Nawton, Hamilton

2088 days ago

Poll: Was it the right decision to remove the statue of Captain Hamilton?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

The controversial statue of Hamilton's namesake, Captain John Fane Charles Hamilton, was removed from Civic Square about 10.50am on Friday.

It comes after a formal request from Waikato-Tainui and a man's pledge to tear it down.

What's your view on the removal? Was it … View more
Hi everyone,

The controversial statue of Hamilton's namesake, Captain John Fane Charles Hamilton, was removed from Civic Square about 10.50am on Friday.

It comes after a formal request from Waikato-Tainui and a man's pledge to tear it down.

What's your view on the removal? Was it the right call?

Read more here.

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Was it the right decision to remove the statue of Captain Hamilton?
  • 29.8% Yes
    29.8% Complete
  • 59.1% No
    59.1% Complete
  • 11.1% I'm ambivalent
    11.1% Complete
567 votes
2079 days ago

Te Reo for Intermediate & Advanced Tonight

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

Two FREE Te Reo Classes
BEGINNERS 5.30-6.30pm
ADVANCED 6.30-7.30pm
TONIGHT & EVERY MONDAY

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2079 days ago

Thank you to all of our Volunteers

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

✅✅✅Volunteers are vital to the success of many communities, whanau and individuals.
💯💯💯They work tirelessly and without pay to make a large and vast difference within their communities.
✅✅✅Join us this National Volunteer Week to recognise and celebrate all of the awesome … View more
✅✅✅Volunteers are vital to the success of many communities, whanau and individuals.
💯💯💯They work tirelessly and without pay to make a large and vast difference within their communities.
✅✅✅Join us this National Volunteer Week to recognise and celebrate all of the awesome volunteers all over Aotearoa.
🤗🤗🤗Thank you to all of our volunteers for the vital mahi that you do!

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2079 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
Learn more

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2079 days ago

Podcast With Manta 5 CEO Greg Johnston

Reece from Nawton

Hey everyone!
Check out this podcast with local Hamiltonian Greg Johnston. He was the CEO of the startup company Manta5 which became the #1 trending technology at the CES(Consumer Electronics Show) and is now a worldwide global phenomenon.

Full podcast here. Timestamps are available in the … View more
Hey everyone!
Check out this podcast with local Hamiltonian Greg Johnston. He was the CEO of the startup company Manta5 which became the #1 trending technology at the CES(Consumer Electronics Show) and is now a worldwide global phenomenon.

Full podcast here. Timestamps are available in the comments below to traverse the subjects as need be
www.youtube.com...

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2087 days ago

Lemons

Debra from Maeroa

Hi has anyone got lemons I can have will pick up will take as many as I can get

2083 days ago

Cable Bay Adventure Park's Skywire ride takes you flying over treetops

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Nelson is home to the world's longest flying fox. Would you give it a go?

2081 days ago

FPP or STV?

The Team from Hamilton City Council

We're looking at what system we’ll use next time we vote for our mayor and councillors. Should we stick with First Past the Post (FPP) or switch to Single Transferable Vote (STV)?

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2081 days ago

Last chance small business owners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It’s your final chance to grab our 3-month Premium Business Listing for FREE.

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out… View more
It’s your final chance to grab our 3-month Premium Business Listing for FREE.

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.

There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab a FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now. (Feel free to share the news with your fellow small business owners too!)

*offer ends 30th June.
Get 3 Months Free

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2084 days ago

Poll: Hamilton or Kirikiriroa?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

After the fall of the Captain Hamilton statue, former city mayor and current Waikato Regional Council chairman Russ Rimmington has called for a referendum to allow residents to choose the name of their city.

What do you think it should be and why?

Read more here.

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Hamilton or Kirikiriroa?
  • 79.1% Hamilton
    79.1% Complete
  • 20.9% Kirikiriroa
    20.9% Complete
417 votes
2081 days ago
2081 days ago

Impress your neighbours with this garden feature

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

A simple yet stylish herb planter that uses four differently sized terracotta pots and a selection of cool Resene colours.

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

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2086 days ago

Have you been to Haast?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

A journey to New Zealand's most remote town reveals some remarkable landscapes. Would you go?

2082 days ago

Are you subscribing to get our free gardening advice?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor … View more
In this week’s issue we prune raspberries and brambles. It’s time to get garlic in the ground, grow broad beans (even if you loathe them), raise native trees and shrubs from seed, propagate shrubs by layering and sow onions direct or in trays.

Plus Hilton Carter’s guide to pets vs indoor plants from his book Wild Interiors. Enter NZ Gardener’s Houseplant Heroes competition and be in to win Vegan Fertiliser from Yates and NZ Gardener’s Pruning Made Easy.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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