Te Kowhai, Hamilton

1610 days ago

ANZ Healthy Homes interest free offer

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

Great news for ANZ mortgage customers!

ANZ are offering an interest-free home loan top up for insulation and heat pumps for up to 4 years, for the value of up to $5,000 for both.

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1611 days ago

Stay warmer this winter with retrofit double glazing

RetroFit Double Glazing - Waikato

Winter's here and are you noticing a lot more dew on your single glazed windows? Check out our video on how we can help you make your home warmer, drier and healthier all year round. Talk to our local team about how we can tailor a double glazing solution for your home. Get your no obligation … View moreWinter's here and are you noticing a lot more dew on your single glazed windows? Check out our video on how we can help you make your home warmer, drier and healthier all year round. Talk to our local team about how we can tailor a double glazing solution for your home. Get your no obligation free measure and quote here or call 0800 658 658.

1613 days ago

How affordable is travel within NZ?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities … View moreHi everyone, I'm Lorna, a Stuff travel reporter. We're doing a story on how affordable travel within NZ is. For those of you who have travelled within the country post-lockdown, we'd like to hear whether you've been able to find suitable flights, accommodation and activities within your budget. Do you think accommodation providers and tourism operators are doing enough to entice New Zealanders to explore their backyard? Please let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

1611 days ago

What do you think of this approach to a book on depression?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

How We Got Happy profiles 20 young Kiwis who have experienced depression, but focuses on how they keep themselves well.

The coffee table book was created by Waikato friends Eve Macfarlane and Jonathan Nabbs, who share their own stories in it.

Read more here. What do you think of this approach to … View more
How We Got Happy profiles 20 young Kiwis who have experienced depression, but focuses on how they keep themselves well.

The coffee table book was created by Waikato friends Eve Macfarlane and Jonathan Nabbs, who share their own stories in it.

Read more here. What do you think of this approach to a book on depression?

If you'd like one, you can buy it here. Proceeds go to the Mental Health Foundation of NZ.

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1612 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
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1612 days ago

Poll: Should the Avalon Drive bypass have a 60kmh speed limit?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The change - down from 80kmh - is one of several suggested by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
But Hamilton Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor said it seems "close to failing the common sense test".
Read more here. Do you think the Avalon Drive bypass should have a 60kmh speed limit?

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Should the Avalon Drive bypass have a 60kmh speed limit?
  • 14.6% Yes, it would be safer.
    14.6% Complete
  • 80.3% No, it's meant to help people get through the city quicker.
    80.3% Complete
  • 5.1% Not sure, I need more information.
    5.1% Complete
137 votes
1613 days ago

Are you ready to get Upcycling?

Resene

The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose … View more
The Resene Upcycling Awards are coming back this month, the third year in a row! Watch this space and get prepared for the announcement; there are great prizes up for grabs.

Upcycling is the term used for taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's for a new purpose altogether, or just to give it an ‘extreme makeover'. Consider using the school holidays to get Upcycling with the smaller members of your household - or use the next rainy day to drag out the paint and your creativity!

In the meantime, check out some of the creative cookies from last year.
Pick your paints

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1613 days ago

Can you imagine having more than 30 operations?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton woman Melody Johnston has stopped counting - but she needs two more surgeries to save her life.

The 25-year-old is in renal failure but needs weight loss surgery to fit the criteria for a lifesaving kidney transplant.

Read more here. Johnston's family has set up a Givealittle pageView more
Hamilton woman Melody Johnston has stopped counting - but she needs two more surgeries to save her life.

The 25-year-old is in renal failure but needs weight loss surgery to fit the criteria for a lifesaving kidney transplant.

Read more here. Johnston's family has set up a Givealittle page to help fund the surgery.
Can you imagine having more than 30 operations?

1613 days ago

Can you imagine having more than 30 operations?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton woman Melody Johnston has stopped counting - but she needs two more surgeries to save her life.

The 25-year-old is in renal failure but needs weight loss surgery to fit the criteria for a lifesaving kidney transplant.

Read more here. Johnston's family has set up a Givealittle pageView more
Hamilton woman Melody Johnston has stopped counting - but she needs two more surgeries to save her life.

The 25-year-old is in renal failure but needs weight loss surgery to fit the criteria for a lifesaving kidney transplant.

Read more here. Johnston's family has set up a Givealittle page to help fund the surgery.
Can you imagine having more than 30 operations?

1617 days ago

Motueka: New Zealand’s small-town doughnut capital

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

If you’re hungry, please step away from your phone or monitor. Would you try this cheeseburger doughnut? Read more about the small NZ team with some big doughnut dreams below.

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1615 days ago

FRIENDLY CAT FOUND ##CAT REUNITED##

Kathryn from Te Kowhai

Hi All,

This little fella has turned up at home 2 days ago, he or she is friendly as and has made themselves at home on the couch. If this is your cat please get in contact with me asap so we can return this little fella back to there rightful owners.

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1614 days ago

Have you been to the dump shop?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Many loved heading in to the dump shop in Frankton to find a bargain.

But a new operator's taking over the transfer station and the current shop operators couldn't get a new contract.

Read more here. Have you ever taken home a bargain from the dump shop?

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1614 days ago

Have you picked up a copy of our July issue yet?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Well, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where … View moreWell, don't wait too long! This issue is packed with good reads and amazing offers from our friends and partners. We take a close look at urban farmer Freeman Farms, and visit an Auckland coastal garden that the owner waited three long decades to create as well as a Dunedin garden where they’ve grown flowers for nearly 50 years. We're still on the hunt for our Houseplant Hero, thanks to our friends at Yates and Kings Plant Barn. Nominations are now open for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year too! There’s a feature on walnut growers in NZ, highlights of new roses coming out this year and of course, details on how to get yourself $20 worth of free bulbs from NZ Bulbs.

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