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15 days ago

Adults Mindfulness Arts Therapy Thursdays

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Embark on a transformative journey through 10 sessions of Mindfulness Art Therapy this term.
Tailored for adults seeking a sanctuary for creative introspection, these sessions provide a nurturing environment for self-expression.

Explore a diverse array of mediums, from sculpting to painting and… View more
Embark on a transformative journey through 10 sessions of Mindfulness Art Therapy this term.
Tailored for adults seeking a sanctuary for creative introspection, these sessions provide a nurturing environment for self-expression.

Explore a diverse array of mediums, from sculpting to painting and symbolic play, as you delve into the depths of your creativity.
Previous participants have reported a heightened capacity to confront personal challenges, appreciating the invaluable respite from their daily routines. They found solace and inspiration within the supportive atmosphere of our Hamilton art workshop.
All materials are provided as part of your enrollment fee. Group sizes are kept ranging from 6 to 8 individuals, ensuring a conducive environment for meaningful exploration.

Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Thursday 2nd May
9.30am - 11.30am

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

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15 days ago

Have you ever wondered what happens and who is involved when a death occurs... Join us for this free seminar.

Jordan from Legacy Funerals

Sponsored by Legacy Funerals Hamilton

Join us for a comprehensive seminar at Legacy Funerals Hamilton on Tuesday, 30th April 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, located at 513 Anglesea Street, Hamilton.



This informative event is designed to shed light on the various aspects and services … View more
Sponsored by Legacy Funerals Hamilton

Join us for a comprehensive seminar at Legacy Funerals Hamilton on Tuesday, 30th April 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, located at 513 Anglesea Street, Hamilton.



This informative event is designed to shed light on the various aspects and services involved when dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Enjoy a selection of nibbles while gaining insights from a wide range of experts including the ACC Accidental Death Team, Work and Income representatives, DTI Lawyers specialising in Wills and Estates, a Celebrant, Funeral Director, New Zealand Police, an Embalmer, and representatives from Legacy Trust Pre-Paid Funerals, The Grief Centre, Hamilton Park Cemetery and Crematorium, Hospice Waikato, and Residential Eldercare Services.

Please note, spaces are limited, and to ensure your place, RSVP is essential by Friday, 26th April 2024, via email to jordan@legacyfunerals.co.nz.

This seminar promises to be an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to understand the services and support available during such a crucial time. Don't miss this opportunity to have your questions answered by our knowledgeable speakers.

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15 days ago

Children's Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

This 10-week children's arts therapy group utilizes creative processes to assist young individuals in expressing themselves. Our current focus is on children experiencing challenges with self-confidence.

Activities for this term encompass
Facilitated by two arts therapists, this workshop … View more
This 10-week children's arts therapy group utilizes creative processes to assist young individuals in expressing themselves. Our current focus is on children experiencing challenges with self-confidence.

Activities for this term encompass
Facilitated by two arts therapists, this workshop is suitable for children comfortable with group settings.
Taking place in our Hamilton art workshop space, the group is limited to 11 children. The fee of $60 covers one or two children aged 8-12 years residing in the same household.

Term 2 consists of 10 sessions
Starts Thursday 2nd May
4pm - 5.30pm

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

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15 days ago

Are you following the Piarere progress?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Good progress is being made on a notorious Waikato intersection with the main foundations largely finished, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says.

The Piarere intersection – a key connector for Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty - is used by about 20,000 vehicles a day and can … View more
Good progress is being made on a notorious Waikato intersection with the main foundations largely finished, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says.

The Piarere intersection – a key connector for Auckland, Waikato and the Bay of Plenty - is used by about 20,000 vehicles a day and can regularly back up for hundreds of metres in peak times.

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15 days ago

What would you like to see on this water tower?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

If you’re a Raglan artist, your next canvas could be 240-square metres and over five metres high.

Artists have a chance to have their art stand at the entrance to Waikato’s art capital, as the Raglan water reservoir tower is being stripped of its mural to make way for a new one.

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15 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for chokos?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious choko recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's June issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this versatile crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 30, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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16 days ago

EarthDiverse announces it's 2024 Term 2 Language courses!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's Term 2 Language courses! Exercise your brain, and become a life-long learner with an EarthDiverse course!

We currently offer the following languages (and multiple levels of each):
• Arabic
• Dutch
• German
• Farsi (Persian)
• Hebrew
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EarthDiverse is pleased to announce it's Term 2 Language courses! Exercise your brain, and become a life-long learner with an EarthDiverse course!

We currently offer the following languages (and multiple levels of each):
• Arabic
• Dutch
• German
• Farsi (Persian)
• Hebrew
• Hindi
• Italian
• Japanese
• Mandarin Chinese
• NEW! Te Reo Māori
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Tamil
• Urdu

Our Term 2 courses begin the week starting Sunday May 2024. We offer hybrid courses with both in-person classes at the EarthDiverse Centre in the Hamilton CBD, or on-line via live-streamed Zoom sessions accessible from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection.

Check out these and our other non-language courses, and Register Now on our website by clicking the Read More link below:

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16 days ago

Care you can count on

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

With the many friends she has made and the special bond she shares with her caregivers, the village has become an extension of Dora’s family.

Click to learn more about Dora’s experience at a Ryman village.

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16 days ago

What's your favourite design feature in your house?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

One of the first freshly-built homes in a pocket of land in Flagstaff makes quite an entrance.

The grand, uncovered entranceway was inspired by Middle Eastern designs and adds extra privacy to the roadside home, according to builder Scott Cowley of Tuscany Designer Homes.

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16 days ago

What would you like to see in Hamilton's hotel development?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The man behind plans for a new $120 million, 4-star hotel in Hamilton’s CBD says he wants to make a big contribution to the city.

“Hamilton to me is a city where I think I can make a difference,” Templeton Group founder Nigel McKenna said.

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28 days ago

What do you think of this new cycleway?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

People are being warned not to park on a newly built cycleway in west Hamilton if they don’t want to be fined.

Construction is underway on a revamped protected cycleway on Rifle Range Road to help link Dinsdale, Frankton to Maeroa and Forest Lake.

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17 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and … View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Get your tickets today.
Find out more

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18 days ago

windows

Nigel from Glenview

Are these seals still any good?.
hinges have been replaced but still not sealing tight enough ??
Is an old 60's house, i guess wear and tear windows dont seal as good??

29 days ago

Do you think the city needs more affordable housing projects?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

An affordable rental development has been left scrambling to secure funding after it was unexpectly turned down by central government.

Bridge Housing Trust plans to build a 42 apartment complex on the corner of Tristram and Liverpool Streets in Hamilton central over two buildings. The land is … View more
An affordable rental development has been left scrambling to secure funding after it was unexpectly turned down by central government.

Bridge Housing Trust plans to build a 42 apartment complex on the corner of Tristram and Liverpool Streets in Hamilton central over two buildings. The land is being donated by Perry Group, which currently owns both sites.

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22 days ago

Have you seen a fire engine go over a raised platform?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Traffic calming measures are delaying response times for fire crews and putting lives at risk, a group of frontline Hamilton firefighters say.

Last month Hamilton City Council slammed the brakes on a number of not-yet contracted roading projects that would have installed more raised platforms … View more
Traffic calming measures are delaying response times for fire crews and putting lives at risk, a group of frontline Hamilton firefighters say.

Last month Hamilton City Council slammed the brakes on a number of not-yet contracted roading projects that would have installed more raised platforms and in-lane bus stops across the city after a “tsunami” of push-back from the public.

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