Maeroa, Hamilton

1629 days ago

Toastmasters special offer

Karen from Nawton

Hi. If anyone has ever wanted to be involved in Toastmasters, now would be a great time to visit the Dinsdale Toastmasters Club, we have a special deal going for the month of June only.

Normally you would get 2-4 free meetings before making a decision if you wish to join but as we are part way … View more
Hi. If anyone has ever wanted to be involved in Toastmasters, now would be a great time to visit the Dinsdale Toastmasters Club, we have a special deal going for the month of June only.

Normally you would get 2-4 free meetings before making a decision if you wish to join but as we are part way through June already there is only the opportunity for 1-2 free meetings to see if Toastmasters is right for you.
The usual fee for June (on a pro rata system) is $115 including the one off new membership fee But for this month only the total fee for the next 3 months is $79. so a great time to join up, a saving of $36.



We started back on the 9th June to the Western Community centre in Hyde Ave, Nawton. Meet every Tues for 7.15pm start.



any queries don't hesitate to ph/text me on 0273901487.



We look forward to meeting you soon.

1630 days ago

2020 PROMOTION

Secretary from HAMILTON BMX CLUB

JOIN US NOW!!
All 2020 NEW MEMBERSHIPS/LICENCES for new riders up to 75% discounted
CLUB NIGHTS START 19th August 2020 from 5.15pm

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1630 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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1632 days ago

Paper Plus Centre Place No Longer Doing NZ Post Business

Trev from Hamilton Lake

Just found out today (when i went there to post a parcel) that the Paper Plus in Centre Place is no longer doing NZ Post business. The nearest NZ Posts is 536 Anglesea St (opposite the Countdown St between Rostrevor and Liverpool Streets) or Binn Inn in Clyde St, Hamilton East.

1631 days ago

Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!

Reporter NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!

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1631 days ago

CLUB NIGHTS

Secretary from HAMILTON BMX CLUB

YES WE ARE BACK on the 19th August 2020 being our first club night!
We invite you all to come along to our Wednesday Club Nights, register at club rooms from 5.15pm, racing starts @ 6pm. For all riders on balance & pedal bikes from new to experienced riders. Riders must be fully covered e.g.… View more
YES WE ARE BACK on the 19th August 2020 being our first club night!
We invite you all to come along to our Wednesday Club Nights, register at club rooms from 5.15pm, racing starts @ 6pm. For all riders on balance & pedal bikes from new to experienced riders. Riders must be fully covered e.g. long pants, long sleeve top, covered shoes We have bike & helmet hire available $2 per item.

New riders the first 3 club nights are FREE to register, then next 7 club nights cost $3 per rider/night this gives you time to get involved & see if BMX & our club is a sport that you want to join & join our club.

Balance Bike (mini wheelers)
Pedal Bikes all ages
MTB class
Buddy Nights
Superclass Intermediate 12+yrs & Senior Challenge(1st Wednesday of the month)

FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK PAGE for all updates - 2020 promo to be announced soon! You won't want to miss this.....

1631 days ago

Creative ideas for using wallpaper

The Team from

Use colourful wallpaper to update a tired old piece of furniture easily!

Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1631 days ago

HELL Pizza Now Delivering Beer & Wine

HELL Pizza

Your fantasies have become reality.

HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.

We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your … View more
Your fantasies have become reality.

HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.

We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your lair...

Simply grab some food for delivery before 10pm and you'll have the option of tagging on some cheeky bevvies!

T&Cs apply, customer orders must be 18+ ID verified and receipt signature required before and after purchase

Read more about the ins and outs of booze delivery here .
Find out more

1631 days ago

Looking for a local handyman?

Shane from Saint Andrews

I'm now living in St Andrews area I fix and build fences and other things. Just give me a text on 021 436-889.

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1632 days ago

Awkward moment

Adam from Adam's Painting

I still cringe as I remember a painting job I did a few years ago. It was during my lunch break on the job, I had been texting the woman who owned the house I was redecorating, just clarifying a few things. While munching on sandwiches, I remembered that evening I was going to have a date with my … View moreI still cringe as I remember a painting job I did a few years ago. It was during my lunch break on the job, I had been texting the woman who owned the house I was redecorating, just clarifying a few things. While munching on sandwiches, I remembered that evening I was going to have a date with my beautiful wife. As I anticipated the evening with her, I conjured up a slightly suggestive text to let her know my feelings. But as soon as I pushed 'send' on my cell phone, I panicked, realising I had accidentally sent that intimate text to my client! I quickly sent her another one, apologizing profusely, explaining, "That last text was for my wife!" My client very understanding, but from that point on I could never quite look her in the eye! At least she knew I was very happily married, and she was happy with my painting work which is what really counts! Have you got a story more awkward than that? I'd love to hear any stories of your awkward moments on the job - or at home.

