Saint Andrews, Hamilton

2297 days ago

Waikato DHB to reduce services during nursing strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

The nursing strike planned for Thursday 5 July has been cancelled and will not go ahead on that date. However Waikato DHB has received notice of a second strike on Thursday 12 July. The NZNO union and the DHBs have agreed a revised offer that will be taken to NZNO members this week and we expect to… View moreThe nursing strike planned for Thursday 5 July has been cancelled and will not go ahead on that date. However Waikato DHB has received notice of a second strike on Thursday 12 July. The NZNO union and the DHBs have agreed a revised offer that will be taken to NZNO members this week and we expect to know the outcome of that ballot on Tuesday 10 July.

We are continuing our contingency planning for the proposed strike on 12 July which will impact on a number of services provided by our hospitals.

Please refer to our web page here www.waikatodhb.health.nz... for the most updated information.....

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2297 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
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2298 days ago

Ending soon - Winter Sale

Kaycie from Saint Andrews

Habitat is working towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and you can be part of it.
There are two days left of the ReStores once yearly winter sale!
We have great specials in store and are calling for bargain shoppers to support us - Habitat believes in simple, decent … View more
Habitat is working towards a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and you can be part of it.
There are two days left of the ReStores once yearly winter sale!
We have great specials in store and are calling for bargain shoppers to support us - Habitat believes in simple, decent housing that creates a lasting, and positive impact, for communities, across generations.
Get in quick - 29 Bryant Road, Te Rapa.

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2304 days ago

Need a Dr I can get into...

Pam from Nawton

Can anyone recommend a good Dr that doesn,t hve a waiting list a mile long..... I am at Avalon Medical and l see Margaret Parle and as good as she is l just can,t wait 3 or 4 days to get an app to see her. I have major health issues and need to see a Dr asap when needed....So very frustrating. ..

2299 days ago

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2300 days ago

Hamilton Press update

Wendy from Maeroa

further to our conversation re non-delivery of the Hamilton Press - here is the official answer - There are indeed some areas of Hamilton where we are no longer able to supply a paper due to business reasons, some of the streets around Chartwell are affected.
Please encourage your neighbours to … View more
further to our conversation re non-delivery of the Hamilton Press - here is the official answer - There are indeed some areas of Hamilton where we are no longer able to supply a paper due to business reasons, some of the streets around Chartwell are affected.
Please encourage your neighbours to complain if you get a chance to talk to them, the more complaints we get the easier it is for us to identify where we have problems,

So Please folk, if you aren't having it delivered - email Gareth.Coates@stuff.co.nz unless someone else has a better point of contact.

2300 days ago

Become a volunteer and create change in your community

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

It's National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support … View more
It's National Volunteer Week!

Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development – the list is endless.

If you're interested in volunteering please check out the link below to find out about the different ways you can volunteer:

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

National Volunteer Week (17 - 23 June). The NVW 2018 theme: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.


#NVW2018

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2319 days ago

Hamilton Girls High Uniform WANTED

Felicity from Rototuna North

Hi there,

I am after HGHS uniform for my daughters, in particular the scarf x2 and some sz 10 school shirts as the uniform shop are out of these and won’t have any for six weeks. If anyone has these items that they want to sell, please message me with an asking price and I will get back to ASAP … View more
Hi there,

I am after HGHS uniform for my daughters, in particular the scarf x2 and some sz 10 school shirts as the uniform shop are out of these and won’t have any for six weeks. If anyone has these items that they want to sell, please message me with an asking price and I will get back to ASAP with view to pick up ASAP also. Thanks so much :)

2300 days ago

How to turn your home into an investment property

Lodge Real Estate - City

Not everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.

1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing … View more
Not everyone chooses to sell their current home when they decide to move on. Sometimes, it’s not even an option. If you’re looking to hang on to your personal home and turn it into a rental, there are a few things to consider first.

1. Wear and tear
This is perhaps the biggest thing homeowners need to know. As a rental, your personal home will experience more wear and tear than it otherwise would if you lived in it. Your garden will probably not look as immaculate as it once did, and your walls and floors may acquire new scuff marks. So, if you can’t shake off your emotional attachment to the property, you may be better off selling it rather than renting it.

2. Location
The location of your home can have a major impact on its rentability and how easy it is to find quality tenants. If you’re close to local amenities like schools, Waikato University, Waikato Hospital or public transport routes, you have a better chance of keeping your property tenanted.

3. Maintenance
If your home is high maintenance - perhaps it has a pool, a large garden, or old appliances - know that you’ll need to keep it maintained to a reasonable condition to meet your obligations as a landlord/owner. This may involve extra ongoing costs, or costs to remedy the amount of maintenance required.

4. Family homes do best
In Hamilton, family-sized homes do particularly well on the rental market. Four-bedroom houses in Hamilton fetch, on average, between $450 and $520 per week. As for the strongest performing suburbs, Hamilton East/University, Te Kowhai/St Andrews/Queenwood, Dinsdale South/Frankton, Dinsdale North/Nawton and Flagstaff/Rototuna have recently experienced the strongest rental growth for family-sized properties with three to five (or more) bedrooms.

5. Landlord responsibilities
When you turn your personal home into a rental, you will take on the mantle of landlord, which comes with its own set of responsibilities. This includes finding and screening tenants, conducting or arranging inspections, repairs and maintenance. It’s a lot to manage—especially if you’re no longer living in the region. It’s why so many investors hire professional property managers to take care of the day-to-day running of their properties. Moreover, their fees are tax deductible.

Important note: If you’re leaving the country for more than 21 days, you’ll need to either appoint someone as your landlord in your stead or hire a property manager.

6. Tax implications
If you turn your home into a residential investment, be aware that you may not be able to make tax claims against it. It always pays to talk to a professional accountant to make sure you set up your home-turned-rental properly to avoid issues with tax, ownership and debt allocation.
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