Whatawhata, Hamilton

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

1615 days ago

Show us your winter snaps!

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Waikato! The days are getting colder and the Neighbourly Snaps campaign is turning up the heat in your region. Show the rest of your neighbours the wintery scenes around your pad or your region. What's your idea of a wintery scene? Post your photo in the comments below ⬇️⬇️

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1616 days ago

Carpet piece

Loretta from Nawton

Large chunk of carpet in ok condition. It’s roughly 5 by 3.5 m. Free for removal. It’s a creamy colour.

1616 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1617 days ago

Slurs hurled after woman hosts candidate's election sign

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A Labour candidate, of Indian ethnicity, says a woman was abused because she allowed his election sign to be erected on her property.

The Hamilton woman was harassed and verbally abused by two different groups of men for supporting a “curry candidate”.

The woman, who did not want to be … View more
A Labour candidate, of Indian ethnicity, says a woman was abused because she allowed his election sign to be erected on her property.

The Hamilton woman was harassed and verbally abused by two different groups of men for supporting a “curry candidate”.

The woman, who did not want to be identified, allowed the sign to be erected on her property for Hamilton West Labour candidate Dr Gaurav Sharma.

Read more here.

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1616 days ago

Winter energy saving tips

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

The weather is noticeably cooler, the nights are drawing in and power bills are slowly increasing.

We have put together a list of tips on how you can keep your home warm and cosy without breaking the bank.

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1616 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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1617 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
1617 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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1618 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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1619 days ago

Come along to your Community Health Forum

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Kia ora neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health.

Come along to your Community Health Forum and tell us about your experience of the COVID-19 response and hear from your DHB on local health updates.

When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 25 June
Where: Anglican Hall, 55 … View more
Kia ora neighbours, we at Waikato DHB want more of you to have a say in health.

Come along to your Community Health Forum and tell us about your experience of the COVID-19 response and hear from your DHB on local health updates.

When: 10am-Noon, Thursday 25 June
Where: Anglican Hall, 55 William Street, Raahui Pookeka / Huntly

When: 1.30-3.30pm, Thursday 25 June
Where: Meremere Hall, 21 Heather Green Ave, Meremere

Community Health Forums are a gathering of local people who share in a conversation about what matters to their community and hear what’s happening from the DHB and other local organisations/groups.
We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen
Learn more

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1619 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
Learn more

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1619 days ago

Podcast With Manta 5 CEO Greg Johnston

Reece from Nawton

Hey everyone!
Check out this podcast with local Hamiltonian Greg Johnston. He was the CEO of the startup company Manta5 which became the #1 trending technology at the CES(Consumer Electronics Show) and is now a worldwide global phenomenon.

Full podcast here. Timestamps are available in the … View more
Hey everyone!
Check out this podcast with local Hamiltonian Greg Johnston. He was the CEO of the startup company Manta5 which became the #1 trending technology at the CES(Consumer Electronics Show) and is now a worldwide global phenomenon.

Full podcast here. Timestamps are available in the comments below to traverse the subjects as need be
www.youtube.com...

1623 days ago

Cable Bay Adventure Park's Skywire ride takes you flying over treetops

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Nelson is home to the world's longest flying fox. Would you give it a go?

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