Rototuna North, Hamilton

321 days ago

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are kicking off The Neighbourly Backyard Awards, a campaign where you can show off the hard work and love you’ve put into your backyard and win prizes for it!

We'll be rolling out the competition by sharing a new category (and new $100 Mitre10 voucher) every week.

There's three… View more
We are kicking off The Neighbourly Backyard Awards, a campaign where you can show off the hard work and love you’ve put into your backyard and win prizes for it!

We'll be rolling out the competition by sharing a new category (and new $100 Mitre10 voucher) every week.

There's three fun categories for you to enter:
Best loved lawn
Best floral garden
Most creative backyard build

To be in to win, keep an eye out for the post from us every Monday announcing the new category in a post and you can share your entry in its comments below. It starts Monday 27th January when we'll be taking entries for Best Loved Lawn so get prepping, neighbours!

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321 days ago

Poll: Have you ever had anything stolen from you at the hospital?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato Hospital is meant to be a place of healing and compassion with people usually at their low point, however that hasn’t stopped those with sticky fingers adding to people’s woes.

A notable theft is that of a $30,000 piece of artwork, taken in broad daylight just before Christmas.

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Have you ever had anything stolen from you at the hospital?
  • 26.3% Yes
    26.3% Complete
  • 73.7% No
    73.7% Complete
19 votes
322 days ago

Do you think a new minister will make a difference?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The jury is out on whether a change of health minister will derail plans for a third New Zealand medical school based in Hamilton.

Waikato University vice chancellor Neil Quigley says he’ll have to wait and see, but the region’s chamber of commerce boss said the new health minister should … View more
The jury is out on whether a change of health minister will derail plans for a third New Zealand medical school based in Hamilton.

Waikato University vice chancellor Neil Quigley says he’ll have to wait and see, but the region’s chamber of commerce boss said the new health minister should remember less than 5% of graduates from the country’s medical schools end up working rurally.

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322 days ago

Poll: Have you used the council's Floodviewer tool for Hamilton?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A plan change to manage Hamilton flooding risks, and a nearly finished online tool showing homeowners how real the danger is for their place, have raised a councillor’s concern over higher insurance charges and reduced home values.

Have you used the council's Floodviewer tool for … View more
A plan change to manage Hamilton flooding risks, and a nearly finished online tool showing homeowners how real the danger is for their place, have raised a councillor’s concern over higher insurance charges and reduced home values.

Have you used the council's Floodviewer tool for Hamilton? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you used the council's Floodviewer tool for Hamilton?
  • 11.8% Yes
    11.8% Complete
  • 88.2% No
    88.2% Complete
17 votes
323 days ago

What did you make of the recent Cabinet reshuffle?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

ANALYSIS: Christopher Luxon has put his Cabinet on notice and sharpened up the Government’s focus on growth, while trimming dead wood in his ministry and vastly increasing the power of his minister of finance, Nicola Willis.

“We've got it set ... clear expectations, clear … View more
ANALYSIS: Christopher Luxon has put his Cabinet on notice and sharpened up the Government’s focus on growth, while trimming dead wood in his ministry and vastly increasing the power of his minister of finance, Nicola Willis.

“We've got it set ... clear expectations, clear accountabilities, clear responsibilities,” Luxon said at a press conference at Premier House on Sunday.

What did you make of the recent Cabinet reshuffle? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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323 days ago

Miles of memories

Linda Jones Retirement Village

Walking has always been a way of life for Glynne and Eric, who rarely miss a chance to lace up their shoes and head out. As residents of William Sanders Village, they frequently clock up 12 kilometres in a day, enjoying the charm of their local neighbourhood. Their favourite routes feature stunning… View moreWalking has always been a way of life for Glynne and Eric, who rarely miss a chance to lace up their shoes and head out. As residents of William Sanders Village, they frequently clock up 12 kilometres in a day, enjoying the charm of their local neighbourhood. Their favourite routes feature stunning harbour and bay views and regular stops at their much-loved local cafés.

“There are so many beautiful walks nearby, It’s such a convenient area to explore,” says Eric.

Click read more for the full story.

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323 days ago

Poll: Do you think councils should get a share of this?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The mayor of one of the region’s tourist hotspots is backing a move for councils to get a slice of a growing tourist tax take pie.

Thames-Coromandel’s mayor is supporting Local Government NZ’s bid for councils to get a direct share of levies paid by international tourists.

