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2344 days ago

Small trailer with crate for sale - $175

Suzanne from Gordonton - Puketaha

Small trailer measuring 148cm by 127cm. It is currently registered but failed it's last warrant as it needs two new tyres. Two of the wheel studs have been sheared off and we only have four workable nuts. The trailer is towable if you are prepared to risk it. We also have a wooden crate … View moreSmall trailer measuring 148cm by 127cm. It is currently registered but failed it's last warrant as it needs two new tyres. Two of the wheel studs have been sheared off and we only have four workable nuts. The trailer is towable if you are prepared to risk it. We also have a wooden crate with a gate which fits into the trailer. It's is 95cm high. We are located near Puketaha for pick up. Please ask if you have any questions.

Price: $175

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2344 days ago

Can you help Grandparents seeking part time work ?

Norman from Fairfield

For those businesses in the Hamilton and outer Waikato Areas can you please consider offering some part-time work to GRG's ?
Again this is the link to an independent overview of GRG and her members. www.kiwifamilies.co.nz...
If you do have part-time work (or more extended hours) it is … View more
For those businesses in the Hamilton and outer Waikato Areas can you please consider offering some part-time work to GRG's ?
Again this is the link to an independent overview of GRG and her members. www.kiwifamilies.co.nz...
If you do have part-time work (or more extended hours) it is suggested that you make contact with the GRG Regional co-ordinators who have an email database of their Regional Members.

Thanks

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2344 days ago

Please help Firewood required by Grandparents

Norman from Fairfield

We recently had trees chopped down and offered the wood for free to members of GRG. Unfortunately we ran out of firewood but there are other GRG's in Hamilton who contacted us for the firewood.
Can the Hamilton community please help...
There maybe other GRG's throughout the country who… View more
We recently had trees chopped down and offered the wood for free to members of GRG. Unfortunately we ran out of firewood but there are other GRG's in Hamilton who contacted us for the firewood.
Can the Hamilton community please help...
There maybe other GRG's throughout the country who are in a similar position and hence this is a public posting

This is a link to information on GRG and that has the direct link to the GRG headquarters and Regional Co-ordinators including Hamilton.

www.kiwifamilies.co.nz...

This informative overview of GRG may result in the rallying of support in other areas of GRG and grandparents.

Thanks

2345 days ago

Waikato DHB Nurses Strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients … View more
Waikato DHB NZNO nurses, healthcare assistants and some midwives will strike for 24 hours on the following days:

- 7am Thursday 5 July to 7am Friday 6 July
- 7am Thursday 12 July to 7am Friday 13 July

Services will be severely affected during this time.

To reduce the number of patients in hospital and attending our clinics over the time leading up to and during the proposed industrial action we will be:

- Rescheduling appointments for surgery, treatments and outpatient clinics.
- Giving priority to emergency, critical care and maternity.
- Still providing some essential outpatient clinics such as cancer and dialysis treatments.
- Contacting all patients whose operations or clinic appointments are affected by the strike.

Please save the hospital emergency department for emergencies only.

If it’s not an emergency contact your GP, or go to an urgent care centre or call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

For further information around the strike please visit our website - www.waikatodhb.health.nz/strike

Or if you have a query call toll-free 0800 276 216.
Find out more

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2346 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags

Grant Wilson from

This is a great time of year to start thinking about a change to a garden waste collector that will provide a service that will meet your expectations. Redlid Garden Bins & Bags take pride in giving the best service in town. 0800 733 543 or www.redlid.co.nz...

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2346 days ago

Poll: Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have any concerns about it?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a … View more
Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a third-person shoot 'em up until the last person standing wins, is hugely popular. More details here: www.stuff.co.nz....
Tell us how you're coping with the new online craze in the comments section - are you having problems? Have you noticed a change in your child's behaviour? Are they losing sleep? How are you managing it?

* Remember to write NFP (not for print), if you don't want your comments to be used in print

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Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have any concerns about it?
  • 9.5% Yes, I'm worried about how obsessed they are and it's affecting my kids
    9.5% Complete
  • 34.9% No, it's just another online game, I just let them rip
    34.9% Complete
  • 55.6% No, restrictions prevent it from becoming a problem
    55.6% Complete
63 votes
2347 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

2347 days ago

Lucky Lotto - was it you?!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Someone in the Waikato is relishing a $1 million Lotto win.
The lucky player took out Wednesday night's first division prize draw with a ticket purchased on MyLotto.
Another eight players will be shouting office morning tea after winning $20,810 apiece in the second division draw.
This … View more
Someone in the Waikato is relishing a $1 million Lotto win.
The lucky player took out Wednesday night's first division prize draw with a ticket purchased on MyLotto.
Another eight players will be shouting office morning tea after winning $20,810 apiece in the second division draw.
This included another two Waikato players - one who purchased their ticket from Nawton Stationers & Lotto and the other through MyLotto.

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2347 days ago

FREE public talk on working with tweens and teenagers

Heike Albrecht from New Zealand Psychological Society

We continue to read about sad life outcomes and statistics for our youth that can leave us wondering, “what can I do?” The good news is that there are things you can do.

Public Talk:
How Adults Can Work with Tweens and Teenagers to Facilitate Positive Outcomes
Speaker: Kirsty … View more
We continue to read about sad life outcomes and statistics for our youth that can leave us wondering, “what can I do?” The good news is that there are things you can do.

Public Talk:
How Adults Can Work with Tweens and Teenagers to Facilitate Positive Outcomes
Speaker: Kirsty Dempster-Rivett (Clinical Psychologist and Teaching Fellow at Waikato University)
When: 28 June, 5-7 pm
Where: River Lounge (Celebrating Age Centre), 30 Victoria Street
Visit our website here http://www.psychology.org.nz/pd-events/jubilee
Find out more

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2348 days ago

Legally Blonde to hit Southwell School

Gary Farrow Reporter from Hamilton Press

Make sure and catch the production 'Legally Blonde the Musical', put on by St Paul's Collegiate.
NOTE: It will be performed at Southwell School, as opposed to what was suggested in the newspaper article today.

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