Pukete, Hamilton

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1542 days ago

Police searching for a person missing in Waikato River

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Emergency services headed to the Hamilton Gardens on Sunday night after reports of a person in trouble in the river.

A second person tried unsuccessfully to save them.

Read more here. The police search continues.

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1543 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1543 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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1543 days ago

Hamilton Dog Expo Market Style

Lucy from Saint Andrews

Next Sunday the 30th of August from 9am to 1.30pm, Indoors at Woofsnwags Doggie Day Care, 154 Collins Road Hamilton, Dog Friendly, there is a small donation to get in 100% goes to Dog Protection League and DC Rescue, lots of NZ Doggie business will be there so your dogs can try thing on and taste … View moreNext Sunday the 30th of August from 9am to 1.30pm, Indoors at Woofsnwags Doggie Day Care, 154 Collins Road Hamilton, Dog Friendly, there is a small donation to get in 100% goes to Dog Protection League and DC Rescue, lots of NZ Doggie business will be there so your dogs can try thing on and taste things etc :) UNDER LEVEL 1 WE WILL BE GOING AHEAD.

1543 days ago

1 Week to Nominate

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Waikato.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate… View more
Hey neighbours,

One week to go! That's 168 hours left to nominate a Local Hero of Waikato.

We know they're out there - organising events, coaching sport, volunteering for a greater cause, selflessly working towards the greater good of your community.

Celebrate their impact and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1545 days ago

Poll: Do you think skateboards should be allowed in the CBD?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton City Council is thinking about letting skateboarders back into the CBD.

It's had 105 submissions on the idea of taking skateboarding off the list of "nuisance behaviour" - most in favour, one saying it's now a mainstream form of transport.

Read more here.

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Do you think skateboards should be allowed in the CBD?
  • 14.7% Yes, they're a handy way to get around.
    14.7% Complete
  • 64% No, I think they should stick to skate parks.
    64% Complete
  • 20% I'm not that worried either way.
    20% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - explain in the comments.
    1.3% Complete
150 votes
1545 days ago

Are you using your heat pump efficiently?

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

Heat Pumps are the most popular form of fixed heating available in New Zealand.

Find out tips that will save you money when using your Heat Pump.

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1545 days ago

Upcycle furniture with wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1545 days ago

Who's got more local heroes?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Waikato's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Otago that you have more good sorts than them!

Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New … View more
Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Waikato's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things and show Otago that you have more good sorts than them!

Nominate them before Sunday 30 August for Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year. Who's it going to be Waikato?

nzawards.org.nz...

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1545 days ago

Join the discussion

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Let us know your wish for Nature in our city!
Follow the link below, join the discussion and share your ideas with us!

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1546 days ago

Paint it yellow with Resene for Daffodil Day!

Resene

Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any yellow testpot from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17-31 August 2020 and Resene will donate $1 to the NZ Cancer Society!

The more yellow testpots you buy, the more will be donated! Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene yellow testpots (excludes metallics and wood stains).

Help us make a difference to the health of kiwis.

Shop online or call or visit your Resene ColorShop.
Find your ColorShop

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1546 days ago

Nominate your Nice Neighbour and win!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our … View more
Do you have a Nice Neighbour in your community that has shone through the shadow of this pandemic?

Has someone offered to pick up supplies for you? Maybe your neighbour rang up to have a friendly chat? Any person that's made your community more neighbourly, nominate them on our Nice Neighbour page now!

If selected, your nomination will be published in your community paper with you and your nominee each winning a $25 Prezzy® Card!
Nominate Now!

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1546 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
Read Now

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1546 days ago

Do you live on your own, or would you like to?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Projections for Hamilton are for more one-person households and couples living together without children.

Currently, one-person households make up about 24 per cent of the city's total households.

Read more here. Do you live on your own, or would you like to?

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1546 days ago

Brand new kids size 3 pumpkin patch shoes

Jagpreet from Huntington

Brand new. Pumpkin patch. Purchased for $30

Pick up Huntington Rototuna area or can deliver / courier

Price: $10

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