Te Kowhai, Hamilton

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Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

1957 days ago

Are you selling your home?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your house listing on your agent's website to see detailed property information.

Get in touch with your agent today or email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to sell your home.
Learn more

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1958 days ago

Need some weekend activities?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Maxine is back with her top five things to do over the weekend, and they range from hearing an orchestra to eating some haggis.
Would you be keen to try the Speakatube, an interactive sound sculpture?
Maybe a casting call or a haggis tasting is more up your alley?
There's also a free … View more
Maxine is back with her top five things to do over the weekend, and they range from hearing an orchestra to eating some haggis.
Would you be keen to try the Speakatube, an interactive sound sculpture?
Maybe a casting call or a haggis tasting is more up your alley?
There's also a free orchestral concert in a mall, and tips for a Waikato walk.
Get the details here.

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1958 days ago

Would boarding houses help ease homelessness?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Peter Humphreys thinks so, and he's spent the past 11 years managing nightshelters in Hamilton.

"There was a paternal or maternal person running it, and they'd keep an eye on [residents], and they'd have a community," he said, "if they misbehaved they were told off, … View more
Peter Humphreys thinks so, and he's spent the past 11 years managing nightshelters in Hamilton.

"There was a paternal or maternal person running it, and they'd keep an eye on [residents], and they'd have a community," he said, "if they misbehaved they were told off, and hygiene was kept up."

Humphreys is about to step down after spending more than a decade of helping people who wouldn't otherwise have a place to sleep. Read more here.

What do you think would help people who are homeless in Hamilton?

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1958 days ago

Poll: Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.

This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.

Should NZ follow suit?

To read more, click here.

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Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
1743 votes
1958 days ago

Kids only - keep out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick … View more
Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

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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1958 days ago

Ever thought of taking a night school class?

Fraser High School

Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.

Pick from our courses on … View more
Fraser High School is the hub of adult learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 70 evening and weekend classes. Our courses are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short programs.

Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.

Enrol now for term three, starts 29th July 2019. You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. It's easy!

Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.
Enrol Now!

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1959 days ago

Conventional Hay Bales

Anna from Raglan

Good quality conventional hay for sale $10/bale - approximately 100 bales
Buyer must pick up

Phone Anna 021 102 9977

Price: $10

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1959 days ago

UPDATE: Huntly family worried for 'bright' graduate missing for eight days. Can you help police?

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE: The body of a man who went missing from his Huntly home more than two weeks ago has been recovered by police.

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A "soft natured" graduate, who recently returned to New Zealand from studying overseas, has gone missing, worrying his family.

He hasn't been seen … View more
UPDATE: The body of a man who went missing from his Huntly home more than two weeks ago has been recovered by police.

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A "soft natured" graduate, who recently returned to New Zealand from studying overseas, has gone missing, worrying his family.

He hasn't been seen since July 9, and was last seen wearing a black and white striped t-shirt, black shorts and black trainers.

"There are increasing concerns for his safety," a police statement said.

Police are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact police by calling 105 and quoting the file number 190712/1475.
Read more

1959 days ago

Thank you: The Southern Trust

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏻 A huge thank you to The Southern Trust for their amazing support of our National Support Office!

Your contribution really does make a difference to the lives of thousands of Tamariki across Aotearoa!

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1959 days ago

New generation of council candidates standing up

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Have you been keeping an eye on candidates standing for Hamilton City Council?
Young and old, men and women of all ethnicities - they are coming thick and fast baying for your vote.
You've probably seen their signs appearing around the city
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Have you been keeping an eye on candidates standing for Hamilton City Council?
Young and old, men and women of all ethnicities - they are coming thick and fast baying for your vote.
You've probably seen their signs appearing around the city
Read more about a few of the candidates who have started their campaigns.
And here's another story about candidates looking to disrupt the gender, age, and ethnic balance of council.

1959 days ago

Rental

Christina from Burbush - Rotokauri

Hello everyone.
I have a very good friend who is looking for a rental for herself and two teenage daughters.
She is currently living in Ohinewai, works in Huntly and daughters go to school in Hamilton.
A rental in between somewhere would work out great. She is very reliable.
Please message if … View more
Hello everyone.
I have a very good friend who is looking for a rental for herself and two teenage daughters.
She is currently living in Ohinewai, works in Huntly and daughters go to school in Hamilton.
A rental in between somewhere would work out great. She is very reliable.
Please message if anyone knows of anything available.

1959 days ago

New Zealand Steel

Vannessa from Metalcraft Roofing Hamilton

Metalcraft are proud to be using steel from New Zealand Steel.
COLORSTEEL® Prepainted Steel has been protecting kiwi homes for more than 30 years. Designed to perform and look great.

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1959 days ago

NZ Comedy at Its Finest

Clarence Street Theatre

The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.

Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and … View more
The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.

Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and melting cream castles. Now all they need is an audience…

Hudson and Halls Live! features NZ actors Jordan Mooney and Matt Walker from WESTSIDE and Straight Forward.

Both locals Hamilton lads that have made it on the international acting scene.
Book now

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1960 days ago

Poll: Does this historical school bus rule need an overhaul?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
A school bus rule from 1904 that takes $60 a week out of a Waikato family's pocket needs to change, politicians say.
The Ministry's 115-year-old rule states school bus rides are only free for primary school children who live further than 3.2km away.
The rules also allow … View more
Hi neighbours,
A school bus rule from 1904 that takes $60 a week out of a Waikato family's pocket needs to change, politicians say.
The Ministry's 115-year-old rule states school bus rides are only free for primary school children who live further than 3.2km away.
The rules also allow school buses not to pick up children who live within 3.2km.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
So we want to know, does this historic bus rule need to change?

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Does this historical school bus rule need an overhaul?
  • 83.3% Yes
    83.3% Complete
  • 16.7% No
    16.7% Complete
18 votes
1960 days ago

🏕️ Three ProjectK schools have recently returned from their wilderness adventures braving the winter cold. 🌲

Graeme Dingle Foundation

The schools involved were Kelston Girls College, Northcote College and Waitakere College, and the activities they took part in included; tramping, water activities and a solo camping night.

Congrats to all those involved. We hope you all had an amazing time!

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