Rukuhia, Hamilton

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1869 days ago

Offering Companionship & Security

Matamata Country Lodge

Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized rooms to accommodate residents precious belongs.

The Matamata Country Lodge now has Assisted living apartments starting from $390,000 and Individual Chalets starting from $495 000.00. We have large Chalets with … View more
Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized rooms to accommodate residents precious belongs.

The Matamata Country Lodge now has Assisted living apartments starting from $390,000 and Individual Chalets starting from $495 000.00. We have large Chalets with plenty of space between each dwelling, all fully refurbished. When some additional care is required, our assisted living apartments are an excellent option.

We have various levels of care available to suit the individual needs of our assisted living residents - with a focus on maximising the residents privacy and independence.

We also provide Rest Home and Hospital Beds. Carer Support, Respite Care and Day Care.

Phone Darrell Shaw to discuss available options 07 888 4090.
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1881 days ago

Poll: DO WE NEED ARMED POLICE IN SPECIAL VEHICLES TO KEEP OUR CITY SAFE?

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

Special police patrol vehicles carrying armed officers will start patrolling Counties Manukau, Waikato and Canterbury as part of a six-month trial to cut down response times to serious incidents involving firearms.
Police Commissioner Mike Bush made the announcement in Manukau, Auckland yesterday … View more
Special police patrol vehicles carrying armed officers will start patrolling Counties Manukau, Waikato and Canterbury as part of a six-month trial to cut down response times to serious incidents involving firearms.
Police Commissioner Mike Bush made the announcement in Manukau, Auckland yesterday morning.
The so-called armed response teams would be made up of police staff who are part of the armed offenders squad.
The armed offenders squad is normally on-call 24/7, but for the trial they would be routinely armed, equipped, mobile and ready to go to any events or incidents where they are needed, Mr Bush said.
Such teams were a standard feature of policing internationally, he said.
"The Police's mission is that New Zealand is the safest country. Following the events of March 15 in Christchurch, our operating environment has changed," Mr Bush said.
"The threat level remains at medium and we are continuously reviewing our tools, training, and capabilities we use to provide Policing services to ensure we remain fit for purpose."
The armed response teams would consist of a minimum of three specialist armed offenders squad personnel.
At times, they may be supported by additional staff, like specialist dog units.

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DO WE NEED ARMED POLICE IN SPECIAL VEHICLES TO KEEP OUR CITY SAFE?
  • 73.5% Yes, it's long overdue
    73.5% Complete
  • 14.9% No
    14.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Just a waste of money
    3.7% Complete
  • 7.4% Don't know
    7.4% Complete
  • 0.5% Don't care
    0.5% Complete
215 votes
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1870 days ago

Robin Cook bundle

Pj from Glenview

Good condition

Price: $20

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1870 days ago

Bryce Courtenay bundle

Pj from Glenview

Good condition

Price: $20

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1870 days ago

Wilbur Smith bundle

Pj from Glenview

Good condition

Price: $30

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1870 days ago

Have you voted for your Gardener of the Year for 2019?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Voting closes tomorrow, November 1. These amazing homegrown heroes were shortlisted after a public call for nominations from gardeners all over the country, and you can read about their wonderful work here. Then don't forget to click through to vote for your favourite!

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1870 days ago

Enter your short story to win

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Are you an aspiring author? Entries for the Sunday Star Times short story awards are now open!

The winning entry will receive a $3000 prize + there’s a $500 prize for students in our secondary school competition.

Full details and the entry form are here.

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1871 days ago

Poll: Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Dogs lolling beneath cafe tables while their owners sip lattes or glasses of pinot would have been unthinkable 30 years ago.

Now it is just the way Kiwis roll, with a raft of dog-friendly dining options available throughout the country. What do you think? Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

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Should dogs be allowed in cafes?
  • 20.9% Absolutely not - cafes are for humans
    20.9% Complete
  • 20.6% Definitely - I think it's a great idea
    20.6% Complete
  • 15.4% It depends on the cafe
    15.4% Complete
  • 43% Only in cafes with outdoor areas
    43% Complete
2645 votes
1871 days ago

Poll: What's your go-to exercise?

Reporter Hamilton Press

With Summer well on its way with lovely long, light evenings, there's plenty of reason to get out and about. What's your go-to evening exercise?

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What's your go-to exercise?
  • 69.3% Light walking
    69.3% Complete
  • 3.4% Running
    3.4% Complete
  • 6.8% Hitting the gym
    6.8% Complete
  • 6.8% Swimming
    6.8% Complete
  • 2.3% Yoga/pilates
    2.3% Complete
  • 11.4% Other (please comment)
    11.4% Complete
88 votes
1871 days ago

Poll: What's your go-to exercise?

Reporter Cambridge Edition

With Summer well on its way with lovely long, light evenings, there's plenty of reason to get out and about. What's your go-to evening exercise?

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What's your go-to exercise?
  • 70% Light walking
    70% Complete
  • 0% Running
    0% Complete
  • 0% Hitting the gym
    0% Complete
  • 10% Swimming
    10% Complete
  • 0% Yoga/pilates
    0% Complete
  • 20% Other (please comment)
    20% Complete
10 votes
1871 days ago

Have you checked out our Hard Yakka series?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
Spending scandals, growing deficits, board sackings: staffers at Waikato DHB have worked through it all in recent years.
But people don't stop getting sick while there's turmoil at the top of the district health board.
Thousands of employees carried on helping patients and … View more
Hi neighbours,
Spending scandals, growing deficits, board sackings: staffers at Waikato DHB have worked through it all in recent years.
But people don't stop getting sick while there's turmoil at the top of the district health board.
Thousands of employees carried on helping patients and keeping health services ticking over. Hard Yakka introduces readers to some of those people.
Our first story in the series here.
We'll have a new one each day over the coming weeks.
So check out the Waikato Times and Stuff for them.

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1871 days ago

Cheap Cat Desexing

Shirleigh from Dinsdale

spread the word - breeding season has begun. Female kittens can start breeding from around 6 months of age and can have a couple of litters a year. Stop the cycle of unwanted and unplanned kittens!

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1872 days ago

Christmas came early! 😍😍😍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Our new website is now live and ready for visitors. Click below to see it for yourself.

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