Maeroa, Hamilton

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

1521 days ago

Win a Vegepod worth over $500.

Reporter Waikato Times

Until the 11th of October, purchase the Waikato Times, find the daily code and go into win 1 of 100 medium vegepod and trolley stands. Plus increase your chances of winning by finding the code inside the Sunday-Star-Times as well. Find out more

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1521 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1522 days ago

🏑 Happy Clients 😊

Tim from Pukete

🏑We are now the proud new owners of a beautiful home out in the country πŸ„

A massive thank you from me and Jordain From the moment I called Tim Clarke he was professional, enthusiastic and very helpful 😌

Nothing was too much for Tim! He assisted us through the whole sales process from … View more
🏑We are now the proud new owners of a beautiful home out in the country πŸ„

A massive thank you from me and Jordain From the moment I called Tim Clarke he was professional, enthusiastic and very helpful 😌

Nothing was too much for Tim! He assisted us through the whole sales process from arranging a broker to finding a solicitor. Tim was there every step of the way! He definitely exceeded all our expectations! πŸ†

For that we can’t thank you enough! We would also like to thank our family and friends that helped us unconditionally aswell. You all know who you are you are all awesome πŸ˜ŠπŸ’•

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1521 days ago

Win 1 of 3 free insulation packages

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

The package includes:
-Ceiling insulation
-Underfloor insulation

A healthy home retrofit will make your home easier to heat in winter and cooler in summer - plus reduce your power bill!

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1522 days ago

Poll: Who will you be voting for in the 2020 General Election?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

Hamilton West looks set to be an interesting battleground at this year's election. From the two main parties, incumbent National MP Tim Macindoe is up against Labour's Dr Gaurav Sharma whose party is talking up his chances.

Who will you be voting for and why?

Read more … View more
Hi everyone,

Hamilton West looks set to be an interesting battleground at this year's election. From the two main parties, incumbent National MP Tim Macindoe is up against Labour's Dr Gaurav Sharma whose party is talking up his chances.

Who will you be voting for and why?

Read more here.

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Who will you be voting for in the 2020 General Election?
  • 3.4% Hayden Cargo - TOP
    3.4% Complete
  • 2.2% Te Rongopai Heta - One Party
    2.2% Complete
  • 31.5% Tim Macindoe - National
    31.5% Complete
  • 0% Chloe Mansfield - NZ Outdoors Party
    0% Complete
  • 4.5% Cherie Ormsby-Kingi​​​​​​​ - Advance NZ
    4.5% Complete
  • 2.2% Rudi Du Plooy - New Conservative
    2.2% Complete
  • 56.2% Dr Gaurav Sharma - Labour
    56.2% Complete
  • 0% Roger Weldon - ACT
    0% Complete
89 votes
1521 days ago

Abaca: The Queen of Natural Fibres

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Abaca is a natural leaf fibre that comes from a relative of the banana tree family native to the Philippines that grows throughout tropical regions. It is also called Manilla hemp, though it is not related to actual hemp.

Abaca has great economic importance and is harvested for its strong, … View more
Abaca is a natural leaf fibre that comes from a relative of the banana tree family native to the Philippines that grows throughout tropical regions. It is also called Manilla hemp, though it is not related to actual hemp.

Abaca has great economic importance and is harvested for its strong, versatile fibre. Being regarded as the strongest natural fibres in the world, abaca can be put into various modern sophisticated technologies like the automobile industry and as a raw material for other important industries such as textiles, fashion, and the dΓ©cor/furnishing industry.

Abaca is commonly used by the paper industry for such specialty uses such as tea bags, banknotes, filter papers and in medical filter sheets. While it is currently used mostly in paper products, abaca has a long history in textiles. Abaca fabric has a stiff quality and holds its structure (it is considered a hard fibre and is comparable in texture to sisal and coir). It has a very long fibre length and is one of the strongest fibres - flexible, durable, and highly resistant to saltwater damage. For these reasons it has been used over time for rope and cording. It can also be woven into home and fashion accessories including wall coverings, rugs, tapestries, and bags. It can be used to make handcrafts such as hats, bags, carpets, clothing, and furniture.

