Tauwhare, Hamilton

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1728 days ago

Only 3 weeks to go until Neighbours Day Aotearoa kicks off!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, … View more
One way to take part is by joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group on your street.

Our Coordinator at Hastings District Council recently sent us this snap from a get together with residents from a new suburb who are keen to get Neighbourhood Support up and running.

To gauge interest, he hosted a free barbecue at a park with the support of their local New Zealand Police to bring neighbours together to discuss setting it up. Every group is different in how it chooses to operate. Our policy is whatever works best for your area!

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1728 days ago

Tui Electrical

Sam from Tui Electrical

Feeling a bit stressed about that next home renovation?! Then call Tui Electrical to give you a helping hand. We can also recommend other trusted tradesmen from plumbers through to tilers to help you out. 0800 TUI NOW.

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1728 days ago

Create a pet basket

The Team from Resene ColorShop Cambridge

Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out howView more
Give an old laundry basket new purpose by upcycling it into a cute and quirky pet basket.

Use this as a family project and get young and old involved with their favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own.

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1729 days ago

Turbo Scrub Pro

Debi from Hamilton East

Purchase a year ago and never used Brand New in the box

Price: $35

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1729 days ago

๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป Practising river safety using team work, finding support in each other.

Graeme Dingle Foundation

All of our programmes have a focus on team-building, learning to work through challenges with others.

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1729 days ago

Te Awamutu - For Sale

Peter Hulsdouw from

This beautiful lifestyle home is a must view for families and retiring farmers. Immaculately presented and lovingly cared for, you can move in and immediately start enjoying this fabulous property on Te Awamutu's 'Golden Mile'.

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1729 days ago

Conference to Support Refugees

Cynthia from Cambridge

Christians Supporting Persecuted Christian Refugees is holding a conference at the Hamilton East Methodist Church on Wednesday, 11 March at 7pm.
Readers might or might not know that being Christian in Pakistan is a risky business. Persecution of Christians is very widespread, they are regarded as … View more
Christians Supporting Persecuted Christian Refugees is holding a conference at the Hamilton East Methodist Church on Wednesday, 11 March at 7pm.
Readers might or might not know that being Christian in Pakistan is a risky business. Persecution of Christians is very widespread, they are regarded as second class citizens. www.bbc.com...

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Many flee to Thailand and Malaysia where they can be detained at the will of the government and held in immigration detention centres where life is extremely difficult.

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The conference is to raise awareness of the situation in Pakistan, Thailand and Malaysia; raise funds to release Waikato based Christian refugee family members from detention in Thailand and support the reunification of those families. The keynote speaker is Fr Michael Kelly SJ, an Australian priest based in Bangkok.

The programme for the conference is:

o Programme:

o 7.00pm: Welcome. Apologies. Introduce the silent auction.

๏‚ง Refugee stories from Pakistan: Being a Christian in Pakistan

๏‚ง Refugee stories from the countries of refuge: Arbitary Detention in Thailand and Malaysia.

๏‚ง Childrenโ€™s stories: Life in the Bangkok Detention Centre

๏‚ง Break: โ€œEnjoyโ€ an authentic Bangkok prison meal.

๏‚ง Keynote speaker: Father Michael Kelly, SJ.

โ€ข Michael Kelly SJ., is a Bangkok-based Australian Jesuit who led www.ucanews.com... 2008-2018. He has extensive experience of working with and advocating for Christian refugees in Thailand.

๏‚ง Supper.

If you need any more information please contact Cynthia Piper: 0800217411, text 021704411 or email c.piper@tci.ac.nz

1730 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

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1730 days ago

Poll: Social media and coronavirus

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

There is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with … View moreThere is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with any examples of misinformation: kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz. Our question for you: Do you trust what your friends and family are sharing/saying about coronavirus on social media?

Social media and coronavirus
  • 7.4% Yes
    7.4% Complete
  • 52.3% No
    52.3% Complete
  • 40.3% Sometimes
    40.3% Complete
961 votes
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1730 days ago

Indoor Bowls

Margaret from Gordonton - Puketaha

Gordonton Indoor Bowling starts the new season on Tuesday 10th March, 7.30pm in the Gordonton Hall. We would love to welcome some new players. If you are interested just turn up to the hall before 7.30 on Tuesday night. Don't worry if you have never played before there will be someone there to… View moreGordonton Indoor Bowling starts the new season on Tuesday 10th March, 7.30pm in the Gordonton Hall. We would love to welcome some new players. If you are interested just turn up to the hall before 7.30 on Tuesday night. Don't worry if you have never played before there will be someone there to show you the ropes. All you need is some flat soled shoes.

1730 days ago

Amp life insurance policy holders In the dark

Neil from Newstead

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When reading this article (as an AMP policy holder) there is an element of concern to say the least. AMP life insurance policy holders would do well to consider reading then locating and signing a petition due for presentation by March 24th. Forewarned may not even be forearmed!

1730 days ago

2020 Triton GLX-R $31,990 Manual 2WD Limited Time Limited Numbers

Piako Mitsubishi

Yes you read correctly, $31,990 + ORC Limited Time, Limited Numbers.
The Ute will last a long time, but this deal won't be quick!
Call or do the old fashion thing come and see us,
Morrinsville
Te Aroha
Matamata

Price: $31,990

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1731 days ago

First 30 Days Free

Triton Hearing

Triton Hearing is making it easy and affordable for you to enjoy our best hearing technology on a simple, monthly subscription. We call this Pay As You Hear, and itโ€™s a bit of a breakthrough.

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1731 days ago

Celebrate Community - March 1st to 31st ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isnโ€™t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - itโ€™s the … View moreThis month is all about bringing your community together and having a great time! We want March to be all about celebrating the connections we have while making new ones along the way. As we all know, what makes a neighbourhood great isnโ€™t the houses and cars, gardens and streets - itโ€™s the people who share their presence and aroha with each other.

A wonderful way to take part is to participate in Neighbours Day Aotearoa which takes place from 27 March - 5 April. This yearโ€™s theme is โ€˜Small Things Make a Big Differenceโ€™ - we couldnโ€™t agree more!

Let us know how youโ€™re celebrating by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:

#NSNZcelebratecommunity

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1731 days ago

Cloth racks on Sale

Jane from Hamilton East

SOLD!!!
We have decided to remove our Opshop and just keep the books. So, these cloth rack and a hanger are on sale.
Cloth rack: $10
Cloth Hanger: $25
Combine purchase: $30

Pick up at 53 Wellington Street.

Price: $30

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