Saint Andrews, Hamilton

2248 days ago

ECE books

Monica from Beerescourt

Anyone is selling ECE books?

2252 days ago

Should fast-food chains ditch plastic straws?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you think of this campaign? Hamilton high school students Chelsea West, Haydee Anson and Abbey Huriwai are publicly challenging McDonald's to ditch plastic straws nationwide. Although the fast-food giant has a couple of small initiatives on straw use, it seems to have… View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think of this campaign? Hamilton high school students Chelsea West, Haydee Anson and Abbey Huriwai are publicly challenging McDonald's to ditch plastic straws nationwide. Although the fast-food giant has a couple of small initiatives on straw use, it seems to have no intention of expanding that initiative any time soon.

What do you think of the challenge? Should fast-food places ditch plastic straws? Do you think a straw on request policy would work in NZ? Let us know in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff.)

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2257 days ago

COMPUTER

Storm from Maeroa

Hi Happy People
I really need help obtaining a PC, anyone willing to sell or offer please contact 0226449500

Price: $99,999,999.99

2251 days ago

Retaining wall consent: $20,000

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

This Christchurch couple is getting some attention after they discovered the cost of consenting a retaining wall on their property could equal the budget for the build.

Is this just the cost of doing things right? Or do you think it's excessive? And do you know of anyone … View more
Hi neighbours,

This Christchurch couple is getting some attention after they discovered the cost of consenting a retaining wall on their property could equal the budget for the build.

Is this just the cost of doing things right? Or do you think it's excessive? And do you know of anyone dealing with similar issues in Hamilton?

Feel free to call us on (07) 849-9666 or email news@waikatotimes.co.nz if you'd like to discuss your situation.

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2250 days ago

Poll: Is it fair to issue a fine to a parent who is late picking up their child?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! What's your view on this? Should parents incur a fee if late to pick up their child? If so, how much is reasonable? Have you been hit with a charge? Let us know in the poll and comments below!
*PLEASE WRITE NFP IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR OPINIONS PUBLISHED*
Read more here: … View more
Hi neighbours! What's your view on this? Should parents incur a fee if late to pick up their child? If so, how much is reasonable? Have you been hit with a charge? Let us know in the poll and comments below!
*PLEASE WRITE NFP IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR OPINIONS PUBLISHED*
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is it fair to issue a fine to a parent who is late picking up their child?
  • 62.2% Yes
    62.2% Complete
  • 37.8% No
    37.8% Complete
135 votes
2249 days ago

The Dog Expo 2018

Emma Bradley from DC Rescue Dogs

Due to popular demand, the Dog Expo is back for 2018!

26th August 2018, 9am-3pm at Woofs'N'Wags (154 Collins Rd, Hamilton).

Entry is $2 per person or $5 for a family, with 100% of profits being shared between your local dog rescues - DC Rescue Dogs., Dog Protection League and … View more
Due to popular demand, the Dog Expo is back for 2018!

26th August 2018, 9am-3pm at Woofs'N'Wags (154 Collins Rd, Hamilton).

Entry is $2 per person or $5 for a family, with 100% of profits being shared between your local dog rescues - DC Rescue Dogs., Dog Protection League and Greyhounds As Pets NZ.

Dogs are welcome on lead.

Hot & Cold Beverages by Zip Coffee. All Day Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch by Alpha Caravan Catering. Seating Available.

Please Bring Cash as not all stalls will have eftpos.

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2249 days ago

Include an eye examination in your childs B4 school check.

Practice Manager from Rototuna Optometrists Ltd

Because 80% of a child's learning is visual, we recommend an eye examination by an optometrist before starting school to evaluate if they have any visual difficulties.

In some cases, young children often do not show any signs of visual problems. - For someone who works in the industry, I … View more
Because 80% of a child's learning is visual, we recommend an eye examination by an optometrist before starting school to evaluate if they have any visual difficulties.

In some cases, young children often do not show any signs of visual problems. - For someone who works in the industry, I had no idea my 4 year old needed glasses! (amblyopia)

Now he quite often tells me he can't see very well without his glasses on as he has something to compare it with now.

Our optometrist, Paul Roux is an experienced behavioural optometrist treating children with learning difficulties and visual problems such as amblyopia, strabismus and irlen syndrome.

Children 15 years and under, can qualify for a free (subsidised) eye examination with a current community services card. Contact us for more details or to book an appointment.

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2250 days ago

$20 Speed Dating Tickets - Windy Ridge - 10th Event

Tomek from Rototuna North

We're celebrating the 10th Speed Dating Event! Come enjoy an amazing night out. With over 6000 numbers written down across all our events so far, there's plenty of reasons to come :)

Tickets can be purchased here - www.eventbrite.co.nz...

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2250 days ago

Stolen husky puppy

Claudette from Forest Lake

We have had our 14 week old husky taken from our property on Forrest lake Road. It happened between 6.45 and 7 PM tonight 6th August. He was still wearing his blue harness with burgers on it and a blue collar. His name is Omega and is super friendly and very loved. If you have seen anything … View moreWe have had our 14 week old husky taken from our property on Forrest lake Road. It happened between 6.45 and 7 PM tonight 6th August. He was still wearing his blue harness with burgers on it and a blue collar. His name is Omega and is super friendly and very loved. If you have seen anything tonight please ring me 0220493753

2250 days ago

Do you know what sick leave you’re entitled to?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View more
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.

These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.

Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.

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2257 days ago

Waikato Facebook pages used in drug deals

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

An administrator of a popular online Pay It Forward group is fed up with members using similar pages to buy drugs.
Last week, he was forced to remove more than 30 members from his closed Facebook page for either buying or selling drugs, or asking on behalf of another person to buy or sell drugs … View more
An administrator of a popular online Pay It Forward group is fed up with members using similar pages to buy drugs.
Last week, he was forced to remove more than 30 members from his closed Facebook page for either buying or selling drugs, or asking on behalf of another person to buy or sell drugs on similar groups.
Have you witnessed people combing Facebook pages to either buy or sell drugs? Let us know in the comments below, but please write NFP if you do not want your comments published.

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2250 days ago

Display shelf for sale

Sharon from Pukete

This kind of shelf can be used as a display shelf for retail stores, used as a bookshelf at home or used as office.
Only used one year.
Specification: 1680(L)*1630(H)*280(D)mm

Price: $80

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