Queenwood, Hamilton

70 days ago

What's the highest card surcharge you've come across?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Some card payments will add an extra 3.03% to your bill at Te Awamutu’s Central Cafe - well over the suggested 2% ceiling.

There’s also a 2.5% credit card and contactless surcharge at another eatery in the town, Red Kitchen, and the Commerce Commission calls both “hard to justify”.

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70 days ago

Gerda Takes On Te Reo Maori!

Linda Jones Retirement Village

This year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, is being held from September 16 to 23. It’s an important week encouraging all of Aotearoa to use te reo Māori in everyday life. Similarly, Mahuru Māori promotes speaking and celebrating te reo throughout the month of September.

Over … View more
This year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, is being held from September 16 to 23. It’s an important week encouraging all of Aotearoa to use te reo Māori in everyday life. Similarly, Mahuru Māori promotes speaking and celebrating te reo throughout the month of September.

Over the last couple of years, Gerda, a resident at Diana Isaac Village in Christchurch, has grown her Māori vocabulary by attending the virtual monthly te reo Māori classes offered to Ryman residents. This group learning environment is run by Anita Gill from Te Puna Reo Māori, a Māori online learning provider.

Click read more for the full story.

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70 days ago

Poll: Did you end up doing what you dreamed off as a teenager?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

After 18 years of dreaming, Alicia Platje has opened her own jewellery shop.

She’s from the Platje family of Precious Metals, and admits she’s still getting used to introducing herself as the owner of Agapé.

Did you end up doing what you dreamed off as a teenager? Tell us about it in the… View more
After 18 years of dreaming, Alicia Platje has opened her own jewellery shop.

She’s from the Platje family of Precious Metals, and admits she’s still getting used to introducing herself as the owner of Agapé.

Did you end up doing what you dreamed off as a teenager? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did you end up doing what you dreamed off as a teenager?
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70 days ago

'Increasingly New Zealanders will use te reo Māori as their primary medium of communication' - Potaka

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Fluent te reo speaker and Government minister Tama Potaka would “love” to see all MPs increase their use of the Māori language to communicate more effectively in modern-day Aotearoa.

The National Party Hamilton West MP’s comments come in an interview about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, which … View more
Fluent te reo speaker and Government minister Tama Potaka would “love” to see all MPs increase their use of the Māori language to communicate more effectively in modern-day Aotearoa.

The National Party Hamilton West MP’s comments come in an interview about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, which runs from September 14 to September 21.

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77 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Luckily self-checkout is pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?

What are your thoughts? Is that rude?

Share in the comments … View more
Luckily self-checkout is pretty common in supermarkets these days and we generally use it to quickly buy a few things without the long lines. But perhaps it's appropriate to head there with your full trolley to skip the lines?

What are your thoughts? Is that rude?

Share in the comments below if this has ever happened to you.

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Is it rude to take a full trolley to self-checkout?
  • 53.5% Yes!
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  • 44% Nah, it's okay
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  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below!
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3053 votes
70 days ago

Be vigilant with mail

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are aware of a recent overseas rise in scams which involve an unexpected package being sent to addresses with a gift and a QR code inside. Police believe this scamming method could find its way to New Zealand and we are urging people to be vigilant.

The gift will have the recipients … View more
Police are aware of a recent overseas rise in scams which involve an unexpected package being sent to addresses with a gift and a QR code inside. Police believe this scamming method could find its way to New Zealand and we are urging people to be vigilant.

The gift will have the recipients address, but not include the sender's information or be from a known retailer. When the recipient opens the package to see what it is and possibly who sent it, there is a QR code to scan to find out who sent the gift.

The QR code allows the offenders to then access any and all data on your phone or device you used to scan the code, including financial information such as your bank account login details, and personal data.

Police are urging anyone who receives one of these gifts not to scan the QR code, the gift can either be kept or discarded, but do not scan the QR code.
Please report information to Police online at www.police.govt.nz... or call Police on 105.

