Temple View, Hamilton

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312 days ago

Mindfulness Adults Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

🎨 Mindfulness Adults Art Therapy

Relax, create, and boost your well-being in our mindfulness art therapy classes. No experience needed β€” just come and express yourself in a supportive space.


Book today!πŸ‘‰ www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz #artclass … View more
🎨 Mindfulness Adults Art Therapy

Relax, create, and boost your well-being in our mindfulness art therapy classes. No experience needed β€” just come and express yourself in a supportive space.


Book today!πŸ‘‰ www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz #artclass #waikato #artnz

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318 days ago

Poll: Should our summer school holidays move to February?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's a debate that resurfaces each year as weather hits its peak just as kids head back to school.
Traditionally, we've paired the school holidays in NZ with the Christmas period, but would a shift to February make more sense for everyone?

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Should our summer school holidays move to February?
  • 38% Yes, February would be better
    38% Complete
  • 61.3% No, keep it as is
    61.3% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1243 votes
312 days ago

Unpaid rates to put more Hamilton homeowners in court

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Big overdue rates bills have led to legal action against the owners of two Hamilton homes.

Thousands of dollars are owed on two properties - one in Nawton and the other in Hamilton East - and Hamilton City Council has started court proceedings.

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312 days ago

Poll: Do you think the Te Rapa racecourse should be turned into a housing development?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Pedestrians pounding pavements will likely replace galloping hooves when Te Rapa Racecourse is redeveloped, experts say.

Waikato Racing wants to create a hub for thoroughbred racing which would combine Te Rapa, Cambridge and Waipā clubs at a purpose built facility at a new address.

Do you … View more
Pedestrians pounding pavements will likely replace galloping hooves when Te Rapa Racecourse is redeveloped, experts say.

Waikato Racing wants to create a hub for thoroughbred racing which would combine Te Rapa, Cambridge and Waipā clubs at a purpose built facility at a new address.

Do you think the Te Rapa racecourse should be turned into a housing development? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think the Te Rapa racecourse should be turned into a housing development?
  • 31% Yes
    31% Complete
  • 3.4% Maybe
    3.4% Complete
  • 65.5% No
    65.5% Complete
29 votes
319 days ago

We're looking for the...Best Loved Lawn πŸŒΏπŸŒ±πŸƒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most … View more
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.

But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN

So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday πŸŒΏπŸŒ±πŸƒ

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313 days ago

Ladies Arts Mornings

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.


Small Group Setting: Enjoy … View more
Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.


Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised attention in our intimate group setting.
Snacks: A complimentary light snack to fuel your creative journey.
Convenient Parking: Free parking right outside the studio.

Starts Friday 14th February - 11th April
9.30am - 11.30am, 9x weeks - $90
or pay $15 dollars each time.

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318 days ago

Hamilton motelier who collected $26.4m in govt cash faces liquidations

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A motelier who collected more than $26m in taxpayer cash during the emergency housing boom now faces liquidation for three Hamilton hotel strip businesses over unpaid taxes.

Patrick Loughlin McGuire and Thi Kim Loan Nguyen received $26.4m emergency housing grants between 2018 and 2024.

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315 days ago

Watercolour Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

🎨 Watercolour Art Classes
Gain a creative experience with watercolour painting! Learn new techniques, express yourself, and enjoy the process in a fun and supportive environment.

Limited spots available, book nowπŸ‘‰ www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz … View more
🎨 Watercolour Art Classes
Gain a creative experience with watercolour painting! Learn new techniques, express yourself, and enjoy the process in a fun and supportive environment.

Limited spots available, book nowπŸ‘‰ www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

#artsforhealth #mindfulness #art #nz #artclass #waikato #artnz #watercolour

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322 days ago

The Riddler wants to hear from you! πŸŽ‰

Lila from The Neighbourly Riddler

Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things upβ€”and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?
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Our daily riddles have been a fun way to start the day and spark some friendly competition, but we’re thinking about mixing things upβ€”and we’d love your input!

What do you enjoy most about the riddles? Is it the brain-teasing puzzles, the themed photos, or the big reveal in the afternoon?

If you could tweak one thing, what would it be? Maybe you’d like harder riddles, different themes, or see riddles in a different style or format!

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩

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315 days ago

Acrylics Art Class

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

You'll explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each inspiring session balances the freedom to experiment with structured guidance, ensuring you enhance your painting abilities with confidence.
Materials supplied for the first two … View more
You'll explore a variety of acrylic techniques, from mastering washes to blending and layering colours. Each inspiring session balances the freedom to experiment with structured guidance, ensuring you enhance your painting abilities with confidence.
Materials supplied for the first two classes, after this you must bring your own.
Starts Monday 10th February - 7th April

9.30am -11.30am, 9 weeks $165

Book here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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315 days ago

Journey Through Art

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Involve yourself in the lively world of watercolour, paint, and sculpture, while mastering a variety of fundamental and intermediate art techniques. Improve your creative skills, have some fun and meet like minded people. Monday classes offer a socialable place for beginners, intermediate and … View moreInvolve yourself in the lively world of watercolour, paint, and sculpture, while mastering a variety of fundamental and intermediate art techniques. Improve your creative skills, have some fun and meet like minded people. Monday classes offer a socialable place for beginners, intermediate and returning students. All materials and equipment is supplied.
Starts Monday 10th February - 7th April
9.30am -11.30am, 9 x Sessions $165

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315 days ago

Colour your world

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

It’s simple to turn wood scraps into a work of art with the range of beach inspired Resene Colorwood wash hues. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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316 days ago

7 Te Reo Maori Ministry of Education school journal publications

Cordwainer from Melville

7 Te Reo Maori Ministry of Education school journal publications

Nga Kete Korero series.

8-16 pages each, excellent condition.

NB text is all in Maori.

Price: $10

316 days ago

Mindfulness Art Therapy for Adults

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Your Arts Therapist will guide you through a step-by-step process, providing personal support in a small group setting. You’ll have the chance to sculpt, paint, draw, and try creative mindfulness exercises. Past participants have discovered new ways to view personal challenges and felt happier … View moreYour Arts Therapist will guide you through a step-by-step process, providing personal support in a small group setting. You’ll have the chance to sculpt, paint, draw, and try creative mindfulness exercises. Past participants have discovered new ways to view personal challenges and felt happier within themselves.

Starts Wednesday 12th February - 2nd April

9.30am - 11.30am, 8x weeks - $165

Book here - artsforhealth.co.nz

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316 days ago

? Walk-in Caturdays are here!

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.

? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment … View more
? Our SPCA Centers are overflowing with cats and kittens ready to find love, and we're on a mission to get them into caring homes this summer.

? Starting 25th January, SPCA is offering walk-in cat adoptions on Saturdays to help our feline friends find their forever homes. No appointment needed – just pop into the Centre every Saturday during opening hours until 15th March and meet your new furry companion.

*To speed things up for you on adoption day, apply online via any of the cat profiles for your local centre on www.spca.nz... so we have all your details ready to go. Dog, small animal and farm animal adoptions are still by appointment as not all are in the centre.

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