Whatawhata, Hamilton

1792 days ago

Poll: Would you live somewhere with a cat ban?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Cats won't be allowed in a new subdivision in Hamilton's south.

Independent commissioners gave Amberfield the green light but said residents can't own cats - a move intended to protect nearby bats.

However, Amberfield's developers are challenging the decision.

Read more here.View more
Cats won't be allowed in a new subdivision in Hamilton's south.

Independent commissioners gave Amberfield the green light but said residents can't own cats - a move intended to protect nearby bats.

However, Amberfield's developers are challenging the decision.

Read more here. Would you be happy to live somewhere with a cat ban?

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Would you live somewhere with a cat ban?
  • 16.7% Yes. I'm not a cat fan.
    16.7% Complete
  • 16.4% Yes, we need to protect the bats.
    16.4% Complete
  • 58.4% No. I wouldn't give up my cat.
    58.4% Complete
  • 8.5% I'd consider it.
    8.5% Complete
281 votes
1790 days ago

Fees free level 3 kai oranga course starts soon

Georgie from Nawton

Learn for free in the waikato! Still taking enrolments, we have a limited amount of spaces left please read and share!
Gain knowledge and life skills! Free maara kai and mahinga kai course in Fairfield, level 3 NZQA, there is a narrow time gap to sign up so first in first served.
We will be … View more
Learn for free in the waikato! Still taking enrolments, we have a limited amount of spaces left please read and share!
Gain knowledge and life skills! Free maara kai and mahinga kai course in Fairfield, level 3 NZQA, there is a narrow time gap to sign up so first in first served.
We will be Learning about seed sovereignty and sharing, Rongoa identification, making kai from your maara, we will collectively work on. Maara using maramataka and more! Check it out..

Now taking enrolments for The level 3 kai oranga course is now here in the Waikato! This has been one of the fastest growing courses with 37 delivery sites across the motu! An NZQA course through Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi, delivered right here in the Waikato!

The classes are aimed at developing our marae. Starts in December depending on numbers (Venue and exact start date class times and noho to be confirmed)

Fees Free!

40 weeks with 600 hours blended delivery.

10 x 3 day weekend noho and 2 classes during the week, Mondays and Wednesday evenings.

Some of what you will learn: Ture tikanga and ture tangata practices in growing a maara kai, also, a basic rongoa Maori component, seed sovereignty and sharing, and a kai component and more! Click on link for details

Minimum requirements to enter:
-Aged 16 and upwards, rangatahi, pakeke and kaumatua, Nau mai Haere mai!
-You will have a commitmemt to attend the kaupapa, and a willingness to learn, share and participate in developing a beautiful maara.

To enrol you will need to be:

-A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

-Have a passport or birth certificate.

If you do not have either we may be able to assist you for the purposes of enrolling.

To put in your expression of interest or if you have any questions Pm me or email me: georgianne.crawford@wananga.ac.nz
Phone 0273557139
You will need to contact me to sign up, I have paperwork available and will need to sight your ID unless you have a JP signed ID. The link on the site will not work.

www.wananga.ac.nz...

Free

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1790 days ago

Purebred Wiltshire Lambs

Jeanette from Te Kowhai

3 Purebred Wiltshire Lambs.
2 Ewe Lambs born 19/10/2019 & 29/10/2019
1 Ram Lamb born 4/11/2019 ( in photo with tail)
$200.00 each
These animals are naturally hardy and resistant.
They are full shedders and parents have no horns.
Great sheep for lifestyle block as so easy to care for.

Price: $200

1791 days ago

Be in to win The Editors' Escape

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Let us know here would you escape with the Editors' Escape via this link and be in to win 1 of 5 double passes to NZ House & Garden House Tours.

Competition closes 15th January 2020.
Enter now

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1791 days ago

Setting your kids up financially, for life

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two … View moreThe Sunday Star-Times is investigating how parents can best set their children up for financial security, particularly teaching them about spending and saving. We're on the hunt for advice, tips and stories from parents and families. Would you be willing to speak to us, or offer your two cents? You can reply to this post with a comment, or if you're happy to be interviewed, please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1791 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are on the hunt for our Shed of the Year 2020. Your neighbour in Te Aroha, Bill Thompson, took top honours last year, and who knows... could Waikato make it two in a row? To enter your shed, click on the link below.

