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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 moreThe 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?
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 moreHey 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
Builders are being asked to accept tough new health and safety rules which stop short of requiring e…
My favourite story from last week: I asked these hands-on parents how they turned some reno scraps into an adventure park (with its own flying fox!) in lockdown.
Hi everyone,
This year Anzac Day will be different.
In the midst of a pandemic, dawn Services are off the cards but Kiwis can still pay their respects on Saturday morning.
We are encouraged to stand at our letterbox, front door, balcony or essential place of work at 6am to remember the … View moreHi everyone,
This year Anzac Day will be different.
In the midst of a pandemic, dawn Services are off the cards but Kiwis can still pay their respects on Saturday morning.
We are encouraged to stand at our letterbox, front door, balcony or essential place of work at 6am to remember the sacrifices service men and women have made for New Zealand.
How are you planning to mark the occasion?
If you are busy making poppies, decorating your home or something similar, we'd like to hear from you to contribute to our coverage of the event.
Email senior reporter Lawrence Gullery at lawrence.gullery@stuff.co.nz to get in touch.
Stay safe everyone.
Note: The image is from the 2019 dawn service in Hamilton.
Hamilton Leadership Crisis – Do You Believe in Fairy Tales?
In times of crisis we need leadership. What type of leadership are we going to see from the Hamilton City Council, Senior Management, and the Councillors. We all read the fairy tales where the wicked rulers sit in their ivory towers … View moreHamilton Leadership Crisis – Do You Believe in Fairy Tales?
In times of crisis we need leadership. What type of leadership are we going to see from the Hamilton City Council, Senior Management, and the Councillors. We all read the fairy tales where the wicked rulers sit in their ivory towers counting their gold pilfered from the taxes that they have imposed while telling the Peasants ‘to eat cake’… They may throw the odd penny out their gilded carriage windows to the beggars on the streets, but those pennies come from the public purse not their own.
In other Kingdoms we read of kind and caring rulers, who whilst they have not amassed such treasures themselves, have built strong public coffers to use in times of crisis, and also freely give from the lands and resources they own - for the love of their community.
The Hamilton Residents and Ratepayers Association applaud the actions of government with ministers taking a 20% pay cut, it is a good start (1The Guardian 15th Apr 2020). New Zealand’s public officials are some of the highest paid in the world, despite the fact that we are a small country with a very low medium wage (2Stuff, 18th Aug 2020).
In Hamilton the median income is just 30,200 (3Quick Stats Hamilton, NZ Statistics 2018 census), while the Hamilton City Council CEO ‘earns’ almost 470,000, (4Stuff 22nd Aug 2020; 5Stuff 22nd Feb 2020) around 15 times that median income. This is almost as much as our Prime Minister. A Prime Minister who in turn, for some reason, has a higher base salary than the Prime Minister of Canada, a country over 7 times the size of NZ and over 220 times the size of Hamilton. Our city Councillors have also had a salary increase, and been granted Committee Chairmanship adding an additional $10,000 to their salary (6Stuff, 15th Nov 2020), which for some is not their only source of income.
Not too long ago in NZ, government ministers earned a similar wage to teachers (7Otago Daily Times 6th Nov 2013), and a teacher could buy a home and raise a family on a single income. It is easier to make policies that reflect the needs of the people if you financially understand and share in their plight. While it is great to read the news that the Hamilton CEO has changed his mind and is following other city council CEO’s and increasing his donation (for use on his own staff) to 20% of his salary (8Stuff 15th Apr 2020), the Hamilton Residents and Ratepayers Association is looking forward to further pay cuts from all our senior city leaders. We are also keen to see other belt tightening measures. Measures that reflect their affinity and understanding of the pain that the covid-19 virus is causing to our people and the massive burden it will put households, residents and ratepayers who have lost their jobs, or worse gotten sick.
We cannot spend from our city coffers, as those already are filled with paper attesting to our massive city debt. If we are to spend our way out of this recession, we must be sure to spend our pennies wisely, and only on those who need it. It must be from spending that does not put further debt on future generations, or take from residents and renters to merely put more gold coin in the hands of the wealthy few. We need leadership. Will it come? Do you believe in Fairy-tales? Let us see…
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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 moreThis 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!
Hi neighbours,
After Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's announcement that ministers and leaders of public departments would take a 20 per cent pay cut for six months, we contacted local leaders to see if they would do the same.
Their responses differed significantly.
Read their responses here.… View moreHi neighbours,
After Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's announcement that ministers and leaders of public departments would take a 20 per cent pay cut for six months, we contacted local leaders to see if they would do the same.
Their responses differed significantly.
Read their responses here.
What's your reaction to their positions?
Although we're still sweeping leaf fall hot spots during Alert Level 4, we need your help to keep our gutters and drains clear to prevent flooding. We’re seeking everyone’s assistance to ensure the drain located in front of your property is clear of leaves and rubbish. Any little bit … View moreAlthough we're still sweeping leaf fall hot spots during Alert Level 4, we need your help to keep our gutters and drains clear to prevent flooding. We’re seeking everyone’s assistance to ensure the drain located in front of your property is clear of leaves and rubbish. Any little bit helps!
Click the link below for more info:
Hi Neighbours!
The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket … View moreHi Neighbours!
The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket essentials.
It also includes details on COVID-19 related scams and what to look out for to stay safe.
Read the newsletter here: bit.ly...
Refresh an old fashioned mail tray with a modern new look using the Resene Whites and Neutrals range.
Reinvent it as a magazine holder, spice rack or use it to hold your favourite cookbooks. Paint the front panel in Resene FX Blackboard Paint and use it as a handy writing space.
Make the most … View moreRefresh an old fashioned mail tray with a modern new look using the Resene Whites and Neutrals range.
Reinvent it as a magazine holder, spice rack or use it to hold your favourite cookbooks. Paint the front panel in Resene FX Blackboard Paint and use it as a handy writing space.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create your own Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
There are a lot of questions, this is an uncertain time. Let us help you navigate through this. We are providing advice and assistance to businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis, so they can survive, revive and grow.
For more information call 07 929 4673 or visit … View moreThere are a lot of questions, this is an uncertain time. Let us help you navigate through this. We are providing advice and assistance to businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis, so they can survive, revive and grow.
For more information call 07 929 4673 or visit https://www.waikatobusinesssupport.nz/
You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.
They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their … View moreYou might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.
They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their bubble at risk as well.
Do your bit for workers and their whānau, and put your wet wipes in the bin.
With changes from daylight savings comes an increase of risks when driving on our roads. Here's some simple tips to consider while driving (to and from essential services of course). ⬇️
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