Newstead, Hamilton

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1369 days ago

Check out our 2021 programme!

Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival

Celebrate everything that makes Aotearoa extraordinary, with seven days of music, theatre, dance and culinary delights!

With over 50 shows, from opera to avant-garde, immersive theatre to afro-funk, and pretty much everything in between, discover a world of arts in your own backyard.

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Celebrate everything that makes Aotearoa extraordinary, with seven days of music, theatre, dance and culinary delights!

With over 50 shows, from opera to avant-garde, immersive theatre to afro-funk, and pretty much everything in between, discover a world of arts in your own backyard.

Highlights include the inimitable Tami Neilson, Julia Deans covering Joni Mitchell, NZ Opera, Gourmet in the Gardens and the Rodger Fox Big Band.

From comedy to cabaret, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Buy your tickets now!
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1369 days ago

Welcome

The Meadows Early Learning Centre

Kia Ora

We’re looking forward to hosting our open day this weekend on Sunday. Before you make plans for that special someone on Valentine’s Day, pop by between 10am-2pm to view and tour our carefully purpose built childcare centre in Matangi.

Our teachers will be onsite to answer any … View more
Kia Ora

We’re looking forward to hosting our open day this weekend on Sunday. Before you make plans for that special someone on Valentine’s Day, pop by between 10am-2pm to view and tour our carefully purpose built childcare centre in Matangi.

Our teachers will be onsite to answer any questions you may have.

See you there!

Ngā mihi

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1369 days ago

Most affordable vehicle hire in NZ

Trevor from NZ Long Term Car Hire

Indeed we are the most affordable LONG TERM vehicle hire company in NZ.
Please visit our website today to make your booking at www.nzlongtermcarhire.co.nz... or give us a call at 0278255598

1369 days ago

Waipa Libraries supporting Little Heart Day

Dee from Cambridge

Our libraries are supporting HeartKids Little Heart Day tomorrow (12 February) with Book Lucky Dips of new children's books in both our libraries for a $2 donation until stocks last.

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1371 days ago

Poll: Which photograph takes the cake?

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these… View more
Kia ora Aotearoa! Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.
Stuff received almost 300 entries in the category featuring all things local and we have whittled these down to six brilliantly captured photographs in the running to win a Canon EOS camera.

You can hear more about these finalist entries on our blog, but judging is simple:
Cast your vote in the poll below before 3pm, February 11.

Which photograph takes the cake?
  • 42.5% Finalist 1: Ken Hansen (The beach)
    42.5% Complete
  • 11.8% Finalist 2: Tiana Golder (Mana Wāhine)
    11.8% Complete
  • 12.4% Finalist 3: Tom Mazey (Vintage cars)
    12.4% Complete
  • 7% Finalist 4: Vivian Gehrmann (On the farm)
    7% Complete
  • 16.6% Finalist 5: Stephane Dussau (Maori Battallion)
    16.6% Complete
  • 9.8% Finalist 6: Kate Henry (Kids playing)
    9.8% Complete
1332 votes
1369 days ago

Heritage walk rescheduled

Dee from Cambridge

Our evening Suburban Heritage Walk has been rescheduled to next Tuesday. There is still space for the walk on Wednesday at 10am also. The Cambridge Central Heritage Walks are also available next week. Click here to register: www.waipalibraries.org.nz...

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1369 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner … View moreWe have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.

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1370 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1371 days ago

Honda generators, water blasters, log splitters and more

BE Pressure

Brian here from BE Pressure Supply, Check out the range of Honda powered product on our website or visit one of our dealers nationwide.

We have a superior range of product that will help you split wood for winter, clean buildings and paths, supply power when the grid lets you down and pump water… View more
Brian here from BE Pressure Supply, Check out the range of Honda powered product on our website or visit one of our dealers nationwide.

We have a superior range of product that will help you split wood for winter, clean buildings and paths, supply power when the grid lets you down and pump water to the tank or troughs.

Check out the range at www.bep.kiwi or phone us on 0800237769 to get the best deal on your new Honda powered machine.
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1371 days ago

Study Swahili!

Todd Nachowitz from EarthDiverse

Dreaming of a post-Covid trip to Africa? Study Swahili with EarthDiverse!

EarthDiverse offers this and many other languages in its Hamilton classrooms, or you can choose our distance-learning options and study on-line from anywhere. For more information on this, our other language courses … View more
Dreaming of a post-Covid trip to Africa? Study Swahili with EarthDiverse!

EarthDiverse offers this and many other languages in its Hamilton classrooms, or you can choose our distance-learning options and study on-line from anywhere. For more information on this, our other language courses (Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese and Urdu), or any of our other courses in the arts and humanities, visit our website. All of our Term 1 classes begin the week starting Monday 15 February. Register now!

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1377 days ago

Red Cross Annual Book Fair 2021 5th,6th and 7th March

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

A month to go!! Save the date.

Join us at Waikato’s biggest Red Cross Book Fair at Te Rapa Race Course (Off Garnett Ave) on the 5th, 6th and 7th March.
A massive range of quality books from fiction to nonfiction, kids’ books to adult books, sporting, gardening, art, health, cooking, biography… View more
A month to go!! Save the date.

Join us at Waikato’s biggest Red Cross Book Fair at Te Rapa Race Course (Off Garnett Ave) on the 5th, 6th and 7th March.
A massive range of quality books from fiction to nonfiction, kids’ books to adult books, sporting, gardening, art, health, cooking, biography and many more at giveaway prices, including the famous $1 room and the ‘collector’s corner’ for unique and vintage books.


Plus a wide variety of music, movies, puzzles and magazines.

Bring the family and stock up on some fantastic reading and find great presents for friends and your near and dear ones.

All proceeds go to funding our vital Humanitarian and community programmes in the Waikato Region.

A huge THANK YOU to all Hamiltonians’ and everyone across Waikato and New Zealand from the Red Cross and its volunteers for their kind donations throughout the year and their continued and generous support at the event as well.

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1371 days ago

Dehumidifier

Rick from Hillcrest

Working.
Infinity portable Dehumidifier.

Price: $25

1371 days ago

Moving and Delivery Services

Devan from Smart Express Hamilton

Hi Neighbours. Got an item that needs extra care moving? Trust the experts Smart Express. We're here to help.

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1371 days ago

Term time programmes and Cambridge: First Ten Years event.

Dee from Cambridge

If you were unable to attend this talk last year, here is your opportunity to hear from Roger Gordon and Greg Gascoigne on the first 10 years of Cambridge as a Township. Presented in conjunction with the Cambridge Museum and Historical Society. Tonight, 6.30pm Cambridge Library. Term time … View moreIf you were unable to attend this talk last year, here is your opportunity to hear from Roger Gordon and Greg Gascoigne on the first 10 years of Cambridge as a Township. Presented in conjunction with the Cambridge Museum and Historical Society. Tonight, 6.30pm Cambridge Library. Term time programmes have also resumed from today onwards.

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1372 days ago

We LOVE swimming

Hilton Brown Swimming

And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is … View more
And we want you and your family to love it as well!

We help babies, children and adults feel confident in and around the water and are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all.

Touch base with us today to book in for your FREE trial lesson.

The Free Trial lesson is open to all new customers.
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