Abaca is generally considered to be a sustainable, environmentally friendly fibre that can empower communities. It has been identified by the United Nations as a β€œFuture Fibre”. That said, not many standards and certifications are used for abaca, so transparency and doing your own due diligence around environmental and social impact are very important when sourcing. The Rainforest Alliance currently certifies some abaca farms.

The harvesting and extraction of fibre from abaca is painstaking process which involves many processes. Stripping and drying of fibres is either done manually or mechanically. After extraction, different grades of fibres are obtained which are then accordingly used for different set of industrial activities.

The world's leading abaca producer is the Philippines. While the crop is also cultivated in other Southeast Asian countries, the second largest producing country is Ecuador, where abaca is grown on large estates and production is increasingly mechanized. Almost all abaca produced is exported, mainly to Europe, Japan, and the USA. Exports from the Philippines are increasingly in the form of pulp rather than raw fibre.

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1521 days ago

Shoes (brand new)

Colleen from Hamilton East

Boys/unisex Graffeeti Shoes Eur 29, US 11/11.5.
They are 20cm long. These shoes can be tagged/ erased with the pens provided. Nail polish remover will also take off marks.
They were bought as a gift for a family member but didn’t fit.

Price: $10

1522 days ago

Election 2020: Hauraki-Waikato candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Hauraki-Waikato's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders… View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Hauraki-Waikato's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.Β Β 

To read more, click here.

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1522 days ago

Election 2020: Hauraki-Waikato candidates for local MP

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Hauraki-Waikato's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders… View more
Hey neighbours,

In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Hauraki-Waikato's MP.

At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.

Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.

Why does my MP matter?

The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.Β Β 

To read more, click here.

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1522 days ago

Rechargeable all in the ear hearing aids

William from Hearing Health New Zealand Limited

High Performance Digital
All in the ear hearing aids
Rechargeable - no more changing batteries

Supergold card special discount available

Available now from
Hearing Health New Zealand Limited… View more
High Performance Digital
All in the ear hearing aids
Rechargeable - no more changing batteries

Supergold card special discount available

Available now from
Hearing Health New Zealand Limited
27 O'Neill Street
Claudelands
Hamilton 3214
Tel : 078537874

1522 days ago

Holidays are here!

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

We know that our team here at NumberWorks'nWords are looking forward to recharging the batteries over the holidays while preparing for more fun with maths and English in Term 4.
We hope you all have a great break, and have the chance to relax and have some fun with your families!

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1522 days ago

Delivery/Moving Services

Devan from Smart Express Hamilton

2 strong men and a truck. Available for house moves- 7 days a week. Full 'Pack and Move' or Move only service, complete with smiles.

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1522 days ago

Delivery/Moving Services

Devan from Smart Express Hamilton

Need your items delivered to your house at a specific time? We can deliver at a time that suits you. Call us today. HAM 07 22 22 555

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1524 days ago

🌞 spring forward 🌞

Tim from Pukete

Daylight savings starts this weekend! Don't forget to set your clocks ⏰ forward by one hour when you go to bed tonight. Summer is now truly on it's way! 🌞

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1526 days ago

Why 2021 will be the year of the long weekend

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once … View more
Hey neighbours,

Good news – 2021 is set to be the year of the long weekend.

Five out of 10 public holidays will be Mondayised (or Tuesdayised in one case) next year, which means if you work a standard Monday to Friday week, you can look forward to some extended breaks.

In fact, once you’ve tacked on the weekends, you’ll end up getting a whopping 25 days off out of those 10 stat days, plus your region’s anniversary day.

To find out how to get the most out of your annual leave next year, click here.

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