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3128 days ago

Waikato rents up nearly 10%

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning everyone,

Tenants are feeling the pinch - new figures show Waikato rents have surged in the past year.

Median rental prices jumped by 9.7 per cent to $395 in April 2017 compared with the same month last year.

If you've been lumped with a significant rent increase lately then … View more
Morning everyone,

Tenants are feeling the pinch - new figures show Waikato rents have surged in the past year.

Median rental prices jumped by 9.7 per cent to $395 in April 2017 compared with the same month last year.

If you've been lumped with a significant rent increase lately then we'd like to hear your story.

You can email reporter elton.smallman@fairfaxmedia.co.nz or call him on 849-9678.

Thanks

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3132 days ago

Poll: Tweaked free parking plan okayed

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

A central city parking shake-up is coming to Hamilton, but the plan changed after ratepayer protest.

After pushback on the original proposal, councillors have voted for a plan that wipes the targeted residential rate but means parking charges will be $6 an hour after the two free hours.

What … View more
A central city parking shake-up is coming to Hamilton, but the plan changed after ratepayer protest.

After pushback on the original proposal, councillors have voted for a plan that wipes the targeted residential rate but means parking charges will be $6 an hour after the two free hours.

What do you think of the trial plan?

NOTE: Add NFP to your comment if you do not want it used in Waikato Times stories on the topic.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Tweaked free parking plan okayed
  • 12.3% Love the new plan
    12.3% Complete
  • 26.7% I'll give it a try
    26.7% Complete
  • 61% Terrible idea
    61% Complete
236 votes
3139 days ago

Community Art classes

Glenys from Flagstaff

Acrylic painting classes
 The Art Garage


Professional art tutoring from a qualified working artist is coming to your neighbourhood and we want you to take this opportunity to explore and
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Acrylic painting classes
 The Art Garage


Professional art tutoring from a qualified working artist is coming to your neighbourhood and we want you to take this opportunity to explore and
                                                               join us!
Starting: Wednesday 31 May 2017, 9.30am to 11.30pm.OR
Wednesday 31 May 2017, 12.30pm to 2.30pm OR
Wednesday 31 May 2017, 7.00pm to 9.00pm
End date: Wednesday 5 July 2017
Venue: 37 Cashmere Place, Flagstaff, Hamilton.
Class size : Maximum 10 adults.
Cost: $120 per person for the 6 week block course.
Materials: A materials list will be provided. Tutoring in acrylics.
If you are keen to join us, please contact us before Friday 26 May 2017 to register. First 10 to register will take the places. Payment is prior to class starting ( non refundable).
Glen Steele glenys@aboutbestpractice.co.nz
or 07 854 3384 and leave a message if I am not there to answer.

3131 days ago

NZMA Community Open Day Hamilton, 10th June

NZMA

NZMA are hosting two open days on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!

On top of … View more
NZMA are hosting two open days on the 10th June! If you are around next Saturday, this is the perfect time to bring along family and friends and experience this amazing day. On the day you can expect fun entertainment, cultural groups, FREE sausage sizzle, and even a bouncy castle!

On top of that, we’ve got some really fun activities where you get the opportunity to apply hands on skills in the areas of: Cookery, Hospitality, Contact Centre, Business, Retail and Early Childhood Education. If you enjoy these activities and decide to grow your skills further, then you can even enroll on the day!

To find out more about this Open Day, visit our website, we can’t wait to see you there!
Learn more

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3132 days ago

"Free" Parking

Geoff from Rototuna North

Council voted for an amended version of free parking commencing 1st October 2017.
The new parking will be two hours free parking in the CBD thereafter $6 per hour. The targeted rate ($26) for residential ratepayers is removed.
The targeted rate for CBD businesses remains.
The new parking will … View more
Council voted for an amended version of free parking commencing 1st October 2017.
The new parking will be two hours free parking in the CBD thereafter $6 per hour. The targeted rate ($26) for residential ratepayers is removed.
The targeted rate for CBD businesses remains.
The new parking will result in a $750,000 loss over the period Oct 17-Jun18 and $1m per year.
Councillors against – O’Leary, Mallett and Tooman.

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3134 days ago

The Phenomenon Returns to Hamilton!

Business Manager from Hamilton Operatic Society Inc

Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.

For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre (Friday 23 June - Sat 8th July) Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
Book tickets

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3134 days ago

Creating your Vision, Purpose and Strategic Plan - For Artists & groups

Victoria Kemp from Friendship House (Huntly) Community Charitable Trust

ARTillery workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to succeed as an artist or group.
These are FREE, interactive, practical workshops that have been designed so that participants work on their own project during the workshop and can immediately apply in the real world.
Creating your… View more
ARTillery workshops are designed to give you the skills you need to succeed as an artist or group.
These are FREE, interactive, practical workshops that have been designed so that participants work on their own project during the workshop and can immediately apply in the real world.
Creating your Vision, Purpose and Strategic Plan
Create a strategic roadmap to get you to where you want to go. Create a meaningful values, purpose and vision statement for your self or your arts group. Identify new opportunities and build an action plan.

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3135 days ago

Hold your next event at Te Kowhai Aerodrome

Olivia Henwood from Te Kowhai Airfield

Looking for a venue to hold an event? Talk to us about having your next meeting, BBQ, dinner or other private function at Te Kowhai Aerodrome! We have a range of options and can come up with a creative solution to impress! Email olivia@nzte.net.nz for more information.

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3135 days ago

Our native trees need your help

Ministry for Primary Industries

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New … View more
Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings.
And it’s now in New Zealand – sightings have been reported in Kerikeri in Northland, Waitara in Taranaki and Te Kuiti in Waikato.

If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.

To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit www.mpi.govt.nz/myrtlerust
Find out more

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3155 days ago

Poll: Are you switched on for winter?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! We are writing up a story about LED lighting and want your feedback. Do you use LED lights at home? Have you found they help to cut costs over winter? Vote in our poll and comment below!
*Please write NFP if you do not want your comments published*

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Are you switched on for winter?
  • 86.1% I am using/have used LED lights in my home
    86.1% Complete
  • 11.6% I haven't used/I don't want to use LED lights in my home
    11.6% Complete
  • 2.3% Other - comment below!
    2.3% Complete
302 votes
3146 days ago

Hamilton's most eco-friendly preschool offers yoga, animals and an orchard

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

What do you think about this new preschool opening in Hamilton? Future Kids offers yoga and meditation for its students and will be Hamilton's first completely green and sustainable preschool. There will also be animals on site and a large orchard. Would you send your kids here?

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