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1791 days ago

2020 Te Kowhai Calendar

Janine from Te Kowhai

It's 2020! Get a Te Kowhai Calendar to help your family get organised this year. Lots of room to record your important events. Only $14 each. Fantastic quality! Limited copies so don't miss out! 3 Te Kowhai families have produced this calendar featuring photos from the area and local … View moreIt's 2020! Get a Te Kowhai Calendar to help your family get organised this year. Lots of room to record your important events. Only $14 each. Fantastic quality! Limited copies so don't miss out! 3 Te Kowhai families have produced this calendar featuring photos from the area and local businesses. Please email orders to: tekowhaicalendar@gmail.com You can also buy them from the Te Kowhai Food Centre (Dairy). Help support our fundraising for the Vanuatu school trip in 2020. Thank you!

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1792 days ago

Buying Records for $

Dujon from Ngaruawahia

Hi there,

I am looking for 45's and LP's to buy. If you have some, drop me a line. Cheers! :-)

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1792 days ago

BEVEL BACK WEATHERBOARD

Vannessa from Metalcraft Roofing Hamilton

Metalcraft Bevel Back Weatherboard is a traditional cladding system blending in with modern and traditional design surroundings. Metalcraft Bevel Back Weatherboard is a low cost cladding for out buildings, garages and sheds and is available in Zincalume®, Galvsteel®, Colorsteel® Endura® and … View moreMetalcraft Bevel Back Weatherboard is a traditional cladding system blending in with modern and traditional design surroundings. Metalcraft Bevel Back Weatherboard is a low cost cladding for out buildings, garages and sheds and is available in Zincalume®, Galvsteel®, Colorsteel® Endura® and Colorsteel® Maxx®.

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1793 days ago

WIN with your summer photography!

Canon NZ

There are six prizes up for grabs for this year's Canon Amateur Photo Awards. Get snapping, and you could WIN! Find out more

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1793 days ago

We still have over 100 tickets!

Six60 tour

We’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!

There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.

To be … View more
We’re in the new year but our SIX60 competition is still going!

There are over 100 tickets that are yet to be claimed so there is plenty left to WIN. Don’t forget about the exclusive concert from one of the supporting acts of the SIX60 tours you could win for your neighbourhood.

To be eligible, make sure you are a verified Neighbourly member (need a hand verifying your address? Click here).

We’ll also need to see you being more Neighbourly, whether it’s posting to your neighbourhood, replying to questions or inviting your neighbour to join the site (we’ve put together a few ideas here).
Have you won?

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1794 days ago

Last chance to be in to win!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the … View more
Escape to the Bay of Islands on a weekend getaway with us! 🌞

We're giving away x4 NZ House & Garden House Tours - Bay of Islands tickets and two nights accommodation at Driftwood Seaside Escapes - one of the amazing Tour houses!

View the beautiful property on the tour, then be the envy of all tour-goers by spending two nights.

To be in the draw all you need to do is enter the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ raffle below. Give to an important cause this and be in to win! 💕

Find out more and enter here.

Raffle closes on 6th January.

1794 days ago

A special offer from Cooper's Pet Kitchen

Cooper's Pet Kitchen

Use code NEIGHBOURLY and get 50% off your first order.

Try our premium New Zealand made dog food risk free with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. It’s made with the natural goodness of grass-fed lamb and free of fillers & nasties. If your dog’s not wolfing it down after completing the … View more
Use code NEIGHBOURLY and get 50% off your first order.

Try our premium New Zealand made dog food risk free with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. It’s made with the natural goodness of grass-fed lamb and free of fillers & nasties. If your dog’s not wolfing it down after completing the transition period, we’ll refund you in full. Even the fussiest dogs are begging for more!

Available now on convenient personalised subscription – each order includes your dog’s own feeding recommendation & measuring cup.
Use code now

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1795 days ago

Can you imagine not being able to stand straight?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A fused spine had Chrissy Lurman hunched over staring at the ground.

After surgery, she can look forward again.

Read more about the 33-year-old Hamilton mum here.

1795 days ago

Win 1 of 25 Meloyelo E-Bikes

Reporter Stuff

This summer we’re giving away 25 Meloyelo E-Bikes worth over $70,000.

To be in to win, simply purchase a Stuff newspaper, find the daily code and enter it at stuff.co.nz/meloyelo

You’ll find the daily codes in the Sunday Star Times, Sunday News, The Dominion Post, The Press, Waikato … View more
This summer we’re giving away 25 Meloyelo E-Bikes worth over $70,000.

To be in to win, simply purchase a Stuff newspaper, find the daily code and enter it at stuff.co.nz/meloyelo

You’ll find the daily codes in the Sunday Star Times, Sunday News, The Dominion Post, The Press, Waikato Times, Southland Times, Taranaki Daily News, Manawatu Standard, Nelson Mail, Timaru Herald and the Marlborough Express.

Competition ends 19th January 2020.
Learn more

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