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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.
Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View moreAfter debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.
We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?
The Hamilton Press and Neighbourly are on the hunt for Neighbours of the Week.
Whether you live in an apartment or on a rural property, you have neighbours - and knowing your neighbours matters. Connecting with the people who live around you creates a happier, safer and more friendlier … View moreThe Hamilton Press and Neighbourly are on the hunt for Neighbours of the Week.
Whether you live in an apartment or on a rural property, you have neighbours - and knowing your neighbours matters. Connecting with the people who live around you creates a happier, safer and more friendlier neighbourhood - even if it's just greeting them by name over the fence or popping in for an occasional cuppa. That's what Neighbourly is all about after all. Neighbourly aims to restore the neighbourhoods of old, where neighbours knew each other well enough to pop next door to borrow a cup of sugar or help search for a lost pet.
At the same time, we want to celebrate all the good neighbours who are making an extra effort to support others in communities across the Waikato. These are the ones who organise neighbourhood BBQs, help stack their neighbour's firewood or always put their hand up to babysit.
So if you have a have a neighbour that fits the bill, and needs a bit of thanking, let us know. Nominations can be emailed to julie.kaio@stuff.co.nz
The nursing strike planned for Thursday 5 July has been cancelled and will not go ahead on that date. However Waikato DHB has received notice of a second strike on Thursday 12 July. The NZNO union and the DHBs have agreed a revised offer that will be taken to NZNO members this week and we expect to… View moreThe nursing strike planned for Thursday 5 July has been cancelled and will not go ahead on that date. However Waikato DHB has received notice of a second strike on Thursday 12 July. The NZNO union and the DHBs have agreed a revised offer that will be taken to NZNO members this week and we expect to know the outcome of that ballot on Tuesday 10 July.
We are continuing our contingency planning for the proposed strike on 12 July which will impact on a number of services provided by our hospitals.
Please refer to our web page here www.waikatodhb.health.nz... for the most updated information.....
On a recent trip to Vietnam, a country of 90 million people and over 27 million motor scooters, I could count the sound of different “birds in the wild” (including sparrows) on one hand over the duration of ten days in three of the largest cities and Halong Bay overnight on water. There were of… View moreOn a recent trip to Vietnam, a country of 90 million people and over 27 million motor scooters, I could count the sound of different “birds in the wild” (including sparrows) on one hand over the duration of ten days in three of the largest cities and Halong Bay overnight on water. There were of course farmed Peking ducks in places and in Ho Chi Min City, even the sound of roosters crowing at dawn (used I could see as tourist draw cards or cock fighter stock according to our guide). Sadly too, there were the inevitable personal collections of wild birds in cages. I recalled a similar situation a decade earlier when visiting Surabaya, Indonesia over three years. The lushness of the vegetation in these tropical climes, which might suggest abundance of bird life showed in reality the opposite. There the only bird I saw in the wild was so timid I found difficulty trying to even get a photo. Is it the press of millions of people and their need for food that impacts so significantly on the presence of birds in the wild? Reading the following article printed verbatim below from the Hamilton Press, I would encourage readers to assist in the tracking of our abundant (by comparison) birdlife. I am also sure this would be a great holiday project for children during the pending holiday break.
Choose one hour during the week June 30 to July 8 and record all the birds you can see and hear. You’ll be part of a citizen science project that has been going since 2007. Birds are an indicator for the state of our environment. Comparing numbers from year to year builds up a picture of how bird populations are coping. Full instructions on how to take part and bird identification tips are at landcareresearch.co.nz. Have a good look around the survey website. There’s information about the pros and cons of feeding birds and which species do better in gardens where food is supplied, plus fun quizzes and activities. The interactive Garden Bird Atlas reveals how many sample gardens there are in each suburb. Bird counters cover most of the country but we’re thin on the ground. More participants will give a better picture of bird populations, so please go out there and do your bit.
Read sustainable living expert Sheryn Clothier's how-to on grafting fruit trees.
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.
So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.
Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View moreOur dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.
So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.
Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Hey guys,
My partner is looking for a pair of chainsaw chaps if anyone has any sitting around they don’t use anymore?!
Would be greatly appreciated!!!! 😊👍🏼
Thanks, Jordan
Be part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.
Full training is provided. Guaranteed hours available Saturday & Sunday. Full drivers … View moreBe part of an award-winning organisation making a real difference in the community. Support workers are needed to assist clients in their own homes with housework, shopping, meal preparation and showering.
Full training is provided. Guaranteed hours available Saturday & Sunday. Full drivers licence and reliable vehicle, good communication skills with clear spoken English and New Zealand residency or valid work permit essential. Starting rate from $19.80 per hour.
APPLY TODAY
Email midlands.recruitment@visionwest.org.nz or phone the recruitment line on 07 571 0087
Hamilton Marist used home advantage to come out firing against visitors Hautapu, in Saturday's top o…
Another property SOLD!
Are you looking to buy or sell? Come and see the friendly team at Lugton's Cambridge!
I wonder if people on here are aware that the Council, in the last couple of days has said YES to putting $25million (that's right), you read that right.....$25 million of hard earned tax payers money toward this thing.
How dare they; when poll after poll has indicated the vast majority of … View moreI wonder if people on here are aware that the Council, in the last couple of days has said YES to putting $25million (that's right), you read that right.....$25 million of hard earned tax payers money toward this thing.
How dare they; when poll after poll has indicated the vast majority of taxpayers DO NOT want their money invested into this Theatre.
I urge anyone who feels strongly to voice their opinions here. This can not be allowed to go ahead.............if the councillors who voted for this want it, then by all means.....THEY CAN PAY FOR IT!!!!
The value of pioneering courses in agribusiness at St Paul's Collegiate School has already shone thr…
You and your families are invited to join us for our AGM on Friday 29th June at 6.30 pm in the Resthaven Common Room, 6 Vogel St. Cambridge.
Come along and hear about our achievements this past year and our plans to make the gardens more productive in the future.
Enjoy the company of our … View moreYou and your families are invited to join us for our AGM on Friday 29th June at 6.30 pm in the Resthaven Common Room, 6 Vogel St. Cambridge.
Come along and hear about our achievements this past year and our plans to make the gardens more productive in the future.
Enjoy the company of our volunteers and a light supper.
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