Te Kowhai, Hamilton

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

1768 days ago

Animal Evac NZ deployed to Australia

Animal Evac NZ

With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, … View more
With the help of animal rights group SAFE, Animal Evac New Zealand has sent a specialist team of six trained disaster responders to New South Wales. They are supporting animals and communities impacted by the catastrophic bush fires.

The team has experience in animal disaster management, international humanitarian aid, veterinary medicine, disaster victim identification, paramedicine, incident management, animal control, wildland firefighting and technical animal rescue.

Animal Evac is asking for donations to support their work on the ground in Australia and in responding to future emergencies. They are extremely grateful to the organisations and individuals who have already supported this deployment and helped make it possible.

To learn more about Animal Evac’s work and to stay up to date with their Australian deployment, follow them on Facebook or visit our Website
Donate now

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1769 days ago

Have you tried the Kai Programme?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Fourteen thousand dollars will determine the future of the local low-cost dinner programme.

The Kai Programme has been operating from Hood Street, and making nightly cooked dinners for struggling Hamiltonians.

It needs to raise at least $14,300 for a new location in the next month, and … View more
Fourteen thousand dollars will determine the future of the local low-cost dinner programme.

The Kai Programme has been operating from Hood Street, and making nightly cooked dinners for struggling Hamiltonians.

It needs to raise at least $14,300 for a new location in the next month, and there's a GoFundMe page. Read more here.
Have you tried the programme, or do you know someone who has?

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1769 days ago

Pretty in pastel

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy … View more
Painted glass bottles make a stylish display on their own or with the addition of dried foliage. The paint is on the inside so they still have that lovely glass sheen.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1769 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1774 days ago

Firewood

Angus from Ngaruawahia

Hi,

We have just moved into the area and it’s our first time living in a place with a fire. We are trying to track down any trees that people want gone so we can stock up some firewood for winter.

My number is 0212884448

Cheers,

Angus

1770 days ago

Dive into swimming lessons in 2020

Hilton Brown Swimming

It’s a New Year and now is the time to be thinking about swimming lessons for you and your family.

We offer a FREE trial lesson to all new customers and provide lessons for babies through to adults. Hilton Brown Swimming has been around for over 45 years and we have a wealth of experience.
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It’s a New Year and now is the time to be thinking about swimming lessons for you and your family.

We offer a FREE trial lesson to all new customers and provide lessons for babies through to adults. Hilton Brown Swimming has been around for over 45 years and we have a wealth of experience.

Touch base with us today to book in your FREE trial.
Find out more

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1771 days ago

New police app

The Team from New Zealand Police

Introducing the new NZ Police app - available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Alongside officers serving our communities 24/7, we’re committed to using technology to help ensure our services and information are available to you, anywhere, any time.

✅National … View more
Introducing the new NZ Police app - available for free download from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Alongside officers serving our communities 24/7, we’re committed to using technology to help ensure our services and information are available to you, anywhere, any time.

✅National Police News
✅Local Police news
✅Alerts and safety advice
✅Notifications direct to your phone
✅Report incidents and issues
✅Frequently asked questions

The NZ Police app allows you to receive our national and local news and alerts and extends access to our online services. It’s one of the ways we’re working to make sure New Zealand is the safest country.

Download for Android here - play.google.com...

Download for iOS here - apps.apple.com...

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1773 days ago

Poll: Would you live somewhere with a cat ban?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Cats won't be allowed in a new subdivision in Hamilton's south.

Independent commissioners gave Amberfield the green light but said residents can't own cats - a move intended to protect nearby bats.

However, Amberfield's developers are challenging the decision.

Read more here.View more
Cats won't be allowed in a new subdivision in Hamilton's south.

Independent commissioners gave Amberfield the green light but said residents can't own cats - a move intended to protect nearby bats.

However, Amberfield's developers are challenging the decision.

Read more here. Would you be happy to live somewhere with a cat ban?

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Would you live somewhere with a cat ban?
  • 16.7% Yes. I'm not a cat fan.
    16.7% Complete
  • 16.4% Yes, we need to protect the bats.
    16.4% Complete
  • 58.4% No. I wouldn't give up my cat.
    58.4% Complete
  • 8.5% I'd consider it.
    8.5% Complete
281 votes
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1771 days ago

Purebred Wiltshire Lambs

Jeanette from Te Kowhai

3 Purebred Wiltshire Lambs.
2 Ewe Lambs born 19/10/2019 & 29/10/2019
1 Ram Lamb born 4/11/2019 ( in photo with tail)
$200.00 each
These animals are naturally hardy and resistant.
They are full shedders and parents have no horns.
Great sheep for lifestyle block as so easy to care for.

Price: $200

1771 days ago

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020.
Enter now

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1772 days ago

Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed!

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

This service supports, elderly, ill and disabled people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves.
Volunteering is a fun and rewarding experience. Being a Meals on Wheels driver takes about two hours one day a week, fortnight or month, or even casually … View more
This service supports, elderly, ill and disabled people living at home who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy meals for themselves.
Volunteering is a fun and rewarding experience. Being a Meals on Wheels driver takes about two hours one day a week, fortnight or month, or even casually depending on your availability.
For further information please contact us on 07 849 0285 or email: waikato@redcross.org.nz

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1772 days ago

Setting your kids up financially, for life

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two cents? You can reply to this post with a comment, or if you're happy to be interviewed, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1772 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are on the hunt for our Shed of the Year 2020. Your neighbour in Te Aroha, Bill Thompson, took top honours last year, and who knows... could Waikato make it two in a row? To enter your shed, click on the link below.

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1772 days ago

2020 Te Kowhai Calendar

Janine from Te Kowhai

It's 2020! Get a Te Kowhai Calendar to help your family get organised this year. Lots of room to record your important events. Only $14 each. Fantastic quality! Limited copies so don't miss out! 3 Te Kowhai families have produced this calendar featuring photos from the area and local … View moreIt's 2020! Get a Te Kowhai Calendar to help your family get organised this year. Lots of room to record your important events. Only $14 each. Fantastic quality! Limited copies so don't miss out! 3 Te Kowhai families have produced this calendar featuring photos from the area and local businesses. Please email orders to: tekowhaicalendar@gmail.com You can also buy them from the Te Kowhai Food Centre (Dairy). Help support our fundraising for the Vanuatu school trip in 2020. Thank you!

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1773 days ago

Buying Records for $

Dujon from Ngaruawahia

Hi there,

I am looking for 45's and LP's to buy. If you have some, drop me a line. Cheers! :-)

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