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66 days ago

Poll: Do you think direct flights to Hamilton will bring more tourists?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Goodbye Auckland Airport, big smoke traffic jams, motorway gauntlets, possible congestion charges and wasted time - and hello to the Mighty Waikato.

That’s the message being beamed to potential tourists across the ditch in the wake of … View more
Goodbye Auckland Airport, big smoke traffic jams, motorway gauntlets, possible congestion charges and wasted time - and hello to the Mighty Waikato.

That’s the message being beamed to potential tourists across the ditch in the wake of Jetstar announcing the return of international flights to Hamilton Airport - and it’s getting the thumbs up from the region’s tourism players and politicians.

Do you think direct flights to Hamilton will bring more tourists? 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 direct flights to Hamilton will bring more tourists?
  • 64.3% Yes
    64.3% Complete
  • 23.8% Maybe
    23.8% Complete
  • 11.9% No
    11.9% Complete
42 votes
67 days ago

Prime Minister delivering apology

Abuse Enquiry

On Tuesday 12 November, the Prime Minister will deliver a public apology to survivors of abuse in care in Parliament.

You can register your interest to attend the event in Parliament, or if you want to watch it with friends, whānau or a support person you can attend an event at the Due Drops … View more
On Tuesday 12 November, the Prime Minister will deliver a public apology to survivors of abuse in care in Parliament.

You can register your interest to attend the event in Parliament, or if you want to watch it with friends, whānau or a support person you can attend an event at the Due Drops Event Centre in Auckland, Shed 6 in Wellington or the Christchurch Town Hall.

Contact the Crown Response Unit today:
Phone: 0800 717 017 (8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday)
Email: contact@abuseinquiryresponse.govt.nz
Registration closes 4.30pm Monday 30 September.

Accommodation, travel and food costs will be covered. Travel assistance will be provided in forms of air travel, petrol vouchers, gift cards, and train, and bus tickets.
Find out more

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67 days ago

What's the highest card surcharge you've come across?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Some card payments will add an extra 3.03% to your bill at Te Awamutu’s Central Cafe - well over the suggested 2% ceiling.

There’s also a 2.5% credit card and contactless surcharge at another eatery in the town, Red Kitchen, and the Commerce Commission calls both “hard to justify”.

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67 days ago

Gerda Takes On Te Reo Maori!

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

This year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, is being held from September 16 to 23. It’s an important week encouraging all of Aotearoa to use te reo Māori in everyday life. Similarly, Mahuru Māori promotes speaking and celebrating te reo throughout the month of September.

Over … View more
This year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, is being held from September 16 to 23. It’s an important week encouraging all of Aotearoa to use te reo Māori in everyday life. Similarly, Mahuru Māori promotes speaking and celebrating te reo throughout the month of September.

Over the last couple of years, Gerda, a resident at Diana Isaac Village in Christchurch, has grown her Māori vocabulary by attending the virtual monthly te reo Māori classes offered to Ryman residents. This group learning environment is run by Anita Gill from Te Puna Reo Māori, a Māori online learning provider.

Click read more for the full story.

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67 days ago

Poll: Did you end up doing what you dreamed off as a teenager?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

After 18 years of dreaming, Alicia Platje has opened her own jewellery shop.

She’s from the Platje family of Precious Metals, and admits she’s still getting used to introducing herself as the owner of Agapé.

Did you end up doing what you dreamed off as a teenager? Tell us about it in the… View more
After 18 years of dreaming, Alicia Platje has opened her own jewellery shop.

She’s from the Platje family of Precious Metals, and admits she’s still getting used to introducing herself as the owner of Agapé.

Did you end up doing what you dreamed off as a teenager? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did you end up doing what you dreamed off as a teenager?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Kind of
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
67 days ago

'Increasingly New Zealanders will use te reo Māori as their primary medium of communication' - Potaka

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Fluent te reo speaker and Government minister Tama Potaka would “love” to see all MPs increase their use of the Māori language to communicate more effectively in modern-day Aotearoa.

The National Party Hamilton West MP’s comments come in an interview about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, which … View more
Fluent te reo speaker and Government minister Tama Potaka would “love” to see all MPs increase their use of the Māori language to communicate more effectively in modern-day Aotearoa.

The National Party Hamilton West MP’s comments come in an interview about Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, which runs from September 14 to September 21.

