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We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell.
So too much bird poo could be contributing to the poor water quality of Lake Rotoroa. What improvements would you like to see at the lake? We're keen to hear for a story on Hamilton City Council's draft management plan for the lake.
*Please post NFP if you do not wish your comments to be… View moreSo too much bird poo could be contributing to the poor water quality of Lake Rotoroa. What improvements would you like to see at the lake? We're keen to hear for a story on Hamilton City Council's draft management plan for the lake.
*Please post NFP if you do not wish your comments to be used for a story.
Morning neighbours,
Methamphetamine appears to be closing in on alcohol as the nation's most addictive substance.
Usage is so rampant that Waikato District Health Board workers say it has endangered the region's methadone programme and pushed rehab facilities to maximum capacity.
… View moreMorning neighbours,
Methamphetamine appears to be closing in on alcohol as the nation's most addictive substance.
Usage is so rampant that Waikato District Health Board workers say it has endangered the region's methadone programme and pushed rehab facilities to maximum capacity.
Have you seen meth's impact in the community? And what do you think should be done about the issue?
We're also on the lookout for meaningful stories in this area so please email news@waikatotimes.co.nz if you have a story to tell.
Bonbon is a range of bath, beauty and body products which is 100% Vegan. Why are they 100% Vegan? They are because they can, they have the technology to bring you all of these delightful quality products that do what they say they will, without using animals in any way. Isn’t that delightful? … View moreBonbon is a range of bath, beauty and body products which is 100% Vegan. Why are they 100% Vegan? They are because they can, they have the technology to bring you all of these delightful quality products that do what they say they will, without using animals in any way. Isn’t that delightful? Doesn’t that make you feel good? It is a choice they have made to bring you the best products made with goodness.
Sooner or later Hamilton's premier swimming facility is going to close. Whether Waterworld is going …
Today a large elm tree at the foot of Alma Street, near the Novotel Tainui Hotel, will see some temporary disruptions to traffic in central Hamilton.
Although at the foot of the street, it is feasible there may be delays to vehicles using Alma Street and those parking in the riverside carpark … View moreToday a large elm tree at the foot of Alma Street, near the Novotel Tainui Hotel, will see some temporary disruptions to traffic in central Hamilton.
Although at the foot of the street, it is feasible there may be delays to vehicles using Alma Street and those parking in the riverside carpark adjacent to Novotel and SkyCity.
The job will commence at 9am, and is expected to take most of the working day.
St John has always had a strong community presence in Hamilton which has recently increased thanks to the opening of a new opportunity shop in Frankton. The local community has rallied behind this venture, supporting it with donations and shop fittings.
Proceeds from items sold in the shop will … View moreSt John has always had a strong community presence in Hamilton which has recently increased thanks to the opening of a new opportunity shop in Frankton. The local community has rallied behind this venture, supporting it with donations and shop fittings.
Proceeds from items sold in the shop will be used to support St John emergency ambulance services and community programmes such as Health Shuttles, Caring Caller and St John Youth programmes. St John Opportunity Shop is currently recruiting volunteers and seeking donations of items that can be sold in the shop. Donations can be dropped off at 1 Rawhiti Street, Frankton.
Hamilton's Monique McLennan has found a way to overcome the devasting impact of the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. We're keen to hear from other neighbours who fled the south to start a new life in the Waikato. Share your stories with us and your neighbours via the Hamilton Press!
Do you have three litres of stored water per person in your house? Hopefully, because that's the rule of thumb to have ready in your emergency kit. An event when your kit could come in handy could be anything from an earthquake, to loss of power in a storm, or, as we have seen recently, an … View moreDo you have three litres of stored water per person in your house? Hopefully, because that's the rule of thumb to have ready in your emergency kit. An event when your kit could come in handy could be anything from an earthquake, to loss of power in a storm, or, as we have seen recently, an unexpected water supply issue.
Kia Ora Neighbours
Remember to join us for beginners Maori language classes at 5.30-7pm on Monday nights.
We look forward to meeting with you. Bring a pen and notebook. Bring a friend too.
If people concentrated more on family and relationships more than material stuff, the world would be a much better place.
We only have 3 and a half retail free days a year now. Surely we don't need to sacrifice them for the mighty dollar?
Whether you are a Christian or not doesn't … View moreIf people concentrated more on family and relationships more than material stuff, the world would be a much better place.
We only have 3 and a half retail free days a year now. Surely we don't need to sacrifice them for the mighty dollar?
Whether you are a Christian or not doesn't matter. You are getting paid to have a day with your family - that's a good thing. Let's preserve it.
Wearing the right colours can make you look slimmer, taller and younger. But how do you know which …
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