Rototuna, Hamilton

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50 days ago

Brand new boxing gloves

Al from Rototuna North

Brand new 18oz gloves
Too heavy for my son. Lost the receipt so couldn’t change them.
Over $90 new
Happy to take $50 Ono
Pick up Rototuna

Price: $40

51 days ago

What are your dos and don'ts for a beach visit?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Is it a good idea to bring a box of beers to the beach? How about a box of fireworks? Or a boombox?
Or how about a box with an embroidery kit in it. Or a book? Or a deck of cards?

What are your dos and don'ts for a beach visit? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't … View more
Is it a good idea to bring a box of beers to the beach? How about a box of fireworks? Or a boombox?
Or how about a box with an embroidery kit in it. Or a book? Or a deck of cards?

What are your dos and don'ts for a beach visit? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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51 days ago

From rugged campsite to 7.5ha resort

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Grant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.

He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in … View more
Grant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.

He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in my blood.”

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58 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.9% Complete
  • 21.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.1% Complete
1462 votes
51 days ago

Do you pay by credit, or with Paywave?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.

The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce… View more
A small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.

The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce Commission decision to reduce interchange fees paid by businesses to accept Visa and Mastercard payments.

Do you pay by credit, or with Paywave? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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54 days ago

Create a Stunning Stain Feature Wall with Resene Colorwood

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Transform your living room into a work of art with Resene Colorwood wood stains. Find out how to create your own stain feature wall with these easy step by step instructions.

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64 days ago

Rotten fish attack the ‘health and safety’ incident that closed Thames Info Centre

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.

News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety … View more
The Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.

News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety incident”.

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57 days ago

Poll: Do you want Te Huia to continue?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The future funding of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail link to Auckland is now in the hands of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).

But any decisions coming from the NZTA’s board won’t be made until it meets again in February after the Waikato Regional Council voted unanimously to send it a … View more
The future funding of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail link to Auckland is now in the hands of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).

But any decisions coming from the NZTA’s board won’t be made until it meets again in February after the Waikato Regional Council voted unanimously to send it a letter asking for an extension of Te Huia’s trial period for an extra year with the same levels of funding.

Do you want Te Huia to continue? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you want Te Huia to continue?
  • 80.3% Yes
    80.3% Complete
  • 19.7% No
    19.7% Complete
66 votes
85 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours … View more
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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56 days ago

No gift? No stress

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56 days ago

Lilies For Sale

Mandy from Chartwell

Due to the weather tomorrow, we will now be selling our lilies from our garage! Be sure to pop past 9 Milbrook Pl, Chartwell. $8/bunch, or 4 for $30. Feel free to txt 021854579 for more info.

57 days ago

Poll: Do you use the district nursing service?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.

This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.

Do you … View more
The health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.

This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.

Do you use the district nursing service? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you use the district nursing service?
  • 11.1% Yes
    11.1% Complete
  • 88.9% No
    88.9% Complete
18 votes
57 days ago

Hamilton Gardens gets a baroque makeover

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

At 50 metres long, the pool planned at Hamilton Gardens would be long enough for Olympians to race in.

However, it will be very shallow — like the other features at the themed gardens, it will showcase the magic of illusion.

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58 days ago

Lilies For Sale

Mandy from Chartwell

We will be back selling beautiful fresh lilies in Rototuna from 9am today. Horsham Downs Road (Opposite KFC). Asiatic and the ever popular Christmas Lilies. $8 per bunch, or 4 for $30. Cash & bank transfer available. DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW & WEDNESDAY, THIS MAY BE OUR … View moreWe will be back selling beautiful fresh lilies in Rototuna from 9am today. Horsham Downs Road (Opposite KFC). Asiatic and the ever popular Christmas Lilies. $8 per bunch, or 4 for $30. Cash & bank transfer available. DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST FOR TOMORROW & WEDNESDAY, THIS MAY BE OUR LAST DAY - SO BE IN QUICK!!

60 days ago

HUGE Garage sale

Al from Rototuna North

54 Winchester Place, Rototuna Sat 20th Dec 8am

Clothes (good labels), DVDs (over 80 to choose from), Lego, never used massive NERF guns, games, electronic games, PSP, Monkey push bike, scooter, nearly new bras, pictures and more.
No silly overpriced things. Just wanting to sell it all for my … View more
54 Winchester Place, Rototuna Sat 20th Dec 8am

Clothes (good labels), DVDs (over 80 to choose from), Lego, never used massive NERF guns, games, electronic games, PSP, Monkey push bike, scooter, nearly new bras, pictures and more.
No silly overpriced things. Just wanting to sell it all for my kids to have some pocket money.

Negotiable

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