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Special Children's Christmas Parties held their Waikato event at Mystery Creek recently inviting hundreds of special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food and also took home three quality toys to call their own.
Special Children's Christmas … View moreSpecial Children's Christmas Parties held their Waikato event at Mystery Creek recently inviting hundreds of special needs children and their caregivers to a fun day of free entertainment, food and also took home three quality toys to call their own.
Special Children's Christmas Parties have been organising these events for over 25 years across a number of main centres throughout New Zealand.
Now, every year in New Zealand, nearly 10,000 Kiwi children with special needs, challenging life or health circumstances are invited to a party like no other.
The annual event is made possible by many local businesses supporting this event including Neighbourly.co.nz.
To be a part of this special event next year, please contact Aidan Belsham - Aidan@scevents.co.nz
Give your furry best friend a shaded and comfy outdoor nap spot finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman English Walnut.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Get big summer savings at Resene ColorShops! Bring out the best in your home with kiwi made Resene paints, colours and wood stains. Plus choose from a huge range of wallpaper and accessories.
Daniel Nada wanders the supermarket aisles with calculator in hand and still remembers the two tubes of toothpaste that cost several times what he was expecting.
The budget-conscious shopper is a regular at Hamilton’s Pak’nSave Mill Street, which in the gun for Commerce Commission court … View moreDaniel Nada wanders the supermarket aisles with calculator in hand and still remembers the two tubes of toothpaste that cost several times what he was expecting.
The budget-conscious shopper is a regular at Hamilton’s Pak’nSave Mill Street, which in the gun for Commerce Commission court action for alleged inaccurate pricing and misleading specials.
What do you think about the Commerce Commission's court action? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
The Waikato’s optimism is better than its economy - at least, according to an ASB analysis.
The region has topped NZ’s consumer confidence charts for two quarters running but, economy-wise, it has dropped several places in the ASB Regional Scoreboard.
How's the local economy, in your… View moreThe Waikato’s optimism is better than its economy - at least, according to an ASB analysis.
The region has topped NZ’s consumer confidence charts for two quarters running but, economy-wise, it has dropped several places in the ASB Regional Scoreboard.
How's the local economy, in your opinion? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
After two years of road works and a “long struggle” for businesses behind the barriers, a north Hamilton project is finished.
The Borman Road project has been a thorn in the side for those operating in Horsham Village as the Hamilton City Council - through contractors Fulton Hogan - upgraded… View moreAfter two years of road works and a “long struggle” for businesses behind the barriers, a north Hamilton project is finished.
The Borman Road project has been a thorn in the side for those operating in Horsham Village as the Hamilton City Council - through contractors Fulton Hogan - upgraded the thoroughfare from rural to urban.
How do you feel about this project being finished? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The Government has announced new legislation to limit the conversion of quality farmland to forestry, but there’s concern the new rules don’t go far enough.
Agriculture and forestry Minister Todd McClay and climate change Minister Simon Watts have announced new … View moreThe Government has announced new legislation to limit the conversion of quality farmland to forestry, but there’s concern the new rules don’t go far enough.
Agriculture and forestry Minister Todd McClay and climate change Minister Simon Watts have announced new rules to limit farm to forestry conversions entering the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), including an annual cap on class 6 land, and a moratorium on classes 1-5.
What do you think about the new rules on forestry conversions? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Neighbours, we are looking ahead to December 25th and it's always a busy time.
Each family does things a little different and we'd love to know where you stick to tradition and where you strongly differ. Perhaps there's a tradition that you think is just overrated! Share your … View moreNeighbours, we are looking ahead to December 25th and it's always a busy time.
Each family does things a little different and we'd love to know where you stick to tradition and where you strongly differ. Perhaps there's a tradition that you think is just overrated! Share your thoughts below.
Paddy Gower is coming to Hamilton and “looking for ... a bloody great Waikato character who just gets on and gets things done. The criteria is somebody who has a positive attitude and makes the community a better place."
To nominate a Good Kiwi, comment below or email … View morePaddy Gower is coming to Hamilton and “looking for ... a bloody great Waikato character who just gets on and gets things done. The criteria is somebody who has a positive attitude and makes the community a better place."
To nominate a Good Kiwi, comment below or email news@waikatotimes.co.nz with the name and a description of of why your nominee should win.
Wendy Whatford is like a “rabbit in charge of lettuce” running Hamilton’s Christmas Heirloom Company store.
Her house almost matches the store this time of year. She drives her loved ones “nuts” with her festive obsession, but that’s just tough, she says.
Are you buying … View moreWendy Whatford is like a “rabbit in charge of lettuce” running Hamilton’s Christmas Heirloom Company store.
Her house almost matches the store this time of year. She drives her loved ones “nuts” with her festive obsession, but that’s just tough, she says.
Are you buying decorations this Christmas? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project.
Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand … View moreHundreds of Kiwi children will receive something special this Christmas thanks to Ryman Healthcare’s support of the Catalytic Foundation’s Christmas Shoebox Project.
Instead of giving individual gifts to residents, the idea was to redirect those funds to support struggling New Zealand families having to cut back on essentials.
Ryman residents were overwhelmingly in support of the idea, with many volunteering to help choose the gifts to fill over 1000 shoeboxes with thoughtful items.
Click read more for the full story.
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to … View moreKia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Less than a week left to enter this merry competition.
With lots of spot prizes to win (as well as the title of NZ's Merriest Home), it's worth getting out your camera phone and taking a picture of your festive abode!
Check out the Christmassy homes here.
December 4-13th - Online Auction on "Trade Me"
Do a little bit of good this holiday season and bid to support those most vulnerable in our communities.
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