Newstead, Hamilton

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

28 days ago

Georgina's Rhubarb Crumble

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Craving a dessert that makes the most of spring's fresh produce? Look no further than Georgina's signature Rhubarb Crumble.

This delicious treat has become a favourite at Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village, where the sweet and tangy aroma often wafts through the air, tempting neighbours … View more
Craving a dessert that makes the most of spring's fresh produce? Look no further than Georgina's signature Rhubarb Crumble.

This delicious treat has become a favourite at Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village, where the sweet and tangy aroma often wafts through the air, tempting neighbours in for a taste. It’s also a hit with Georgina's 13-year-old granddaughter, Brooklyn, who loves serving it warm with gooey custard or a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream.

Click read more for the recipe.

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29 days ago

Poll: Would you shop at a Te Rapa Pak'nSave?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The long-awaited Pak’nSave development in Te Rapa has hit another roadblock, with a speed limit reversal leaving the project “at significant risk”.

Hamilton City Council approved the supermarket with conditions including a controversial speed limit reduction to 60kph on Wairere Drive.

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The long-awaited Pak’nSave development in Te Rapa has hit another roadblock, with a speed limit reversal leaving the project “at significant risk”.

Hamilton City Council approved the supermarket with conditions including a controversial speed limit reduction to 60kph on Wairere Drive.

Would you shop at a Te Rapa Pak'nSave? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you shop at a Te Rapa Pak'nSave?
  • 61.5% Yes
    61.5% Complete
  • 7.7% Maybe
    7.7% Complete
  • 30.8% No
    30.8% Complete
39 votes
36 days ago

Poll: Do you think this will help?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Up to 60 single people or couples in Hamilton will get help to leave long-term emergency housing for more permanent accommodation.

It’s part of a new two-centre trial announced by Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka.

Do you think this will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View more
Up to 60 single people or couples in Hamilton will get help to leave long-term emergency housing for more permanent accommodation.

It’s part of a new two-centre trial announced by Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka.

Do you think this will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think this will help?
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 42.9% Maybe
    42.9% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
28 votes
37 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.6% Second half of November
    4.6% Complete
  • 43.5% 1st December
    43.5% Complete
  • 17.6% A week before Christmas
    17.6% Complete
  • 33% Whenever you wish
    33% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
2976 votes
29 days ago

Away with the sheep as Tahuna Golf Club aims for more members

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There are more sheep than golfers at one Waikato golf club.

But that is set to change after a Tahuna Golf Club committee decision to let their 412 woolly greenkeepers go in a bid to bring in a few dozen more members.

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29 days ago

Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market

Aaron from Chartwell

Extravaganza in the Park Hamilton, NZ is just two weeks away!
Saturday 7th December, 9am - 2pm.
Over 130 unique and quality stalls from indoor and outdoor stalls ranging from soaps, candles, rongoa and natural health products, crystals, tarot readings, mobile piercing, bone carving, art, craft, … View more
Extravaganza in the Park Hamilton, NZ is just two weeks away!
Saturday 7th December, 9am - 2pm.
Over 130 unique and quality stalls from indoor and outdoor stalls ranging from soaps, candles, rongoa and natural health products, crystals, tarot readings, mobile piercing, bone carving, art, craft, wooden art, garden art, plants, clothing, retro and vintage clothing and artisan products, homemade baking, jams and sauces, a children's market of stalls, live entertainment, car display, children's fun, bouncy castles, farmyard friends and pony rides, hangi, food and coffee and much more.
www.facebook.com...

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29 days ago

Homewares

Glenys from Newstead

Metal Elephants H32cm x L42cm

Price: $20

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30 days ago

The Annual Report: Christopher Luxon on one year in office

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

“I can be captain and first five, but I can't be prop and winger and fullback, you know,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says in an interview marking his first year in office.

The prime minister is energised. He loves talking. Especially about what he views as his Government’s … View more
“I can be captain and first five, but I can't be prop and winger and fullback, you know,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says in an interview marking his first year in office.

The prime minister is energised. He loves talking. Especially about what he views as his Government’s achievements. His leg is tapping under the table, he’s got a Pepsi Max on the go and he looks like he’s ready to leap out of his seat, as he often looks during Parliamentary question time.

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30 days ago

The long recovery after being run down

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Dave Rodger has a metal rod through his pelvis, more metal in his knee and lower leg. He has a torn scrotum, he has a stoma bag, some teeth are missing.

But he’s here.

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30 days ago

Poll: Do you go to car boot sales?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Forget Facebook marketplace, traders at a fledgling car boot sale in one of Hamilton’s affluent suburbs are dodging “tyre kickers” and “scammers” and going old-school.

While some were trying to clean up their over-crowded garages at the Harrowfield Club’s second car boot sale of the … View more
Forget Facebook marketplace, traders at a fledgling car boot sale in one of Hamilton’s affluent suburbs are dodging “tyre kickers” and “scammers” and going old-school.

While some were trying to clean up their over-crowded garages at the Harrowfield Club’s second car boot sale of the year on Sunday, others were testing the market to turn hobbies into businesses.

Do you go to car boot sales? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you go to car boot sales?
  • 11.1% Yes, often
    11.1% Complete
  • 11.1% Sometimes
    11.1% Complete
  • 11.1% Occasionally
    11.1% Complete
  • 66.7% No
    66.7% Complete
27 votes
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30 days ago

Pendant Light Fixture

Glenys from Newstead

Light Pendant black in good order

Price: $40

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30 days ago

20,000 reasons to love the lifestyle at Patrick Hogan Village

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

With a thriving community, added security and no home maintenance... you have plenty of reasons to choose Patrick Hogan Village. And, we're giving you 20,000 more! For a limited time, when you purchase an occupation right to a townhouse you’ll get a $20,000 credit on settlement*.

Patrick… View more
With a thriving community, added security and no home maintenance... you have plenty of reasons to choose Patrick Hogan Village. And, we're giving you 20,000 more! For a limited time, when you purchase an occupation right to a townhouse you’ll get a $20,000 credit on settlement*.

Patrick Hogan Village offers the latest in retirement living. Conveniently located near scenic cycling and walking tracks, the village is a short drive from the main township offering boutique shopping and superb cafés and restaurants.

Discover the lifestyle now.

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33 days ago

Have you driven past this King Country icon lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Months after launching a campaign to have Waitomo’s famous big apple refreshed, the woman behind it has closed her petition and claimed victory.

Once the apple of the eye of passers-by, the big apple had suffered years of neglect, which took the shine off the apple and left a bad taste in the … View more
Months after launching a campaign to have Waitomo’s famous big apple refreshed, the woman behind it has closed her petition and claimed victory.

Once the apple of the eye of passers-by, the big apple had suffered years of neglect, which took the shine off the apple and left a bad taste in the mouths of locals, until Piopio resident Karen Barrett took a bite out of its owners - Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL).

Have you driven past this King Country icon lately? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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32 days ago

Leaf blower

Felicity from Tamahere

This electric leaf blower does an excellent job of blowing leaves but will not suck the leaves up. It needs an extension cord to operate. Happy to demonstrate. Tamahere central location for pick-up.
Ph. 0210507521

Price: $25

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