Te Kowhai, Hamilton

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1667 days ago

First-home buyers - new or pre-loved?

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

As a first-home buyer it pays to weigh up your options to see whether buying new or buying 'character' is best for you.

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1665 days ago

A note from Noel Leeming

Noel Leeming

We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve … View more
We’ve been privileged to help Kiwis get the essentials needed to work, study, and stay connected. It’s led to huge demand and some orders are taking longer to deliver. We’d really like to apologise to the customers who’ve experienced these delays.

To help get it sorted faster we’ve quadrupled our Customer Care team, and expanded our order fulfilment network so we can get thousands more orders delivered each day. Plus our remote Tech Solutions service will be free until May 11 to lend customers a hand with technology advice or setting up.

Thanks for your patience, everyone. We’re getting there.
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1665 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1665 days ago

Online Night School classes at Fraserace.

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district.

New online classes have been added to our Adult and Community Education programme. Our tutors will support you to get connected, get learning and enjoy a whole new adventure.

You can look, book and pay … View more
Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district.

New online classes have been added to our Adult and Community Education programme. Our tutors will support you to get connected, get learning and enjoy a whole new adventure.

You can look, book and pay online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just email us on comed@fraser.school.nz Easy! Very easy!
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1666 days ago

Who is a council CEO donating part of his salary to?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

You've probably seen some of the headlines about leaders taking a temporary 20% pay cut in the wake the coronavirus outbreak.

Waikato Regional Council chief executive Vaughan Payne is going to donate 20% of his salary to a Hamilton school.

He's spoken about how his own upbringing had an… View more
You've probably seen some of the headlines about leaders taking a temporary 20% pay cut in the wake the coronavirus outbreak.

Waikato Regional Council chief executive Vaughan Payne is going to donate 20% of his salary to a Hamilton school.

He's spoken about how his own upbringing had an influence on his decision. Read more here.

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1666 days ago

We're keen to hear about your health care

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is looking to speak to a patient who has recently had some experience of the health system - either receiving treatment in a hospital or clinic or at an ED - and would be willing to talk about their experience, and how it could have been made better, either by shorter wait times, better communication or level of care. We'd need you to be happy to be identified and photographed (from a distance). If you think you can help, please email senior journalist Andrea Vance on andrea.vance@stuff.co.nz.

1672 days ago

Single mum's tiny house lockdown

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Following on from yesterday's tiny house story, here's single mum Shaye sharing her experience in isolation

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1674 days ago

All eyes on the tiny house

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Tiny house builders have had a surge in interest during the lockdown, some from families that are 'herding'

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1667 days ago

Have you seen businesses finding creative ways to work during lockdown?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The people behind the Escapist have gone digital with their Hamilton business.

Normally, people go to a physical escape room, and solve a series of clues and puzzles to get out of it.

But Pamella Ariestia and Geoff Carr moved the challenge online, and have even hosted a group from the … View more
The people behind the Escapist have gone digital with their Hamilton business.

Normally, people go to a physical escape room, and solve a series of clues and puzzles to get out of it.

But Pamella Ariestia and Geoff Carr moved the challenge online, and have even hosted a group from the Netherlands. Read more here.

Do you know of a business which has got creative to make things work during lockdown?

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1667 days ago

Stick to your bubble, not your couch - join Red Cross Virtual Tour

Red Cross Communications from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

During COVID-19 lockdowns overseas, we've seen someone run a half marathon on a tiny balcony and the distance of Everest up and down a staircase. What will we see next in New Zealand!?

We are an active country and we like to get outdoors in our beautiful landscapes. But we know that right now… View more
During COVID-19 lockdowns overseas, we've seen someone run a half marathon on a tiny balcony and the distance of Everest up and down a staircase. What will we see next in New Zealand!?

We are an active country and we like to get outdoors in our beautiful landscapes. But we know that right now we must #stayhomesavelives. Here is a way that you can still keep active in your own home, and still enjoy the beautiful scenery that we have here in Aotearoa! ? #RedCrossVirtualTour

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1667 days ago

COVID-19 free assessement and testing centres

Waikato District Health Board

Hey neighbours, Waikato DHB needs to test more people for COVID-19 to protect our community. The DHB has set up a number of Community Based Assessment Centres (CBACs) throughout the Waikato, to assess and test people.

You can help Waikato beat COVID 19. If you have any of the following symptoms … View more
Hey neighbours, Waikato DHB needs to test more people for COVID-19 to protect our community. The DHB has set up a number of Community Based Assessment Centres (CBACs) throughout the Waikato, to assess and test people.

You can help Waikato beat COVID 19. If you have any of the following symptoms - a cough, a high temperature, shortness of breath, a sore throat, sneezing, a runny nose, or a temporary loss of smell - get to your local Waikato CBAC to be assessed.

They are open every day - no bookings or referrals needed. It is safe to travel here during lockdown.

Find your nearest CBAC now at: www.waikatodhb.health.nz/cbac
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1671 days ago

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards shortlist

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

There's plenty to love with this year's list, including some stunning beach houses - we look forward to seeing more of these projects once the winners are announced. In the meantime, here's an early glimpse.

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1671 days ago

How are your pets handling lockdown? Share your photos below!

Neighbourly.co.nz

This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping … View more
This is Lulu from Mount Eden in Auckland, who has gone from having almost no-one home at the same time to having seven flatmates home almost all the time and this is how she feels about it...

Who are your bubble pets? Share your photos of your pets in the comments below - whether it’s helping you work from home, on a local neighbourhood walk getting some exercise, or any cute, fun, and funny photos!

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