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1503 days ago

A Bloke’s Day Out

Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View more
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!

Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
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1504 days ago

Cooking class with Sue Heath

Jane from Hamilton East

Do you want to learn to cook delicious Vegan Food and play with a variety of flavours? Join our cooking class with Sue Heath. Every Tuesdays from 11 am - 1 pm at 53 Wellington Street. Food recipes and tasting will be made available at the end of each session. To register, call us on 078583453 or … View moreDo you want to learn to cook delicious Vegan Food and play with a variety of flavours? Join our cooking class with Sue Heath. Every Tuesdays from 11 am - 1 pm at 53 Wellington Street. Food recipes and tasting will be made available at the end of each session. To register, call us on 078583453 or email to admin@waimarie.org. To register or register online via
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1504 days ago

Looking for spring planting tips?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips … View more
In this week’s issue we invite you to Hawke's Bay’s Wildflower Sculpture Festival. It’s also time to harvest broad beans, sow carrots, protect your strawberries from birds, water seedlings gently, and get lawns ready for summer.

Check out our courgette variety guide and growing tips plus go in the draw for spring vege packs from Tui and ‘Blue Star’ ferns from Gellert’s.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1504 days ago

Paint an vintage sideboard

The Team from

Brighten up an old piece of furniture with fresh colours to suit your new colour scheme. Add an intriguing design on the inside of the drawers for a bonus surprise when you open them.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you to update … View more
Brighten up an old piece of furniture with fresh colours to suit your new colour scheme. Add an intriguing design on the inside of the drawers for a bonus surprise when you open them.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how you to update your furniture

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1504 days ago

How to Stop Your Pet from Destroying Your Blinds

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

From a dog’s point of view, blinds are just an obstacle keeping them from the window. When there’s a something outside, the blinds just become a casualty of the resulting frenzy to get out there. Keep blinds raised part-way to allow your pup to see out and avoid wreckage. Avoid this issue by … View moreFrom a dog’s point of view, blinds are just an obstacle keeping them from the window. When there’s a something outside, the blinds just become a casualty of the resulting frenzy to get out there. Keep blinds raised part-way to allow your pup to see out and avoid wreckage. Avoid this issue by teaching your dog to stay calm in exciting situations.

Many dogs, especially as puppies, will chew on anything in sight. If your blinds have become your pets teething stick, it’s because he doesn’t have anything else to chew on. Deter dogs from gnawing on blinds by spraying slats with sour apple spray (available at pet stores). It smells and tastes terrible to dogs but is neutral to humans.

When you’re away from home, keep your dog in a safe room and give them special toys that are otherwise hidden away. Treat-filled toys and meat flavoured bones are especially appealing. With these toys to keep them preoccupied, they won’t think twice about the blinds.

Dogs can be like children; they have a lot of energy and it will find a way out whether you provide it or not. With this in mind, give your dog an opportunity to tire themselves out and your home might not become a race track.

What are the pet-friendliest window dressings?
Try vertical blinds. Furry friends can nudge slats out of the way to see out the window and they’ll fall back into place afterwards. If pets chew on blind slats, you can order individual replacements instead of getting a whole new set. If pet hair and grime are a problem, just wipe them clean with soap and water.

Venetian blinds have wide enough openings between slats for curious pets who just want to see out. But if you have a dog with a chewing problem, slats can be vulnerable to damage.

Roller shades are good window treatments for peeking pets. Animals can easily slip behind without damaging the shade and they’re easy to clean.

Try to avoid:
- Venetian Blinds - Bent slats. Enough said.
- Mini Venetian Blinds - Pets won’t be able to see through and will paw at slats.
- Puddled Drapes - When drapes drag on the floor it’s hard to keep them clean and free from pet hair

My dog broke my blinds, my curtains are ripped. Now what?
Don’t worry - paying full price for a replacement blind isn’t your only option. Curtain Clean not only specialises in cleaning your window treatments, but we can repair damage done by your beloved pet pals.


From replacing broken head tape to re-oiling wooden venetians, Curtain Clean are industry experts in restoring curtains and blinds for a fraction of the replacement cost. Bring your window dressings in for clean & repair today.


www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1506 days ago

Appliance Recycle?

