Rototuna North, Hamilton

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1100 days ago

Digitising your business with Frances Valintine

The Team from Digital Boost

Digitising your business should be a priority right now, an online presence is vital in today’s ever-evolving landscape.

Digital Boost can help you get started in this very special Digital Boost Q&A session with Frances Valintine - founder and CEO of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab.
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Digitising your business should be a priority right now, an online presence is vital in today’s ever-evolving landscape.

Digital Boost can help you get started in this very special Digital Boost Q&A session with Frances Valintine - founder and CEO of The Mind Lab and Tech Futures Lab.
Frances will discuss the importance of digitising your business and offer guidance to get your business moving forward online.

When: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM Auckland, Wellington

Click here to register and join Frances for this exciting opportunity!
Find out more

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1100 days ago

Why do I need a new will?​

Public Trust

If you haven’t updated your will in a long time, it’s important to create a new one. ​

Having a will gives your family peace of mind during the grieving process. When your wishes are clearly outlined in a legal document, it gives everyone the clarity they need, and ensures nothing… View more
If you haven’t updated your will in a long time, it’s important to create a new one. ​

Having a will gives your family peace of mind during the grieving process. When your wishes are clearly outlined in a legal document, it gives everyone the clarity they need, and ensures nothing is overlooked or forgotten. ​

It’s easy to get everything in order and up to date by asking yourself a few key questions..
Read on to find out more

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1101 days ago

Is your property climate resilient?

Climate Insights

Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between… View more
Find out today by accessing the latest climate science for your property with Climate Insights.

Risks to your investment and the roof over your and your family’s head are something that you can manage. With estimates of up to an 8 percent increase in damages from extreme rainfall alone between now and 2040 and up to 25 percent by 2100 we need to act now.

Your first step could be a physical risk assessment and adaptation guide for either your current or future home. Check out the sample reports and get one for yourself.
Download your Property Climate Risk Report

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1102 days ago

Lead contamination forces recall of sugar products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, … View more
Six sugar products have been recalled by major manufacturers due to lead contamination.

Raw and brown sugar products by Chelsea, Pams and Woolworths are affected, and have been sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand through October to November 4 2021.

In a statement, MPI said that that the food safety risk from these products is low, and informed customers who have bought these products to not consume them.

Here's what you need to know:

NAME OF PRODUCT
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg)
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg)
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg)
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g and 1kg)
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg)

BATCH MARKING
- Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g, 1.2kg, and 4kg): Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303
- Chelsea brand Soft Brown Sugar (500g and 1kg): Lot 21280 through to Lot 21293
- Pams brand Raw Sugar (1kg): Lot 21270 through to Lot 21302
- Pams brand Soft Brown Sugar (1kg): Lot 21272 through to Lot 21303
- Woolworths brand Raw Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21274 through to Lot 21281
- Woolworths brand Brown Sugar (500g, and 1kg): Lot 21278 through to Lot 21303

The recall does not affect any other Chelsea brands of sugar or any other products manufactured by these companies.

Customers are encouraged to get in touch with their retailer to get a full refund.

To find out more about this recall, please visit the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1102 days ago

Meet the 2 Hawke's Bay gardeners up for our 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

They want to create an app to make it easier for gardeners to share and swap crops and seeds. Read their story and don't forget to vote!

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1102 days ago

Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis New Zealand!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood … View more
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis New Zealand!

The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated. Offer applies to all retail purchases of Resene orange testpots (includes metallics and wood stains) at Resene owned ColorShops.

Help us help our fellow kiwis.

Find your local Resene ColorShop, www.resene.co.nz/colorshops

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1109 days ago

Can you help volunteer in our new Frankton SPCA Op Shop coming soon?

The Team from

EXCITING NEWS! We have a new store on the way in the neighbourhood, located at 42 Lake Road, Frankton 3204.

CAN YOU HELP? We are need of additional support with more volunteer applications, helping out with the day-to-day operations alongside our great, supportive team. If you have some spare time… View more
EXCITING NEWS! We have a new store on the way in the neighbourhood, located at 42 Lake Road, Frankton 3204.

CAN YOU HELP? We are need of additional support with more volunteer applications, helping out with the day-to-day operations alongside our great, supportive team. If you have some spare time or want to try something new, we'd love to hear from you.

Keep your eyes out in coming weeks for more announcements of our opening date!

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1103 days ago

Zoo animals looking for attention!

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton Zoo will reopen on Friday, after about a month in lockdown.

The animals are curious by nature, and miss the excitement of new people passing through, visitor experience manager Justine Allen said.
And a recent birth means there's a new addition to the animal crew.

Read more here.

1103 days ago

Zoo animals looking for attention!

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton Zoo will reopen on Friday, after about a month in lockdown.

The animals are curious by nature, and miss the excitement of new people passing through, visitor experience manager Justine Allen said.
And a recent birth means there's a new addition to the animal crew.

Read more here.

1103 days ago

Come work with us!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Come work with us, Kirikiriroa/Hamiton 👋🏼

We are looking for a Community Connector in Kirikiriroa/Hamiton to join the team and help us activate Neighbours Day Aotearoa.

✨ We see being a Connector as a knit-in to compliment someone's already busy community work. This role could be … View more
Come work with us, Kirikiriroa/Hamiton 👋🏼

We are looking for a Community Connector in Kirikiriroa/Hamiton to join the team and help us activate Neighbours Day Aotearoa.

✨ We see being a Connector as a knit-in to compliment someone's already busy community work. This role could be done alongside another role
✨ The hours are flexible and varied
✨ Full training provided
✨ Paid role (fixed fee)
✨ The role is varied and dynamic and you can really make it your own (You know your community better than us!)

Or do you have a friend, whānau member, or a neighbour that would be perfect for this role? Let them know about this exciting opportunity by tagging them in this post.

We have a dedicated team that will work alongside you and training is provided. Find out more - www.neighboursday.org.nz... or email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz

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1103 days ago

More amazing gardeners up for the 2021 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

These Palmerston North green thumbs ensure hospice patients and their families get to enjoy flowers, foliage and fragrance. Read their story, then don't forget to vote for them!

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1103 days ago

Book your Christmas function with us!

Rotorua

Have you got your Christmas party sorted? Get the team together and experience Christmas with us in Rotorua.

We’ve got fun that won’t blow the budget, so you can put the 'fun' in function. Book deals now.
Book now

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1104 days ago

We look forward to having you back!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from St Andrews Library Waiwherowhero

Our five community libraries will be open under reduced hours from Thursday 4 November with health & safety measures in place. For more information, please see the link below:

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1104 days ago

We look forward to having you back!

Matihiko/Tech Support Librarian from Chartwell Library Kukutaaruhe

Our five community libraries will be open under reduced hours from Thursday 4 November with health & safety measures in place. For more information, please see the link below:

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1104 days ago

When is Waikato's next alert level review?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

It'll happen on November 15, MP Jamie Strange says.

"Health officials and Cabinet have decided that holding this course for two weeks is the safest option available right now," he wrote on his Facebook page.

Read more here.

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