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!

2833 days ago

We can help employers as well as employees

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Remember, every employee must have a written employment agreement. If you’re an employer and you want to make sure you’re doing right by your workers, and are meeting your legal obligations, visit your local CAB, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or check out our website, www.cab.org.nz.

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2833 days ago

Poll: Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

What are your thoughts on tenants paying letting fees? Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a bill that would ban landlords from charging letting fees to tenants. Is the bill a good idea? Let us know in our poll below.
To read more click here.

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Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?
  • 80% Yes, let's get rid of fees
    80% Complete
  • 9.1% No, tenants should pay letting fees
    9.1% Complete
  • 10.9% No, but fees should be reduced
    10.9% Complete
  • 0% I'm on the fence
    0% Complete
55 votes
2833 days ago

Will you support the Kaimanawa cause?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Did you know 230 horses could be slaughtered next month if they aren't rescued in time? Of the 300 wild Kaimanawa horses in need of rescuing, only 66 have homes to go to. Are you able to support the cause?
To read more click here.

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2834 days ago

Galaxy S8 for sale, near new

Dianne from Hillcrest

Samsung Galaxy S8 (64GB), www.samsung.com...
Midnight black, 6 months old, immaculate condition with full protective case. Originally cost $1299. Selling due to upgrade (to Note). Excellent phone. Serious buyers only please: $850

Price: $850

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2834 days ago

Will you thank these great Kiwi cops?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey Waikato,

Have you heard about the two policemen who helped out a Morrinsville family? John Fraser unfortunately passed away from a suspected medical event when he was out getting a new part for his water pump. The officers tasked with informing his family took it upon themselves to fix their… View more
Hey Waikato,

Have you heard about the two policemen who helped out a Morrinsville family? John Fraser unfortunately passed away from a suspected medical event when he was out getting a new part for his water pump. The officers tasked with informing his family took it upon themselves to fix their water for them. How nice is that?
To read more click here.

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2834 days ago

Have you heard? National's Jonathan Coleman bows out

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard that former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has resigned from politics? A by-election will be held for his Auckland seat.
To read more about his resignation click here.

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2834 days ago

Poll: What's your favourite NZ town?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in… View more
Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in our poll!

To read more about NZ's great town rivalries click here.

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What's your favourite NZ town?
  • 14.3% Wellington
    14.3% Complete
  • 11.9% Auckland
    11.9% Complete
  • 2.4% Napier
    2.4% Complete
  • 4.8% Palmerston North
    4.8% Complete
  • 14.3% Christchurch
    14.3% Complete
  • 2.4% Invercargill
    2.4% Complete
  • 11.9% Nelson
    11.9% Complete
  • 7.1% Rotorua
    7.1% Complete
  • 0% Queenstown
    0% Complete
  • 7.1% Dunedin
    7.1% Complete
  • 23.8% Other
    23.8% Complete
42 votes
2835 days ago

Neighbours Day this Weekend!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

With over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up … View moreWith over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up online ASAP #NDA2018

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2836 days ago
2836 days ago

Have your say on the future of tax

Tax Working Group

Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working … View more
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website today to watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.

Have your say on the future of tax at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
Find out more

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2836 days ago

Kambrook hotplates for sale

Anlin from Hillcrest

Hi guys
I have a Kambrook hot plates for sale. Mint condition, reliable quality with minor yellow mark (u know we Asian love cooking noddles), suitable for basic cooking, and flexible to be plugged into anywhere u want to cook:)
pick up around uni area

Price: $45

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2836 days ago

Recap: Your decorating dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

A talented duo of colour and painting experts from Resene joined us for a chat on Homed tonight to answer all your colour conundrums and share their top tips for perfecting your paint jobs.

If you missed it, you can still check out what they had to say and pick up some new ideas, here.

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2837 days ago

Need money for a creative project?

Adrienne Clothier from Creative Waikato

Hi neighbours – Creative Waikato are looking to fund art projects that have community involvement, or support diverse arts and cultural traditions, or encourage and enable young people to engage with the arts. The projects need to begin after the 18th May and be completed by March 2019. The … View moreHi neighbours – Creative Waikato are looking to fund art projects that have community involvement, or support diverse arts and cultural traditions, or encourage and enable young people to engage with the arts. The projects need to begin after the 18th May and be completed by March 2019. The project must take place in Hamilton City boundaries. All artforms are eligible.

For more information on these Creative Communities Scheme grants see the funding opportunities page on our website Creative Waikato.

The closing date for the next funding round is Friday 30 March. Applications are made online.
Find out more!

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2837 days ago

Set of two top double rollers for Shower

Liz from Enderley

Top rollers for Nouveau Stellar shower door. Bought new but does not fit my shower.

Price: $15

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