Newstead, Hamilton

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1923 days ago

Step outside in September

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Grab your friends and spring into the warmer months by joining Red Cross Journey. The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day are endless! Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood.

Let's start planning some awesome outdoor … View more
Grab your friends and spring into the warmer months by joining Red Cross Journey. The benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day are endless! Regular exercise relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better and boosts your overall mood.

Let's start planning some awesome outdoor activities for September and clock up your steps! Sign up to Red Cross Journey today by visiting our website: bit.ly...

Check out this awesome list of places to discover in Aotearoa by Department of Conservation : bit.ly...

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1923 days ago

Can you help Good Bitches Baking spread kindness?

The Team from Good Bitches Baking

Our mission is to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth and we can’t do it alone. It’s the Good Bitches Baking He Wiki Tono - Appeal Week and we need your help to keep the ovens on and the kindness flowing. One $5 donation helps us share a moment of sweetness with around 20 people!

Every… View more
Our mission is to make Aotearoa the kindest place on earth and we can’t do it alone. It’s the Good Bitches Baking He Wiki Tono - Appeal Week and we need your help to keep the ovens on and the kindness flowing. One $5 donation helps us share a moment of sweetness with around 20 people!

Every dollar helps so please help us out during our appeal week and donate at our Givealittle page.

Learn more about what we do and how to volunteer on our website.
Donate now

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1924 days ago

Put your own stamp on gift-giving

The Team from

Remember potato printing? Turns out it’s not just for the kids. We love this printing idea, creating a geometric pattern using the humble potato and Resene testpots.

We’ve printed ours onto linen to wrap around pot plants, a simple yet thoughtful gift that friends and family will love.

Make… View more
Remember potato printing? Turns out it’s not just for the kids. We love this printing idea, creating a geometric pattern using the humble potato and Resene testpots.

We’ve printed ours onto linen to wrap around pot plants, a simple yet thoughtful gift that friends and family will love.

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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1925 days ago

Sunny House in Central Location Available Now

Stacey from Fairfield

In a welcoming, quiet street - you will find this charming character home. It offers two double-sized bedrooms, a well appointed kitchen dining area, one bathroom plus extra separate toilet and internal laundry. The bonus double living area opens onto a private north-facing, sunny front yard with … View moreIn a welcoming, quiet street - you will find this charming character home. It offers two double-sized bedrooms, a well appointed kitchen dining area, one bathroom plus extra separate toilet and internal laundry. The bonus double living area opens onto a private north-facing, sunny front yard with sheltered deck.

Outside there is a double garage (one with auto-door) plus ample off street parking and an easy maintenance section. There are wonderful fruit trees and a securely-gated back yard.

A heat pump and gas heater offers all year round comfort.

This sunny property is ideally located right around the corner from the local Four Square, Medical Centre, Bakery, Fruit and Meat Shops. Only a 5 minute drive over the Fairfield or Boundary Road Bridges to the city or make use of the picturesque river walks. It is in zone for Woodstock School and a short stroll to Claudelands Playground.??

Ideally suited for a working couple or two professionals wanting to share.
3 occupants max.

Strictly - No Pets – No Smokers –

Parking summary: 2 garage spots, 4 non-covered spots

Features: Heating, Garden, Deck, Built in wardrobe, Air conditioning

Rent: $450 per week
Bond: 4 weeks rent ($1,800.00)

Email: silversister@yahoo.com now

Price: $450

1928 days ago

Disposal of household batteries / watch / hearing aid / cellphone / laptop

Neil from Newstead

I have not heard or read of a consistent place where used / dead AA , AAA, C and D size or other household batteries are collected for disposal other than throwing them in the land fill bin? Is this the only option or are there better solutions? I observed in Barcelona a drop off point (i.e. hole … View moreI have not heard or read of a consistent place where used / dead AA , AAA, C and D size or other household batteries are collected for disposal other than throwing them in the land fill bin? Is this the only option or are there better solutions? I observed in Barcelona a drop off point (i.e. hole in a shop window) where such smaller items were deposited. As batteries are becoming even more importantly strategic for lower carbon footprints ( is that so?) what are the best means of disposal for the long term?

Also, I have had to buy x number of electric drills over two decades because the batteries have died? Surely we should be in an age of repowering such items than increasing consumerism associated with a throwaway society. Has anyone constructive ideas please.

1928 days ago

Valuing our natural environment

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

The Waikato region has a fascinating and beautiful ecological past. Through the hard work and dedication of volunteers, conservationists, councils and government, excellent work is being done in the area of ecological restoration.

Hamilton City Council currently has 17 restoration projects in and … View more
The Waikato region has a fascinating and beautiful ecological past. Through the hard work and dedication of volunteers, conservationists, councils and government, excellent work is being done in the area of ecological restoration.

Hamilton City Council currently has 17 restoration projects in and around the region, ranging from weekly restoration of neighborhood sections, like the Riverlea Environment Society, to large public events like Arbor Day, which I had the privilege of attending earlier this year.

In 2018, volunteers spent over 7,000 hours assisting with restoration projects, planting over 30,000 native plants. The fantastic work achieved by those involved in these projects is clear to anyone who takes a walk through the sections.

This coalition Government has a goal of planting one billion trees over ten years, across a diverse range of species. We are well on the way to achieving this goal.

