Newstead, Hamilton

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314 days ago

The kids saving lives in the surf

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Schoolkid surfers may not have been the rescuers struggling swimmers expected to see at Port Waikato.

But they were in good hands: Nico Dwen, 12, and Cooper Timmerman-Friskney, 11, are “professionals” trained up as nippers with the local surf life saving club.

314 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.

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314 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.

Make this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

315 days ago

Health research funds welcome your donation

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Demands on the health system mean research is often a low priority for government funding.

Various trusts therefore exist to facilitate health research, and three of them have philanthropic funds at Momentum Waikato that welcome public donations.

The Waikato Sick Babies Trust supports … View more
Demands on the health system mean research is often a low priority for government funding.

Various trusts therefore exist to facilitate health research, and three of them have philanthropic funds at Momentum Waikato that welcome public donations.

The Waikato Sick Babies Trust supports neonatal research and staff development in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Waikato Hospital.

The Waikato Medical Research Foundation backs small innovative research projects and builds local capacity.

The Vision Research Foundation brings about life-changing discoveries by supporting research beyond ‘safe and incremental’.

Want to know more about these Funds? Click here and then select by title.
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315 days ago

Wrought iron daybed with mattress and trundle

Carrie from Hillcrest

Single bed with good quality mattress, trundle with foam mattress. Call 021728796.

Price: $200

315 days ago

Studying a new language one of your New Year's Resolutions?

todd from EarthDiverse

Become a life-long Adult Education learner with an EarthDiverse language course!

Check out our Term 1 courses for fulfilling a New Year's Resolution! Our Term 1 courses begin the week starting Monday 19 February 2024. We offer hybrid courses with both in-person classes at the EarthDiverse … View more
Become a life-long Adult Education learner with an EarthDiverse language course!

Check out our Term 1 courses for fulfilling a New Year's Resolution! Our Term 1 courses begin the week starting Monday 19 February 2024. We offer hybrid courses with both in-person classes at the EarthDiverse Centre in the Hamilton CBD, or on-line via live-streamed Zoom sessions accessible from anywhere with a good internet connection.

Check out these and our other non-language courses, and Register Now on our website by clicking the Read More link below:

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316 days ago

Free

Ayais from Chartwell

In good condition

Free

321 days ago

Poll: How often should you clean your dentures?

The Denture Man

Don't start the new year with dirty dentures! Let us know below how often you think dentures should be cleaned. Curious about dentures? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us today. Find out more

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How often should you clean your dentures?
  • 35.2% Once a day
    35.2% Complete
  • 24.1% Twice a day
    24.1% Complete
  • 29.6% After every meal
    29.6% Complete
  • 7.4% Whenever I remember
    7.4% Complete
  • 3.7% Never
    3.7% Complete
54 votes
317 days ago

Where do you go when you want a swim?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton water use is climbing along with the mercury with the city using about 15% more than an average summer day, meaning restrictions could soon follow as the region swelters.

And many are already heading to the river to cool off.

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317 days ago

Have you stopped doing any hobbies to save money?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

When times are tough, it seems yoga sessions are among the first to go.

Matthew Smart is closing his Iyengar Yoga Centre in Hamilton and will take up a regular job with someone else paying his wage again for the first time in 30 years.

And an economist says this kind of thing could be a … View more
When times are tough, it seems yoga sessions are among the first to go.

Matthew Smart is closing his Iyengar Yoga Centre in Hamilton and will take up a regular job with someone else paying his wage again for the first time in 30 years.

And an economist says this kind of thing could be a result of increased competition in the market and less money to go around.

Have you stopped doing any hobbies to save money?

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319 days ago

MR FLUFFYFRIEND WORLD”S NO 1 Anxiety Relieving Pet Bed. In Burgundy

Michelle D from Cambridge

The only reason I am selling this is because I got the wrong size for my Westie who loves to stretch out when he sleeps, and I wanted to order the next size straight away without having to wait for a return to arrive before a replacement could be sent so depending on how your pet sleeps will … View moreThe only reason I am selling this is because I got the wrong size for my Westie who loves to stretch out when he sleeps, and I wanted to order the next size straight away without having to wait for a return to arrive before a replacement could be sent so depending on how your pet sleeps will depend if this size is suitable for your spoilt pet the diameter across the base is 70cm if my Westie curls up it is find but as I said he is a stretcher it is a very luxurious bed
Asking price is bargain at

Price: $85

319 days ago

Best Summer Activities to Enjoy in Aotearoa

The Team from NZ Compare

Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!

Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.

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319 days ago

Make money from your unused space

Heybarn

Unlock the potential of your unused space, whether it's a shed, garage or paddock and start making it work for you.

Kiwis from all over New Zealand are looking to rent affordable space for storage, a workshop or an event.

Visit - let us help you find the perfect renter for your space.
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319 days ago

Invasive Freshwater Clams threaten the water we love.

Ministry for Primary Industries

The Freshwater Clam is an invasive species that has made its way to New Zealand.

They can harm our lakes, rivers and everything we love about the water, from boating and fishing to swimming and competing.

To help stop the spread of the Freshwater Clam, … View more
The Freshwater Clam is an invasive species that has made its way to New Zealand.

They can harm our lakes, rivers and everything we love about the water, from boating and fishing to swimming and competing.

To help stop the spread of the Freshwater Clam, please follow the new check-clean-dry requirements when moving between rivers and lakes this summer to protect the water we love.
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320 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags

Grant Wilson from Red Lid Garden Bins & Bags

We are the only green waste collectors that service your area 52 weeks of the year. Redlid Garden Bins & Bags won't let you down. Family owned business for 24 years working in your area. We have more collection cycles than anyone else. Please contact us 07 834 0191 or … View moreWe are the only green waste collectors that service your area 52 weeks of the year. Redlid Garden Bins & Bags won't let you down. Family owned business for 24 years working in your area. We have more collection cycles than anyone else. Please contact us 07 834 0191 or www.redlid.co.nz...

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