Newstead, Hamilton

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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1889 days ago

Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced … View more
Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced and shaped the nation.

What do you think? Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools, or are there other, more important subjects to teach?

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1886 days ago

Poll: Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?

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Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?
  • 66.5% Yes definitely, democracy is vital
    66.5% Complete
  • 24.8% Maybe, I'm struggling to find anyone I want to vote for
    24.8% Complete
  • 8.7% No, I just can't be bothered with local councils
    8.7% Complete
1610 votes
1886 days ago

Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimers NZ

Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View more
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?

Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.

Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
Learn More

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1892 days ago

Woodside Estate Open Garden Festival

Les from Tamahere

October 19 and 20
130 Woodside Road Matangi
Cafe open
Locally brewed craft beer on tap
Live bands in outdoor pavilion.
Over 7 acres of gardens to explore with large lake, waterfalls, tunnel sandy beach and much more
Only $15 each day, get your tickets below
www.trybooking.co.nz...

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1886 days ago

Couch $20

Greg from Silverdale

Couple of marks ,no rips ,tidy and comfortable
Pick up only
Barrie cres Silverdale Ham 021461912

Free

1887 days ago

0% weeds, 100% Happiness. Win a Fiskars Xact™ weed puller!

Fiskars

A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing… View more
A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing muscle strain and backache. Its simple ergonomic design is changing the strenuous outdoor job of pulling weeds. You'll have the neighbours lining up to borrow yours!

We have 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to give away. Simply LIKE or THANK this post to go in the draw to WIN!

To find out more and buy the product, visit a Bunnings or Mitre 10 store near you

Never bow down to weeds again!

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* Competition entries accepted from 1.00am Sunday 15th September 2019 to 8:00am Monday 23rd September 2019. Five 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to be won. Winners will be contacted by email or phone on Monday 23rd September 2019. The prize will be couriered to the address specified by the winner within 4 weeks of the competition closing
Find out more

1887 days ago

Free!

Thekla from Hamilton East

This electric frying pan does work, but it only heats up periodically and the heat only gets distributed around the edges! Free to anyone who wants, otherwise going to the dump...

Free

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1888 days ago

Free!

Thekla from Hamilton East

I bought this microwave second hand. It has served me well for about 2,5 years, unfortunately, it has completely stopped working, the green light doesn't even go on when switched on at the plug. It will be taken to the dump if no one wants...

Free

1888 days ago

Take the stress out of retirement living

The Team from

In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the … View more
In retirement, having certainty about your living costs can provide great peace of mind.

It’s something Judith and Bob have discovered since moving to Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village in Auckland. The couple enjoy peace of mind knowing exactly what they’re going to pay each week at the village. As a Ryman Healthcare village, Bert Sutcliffe residents enjoy a fixed base weekly fee for life – guaranteed.*
Judith explains, “For us it was a no brainer, it was the best decision.

*Some conditions apply
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1889 days ago

Hinemoa Park: a sanctuary in our inner city. A historical element to our precious city

Dianne from Hamilton East

Are you aware that once again HCC is trying to take away a historical place in our City. The latest feature to take the eye of this council is Hinemoa Park. Which has a reserve status, but the council wants to do away with this status so that "Social Service buildings" can be built … View moreAre you aware that once again HCC is trying to take away a historical place in our City. The latest feature to take the eye of this council is Hinemoa Park. Which has a reserve status, but the council wants to do away with this status so that "Social Service buildings" can be built there! This, in a city where the South end of its inner city, is almost desolate, and full of buildings lying empty. The Central Library has forms for submission.....and may have them online.
Please tell our Council...….HANDS OFF!!!!

1888 days ago

Looking for traders?

Quinn from Silverdale

How much do you spend on Facebook ads to reach 1 potential customer? With Coffee News, just spend less than 2 meals/week, you can reach more than 2000 potential customers.
AND people can bring Coffee News home, keep it there to read FUN story, FUN quizzes and look for traders when they need.
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How much do you spend on Facebook ads to reach 1 potential customer? With Coffee News, just spend less than 2 meals/week, you can reach more than 2000 potential customers.
AND people can bring Coffee News home, keep it there to read FUN story, FUN quizzes and look for traders when they need.
👉Let's grab a Coffee News at your favorite Coffee Shop or Restaurant NOW. We are in more than 130 places around Hamilton
Coffee News entertain readers and last longer, easier to find.

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1895 days ago

Free school lunches - A fantastic or flawed idea?

Reporter Waikato Times

Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says … View more
Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says the Government hasn't considered that most schools don't have infrastructure for large scale food preparation and storage. She says "this would cost hundreds of millions and take away the autonomy of parents to provide lunch for their children".

What are your thoughts? Do you think this is a fantastic or flawed idea? Would you prefer that schools prepared your child's lunch?

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1889 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing, our Waikato columnist Sheryn Dean has top tips on cleaning up citrus, growing your own nitrogen fertiliser, making over your garden for spring, emptying out your compost heap and sorting out those self-seeded seedlings.

Our crop of the week is the beloved… View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing, our Waikato columnist Sheryn Dean has top tips on cleaning up citrus, growing your own nitrogen fertiliser, making over your garden for spring, emptying out your compost heap and sorting out those self-seeded seedlings.

Our crop of the week is the beloved spud, we share more of your wonderful photos of life in the garden throughout the decades and we have some fabulous prizes up for grabs including a beautiful anthurium from Gellerts and lawn seed from Burnet's, and if you think you might own one of New Zealand's oldest houseplants, tell us about it and you could win a houseplant care prize pack from Yates.

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 all 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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1889 days ago

Storytelling Art Workshop

Jane from Hamilton East

Engage your kids in the fun Art Workshop on this school holiday.

Price: $40

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1889 days ago

Transform your candle holders

The Team from

A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this … View more
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

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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