Maungatautari, a 40-minute drive from Hamilton, is the nation’s largest ecological ‘island’. With over 3400 hectares of predator-free land and approximately 30 native species within its boundaries, this sanctuary clearly demonstrates the value our region puts on our native environment. When I visited, I was impressed by the scale of this project, including the fence that surrounds the entirety of the site. Visitor tours provide revenue for maintenance and further protection of our native species.

Closer to Hamilton, the Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, established in 2004, encompasses 60 hectares of land for restoration, aiming to revitalize the Hamilton basin’s ecological diversity. The project is starting to see major success, with early-planted trees starting to provide canopy closure for natural seeding of native plants. I recently joined with a number of students to plant trees on this site, and was inspired by their passion for our environment, and commitment to a long-term vision.

Focused on reintroducing native birds to the Waikato, Project Halo creates a 20km-wide ring around Hamilton, within which key breeding and feeding sites are actively encouraged and protected from pests. Since being introduced in 2007, Tui numbers have increased significantly. Reports of breeding pairs are becoming more frequent.

Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s only major cities that can claim a long tailed bat population; the bats being one of two native land mammal species left in our country. Project Echo, in collaboration with the Riverlea Environment Society, has been monitoring bat numbers, movements and behaviour for a number of years, in order to gain a better understanding of, and provide better protection for the bats. The population is tracking well, in large part due to the engagement of the public: bat detectors can be borrowed free of charge to confirm sightings.

Because much of the Waikato was initially wetlands, protecting the 20% of our region still in this condition is of paramount importance to local conservationists. Three of our wetlands have been recognised as habitats with global conservation value under the International Union for Conservation of Nature. With a goal of developing a National Wetland Discovery Centre at Lake Rotopiko/Serpentine between Te Awamutu and Hamilton, the National Wetland Trust hopes to create a wildlife sanctuary with research, educational and recreational facilities.

Established in 1971, the Otorohanga Kiwi house has been both creating appreciation for our region’s beautiful native animals, and providing a breeding sanctuary for close to 50 years. This facility is currently host to 20 native species.

The volume and effort put into conservation efforts here in the Waikato continues to inspire me; we owe it to future generations to take a long-term view. Our natural environment is unique and beautiful, and I look forward to seeing it continue to strengthen, grow and flourish.

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1926 days ago

Take the ultimate Kiwi pie roadie

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Love a pie? Love a road trip? We've mapped the perfect pie roadie, so you can sample New Zealand's best award-winning pastry treats while making your way around our beautiful country (and there's even a pie or two in your neck of the woods).

Check them out here.

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1926 days ago

Poll: Should other councils follow Waipā's lead and reduce speed limits?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
New speed limits look set to be adopted for the Waipā district at the next council meeting.
Among them was the idea of reducing the speed limit in Cambridge and Te Awamutu town centres to 40kmh.
READ MORE here
So we wanted to know, do you think other councils should Waipā's … View more
Hi neighbours,
New speed limits look set to be adopted for the Waipā district at the next council meeting.
Among them was the idea of reducing the speed limit in Cambridge and Te Awamutu town centres to 40kmh.
READ MORE here
So we wanted to know, do you think other councils should Waipā's lead?

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Should other councils follow Waipā's lead and reduce speed limits?
  • 22.4% Yes, for sure
    22.4% Complete
  • 51.7% No, it's not just speed which causes crashes
    51.7% Complete
  • 25.9% Maybe, but it would depend on what roads
    25.9% Complete
58 votes
1926 days ago

SuperSeniors Newsletter August 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.

We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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1927 days ago

What does it cost to stay warm at home?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And … View more
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.

We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.

And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.

1927 days ago

Looking for house to rent

Greg from Chartwell

Hi there I am looking for a house to rent for 3 to 4 mature adult males, all working 3 full time and 1 part time.

We are looking for a 4 to 5 bedroom with preferably 2 bathrooms and especially including a washing machine.

We are all mature, courteous, very tidy, respectful, empathetic people … View more
Hi there I am looking for a house to rent for 3 to 4 mature adult males, all working 3 full time and 1 part time.

We are looking for a 4 to 5 bedroom with preferably 2 bathrooms and especially including a washing machine.

We are all mature, courteous, very tidy, respectful, empathetic people and also Christian.

Looking for a place anywhere in Hamilton preferably Frankton, Ham East, Ham West, Enderly, Fairview Downs, Rototuna, Grandview, Chartwell, Fairfield, Dinsdale, Whitiora and Ham Central.

Please contact me Greg on 0277770699 and coffeycup71@gmail.com.

Look forward to hear from you.

1931 days ago

Moving boxes

Sarah from Hamilton East

Hi there everyone,

I am looking for moving boxes. Please message me should you have any I can have. Thank you :)

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1928 days ago

Teenage Years Parenting course

Frank from Hamilton East

A Toolbox Parenting course run by Parenting Place, 6 evenings from 15 August to 19 September, 7- 9 pm.
Course held at `The Masters House', 122 Masters Avenue
Silverdale, Hamilton
The Course costs $75 per person or $110 for a couple, if the cost is a barrier please contact Parenting Place … View more
A Toolbox Parenting course run by Parenting Place, 6 evenings from 15 August to 19 September, 7- 9 pm.
Course held at `The Masters House', 122 Masters Avenue
Silverdale, Hamilton
The Course costs $75 per person or $110 for a couple, if the cost is a barrier please contact Parenting Place (0800 53 56 59, parentingplace.nz)to discuss.

Facilitator: Frank Parry, 021 144 5616, frankparry@zoho.com

1928 days ago
1928 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags

Grant Wilson from

Good time of year to start thinking about getting the garden ready for planting.

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