Te Kowhai, Hamilton

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1834 days ago

Great NZ Santa Run

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🎅🏼 Entries are now open for the 2019 Great NZ Santa Run!!

A 2-3km fun run/walk in a Santa suit!

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1834 days ago

The NZ House & Garden House Tours are selling fast!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are hitting the regions for 2020! Book your next summer weekend away now for a chance to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines! Join us for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin. For more information and to secure your tickets for an inspiring day out exploring, please visit our website.

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1834 days ago

Looking for help to get your home holiday ready?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it's a great time to spruce up your home or give it a seasonal makeover. And if you're stuck for ideas, we can help!

Resene's colour and technical experts will be joining us on Homed from 7pm tonight (Weds … View more
Hey neighbours, with summer and the festive season just around the corner, it's a great time to spruce up your home or give it a seasonal makeover. And if you're stuck for ideas, we can help!

Resene's colour and technical experts will be joining us on Homed from 7pm tonight (Weds 20 Nov) to answer any questions you have about colour trends, decorating ideas, and the best way to get a perfect finish. Click here to submit your question now, then join us on Homed from 7pm to get some answers. See you then :)

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1834 days ago

Poll: What do you think is the common reason Kiwis fail their driving test?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

There is one common reason that is accounting for one-quarter of all immediate failures of driving tests - out of the options below, what do you think is the common reason Kiwis don't pass the test? Vote in our poll.

Find out the answer here.

What do you think is the common reason Kiwis fail their driving test?
  • 24.3% Failing to giveway
    24.3% Complete
  • 15.2% Travelling above the speed limit
    15.2% Complete
  • 21.2% Not stopping at stop sign
    21.2% Complete
  • 39.4% Not checking blind spots/mirrors
    39.4% Complete
1186 votes
1834 days ago

Kimberly's soaps

Sharee from Te Kowhai

Kimberly (11) has been busy making soaps to fundraise for her school trip to vanuatu. Her soaps vary in price from $1 - $10. She also has some gift boxes made up that are priced up to $30. They come in a variety of scents, bases,colours and shapes. Message me if you would like to have a look and … View moreKimberly (11) has been busy making soaps to fundraise for her school trip to vanuatu. Her soaps vary in price from $1 - $10. She also has some gift boxes made up that are priced up to $30. They come in a variety of scents, bases,colours and shapes. Message me if you would like to have a look and support her on this journey.

Negotiable

1834 days ago

WEAVE Cultural Market 2019

Community Activator from Red Cross - Waikato Service Centre

This year's WEAVE Cultural Market will be on the 6th of December in Garden Place from 4pm till 8pm. Come along and enjoy ethnic food, crafts, cultural performances and other entertainments, celebrating the diversity of our former refugee and migrant communities!

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1834 days ago

How to be more Neighbourly...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Being Neighbourly is a lot more than just signing up to the website. It’s about taking the next step and being helpful and friendly to those around you. There are loads of different ways to be Neighbourly - here are a few suggestions from us.

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1834 days ago

Speed limit reductions on our roads - want to know more?

The Editor from Te Kowhai Newsletter

This is the last issue before Christmas – the final publication for 2019.

In this issue you’ll find:

- Locally made Christmas gift ideas.
- Details of proposed local speed reductions.
- The story behind Te Kowhai’s very own and very special Christmas Grotto.
- Information on local … View more
This is the last issue before Christmas – the final publication for 2019.

In this issue you’ll find:

- Locally made Christmas gift ideas.
- Details of proposed local speed reductions.
- The story behind Te Kowhai’s very own and very special Christmas Grotto.
- Information on local Christmas church and carol services.
- Fund raising details for St Stephen’s Church.
- “I don’t know much” interview with Ryan Christensen: pro cyclist and one of the six dedicated family members behind the Bucking Boar Cornfield Maze.
- A trip down memory lane with Myra Woolrich, interviewed by Shirley Warner.
- Heritage stories, as told by Graham McBride.
- Who’s who in the local election results.

As always, feedback is welcome along with new advertisers, nominations for interview subjects, news, local events and tid-bits of information.

Get in touch any time.

Regards

Amanda
0220 166 828

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19 11 Te Kowhai Newsletter November FINAL.pdf Download View

1835 days ago

What would you do with $1 million?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A Hamilton couple has donated $1 million to hockey, with a focus on coaches.

"Promising coaches who want help often can't easily get it," Jon Tanner said.

Read more here. Who or what would you donate to if you had some spare money?

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1835 days ago

More access for pumping mums?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Waikato mum of two, Sheena Thompson, is calling out shopping centres for not having accessible power sockets or private rooms for pumping mums in parenting facilities.

It's not uncommon for mums to pump breast milk in hot cars, cleaning cupboards, shower stalls or in disabled toilets due to a… View more
Waikato mum of two, Sheena Thompson, is calling out shopping centres for not having accessible power sockets or private rooms for pumping mums in parenting facilities.

It's not uncommon for mums to pump breast milk in hot cars, cleaning cupboards, shower stalls or in disabled toilets due to a lack of lactation rooms. Are you a mum who's struggled with this?

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1836 days ago

Know a helping hander?

Countdown Supermarkets

Every Countdown store in New Zealand is giving away a $500 Countdown Gift Card to a local hero. Nominate here

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1837 days ago

Palm trees for sale

Dave from Te Kowhai

We have 9 queen palms(pretty sure they are queen) that we want to sell. They range from approx 06m to 2.0m in height. They all are still in the ground so would need to be dug up to remove. Open to reasonable offers for individuals or the whole lot.

Negotiable

1837 days ago

Challenge the unspoken rules

White Ribbon

A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.

White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their … View more
A challenge facing too many young men is the sense that they have to live up to the unspoken rules of masculinity – clichés such as “boys don’t cry” and “toughen up”.

White Ribbon encourages everyone to challenge the unspoken rules, so we can let boys and young men enjoy their individuality and define themselves as men who have respectful relationships with themselves and their partners – creating happier, healthier communities for us all.
Find out more

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1838 days ago

Does your community need a splash of paint?

Resene

Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - … View more
Nominations are now open for this year's Resene Colour Your Community! Apply now for up to $1000 worth of paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

You can submit a nomination on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project - whether that is the paint for a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or refresh of a local playground.

We’ll also be selecting five winning entries plus asking members to vote in the People’s Choice Award!
Apply now!

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1839 days ago

Together we can change this. 🙌

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Reach out, look out, help out AND speak out!

#NSNZendviolence

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