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1223 days ago

A heads up on restrictions for anyone planning to visit Waikato Hospital

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Amid a spike in respiratory illnesses among children, Waikato Hospital has temporary visitor restrictions.

At the moment, kids can't visit, and only "key support people" are allowed on any ward.

Read more here. Do you know anyone affected by RSV?

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1223 days ago

Masquerade Ball 2021

Margaret Louise from Frankton

Building Renovation Fundraiser for Riverlea Theatre, Hillcrest, Hamilton.

Our annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday the 21st of August, 2021 at 7.30pm is a key fundraiser to help towards the rebuild of the theatre.

This will be a fabulous evening which features “The Malcolm Barr Big Band” to … View more
Building Renovation Fundraiser for Riverlea Theatre, Hillcrest, Hamilton.

Our annual Masquerade Ball on Saturday the 21st of August, 2021 at 7.30pm is a key fundraiser to help towards the rebuild of the theatre.

This will be a fabulous evening which features “The Malcolm Barr Big Band” to dance to, and some other fun events throughout the evening to keep you entertained.

There will be Auctions, Quick Fire Raffles and Spot Prizes for the Best Dressed Male and Female, Best Mask, Best Dancer, Best Handmade Mask and Most Unique Mask.

There will be a photographer taking photos of your amazing attire. (Please note that if you don't want your photo used for future advertising, please let us know)

You can purchase a photo for a fee, which also goes towards making this Building Renovation a reality.

There will be a light supper, catered for by CaterPlus.

The Bar will be open and while it is only public prices on the night (no club pricing that night) we all know our public prices are extremely reasonable compared to other venues.

Tickets are $60 each and are available through iTicket at the below link:
www.iticket.co.nz...

It would be great if you could come along or pass this invitation on to someone that would like to come.
Hope to see you there!
Jeane

1228 days ago

D.C. Dog Rescue Fundraiser

Russelle from Nawton

The inimitable Jodi Vaughan and Australasian entertainer Barbie Davidson are fundraising for D.C Dog Rescue and invite you to buy tickets for their ‘Country meets Cabaret’ night on Sat 31st July
See poster for details:

100 % of the profits goes directly to D.C. Dog Rescue which is a … View more
The inimitable Jodi Vaughan and Australasian entertainer Barbie Davidson are fundraising for D.C Dog Rescue and invite you to buy tickets for their ‘Country meets Cabaret’ night on Sat 31st July
See poster for details:

100 % of the profits goes directly to D.C. Dog Rescue which is a registered Charity. Their rescue dogs do not go to shelters but are cared for by a team of volunteers until suitable homes are found for these abandoned and rescued dogs.

Check out their Facebook page; www.facebook.com... or website dcrescuedogs.co.nz... What a fabulous way to support such a great organisation and have a fabulous night of Country/ Cabaret Music with two of New Zealand’s most enduring entertainers.

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1223 days ago

Paint a cute cane basket

The Team from

Bring some ordinary storage baskets to life using a few Resene testpots of Resene Nero, Resene Glamour Puss and Resene White and some leafy house plants!

Find out how to create your own.

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1224 days ago

Hamilton Auckland train service

Mano Neighbourly Lead from Silverdale

Te Huia train service from Hamilton to Auckland which has a capacity to carry 150 passengers is running with only 34 passengers. And now the cost of the ticket had gone up.

1224 days ago

Sustainable cleaner for harder jobs

Sarah from Hamilton East

Aghi-Rows is an environmentally friendly cleaner that is locally made for harder jobs that only uses home compostable, upcycled or reusable packaging. See the attached image for details or email mcleayclan@xtra.co.nz.

Price: $10

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1225 days ago

Need a Spare House Key

Umesh from Hi-5 Services

Buy 2 and Get 3rd House key for Free. ( Standard House Key )
Get it done, while you wait at Hi-5 Services, Glenview Shopping Centre, Hamilton. Ph 07 843 0207
NOTE: PLEASE MENTION NEIGHBOURLY TO RECEIVE SPECIAL

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1224 days ago

Eco-Bricks

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

What is an Eco-brick?
An eco-brick is a plastic bottle packed with shredded, single-use, non-recyclable plastics, compressed to a required density to create a reusable building block. They are a sustainable way to reusenon-biodegradable plastic waste as they are regarded as a long-lasting and … View more
What is an Eco-brick?
An eco-brick is a plastic bottle packed with shredded, single-use, non-recyclable plastics, compressed to a required density to create a reusable building block. They are a sustainable way to reusenon-biodegradable plastic waste as they are regarded as a long-lasting and durable material.

Eco-bricks = a low energy solution to keeping plastic out of the ecosystem!

What is the purpose of an eco-brick?
Making an eco-brick can be a tedious and time-consuming project (but great to do whilst watching TV!) and the purpose of it is to make you responsible for your own plastic waste and encourage you to reduce your own consumption.

The aim is to help you cut down on what you’re buying and ultimately produce less waste whilst creating something beneficial for yourself or the community!