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71 days ago

Stay sun-safe and well-read this spring

Sunday Star Times

Longer days and warmer weather are fast approaching!

Make the most of your Sundays with a subscription to the Sunday Star-Times. From just $51, enjoy gripping investigations, in-depth analysis, and exclusive subscriber rewards. Plus, for September only, receive a free Antipodes Supernatural … View more
Longer days and warmer weather are fast approaching!

Make the most of your Sundays with a subscription to the Sunday Star-Times. From just $51, enjoy gripping investigations, in-depth analysis, and exclusive subscriber rewards. Plus, for September only, receive a free Antipodes Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial Sunscreen worth over $60.

Don't miss out on this unbeatable offer—subscribe today! *Print T&Cs apply.
Subscribe now

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73 days ago

Welcoming week

Mirza from Chartwell

Hello, dear all come and join us tomorrow and try delicious Butter chicken at Claudeland event center enter from gate no 4 it's a free entry.

73 days ago

What flowers are blooming in your garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours,

In our September mag, Amy Roberts from Villaleigh Plants has a list of her favourite blooms for long display. "If you want a long season, look beyond the flowers," is her advice. Here are her picks: Geranium phaeum 'Mourning Widow', Salvia leucantha, … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

In our September mag, Amy Roberts from Villaleigh Plants has a list of her favourite blooms for long display. "If you want a long season, look beyond the flowers," is her advice. Here are her picks: Geranium phaeum 'Mourning Widow', Salvia leucantha, Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' (pictured), Eryngium pandanifolium and Alchemilla mollis.

Have you got them in your garden? In fact, we'd love to see what you've got in bloom now. Post a photo and share the joy!

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73 days ago

Bowled over

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Make stunning sets of trinket trays with a nod to the traditional craft of basket-making simply using clay and Resene shades of green.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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73 days ago

Dinosaur garden

Resene

Create your very own mini Jurassic Park with this easy-to-make potted dinosaur garden. Rejuvenate old dinosaur toys that have faded with Resene testpots to help them keep looking good in the harsh sunlight.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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74 days ago

Poll: How are house values in your suburb?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Queenwood’s the biggest winner in Hamilton when it comes to property values, a new report says.

Over the past year, the median value in the suburb rose by 9.4% to over $1m, CoreLogic’s Mapping the Market interactive tool shows.

How are house values in your suburb? Tell us your thoughts in… View more
Queenwood’s the biggest winner in Hamilton when it comes to property values, a new report says.

Over the past year, the median value in the suburb rose by 9.4% to over $1m, CoreLogic’s Mapping the Market interactive tool shows.

How are house values in your suburb? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How are house values in your suburb?
  • 10.5% Going up
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  • 26.3% No big changes
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  • 36.8% Going down
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  • 26.3% I don't know
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19 votes
74 days ago

Poll: Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

An ambulance with a difference is ready for the back straight of gallop and harness meetings in Cambridge.

It’s designed especially for horses and is the brainchild of two vets who developed the idea while chatting in their backyard in Mosgiel.

Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance? Tell… View more
An ambulance with a difference is ready for the back straight of gallop and harness meetings in Cambridge.

It’s designed especially for horses and is the brainchild of two vets who developed the idea while chatting in their backyard in Mosgiel.

Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance?
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74 days ago

Poll: Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The cost cut crusading Minister for Local Government hasn’t banned Christmas, but says councils shouldn’t be looking to ratepayers but rather volunteer help if they want to contribute to parades and commemorations.

However, he’s promising to help by getting road cones out of Santa’s way.… View more
The cost cut crusading Minister for Local Government hasn’t banned Christmas, but says councils shouldn’t be looking to ratepayers but rather volunteer help if they want to contribute to parades and commemorations.

However, he’s promising to help by getting road cones out of Santa’s way.

Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event?
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78 days ago

Q&A: Ask a question about...Online Safety

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. … View more
Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'

Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.

↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓

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