and outside, or maybe its a whole street of cross fit power vegans ….. probably not … but you never know. What ever it is, we want to see and hear about it.

To enter go to our website and ‘share your story’

So get snapping and chatting. We have more information on I Heart My Hood available on facebook and on our website.


Here is a link to our first posting - I heart my healthy hood by Heather of Glen Eden. neighboursday.org.nz...

3295 days ago

The ANZAC Poppy Tree project 2017

Victoria Kemp from Friendship House (Huntly) Community Charitable Trust

Our local Community Houses are working with The Waikato District Council Placemaking team to create an ANZAC yarn bombing project throughout the district.
The ANZAC Poppy Tree project 2017 will see each community identify a tree that’s trunk can be covered in knitted poppies. We are looking for … View more
Our local Community Houses are working with The Waikato District Council Placemaking team to create an ANZAC yarn bombing project throughout the district.
The ANZAC Poppy Tree project 2017 will see each community identify a tree that’s trunk can be covered in knitted poppies. We are looking for knitters and crocheters to join forces and create poppies to cover the trunks of trees for this year’s ANZAC celebrations.
Volunteers can drop off knitted or crocheted red poppies to various local drop off points: Te Kauwhata DISC, Friendship House Huntly, Ngaruawahia Community House and more. We need as many poppies as possible by the end of March.
To participate in this awesome district wide project, please contact – Lianne van den Bemd (WDC)07 8248633, Betty Connolly (WDC) 07 8248633, Vanessa Rice or Anne Ramsay (Ngaruawahia Community House) 07 8248340, Victoria Kemp(Huntly Friendship House) 07 8287559, Jo Mako (Te Kauwhata DISC) 07 8264303.

For those who are unsure of what yarn bombing is, here is a definition for you: yarn bombing is type of street art that covers a tree or statue in yarn, the yarn can be knitted or crocheted.

The ANZAC Poppy Tree project 2017 PATTERNS.docx Download View

3296 days ago

YOUR TROPICAL ISLAND ESCAPE IS WAITING FOR YOU.

Lisa Mackiintosh from

EMAIL WAIKATO@MONDOTRAVEL.CO.NZ or ph 029 266 7858
sale ends 20 FEB
Travel dates vary but most end 30 JUN- except Bali
Most school holiday dates are blacked out -sorry
Availability is limited and pricing is subject to availability at he tie of booking.
Prices will vary with accommodation … View more
EMAIL WAIKATO@MONDOTRAVEL.CO.NZ or ph 029 266 7858
sale ends 20 FEB
Travel dates vary but most end 30 JUN- except Bali
Most school holiday dates are blacked out -sorry
Availability is limited and pricing is subject to availability at he tie of booking.
Prices will vary with accommodation choice and dates selected.
Terms and Conditions apply

3323 days ago

Hamilton Press pick up points

Reporter Hamilton Press

If your Hamilton Press was not delivered you can pick up a copy at one of these locations:
Chartwell Fresh, 9 Lynden Court.
Hillcrest Library, 58 Masters Avenue.
Mitre 10 Mega, Te Awa, The Base.
​Waikato Times, 500 Anglesea Street.​
You can also find the E-Edition right here on … View more
If your Hamilton Press was not delivered you can pick up a copy at one of these locations:
Chartwell Fresh, 9 Lynden Court.
Hillcrest Library, 58 Masters Avenue.
Mitre 10 Mega, Te Awa, The Base.
​Waikato Times, 500 Anglesea Street.​
You can also find the E-Edition right here on Neighbourly by clicking the link below!

3309 days ago

Artificial Grass

Rachel Ralph from Hope Rising Farm Charitable Trust

Hope Rising Farm Trust works with 'at risk' kids using our fabulous horses and donkeys. We are looking for some artificial grass to use for some of our obstacles. It will be used to cover some of our pallets, home made see saw and possibly the top of a tyre that has been filled in. Our … View moreHope Rising Farm Trust works with 'at risk' kids using our fabulous horses and donkeys. We are looking for some artificial grass to use for some of our obstacles. It will be used to cover some of our pallets, home made see saw and possibly the top of a tyre that has been filled in. Our horses, ponies & donkeys will go up and over these obstacles, so needs to be in reasonable condition. Needs to cover about 11 metres by 1.5 all up, but sections might be okay. Free would be great!

Free

3299 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. … View more
Add a little more colour to your life and help those in need with Hunger for Colour! Simply bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot!*

Resene will then donate all cans to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks. When you donate a can of food you'll save up to $5.50 on your testpot purchase while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop today!

*60-80ml testpot
Find out more

Image
3299 days ago

Spot it, Stop it!

SuperValue Ngaruawahia

When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!

Show your support and drop a … View more
When was the last time you got those spots checked out? We’ve teamed up with Melanoma New Zealand who help raise awareness of early detection of melanoma and prevention. Keep an eye-out on your neighbours, friends and family. Remember if in doubt, get checked out!

Show your support and drop a coin donation into the Melanoma New Zealand coin collection box next time you visit us in-store.
Spot it. Stop it!
Learn More

Image
L
3300 days ago

MARKET DAY / COMMUNITY EVENT

Linda from Te Kowhai

THIS SATURDAY, 11TH FEBRUARY
Te Kowhai Market Day
10am - 3pm
At Te Kowhai Airfeild, 172 Limmer Road, Hamilton.
A great family day out!
With over 100 planes to view, art, crafts, delicious … View more
THIS SATURDAY, 11TH FEBRUARY
Te Kowhai Market Day
10am - 3pm
At Te Kowhai Airfeild, 172 Limmer Road, Hamilton.
A great family day out!
With over 100 planes to view, art, crafts, delicious food, plants, woodwork, produce, classic cars, Pilot Brewery, Moroccan food, Ulysses motorbikes, Captain Waka Hangi, scrap metal art, bohemian dancers, Apron Strings band, buskers...and much more!
This is a day not to be missed!
Free Parking & Eftpos available
Contact:
tkcountrymarket@gmail.com
Phone Karen 0273296213 or
Linda 021735582

Airfield flyer.pdf Download View

3299 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.

Image
3300 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.

Image
3301 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

Image
3303 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.

Image
3301 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

3301 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.

Image
3302 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

Top