Do you think … View more
The mayor of one of the region’s tourist hotspots is backing a move for councils to get a slice of a growing tourist tax take pie.

Thames-Coromandel’s mayor is supporting Local Government NZ’s bid for councils to get a direct share of levies paid by international tourists.

Do you think councils should get a share of this? 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 councils should get a share of this?
  • 33.3% Yes
    33.3% Complete
  • 55.6% No
    55.6% Complete
  • 11.1% Maybe
    11.1% Complete
9 votes
324 days ago

Get amongst it this summer season.

Triton Hearing

Hi Hamilton neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear … View more
Hi Hamilton neighbours!

At Triton Hearing, we believe you should make the most of the season and the moments that matter. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our revolutionary new Infinio Sphere devices. With cutting-edge technology delivering double the speech clarity*, you’ll hear every joke, every story, and every cheer like never before.

This summer, don’t just be present - be at the heart of the fun.

*Sonova proprietary research (2024), visit hearmore.co.nz to learn more.
Find out more

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329 days ago

Who'd you like to see as Hamilton's next mayor?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Paula Southgate’s decision not to run for Hamilton mayor this year has turned the spotlight on who’ll replace her, with at least three strong, fiscally “conservative” male possibilities.

There were also longer-shot “maybes” from female councillors on the left of the political … View more
Paula Southgate’s decision not to run for Hamilton mayor this year has turned the spotlight on who’ll replace her, with at least three strong, fiscally “conservative” male possibilities.

There were also longer-shot “maybes” from female councillors on the left of the political spectrum when Waikato Times did a ring-around.

Who'd you like to see as Hamilton's next mayor? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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328 days ago

Another potential mayoral contender for Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Former Labour Hamilton East MP Jamie Strange, who voluntarily left Parliament in 2023, has confirmed he’s now considering a tilt at the Hamilton mayoralty this year.

His comments come in the wake of incumbent mayor Paula Southgate announcing she won’t run again, while … View more
Former Labour Hamilton East MP Jamie Strange, who voluntarily left Parliament in 2023, has confirmed he’s now considering a tilt at the Hamilton mayoralty this year.

His comments come in the wake of incumbent mayor Paula Southgate announcing she won’t run again, while three potential “conservative” contenders on the current council are thinking about having a go.

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325 days ago

Leisure and Learning

Lois from Flagstaff

Bridge Lessons
Step into a world of fun, friendship and mental fitness.
Lessons starting Tuesday 18/3 7-9pm and Thursday 20/3 10-12pm.
Contact Ros 021402259 or Pam 0276466077

326 days ago

Paid Coeliac Disease Clinical Trials

Evrima

Do you have coeliac disease? Are you tired of the costs of a gluten-free diet? Consider paid clinical trials for coeliac disease, and help advance medical research.

If you are on a gluten-free diet from coeliac disease, you could get paid while advancing science. See if you qualify.
Find out more

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326 days ago

Garage Sale tomorrrow Saturday 18th October 8am-12pm

Bernard from Saint Andrews

Hi everyone, we are having a downsizing sale of of our home of 25 years. Tomorrow, Saturday at 10 Madill Road Saint Andrews, 8 til 12 come along and clear us out of everything.

Everything from homeward, hardware, garden, pots and plants. Something for everyone.

Must go.

Be bold and make … View more
Hi everyone, we are having a downsizing sale of of our home of 25 years. Tomorrow, Saturday at 10 Madill Road Saint Andrews, 8 til 12 come along and clear us out of everything.

Everything from homeward, hardware, garden, pots and plants. Something for everyone.

Must go.

Be bold and make it sold!

Price: $123

326 days ago

Product recalls updates

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's been a few product recalls over the past month. Make sure you're not using these at home!

Click on the title of the product to see all the details:
Volcom Stone Boys Youth Stone Changing Towel
3 in 1 Baby Stroller- sold at BabaBaby
Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker
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There's been a few product recalls over the past month. Make sure you're not using these at home!

Click on the title of the product to see all the details:
Volcom Stone Boys Youth Stone Changing Towel
3 in 1 Baby Stroller- sold at BabaBaby
Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker
Electric Leaf Swing Rocking Chair and Feeding Seat
Kubota Utility Vehicle
Wooden Co-Sleeper Bassinet Bed + Fold- Out Changing Table
Panda Mart Baby Doll
Stanley 1913 Switchback and Trigger Action cup

Hope this helps your household, neighbours.

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