What goes into the eco-brick?
The most important thing about an eco-brick is that the contents are CLEAN and DRY before they get stuffed. The reason for this is to prevent any bacteria or mould forming inside, which will undo all your hard work as they will not be validated!

You can put inside an eco-brick:
Potato chip, biscuit, cake packets etc.
Stretchy plastic e.g., carrier bags, bread bags, clingfilm etc.
Pasta/rice packets
Packaging – bubble wrap/plastic envelopes
Styrofoam/polystyrene
Hard plastic – meat trays, flowerpots etc (however, hard plastics will need to be cut up into much smaller pieces than soft plastic to allow you to reach the weight requirements)

What can I make with an eco-brick?
The most common personal projects are footstools! They can be as small or as large as you want, you can be creative with the bottle bottom colours to make a cool pattern or cover them in some fabric to make a decorative piece around the house!

There are other smaller projects you can make, like doorstops for example! I am personally taking inspiration from this one found on Pinterest:

Ok, so how do I make one?
It is very simple! The picture below shows you how in 5 simple steps. The key is to just keep stuffing until you can’t any more! With time and patience, your brick will come to life.

1225 days ago

We Say/You Say: Winter Driving

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi Hamilton,

Have you had any close shaves because of hazardous winter road conditions?

There were several crashes on Monday morning in the Waikato region as a result of icy conditions.

Black ice is incredibly difficult to spot for the average motorist and the AA recommends drivers pay … View more
Hi Hamilton,

Have you had any close shaves because of hazardous winter road conditions?

There were several crashes on Monday morning in the Waikato region as a result of icy conditions.

Black ice is incredibly difficult to spot for the average motorist and the AA recommends drivers pay attention to the weather conditions the night before setting out.

Temperatures below zero, valleys and dips in the road and shaded areas where the road won't warm up as quickly are all factors in black ice formation.

"You don't want to slam on your brakes if you do get onto ice and feel the vehicle starting to slide. That's actually likely to make the vehicle go more out of control," AA spokesman Dylan Thomsen said.

Multiple precautions are taken by Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to improve the safety during the winter.

The agency contracts Downer workers to drive hundreds of kilometres along stretches to detect wet patches of road as they are freezing.

Calcium Magnesium Acetate (CMA) is sprayed on roads and bridges in very cold areas to stop ice from forming. The chemical acts by lowering the freezing temperature of the water.

Accidents are also mitigated when asphalt is sprinkled on at-risk stretches of road.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Hamilton Press.

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1225 days ago

FREE Word Finds and more for School Holidays

Michelle from The Crystal Point

FREE mazes and word finds on our children's table to amuze the kids while you shop. We also sell activity packs and crystal mining kits. #schoolholidays #freeeventshamilton
— at Thecrystalpoint, corner of Tuhikaramea and Gibson Road.

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1225 days ago

FB comp in waikato , Win double glazing

Cameron from Hillcrest

Just seen this on FB, Unfortunately I dont need them but someone will


Win a home double glazing package, be into win



www.cozywaikato.nz...

1225 days ago

Please Donate

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato

At the Graeme Dingle Foundation we empower tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles. Our programmes build resilience and open young eyes to new possibilities.

Please donate today.

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1225 days ago

Holiday time activities.

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun … View more
What educational activities can you suggest to keep children busy during the holidays?
Head to a bookstore and let your child pick out a book as a treat.
Learn life skills such as cooking or helping a neighbour.
Write a story about their favourite moments such as a celebration day or a fun family holiday.
Don’t forget to have some down time as well!

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1225 days ago

Sick of the cold this winter?

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

We have a huge range of Heat Pumps to help heat your home.

Our Daikin Heat Pumps start from just $1,849 installed* and we offer a free in home assessment and quote, so you know you’re getting the perfect heat pump for your home.

*Terms and conditions apply. The $1,849 is for a back to back … View more
We have a huge range of Heat Pumps to help heat your home.

Our Daikin Heat Pumps start from just $1,849 installed* and we offer a free in home assessment and quote, so you know you’re getting the perfect heat pump for your home.

*Terms and conditions apply. The $1,849 is for a back to back install on a Daikin FTXV25UVMA, with a 5 year warranty, while stock lasts. 6 months interest free and 6 months no repayments is available on Q Mastercard card and their lending criteria applies.

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1225 days ago

Update on our golf tournament

Yvonne Joynes from Kiwanis Club of Westside Hamilton

Wow, what a great day that was. We would have liked more teams but we still made around $11,500 which has now gone towards distraction packs to help distract children when having blood tests etc done at Pathlab. These are now available at Tristram Street and Rototuna Pathlabs in Hamilton plus a … View moreWow, what a great day that was. We would have liked more teams but we still made around $11,500 which has now gone towards distraction packs to help distract children when having blood tests etc done at Pathlab. These are now available at Tristram Street and Rototuna Pathlabs in Hamilton plus a number of outlying areas.
These packs have so many things to help distract children of all ages and I believe, will be kept in the rooms where the tests are taken rather than in the waiting rooms.
Thank you to all those wonderful sponsors, those who donated prizes and particularly the players on the day. Without you all this could never have happened.

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