Silverdale, Hamilton

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2735 days ago

Poll: Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have any concerns about it?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a … View more
Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a third-person shoot 'em up until the last person standing wins, is hugely popular. More details here: www.stuff.co.nz....
Tell us how you're coping with the new online craze in the comments section - are you having problems? Have you noticed a change in your child's behaviour? Are they losing sleep? How are you managing it?

* Remember to write NFP (not for print), if you don't want your comments to be used in print

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Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have any concerns about it?
  • 9.5% Yes, I'm worried about how obsessed they are and it's affecting my kids
    9.5% Complete
  • 34.9% No, it's just another online game, I just let them rip
    34.9% Complete
  • 55.6% No, restrictions prevent it from becoming a problem
    55.6% Complete
63 votes
2736 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

2736 days ago

Lucky Lotto - was it you?!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Someone in the Waikato is relishing a $1 million Lotto win.
The lucky player took out Wednesday night's first division prize draw with a ticket purchased on MyLotto.
Another eight players will be shouting office morning tea after winning $20,810 apiece in the second division draw.
This … View more
Someone in the Waikato is relishing a $1 million Lotto win.
The lucky player took out Wednesday night's first division prize draw with a ticket purchased on MyLotto.
Another eight players will be shouting office morning tea after winning $20,810 apiece in the second division draw.
This included another two Waikato players - one who purchased their ticket from Nawton Stationers & Lotto and the other through MyLotto.

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2736 days ago

FREE public talk on working with tweens and teenagers

Heike Albrecht from New Zealand Psychological Society

We continue to read about sad life outcomes and statistics for our youth that can leave us wondering, “what can I do?” The good news is that there are things you can do.

Public Talk:
How Adults Can Work with Tweens and Teenagers to Facilitate Positive Outcomes
Speaker: Kirsty … View more
We continue to read about sad life outcomes and statistics for our youth that can leave us wondering, “what can I do?” The good news is that there are things you can do.

Public Talk:
How Adults Can Work with Tweens and Teenagers to Facilitate Positive Outcomes
Speaker: Kirsty Dempster-Rivett (Clinical Psychologist and Teaching Fellow at Waikato University)
When: 28 June, 5-7 pm
Where: River Lounge (Celebrating Age Centre), 30 Victoria Street
Visit our website here http://www.psychology.org.nz/pd-events/jubilee
Find out more

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2736 days ago

Legally Blonde to hit Southwell School

Gary Farrow Reporter from Hamilton Press

Make sure and catch the production 'Legally Blonde the Musical', put on by St Paul's Collegiate.
NOTE: It will be performed at Southwell School, as opposed to what was suggested in the newspaper article today.

2737 days ago

2018 Volunteer of the Year Award - Commendation

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Volunteering Waikato congratulates Aaron Plews on receiving a Special Commendation in the Volunteer of the Year Award for his outstanding contribution to Hospice Waikato ~ Retail Division.

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2737 days ago

2018 Volunteer of the Year Award - Runner-up

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Volunteering Waikato congratulates the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award runner-up - Janice Parsell - who has volunteered at the Te Aroha Museum for 11 years. Janice was nominated by the Waikato Museum.

You can check out the other award recipients at www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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2737 days ago

2018 Volunteer of the Year Award - Winner!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Volunteering Waikato congratulates the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award winner - Tracy Roose, nominated by Toughlove Waikato.

You can check out the other award recipients at www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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2741 days ago

Saudi Arabia, through a new law, allows woman to drive for the first time.

Dianne from Hamilton East

Lets hear it for these women who have fought the hard battle and won......a tremendous day for them!

2738 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2738 days ago

FREE public talk on working with tweens and teenagers

Heike Albrecht from New Zealand Psychological Society

We continue to read about sad life outcomes and statistics for our youth that can leave us wondering, “what can I do?” The good news is that there are things you can do.

Public Talk:
How Adults Can Work with Tweens and Teenagers to Facilitate Positive Outcomes
Speaker: Kirsty … View more
We continue to read about sad life outcomes and statistics for our youth that can leave us wondering, “what can I do?” The good news is that there are things you can do.

Public Talk:
How Adults Can Work with Tweens and Teenagers to Facilitate Positive Outcomes
Speaker: Kirsty Dempster-Rivett (Clinical Psychologist and Teaching Fellow at Waikato University)
When: 28 June, 5-7 pm
Where: River Lounge (Celebrating Age Centre), 30 Victoria Street
Visit our website here http://www.psychology.org.nz/pd-events/jubilee
Find out more

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