Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

240 days ago

Community Art Classes

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Looking for a fresh, fun way to spark your creativity and meet like-minded people? Our Community Classes offer the perfect chance to relax, learn new skills, and nourish your creative spirit — all in a warm, friendly space.
Whether you're passionate about art, love to knit, or simply need … View more
Looking for a fresh, fun way to spark your creativity and meet like-minded people? Our Community Classes offer the perfect chance to relax, learn new skills, and nourish your creative spirit — all in a warm, friendly space.
Whether you're passionate about art, love to knit, or simply need time to unwind, there’s something here just for you.
Come join us and be part of a vibrant, welcoming community.


Find out more: artsforhealth.co.nz

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240 days ago

Have you nominated a local business yet?

Prospa

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back and we’re searching for the standout local businesses that have made a real impact over the past year!

It’s time to celebrate the incredible businesses that help make our communities such special places to live. Nominations are now open – … View more
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back and we’re searching for the standout local businesses that have made a real impact over the past year!

It’s time to celebrate the incredible businesses that help make our communities such special places to live. Nominations are now open – click the link below to nominate your Local Business Hero and help them get the recognition they deserve.

If you haven't nominated your favourite local business yet, make sure you do it today.
Nominate now

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242 days ago

The perfect Mother's Day gift is here!🌸

Mags4Gifts

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at
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Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at
Mags4Gifts.co.nz.

This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!

Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!

From the team at Mags4Gifts
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245 days ago

Share your favourite lime recipe and get a free copy of our June issue

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive… View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're on the hunt for all things lime! Send your family's favourite way to use up this citrus, to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by April 17, 2025. If we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of the June issue.

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243 days ago

Children's Art Classes

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Afternoon sessions designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and teach new skills in a fun, supportive environment. Perfect for homeschoolers and young creatives alike! We offer tailored classes for different age groups, as well as Children’s Art Therapy to support well-being through … View moreAfternoon sessions designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and teach new skills in a fun, supportive environment. Perfect for homeschoolers and young creatives alike! We offer tailored classes for different age groups, as well as Children’s Art Therapy to support well-being through art-making.
Find out more or enrol today: artsforhealth.co.nz

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245 days ago

Hoarder’s burden lifted as property turns from dump to developer’s dream

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Developers are now eyeing up the property of a Hamilton hoarder that only weeks ago was an eyesore of exploding rubbish bags and trash.

The clean-up job which is expected to cost “tens of thousands” is still underway, with diggers scraping up the last remains of decades-worth of hoarding and… View more
Developers are now eyeing up the property of a Hamilton hoarder that only weeks ago was an eyesore of exploding rubbish bags and trash.

The clean-up job which is expected to cost “tens of thousands” is still underway, with diggers scraping up the last remains of decades-worth of hoarding and illegally dumped rubbish.

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244 days ago

Transform Your Space Sustainably with Resene Eco Paints

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Paint smart with NZ’s widest range of Eco Choice approved paints, available at your local Resene ColorShop. Enjoy low odour, no or low added VOCs paints, made in NZ and independently verified so you can bring out the best in your project.
Come in and see your local Resene ColorShop today!

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245 days ago

Have you ever eaten a Brazilian pastel?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Good Fillings at Made, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton

A crispy, golden taste of Brazil has arrived in Hamilton with the opening of the country’s first and only dedicated Brazilian pastel store, founded by husband-and-wife duo Viviane Ivo and Carlos Alvarez.

Have you ever eaten a … View more
Good Fillings at Made, 401 Grey Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton

A crispy, golden taste of Brazil has arrived in Hamilton with the opening of the country’s first and only dedicated Brazilian pastel store, founded by husband-and-wife duo Viviane Ivo and Carlos Alvarez.

Have you ever eaten a Brazilian pastel? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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246 days ago

Poll: Have you ever tried Meyer Cheese?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

From turning wheels of gouda as a kid in a factory that shared a wall with his family’s home to taking on the giants of New Zealand dairy, Miel Meyer’s cheese journey is coming full circle.

His family business, Meyer Cheese, is set to double production by next summer, stepping into a new … View more
From turning wheels of gouda as a kid in a factory that shared a wall with his family’s home to taking on the giants of New Zealand dairy, Miel Meyer’s cheese journey is coming full circle.

His family business, Meyer Cheese, is set to double production by next summer, stepping into a new phase of growth backed by a major facility upgrade and fresh wins at the 2024 New Zealand Cheese Awards.

Have you ever tried Meyer Cheese?

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246 days ago

Day of Democracy: Consultation conundrum for Thames Coromandel

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

In an ongoing series, the Waikato Times visits a council meeting and casts an irreverent eye over small town democracy in action - today it’s Thames Coromandel District.

Ratepayers and residents of the Thames Coromandel could soon become victims of consultation overload after their council … View more
In an ongoing series, the Waikato Times visits a council meeting and casts an irreverent eye over small town democracy in action - today it’s Thames Coromandel District.

Ratepayers and residents of the Thames Coromandel could soon become victims of consultation overload after their council decided to push two more proposals out for public perusal.

The meeting got off to a slow but intense start when a recent Thames Community Board decision about a new swimming pool complex was discussed, with councillors Rekha Giri-Percival and John Grant questioning why future funding options were not addressed by the board before being put to council.

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246 days ago

Vehicles were used to rip out Huntly water meters, the council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Vandals went on a water-meter destroying spree over the weekend, using trucks to rip out water meters and nearly draining a Huntly reservoir.

About 10 water meters, including two with larger 50mm pipes were targeted overnight on Friday causing water levels at a major drinking water reservoir to … View more
Vandals went on a water-meter destroying spree over the weekend, using trucks to rip out water meters and nearly draining a Huntly reservoir.

About 10 water meters, including two with larger 50mm pipes were targeted overnight on Friday causing water levels at a major drinking water reservoir to drop to dangerous levels.

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246 days ago

Hamilton mourns the loss of community champion Lisa Nepia

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Lisa Nepia never gave up on her mission to feed hungry people, at one point organising food parcels even while in hospital after having a leg amputated.

The community champion had a lifelong battle with diabetes and died last week, aged 50.

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246 days ago

Morning Art Classes

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Looking to spark your creativity and learn something new? Our welcoming morning art workshops are perfect for beginners and those wanting to explore their artistic side. Choose from Beginners Acrylics, Watercolour, or Well-being Art Therapy sessions—designed to help you create stunning artwork … View moreLooking to spark your creativity and learn something new? Our welcoming morning art workshops are perfect for beginners and those wanting to explore their artistic side. Choose from Beginners Acrylics, Watercolour, or Well-being Art Therapy sessions—designed to help you create stunning artwork while learning fresh techniques alongside fellow artists.
🖌️ Classes run 9:30–11:30am
🗓️ Starting from Monday 28 April

Join our morning art classes here: artsforhealth.co.nz

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247 days ago

Poll: Did you know this school was in Eureka?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.

OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and … View more
A little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.

OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and recently opened a new $5m campus in Gore, Southland.

Did you know this school was in Eureka?

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246 days ago

Enjoy a year of free fees*

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.

That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View more
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.

That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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