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1632 days ago

Consumer's curtain investigation; how to keep warm this winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Keeping your home this winter doesn't have to put you in debt, but you will have to be creative.
Consumer have revealed the best curtains to invest in as temperatures begin to cool down to help stop nearly two-thirds of a home's heat from going out its windows.

Honeycomb blinds - … View more
Keeping your home this winter doesn't have to put you in debt, but you will have to be creative.
Consumer have revealed the best curtains to invest in as temperatures begin to cool down to help stop nearly two-thirds of a home's heat from going out its windows.

Honeycomb blinds - which have hexagonal shaped cells in its structure - were the standout performer of the five different blinds tested. Others involved were roman, roller and aluminium and wooden venetians. Both thermal and heavy-lined curtains were also tested.

Consumer head of testing Dr Paul Smith said the heat loss test was measured through an aluminium-framed single-glazed window with each curtain hung for at least three hours. He was pleased to find the honeycomb blinds topped the test having put them in his own home about nine years ago.
He said the hexagonal cells in the curtain, which when extended trap the air in the cells, "acting like a down jacket; trapping still air".

"It was good for me seeing this because anecdotally I thought 'oh these are doing a great job' because when you open the curtains in the morning you can see all the cold air fall out from behind the window."

In the test, the honeycomb blinds retained more than 60 per cent of the heat lost through a bare window.

Roman blinds were the second best performing blind, followed by roller blinds. As for wooden or aluminium venetians, wooden were proven the better insulator, he said. If curtains were preferred, people were urged to go "heavy" and long.

Heavy-lined curtains were ones which had two layers which again acted as an air trap. To get the best result, they needed to go down to the ground, no matter the size of the window, to keep the cold air out.

It was best to keep the gap between the curtain or blind and the frame of the window as small as possible.

Thermal curtains - a curtain which has a thermal layer stitched to the back - did not perform as well as the heavy-lined curtains, he said. However, Dr Smith had come up with a few cheap hacks for people not bothered about what there lounge or particular room looks like for a few cold nights over winter. One was hanging a blanket over the top of your curtains.

"It is less convenient because you've got to hang a blanket and take it down each time.

"We pinned it up where the railing was, so we just pinned it up above the window and just let it hang down and cover the whole window."

The other option was to roll up towels and sit them above your window railing which again prevented cold air circulating around the room.

"It stops the air being sucked in to the top. So when the hot air rises up to the ceiling. If the curtains aren't well-fitted, that warm air falls behind the window.

"They call it the reverse chimney so it's like the air coming down past the window and all the heat being lost, so if you put something across the top it stops that from happening."

TOP TIPS FOR HEAT RETENTION
• Mount curtains as close as possible to the window frame,
• Position nets as close to the window as possible,
• Use floor length curtains and ensure they touch the floor,
• Make curtains a generous width so they overlap the window frames at the sides,
• Using net curtains help with heat retention, especially on wooden frame windows,

• Using a fan "significantly" reduces heat loss.

www.nzherald.co.nz...



ENSURE YOUR CURTAINS ARE CLEAN THIS WINTER

Your health is ALWAYS important, but now more than ever we need to stay on top of it, especially in our environment. Check your curtains regularly for live mould and visible dirt. Curtain Clean can take care of any contamination and ensure your curtains return to you clean and sanitised!


www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1641 days ago

Ready, set, roll!

The Team from Hamilton City Council

The new kerbside rubbish and recycling service will now start from 31 August 2020. Starting this week, teams will be out and about delivering the new bins!

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1632 days ago

Calling all craft-lovers

Alison Southby from Poppies Hamilton

We have an amazing selection of craft books in store now - crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, quilting and more, for all skill levels. Come in and get some inspiration for your winter projects!

1632 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
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1633 days ago

Hamilton casts off coronavirus shackles

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

The city is gearing up for what will be the first major public gathering since lockdown when the Chiefs face off against the Blues on June 20.

Hamilton City Council general manager of venues, tourism and events Sean Murray predicted about 20,000 people would flock to FMG Stadium … View more
Hi everyone,

The city is gearing up for what will be the first major public gathering since lockdown when the Chiefs face off against the Blues on June 20.

Hamilton City Council general manager of venues, tourism and events Sean Murray predicted about 20,000 people would flock to FMG Stadium Waikato for the match.

Restaurants, bars and cafes are also fizzing after physical distancing rules were relaxed.

How are you finding alert level 1? And will you be in the stands come June 20?

Read more about Hamilton's emergence from lockdown here.

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