Glenda from Frankton

Hi - does anyone know the contact number for the person that comes and collects old washing machines for a small charge? I seem to remember one being mentioned on neighbourly a while ago but cant seem to find it now? Thanks

1505 days ago

Help to make Christmas special in Hamilton!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Christmas is coming, and there is a need for some volunteers to make the Christmas magic happen in Hamilton! You can choose what you would like to do.... help to build an enormous tree, prepare floats for the Christmas Parade, or bust out your sewing skills and construct some costumes for kids to… View moreChristmas is coming, and there is a need for some volunteers to make the Christmas magic happen in Hamilton! You can choose what you would like to do.... help to build an enormous tree, prepare floats for the Christmas Parade, or bust out your sewing skills and construct some costumes for kids to wear! Find out more here!

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1505 days ago

First Rung, episode 2, is here!

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first … View more
Hi team! Thank you so much for your support of First Rung, our first podcast!
The launch last week went even better than we'd hoped. I'm over the moon.
I thought I'd drop by to let you know this week's episode, Location, Location, Location, is out now.
Just like the first one, it's packed with tips, advice and anecdotes from experts and home owners on every aspect of buying your first home. It also comes with a chance to win a $500 Resene prize pack.
In episode 2, we talk to a first time buyer who moved from one end of the country to the other for a chance to get on the ladder, hear about apartments as a viable first home option and an expert gives us some tips on how to choose the right lawyer.
We all know buying a home is one of the toughest, most daunting things we might ever do as adults, so it doesn't hurt to get some expert advice and support. That's what we wanted to give you with First Rung.
Give episode 2 a listen and let us know what you think - and I hope you're all in to win that crackin' prize pack!

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1505 days ago

Wool donations

Pat from Melville

Hi. A group of us (mainly elderly ladies) knit blankets, scarves, jumpers etc. for poor people in Moldova and Romania and countries round about. We are always needing wool/acrylic yarn so if you have any spare wool or acrylic yarn we would receive it gratefully. I have asked in the past for … View moreHi. A group of us (mainly elderly ladies) knit blankets, scarves, jumpers etc. for poor people in Moldova and Romania and countries round about. We are always needing wool/acrylic yarn so if you have any spare wool or acrylic yarn we would receive it gratefully. I have asked in the past for donations so a big thank you to the people who have previously donated to us - we really appreciate it as it keeps our needles going !!! Please ring me on 021-057-0371 or email me on patgee123@hotmail.com. Thanks again. Pat

1505 days ago

Shoe repair

Umesh from Glenview

Get it done @ hi5 services shop 3/220 Ohaupo rd, glenview shopping centre , next to sushi day
We also do key cutting, watch service, engraving. Remotes and sharpening

Negotiable

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1505 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For October it is 9.00 am on Sunday 18th(NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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1505 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

If you'd like to receive Blueprint in your inbox each week, subscribe here.
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1506 days ago

Sewing Course

Jane from Hamilton East

We still have 3 workshops to teach how to sew face masks for FREE. You can join the workshop on Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm.
If you want to learn more about sewing, join our amazing class with Amanda. We run a sewing course in every school term for 6 weeks on Thursdays from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The … View more
We still have 3 workshops to teach how to sew face masks for FREE. You can join the workshop on Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm.
If you want to learn more about sewing, join our amazing class with Amanda. We run a sewing course in every school term for 6 weeks on Thursdays from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. The cost for the course is $60.To register, please follow the link :
docs.google.com...

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1506 days ago

Recap: Get answers to your DIY and decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who joined us for our live chat with Resene’s colour consultant Brenda Ngatai and tech expert Jay Sharples.

The questions were coming thick and fast, and Jay and Brenda very kindly stayed later than planned to get through as many as they could, but we're … View more
Hey neighbours, thanks to everyone who joined us for our live chat with Resene’s colour consultant Brenda Ngatai and tech expert Jay Sharples.

The questions were coming thick and fast, and Jay and Brenda very kindly stayed later than planned to get through as many as they could, but we're sorry if we didn't get to yours. If you submitted a question and missed the chat, checkout the recap, here.

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1507 days ago

Shoes ((Groove Bags) Brand new Size US 8 W

Colleen from Hamilton East

These shoes were bought as a gift.for a relative who is a young teacher but were a size too small. Sorry, no box is available as it was damaged in the post.
The pictures on the outside are books.

Price: $65

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