Riverlea, Hamilton

11 days ago

Rescued teen tells of fall down ‘two-storey’ waterfall

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton teenager who spent nearly 40 hours in the bush with broken bones after falling off an “almost two-storey waterfall” has expressed gratitude for all the efforts to find her.

Maia Johnston, 19, who left her mother’s home in Tōtara Park, Upper Hutt on Saturday evening, said she … View more
A Hamilton teenager who spent nearly 40 hours in the bush with broken bones after falling off an “almost two-storey waterfall” has expressed gratitude for all the efforts to find her.

Maia Johnston, 19, who left her mother’s home in Tōtara Park, Upper Hutt on Saturday evening, said she got lost in Akatarawa Forest – described as “a rugged blend of native and exotic forest”, including steep valleys and river gorges, by the Wellington Regional Council.

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13 days ago

Worst Xmas ever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.

Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...

Share… View more
There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.

Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...

Share your Christmas mishaps below!

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12 days ago

What do you want to see in a regional deal for Waikato?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Mayors, chief executives and councils in the Waikato region have banded together to make sure the Government knows what the region needs to survive and thrive.

The Waikato Regional Council, under guidance from a regional Chief Executive Working Group, is coordinating the lodging of a joint … View more
Mayors, chief executives and councils in the Waikato region have banded together to make sure the Government knows what the region needs to survive and thrive.

The Waikato Regional Council, under guidance from a regional Chief Executive Working Group, is coordinating the lodging of a joint proposal on behalf of the Waikato Mayoral Forum.

What do you want to see in a regional deal for Waikato? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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12 days ago

Have you seen fisheries officers out and about?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Dumping your illicit catch then fleeing fisheries officers is about the worst thing you can do this summer and one group in Raglan found this out the hard way.

They were picked up as authorities ramp up their compliance work at boatramps across the region to make sure fishers are sticking to the… View more
Dumping your illicit catch then fleeing fisheries officers is about the worst thing you can do this summer and one group in Raglan found this out the hard way.

They were picked up as authorities ramp up their compliance work at boatramps across the region to make sure fishers are sticking to the rules. While most do - some even have their own sustainability codes - others do not.

Have you seen fisheries officers out and about? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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12 days ago

Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.

For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with … View more
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.

For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.

What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.

Click read more for the recipe.

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12 days ago

How are you planning to beat the rain at Christmas?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The MetService has told Santa to pack his wet weather suit for his big journey south as it looks like it will be ho ho hosing down on Christmas and Boxing Day in Waikato.

MetSevice meteorologist Devlin Lynden said a low coming in over the Tasman Sea will bring showers and then rain for Hamilton … View more
The MetService has told Santa to pack his wet weather suit for his big journey south as it looks like it will be ho ho hosing down on Christmas and Boxing Day in Waikato.

MetSevice meteorologist Devlin Lynden said a low coming in over the Tasman Sea will bring showers and then rain for Hamilton on Christmas Day afternoon, which will hang about on Boxing Day before clearing off on Friday.

How are you planning to beat the rain at Christmas? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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12 days ago

Poll: Have you ever had copper/building materials stolen?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Julie Guest woke at midnight to the sound of copper being stripped off her church - and startled the perpetrator.

The exhausted vicar was sleeping on-site at St John’s Church, Te Awamutu, amid a string of thefts in her patch, “trying to be the policeman as well as the priest”.

Have you … View more
Julie Guest woke at midnight to the sound of copper being stripped off her church - and startled the perpetrator.

The exhausted vicar was sleeping on-site at St John’s Church, Te Awamutu, amid a string of thefts in her patch, “trying to be the policeman as well as the priest”.

Have you ever had copper/building materials stolen? 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 had copper/building materials stolen?
  • 20% Yes
    20% Complete
  • 80% No
    80% Complete
15 votes
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15 days ago

Garage Sale at Liston Crescent Hamilton

Janet from Hillcrest

Big Clearance Sale for all new and used household and gardening items. Everything must go!

Date & Time:
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 8 am - 12 pm

Location: Liston Crescent, Hillcrest, Hamilton ~ please look out for the garage sale sign on the day.
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Big Clearance Sale for all new and used household and gardening items. Everything must go!

Date & Time:
Saturday, 21 December 2024, 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday, 22 December 2024, 8 am - 12 pm

Location: Liston Crescent, Hillcrest, Hamilton ~ please look out for the garage sale sign on the day.

Note: welcome to contact me beforehand if you are interested in any big item. Thank you.

Living room - 3+2+1 sofa set, armchair, display cabinet, solid wood coffee table, CRT TV, CD rack, dehumidifier, bookshelves etc.

Kitchen - coffee machine, pots, frying/sauce pans, plates, utensils, kettles, storage containers, bakeware, glassware, jug, mugs, chopping boards, knives, sports bottles, thermos, grill, cup holder, serving plates, toaster, convection oven etc.

Study room - study desks at various sizes, office chairs, table lamps, 3 tiers small bookshelves, 5 tiers big bookshelves, computer desks, office round meeting tables, office drawers, lots ring binders, lots document holders etc.