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68 days ago

Fishtank Plants

Rod Neighbourly Lead from Melville

Hello there,

First in first served. No mucking around please.
I am not always checking these messages here. Will do my best though.
Got these off from my fishtank. If you need it, message me. First message will be priority.
I will NOT hold the plants for you, if you cant come and get it I … View more
Hello there,

First in first served. No mucking around please.
I am not always checking these messages here. Will do my best though.
Got these off from my fishtank. If you need it, message me. First message will be priority.
I will NOT hold the plants for you, if you cant come and get it I will pass it to the next person.
First in, first served.
Yes they are FREE. =)
If you have another plant stem you want to gift me too, feel free to bring one. =)
Cheers

Free

69 days ago

Stay sun-safe and well-read this spring

Sunday Star Times

Longer days and warmer weather are fast approaching!

Make the most of your Sundays with a subscription to the Sunday Star-Times. From just $51, enjoy gripping investigations, in-depth analysis, and exclusive subscriber rewards. Plus, for September only, receive a free Antipodes Supernatural … View more
Longer days and warmer weather are fast approaching!

Make the most of your Sundays with a subscription to the Sunday Star-Times. From just $51, enjoy gripping investigations, in-depth analysis, and exclusive subscriber rewards. Plus, for September only, receive a free Antipodes Supernatural SPF50+ Ceramide Silk Facial Sunscreen worth over $60.

Don't miss out on this unbeatable offer—subscribe today! *Print T&Cs apply.
Subscribe now

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70 days ago

What flowers are blooming in your garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours,

In our September mag, Amy Roberts from Villaleigh Plants has a list of her favourite blooms for long display. "If you want a long season, look beyond the flowers," is her advice. Here are her picks: Geranium phaeum 'Mourning Widow', Salvia leucantha, … View more
Kia ora neighbours,

In our September mag, Amy Roberts from Villaleigh Plants has a list of her favourite blooms for long display. "If you want a long season, look beyond the flowers," is her advice. Here are her picks: Geranium phaeum 'Mourning Widow', Salvia leucantha, Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' (pictured), Eryngium pandanifolium and Alchemilla mollis.

Have you got them in your garden? In fact, we'd love to see what you've got in bloom now. Post a photo and share the joy!

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70 days ago

Bowled over

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Make stunning sets of trinket trays with a nod to the traditional craft of basket-making simply using clay and Resene shades of green.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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71 days ago

Dinosaur garden

Resene

Create your very own mini Jurassic Park with this easy-to-make potted dinosaur garden. Rejuvenate old dinosaur toys that have faded with Resene testpots to help them keep looking good in the harsh sunlight.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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71 days ago

Poll: How are house values in your suburb?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Queenwood’s the biggest winner in Hamilton when it comes to property values, a new report says.

Over the past year, the median value in the suburb rose by 9.4% to over $1m, CoreLogic’s Mapping the Market interactive tool shows.

How are house values in your suburb? Tell us your thoughts in… View more
Queenwood’s the biggest winner in Hamilton when it comes to property values, a new report says.

Over the past year, the median value in the suburb rose by 9.4% to over $1m, CoreLogic’s Mapping the Market interactive tool shows.

How are house values in your suburb? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How are house values in your suburb?
  • 10.5% Going up
    10.5% Complete
  • 26.3% No big changes
    26.3% Complete
  • 36.8% Going down
    36.8% Complete
  • 26.3% I don't know
    26.3% Complete
19 votes
71 days ago

Poll: Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

An ambulance with a difference is ready for the back straight of gallop and harness meetings in Cambridge.

It’s designed especially for horses and is the brainchild of two vets who developed the idea while chatting in their backyard in Mosgiel.

Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance? Tell… View more
An ambulance with a difference is ready for the back straight of gallop and harness meetings in Cambridge.

It’s designed especially for horses and is the brainchild of two vets who developed the idea while chatting in their backyard in Mosgiel.

Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever heard of a horse ambulance?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
71 days ago

Poll: Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The cost cut crusading Minister for Local Government hasn’t banned Christmas, but says councils shouldn’t be looking to ratepayers but rather volunteer help if they want to contribute to parades and commemorations.

However, he’s promising to help by getting road cones out of Santa’s way.… View more
The cost cut crusading Minister for Local Government hasn’t banned Christmas, but says councils shouldn’t be looking to ratepayers but rather volunteer help if they want to contribute to parades and commemorations.

However, he’s promising to help by getting road cones out of Santa’s way.

Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever tried to do traffic management for an event?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
76 days ago

Q&A: Ask a question about...Online Safety

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. … View more
Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'

Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.

↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓

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