Horsham Downs, Hamilton

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22 days ago

Could our dream of pest-free tomatoes come true?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

"What I have harvested from that greenhouse this year, that’s the cleanest crop I have ever grown. No whitefly at all. It’s pretty exciting,” says Anthony Tringham, who grows heirloom tomatoes commercially under the brand Curious Croppers, in Clevedon, Auckland

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25 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to take fruit from a neighbour's tree?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week we are wondering about some neighbour etiquette that can cause conflict. If your neighbour has a tree overflowing with fruit that is visible from the road, is it okay to help yourself? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded … View more
This week we are wondering about some neighbour etiquette that can cause conflict. If your neighbour has a tree overflowing with fruit that is visible from the road, is it okay to help yourself? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Is it okay to take fruit from a neighbour's tree?
  • 18.3% Yes
    18.3% Complete
  • 75.6% No
    75.6% Complete
  • 6.2% Other - I'll share below
    6.2% Complete
2438 votes
24 days ago

Is Hamilton (& the Waikato) ready for high fashion, do you think?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Jacqueline Roper has travelled the world in her fashion career, and of all the places she’s been, Hamilton is one of the least interested in haute couture fashion. But she has a plan to change that.

Working under the brand name Jacqueline Anne, Roper designs high-end fashion, and is preparing … View more
Jacqueline Roper has travelled the world in her fashion career, and of all the places she’s been, Hamilton is one of the least interested in haute couture fashion. But she has a plan to change that.

Working under the brand name Jacqueline Anne, Roper designs high-end fashion, and is preparing a gala at Hamilton Gardens.

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23 days ago

WIN A $50 Gift Card

The Team from NZ Compare

WIN ONE of FIVE $50 Gift Cards - It's only a few clicks away! Simply complete our easy Broadband Survey and unlock your chance to WIN! Start Survey now.

Our recent neighbourly poll revealed some challenges with broadband providers, and we're here to help. The survey will help us get a … View more
WIN ONE of FIVE $50 Gift Cards - It's only a few clicks away! Simply complete our easy Broadband Survey and unlock your chance to WIN! Start Survey now.

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24 days ago

Did you know about the citizenship ceremony privacy breach?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Proudly clutching their certificates after a ceremony, new citizens probably didn’t realise that photos the council was taking could have opened the door for scammers.

In a privacy breach that spanned six years and thousands of photos, people who downloaded the images from the the Hamilton … View more
Proudly clutching their certificates after a ceremony, new citizens probably didn’t realise that photos the council was taking could have opened the door for scammers.

In a privacy breach that spanned six years and thousands of photos, people who downloaded the images from the the Hamilton City Council website could have zoomed in to see details including full names and dates of birth.

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24 days ago

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29 days ago

What do you think of the Rifle Range Rd cycleway?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Users of a popular city park are struggling to find car parks after Hamilton City Council prioritised a cycleway over off street parking.

An estimated 28 of 108 spaces on Rifle Range Road have disappeared as contractors install an off-road cycleway linking Dinsdale and Frankton to Maeroa and … View more
Users of a popular city park are struggling to find car parks after Hamilton City Council prioritised a cycleway over off street parking.

An estimated 28 of 108 spaces on Rifle Range Road have disappeared as contractors install an off-road cycleway linking Dinsdale and Frankton to Maeroa and Forest Lake.

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31 days ago

What do you think of plans to cut more jobs at the city council?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The scale of a proposal to cut jobs at Hamilton City Council by 7% is not worth the “destruction it will cause”, says a councillor.

But one of the elected members behind the proposal has hit back, slamming some councillors for their “self-serving rhetoric” and “selective narrative“.

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25 days ago

What do you think of the changes this principal is making?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Matua Hone Waudby has only been Bankwood Primary’s principal for around 18 months, and in that time he’s been slowly working on turning the school around.

That includes changing when the school year starts and finishes, in a bid to make it easier on families.

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25 days ago

Last week to enter neighbours!

Prospa

Have you nominated a small business in your community yet? The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards close this week!

Whether you know a great plumber, supermarket, mechanic, bookstore, hairdresser, gardener, pharmacy, builder, shoe store, cafe or electrician - show some love to a small business and… View more
Have you nominated a small business in your community yet? The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards close this week!

Whether you know a great plumber, supermarket, mechanic, bookstore, hairdresser, gardener, pharmacy, builder, shoe store, cafe or electrician - show some love to a small business and make a nomination today.

You'll not only help drum up some support for them in your community, you could also help them win a $10,000 prize package. Plus if your nomination is a regional finalist you'll win a $100 Prezzy® card too!
Nominate now

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25 days ago

Want chocolate this Easter?

NZ House & Garden

The sweetest time of the year is just around the corner, and we’ve put together a great deal that will make it even sweeter.

Bennetto Chocolate has helped us put together an amazing chocolate box that’ll be the perfect addition to an NZ House & Garden subscription this Easter. Simply … View more
The sweetest time of the year is just around the corner, and we’ve put together a great deal that will make it even sweeter.

Bennetto Chocolate has helped us put together an amazing chocolate box that’ll be the perfect addition to an NZ House & Garden subscription this Easter. Simply purchase a 1 or 2-year subscription to NZ House & Garden and the Easter Bunny will deliver you a Bennetto Chocolate Box worth $50 for FREE! T&Cs Apply.

Enjoy,
The team at NZ House & Garden
Find out more

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29 days ago

Do you go to your doctor with multiple problems per visit?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Overworked Waikato GPs are cracking down on patients presenting for appointments with a laundry list of complaints.

In some cases patients arrive with 10 problems - “just impossible” in 15 minutes - but doctors acknowledge longer wait times aren’t helping.

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26 days ago

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26 days ago

Hukanui Golf Club Twilight Golf

The team from from Hukanui Golf Club Inc

Wednesday nights.
Tee off between 3pm-6pm
Everyone welcome

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26 days ago

Ladies 9 Hole Tournament

The team from from Hukanui Golf Club Inc

Hukanui Golf Club
Friday 15th March
Contact details to enter below:

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