Bedroom - 1x single bed, 1x king bed, 1x dressing table with mirror and drawers, 2x bedside tables, linens, blankets, pillows, duvets, bedsheets, pillowcases, duvet covers etc.

Bathroom - towels, bathmats, storage racks, scales etc.

Garage - leaf blower/vacuum, tools, new small chainsaw, petrol lawnmower 2x petrol plastic containers, , old shower door, old wooden door.

Others - rubbish bins, vacuum cleaners.

24 days ago

Poll: Do you think these are the best areas for denser housing?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A controversial plan change that could see three-by-three housing density rules in Hamilton is set to be considered by the council in a meeting this week.

And city hall has released its preference for where it would go.

Do you think these are the best areas for denser housing? Tell us your … View more
A controversial plan change that could see three-by-three housing density rules in Hamilton is set to be considered by the council in a meeting this week.

And city hall has released its preference for where it would go.

Do you think these are the best areas for denser housing? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think these are the best areas for denser housing?
  • 14.6% Yes
    14.6% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
  • 10.4% Not sure
    10.4% Complete
48 votes
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14 days ago

Pool ladder

Greg from Silverdale

Hi just seeing if anyone can help us out .
We are after a free or cheap pool ladder over 120 cm to fit our above ground pool which is 120 cm high, cheers Greg and have an awesome Xmas Text 021461912
Picture is an example of what we are after :)

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23 days ago

Would you like a free copy of our February 2025 issue?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free … View moreKia ora neighbours. We give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine. We're still on the hunt for tomato recipes, so send your family's favourite way to use up your homegrown harvest, to: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the mag

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15 days ago

Poll: Are you happy with this update?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

An early Christmas bonus for motorists has arrived with the Ngāruawāhia section of the Waikato Expressway north of Hamilton now fully open.

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi confirmed on Friday morning that their work on the difficult piece of SH1, which has seen traffic … View more
An early Christmas bonus for motorists has arrived with the Ngāruawāhia section of the Waikato Expressway north of Hamilton now fully open.

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi confirmed on Friday morning that their work on the difficult piece of SH1, which has seen traffic bumper-to-bumper for months on end has finished.

Are you happy with this update? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you happy with this update?
  • 76% Yes
    76% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 24% Doesn't affect me
    24% Complete
25 votes
15 days ago

Poll: Do you like popping a manu?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

If you’ve pulled off a good manu the first sign will be what you hear, a veteran says.

Bombing is a way of life for Hads Te Huia, who’s an ambassador for the Z Manu World Champs.

Do you like popping a manu? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words… View more
If you’ve pulled off a good manu the first sign will be what you hear, a veteran says.

Bombing is a way of life for Hads Te Huia, who’s an ambassador for the Z Manu World Champs.

Do you like popping a manu? 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 like popping a manu?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 0% Never tried
    0% Complete
0 votes
15 days ago

Poll: Do you think the bottle store should stay?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Bader’s last liquor store is taking the fight to stay in operation to the High Court.

Super Liquor Bader, operated by Deol Enterprises 2012, is appealing a decision by the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority to overturn the Hamilton store’s off-licence.

Do you think the bottle … View more
Bader’s last liquor store is taking the fight to stay in operation to the High Court.

Super Liquor Bader, operated by Deol Enterprises 2012, is appealing a decision by the Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority to overturn the Hamilton store’s off-licence.

Do you think the bottle store should stay? 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 the bottle store should stay?
  • 12.1% Yes
    12.1% Complete
  • 60.6% No
    60.6% Complete
  • 27.3% Doesn't affect me
    27.3% Complete
33 votes
19 days ago

Poll: Cast your vote for NZ's Merriest Home 2024

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly members across the country have been sharing their festive decor to be in to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home. We've narrowed the entries down to six finalists (our toughest feat yet!).

Now it's up to you!

Click on the name of the finalist to see all of their … View more
Neighbourly members across the country have been sharing their festive decor to be in to win the title of NZ's Merriest Home. We've narrowed the entries down to six finalists (our toughest feat yet!).

Now it's up to you!

Click on the name of the finalist to see all of their photos before you cast your merry vote!

Nishan Wijesinghe from Te Atatu South - See all photos here
Mark Williams from Tamatea - See all photos here
Linda Clack from Cockle Bay - See all photos here
Luke Murphy from Hornby - See all photos here
Joanne Isles from Hokowhitu - See all photos here
Kirstyn Tait from Wigram - See all photos here

The finalist with the most votes will win the title of NZ's Merriest Home and $200 to go toward more Christmas goodies!

You can also enlarge the images below by clicking on them. Happy voting, neighbours!

Cast your vote for NZ's Merriest Home 2024
  • 17.3% Nishan Wijesinghe from Te Atatu South
    17.3% Complete
  • 27.9% Mark Williams from Tamatea
    27.9% Complete
  • 6.1% Linda Clack from Cockle Bay
    6.1% Complete
  • 25.9% Luke Murphy from Hornby
    25.9% Complete
  • 6.9% Joanne Isles from Hokowhitu
    6.9% Complete
  • 16% Kirstyn Tait from Wigram
    16% Complete
757 votes
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