Te Kowhai, Hamilton

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1712 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.

Check out our … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we say bring on the feijoa season and share growing tips and the latest new varieties. We also have advice on bagging fruit, swapping seeds, feeding soil bacteria and planting nut trees, plus we have a cool hack for avoiding spray drift.

Check out our list of some of our favourite seed, plant and gardenware retailers who offer online shopping and discover some striking late-season bulbs.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1713 days ago

A little bit of caring goes a long way. Let's work together to spread kindness around, not germs. ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

As more people begin to self isolate and distance themselves, we'll need our neighbours support now more than ever before. The following can be printed at home and filled-in with your details to drop around your street or community.

For the latest COVID-19 advice, visit: covid19.govt.nz/

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1713 days ago

Pop-Up Bookfair!

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

On the 28th of March, we are hosting a Pop-Up Bookfair at Wesley Methodist Hall on Heaphy Terrace, Hamilton. We look forward to seeing you there!

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1713 days ago

Have you found new ways to watch the balloons?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Normally, thousands of people head to Balloons Over Waikato events.

This year, precautions against coronavirus have changed things.

Read more here. Have you found new ways to watch the balloons?

1714 days ago

Save up to 20% on NZ's best pet products

Pet Direct

Hi Neighbours! Our fur babies are an important part of the family, so why not look after them as well as we look after ourselves?

We have an amazing range of products hand-picked by our experts, which include a nutritionist, a vet, a trainer and a groomer. Combined, we have over 350 dog years of… View more
Hi Neighbours! Our fur babies are an important part of the family, so why not look after them as well as we look after ourselves?

We have an amazing range of products hand-picked by our experts, which include a nutritionist, a vet, a trainer and a groomer. Combined, we have over 350 dog years of experience (and enough pets to open a zoo).

We'd love you to try our speedy delivery with up to 20% off site-wide.

Got questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our amazing customer service team, we’re all ears.
Stock up now

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1717 days ago

Your neighbours can help

Amanda Neighbourly Lead from Te Kowhai

Hey all.

With the increased travel restrictions and isolation becoming more prevalent, please, if anyone needs anything from items delivered or stuff picked up, speak up. Those in our little community will look out for each other. I'm more than happy to help if anyone needs anything. … View more
Hey all.

With the increased travel restrictions and isolation becoming more prevalent, please, if anyone needs anything from items delivered or stuff picked up, speak up. Those in our little community will look out for each other. I'm more than happy to help if anyone needs anything. Likewise I'm sure others will too. Please dont be concerned about running out of stuff or being isolated for 14 days. There are lots of us around who can help. Just message for assistance or speak up. Call me on 0220 166 828 if you need anything.

Let's look out for our neighbours, the elderly and those who might need a friend. ❤ #keepcalmandcarryontekowhai

1714 days ago

Are you trying to contact our call centre?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear gardeners,

Please note that staff at call centre are currently unable to answer calls due to international Covid-19 restrictions. In the interim, please email your request to subs@mags4gifts.co.nz. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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1715 days ago

Have you taken steps to futureproof your career?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Have you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.

Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online … View more
Have you found yourself back in the classroom - virtual or otherwise - long after you left school? We’re looking for people who have taken steps to futureproof their careers by upskilling.

Perhaps you’re teaching yourself to code, or maybe you’ve enrolled in an evening class or online course to help your employment prospects. It might have been something you did with your employer’s blessing, or maybe you’ve struck out on your own.

Maybe you’ve struggled to find work and did it as a way to get back on the career ladder, or perhaps you’re concerned about the pace of change in your field and want to stay ahead.

Whatever your brand of lifelong learning, we want to hear from you - email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz

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1715 days ago

Are you affected by events called off or postponed due to coronavirus?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Graduation ceremonies and the Waikato Show are a few of the latest events to have been cancelled due to Covid-19.

But Whangamata's Beach Hop organisers are hoping they'll be able to proceed in eight months' time.

It comes after … View more
Graduation ceremonies and the Waikato Show are a few of the latest events to have been cancelled due to Covid-19.

But Whangamata's Beach Hop organisers are hoping they'll be able to proceed in eight months' time.

It comes after Balloons over Waikato cancelled public participation during their annual festival this week.

Read more here. Have you been affected by events called off or postponed due to coronavirus?

1716 days ago

Getting it right for our coasts

Waikato Regional Council

The coast is cherished by all New Zealanders for its beauty, natural values and as a place to live, work and play.

The Waikato Regional Coastal Plan will set out the objectives, policies and rules used to manage our region’s coastal marine area – the wet area below high tide.

So, it’s … View more
The coast is cherished by all New Zealanders for its beauty, natural values and as a place to live, work and play.

The Waikato Regional Coastal Plan will set out the objectives, policies and rules used to manage our region’s coastal marine area – the wet area below high tide.

So, it’s important you share your thoughts about how we should be able to maintain, improve and manage this coastal environment into the future.

It’s our coast. It’s our collective responsibility to get this right.

Make sure you have your say.
Find out more

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1716 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.
Read it now

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1716 days ago

Proposed changes to footpaths and streets

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Make sure to have your say and spread the word about the Government's proposed 'accessible streets' rule changes.

One of the biggest changes would allow people riding things like bicycles, skateboards and e-scooters (powered scooter) to use the footpath, with a speed limit of 15 kilometres per hour.

Find out about all the changes and submit your feedback on this important issue here: bit.ly...

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1719 days ago

Will you be testing out the train in August?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The long-awaited passenger train from Hamilton to Auckland will make its first journey on August 3.

A start date has been set for the Hamilton-Papakura service, named Te Huia, which will operate two return services on weekdays.

Read more here. Will you be trying it out?

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1716 days ago

What can I do to help during a pandemic?

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit … View more
There's no better time than now to get to know your neighbours, start a Neighbourhood Support group or update your group contact details. Together let's REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, and HELP OUT to keep our communities safe, resilient and connected.

For the latest COVID-19 health advice, visit the Ministry of Health - Manatū Hauora's website.

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