Tauwhare, Hamilton

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459 days ago

More Kiwis eligible for insulation grants

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat … View more
Everyone deserves a warm, dry, healthy home – see if you’re eligible for financial support to insulate and heat yours.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% - 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump. In August, the eligibility criteria were extended so over 50,000 more households are eligible for insulation grants.

And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau.
Find out more

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459 days ago

Nice Neighbour: Dave Murdoch - 'They don't come better!'

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time… View more
Dave Murdoch of Tauranga was nominated by Ian Smith for being quite simply, the nicest neighbour!

"Dave next door is the best - we live in an apartment block in the CBD and every day he gets up and cleans the driveway- always puts out everyone’s rubbish bins and scrubs them out every time they are emptied. He cleaned around our pool area after a storm recently as we were busy at work. He is always first to help others whenever he can whether they have an issue with their unit or a stranger having car trouble out on the street - They don’t come better!"

If you have a Nice Neighbour, don't keep it to yourself. You might win a $25 Prezzy® card each and a shoutout on Stuff. Go on, nominate them now!

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459 days ago

Ten reasons why you should bone broth + Beef Pho Bone Broth

Naturally Healthy

If you’ve got a bone to pick with bone broth, I understand. While I personally love bone broth and found it essential in my gut-healing journey, I know to others, it can sound a little, unappetising.
If that’s you, I get it, but I would love to have the opportunity to change your mind.
What… View more
If you’ve got a bone to pick with bone broth, I understand. While I personally love bone broth and found it essential in my gut-healing journey, I know to others, it can sound a little, unappetising.
If that’s you, I get it, but I would love to have the opportunity to change your mind.
What is Bone Broth?
Before we start, bone broth is vastly different from the packaged chicken stock you may have used to make soup. Bone broth is made by simmering the bones and connective tissue of animals. It’s a nutrient-dense stock that forms the backbone of many a soup and sauce but can also be drunk on its own. You can make bone broth out of practically any animal – including chicken, beef, fish, buffalo or lamb.
I’d love to share with you ten reasons why I think that bone broth is super health and why you might like to include it in your diet. By the way, if you are vegan or vegetarian, then homemade vegetable stocks are delicious and nutritious for you too.
Read more and get the recipe for my Beef Pho Bone Broth

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462 days ago

Poll: Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you … View morePrime Minister Chris Hipkins announced the end of the final pandemic-related public health orders which is the mandatory seven-day isolation for people infected and mask requirement in health facilities. For some, it's a welcome change but for others this is a concerning move. How are you feeling about the changes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Covid restrictions: Too soon or about time?
  • 37.6% Too soon
    37.6% Complete
  • 39.3% About time!
    39.3% Complete
  • 23.1% I'm don't mind either way
    23.1% Complete
2580 votes
461 days ago

Council brings in extra security guards

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Security guards are sitting in on some Hamilton City Council meetings as city leaders due to what some say is an increasing level of threats.
Mayor Paula Southgate said the tensions of the past few years have been the worst in her 22 years in politics.
However, councillor Geoff Taylor found the … View more
Security guards are sitting in on some Hamilton City Council meetings as city leaders due to what some say is an increasing level of threats.
Mayor Paula Southgate said the tensions of the past few years have been the worst in her 22 years in politics.
However, councillor Geoff Taylor found the response “a bit over the top”.

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460 days ago

Preserving your Family History Event

Dee from Cambridge

Are you interested in Family history? This is a free event run by the Cambridge Genealogy Society and Cambridge Museum and Historical Society.

Learn ways to research, collect, organise and preserve your family history.
Bring photos of your family memorabilia to share if you wish to.

Please … View more
Are you interested in Family history? This is a free event run by the Cambridge Genealogy Society and Cambridge Museum and Historical Society.

Learn ways to research, collect, organise and preserve your family history.
Bring photos of your family memorabilia to share if you wish to.

Please note there are two date options for your convenience - Saturday morning and Wednesday evening.

Light refreshments will be available. The timing of each event is a guide only. Sessions may finish a little later if patrons wish to ask questions after the main presentation.

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461 days ago

Win this brand-new home!

Heart Foundation

Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen… View more
Dreaming of calling the City of Sails home?

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland in the Heart Foundation Lottery. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

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461 days ago

Builder

Tracy from Fairview Downs

Looking for a builder to help with renovations, deck, fences etc?
Contact CRBuilds

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461 days ago

The power of social connection - your health depends on it!

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Did you know that socially well-connected people are happier and healthier according to the latest research? Reach out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while or catch up with your loved ones to benefit your mental health and wellbeing.

Read our blog on social connection to find out more!

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461 days ago

What's the rental situation like where you are?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Dion Tye's been looking for a place in Raglan for almost four months and is still struggling.
Last week, there were two rentals in the town listed on TradeMe.
How about where you live? Are there many rental properties available?

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489 days ago

Did you ever shop at Countdown Nawton?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Before the doors closed for the last time, Nawton community members gathered outside for a farewell.
Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka turned sausages as a speaker played Europe’s The Final Countdown.
Now it's shut, Nawton no longer has a supermarket.
Did you ever shop there?

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462 days ago

Your Invitation: 2025-2026 Voyage Collection Events

Regent cruises

The Verandah Hamilton | 30 August

Discover the captivating itineraries in Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ NEW 2025-2026 Voyage Collection and see for yourself why sailing with Regent will be An Unrivalled Experience™, in true all-inclusive luxury.

Exclusive offers will be available at the … View more
The Verandah Hamilton | 30 August

Discover the captivating itineraries in Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ NEW 2025-2026 Voyage Collection and see for yourself why sailing with Regent will be An Unrivalled Experience™, in true all-inclusive luxury.

Exclusive offers will be available at the events. Events are capacity limited – registrations are essential.
Find out more

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462 days ago

Sleeping Bag

Colleen from Hamilton East

Sleeping bag (down filling) - right hand opening. No marks. Medium weight.
Bought a number of years ago but only used a couple of times.
Pay cash on pickup - Hamilton East off Te Aroha St

Price: $20

462 days ago

Comedy Night (Improv.)

Robin from Matamata

An unpredictable, hilarious night out - unrehearsed. The only audience participation is requests for scene/scenario ideas. Adult content may offend some. Come and have a belly full of laughs without breaking the bank.

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463 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints … View more
Get 20% off Kiwi-made Resene quality paints, primers, sealers and wood stains.

Plus buy one testpot get one free on 60-80ml testpots 60-80. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints available in New Zealand!
Find out more

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