Whatawhata, Hamilton

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2643 days ago

Trademe Listing: Millano Cot and Accessories

Jess from Pukete

Selling Cot as no longer needed and is taking up room. As new, used for one child, comes from smokefree house. comes with mattress, blankets, sheets and mattress protectors. Item must go, check out listing on trademe.

www.trademe.co.nz...

Negotiable

2643 days ago

Lock-outs, blockades as bus driver pay dispute escalates

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Did anyone try catching a bus today?
A pay dispute between Waikato bus drivers and Go Bus has escalated after 20 months of negotiations.
Buses were running on a Saturday schedule during Monday's protests.
The situation escalated when First Union members announced the wouldn't take fares … View more
Did anyone try catching a bus today?
A pay dispute between Waikato bus drivers and Go Bus has escalated after 20 months of negotiations.
Buses were running on a Saturday schedule during Monday's protests.
The situation escalated when First Union members announced the wouldn't take fares on Waikato urban routes on Monday.
Go Bus said it would lock out workers and operate reduced services.
Drivers then blocked buses at the Transport Centre and Higgins Rd depot. They've said protests will continue as long as workers are locked out.
Read more here.

2643 days ago

Te Kowhai News November issue

The Editor from Te Kowhai Newsletter

This is the last issue for 2018 (seriously…. Has this year gone fast or what?)

In this issue you’ll find:

* An interview with Renae Smart from Civtec. Civtec is a local company and just last week, Renae won the 2018 Emerging Leader award at the Westpac Business Awards.
* Lots of great wheel … View more
This is the last issue for 2018 (seriously…. Has this year gone fast or what?)

In this issue you’ll find:

* An interview with Renae Smart from Civtec. Civtec is a local company and just last week, Renae won the 2018 Emerging Leader award at the Westpac Business Awards.
* Lots of great wheel photos. Credit to the weathered wheel shown in this post goes to Suzy McPhail.
* Stocking filler ideas for little girls.
* Summer salad recipe from Louise Hopkins.
* Dog training support from Heather Westerby-Jones
* Christmas services at St Stephen’s Church (see ad on P7)
* Heritage stories by Graham McBride.
* Politics, Council and Community Group news from local contributors.

In January I’ll be collecting up holiday snaps from the community so I’d love it if you could send something in for page 2. Send me a snap from your phone of you or those around you taking a break from school or work: tekowhainews@gmail.com

I hope you enjoy reading this latest issue.

Kind regards

Amanda

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2644 days ago

Garden Diary 2019 early bird offer!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.

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2644 days ago

Need ham for Christmas?

Farmlands

Spend $1,000 in a single transaction on selected products at Farmlands and get a FREE half ham on the bone. Find out more!

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2644 days ago

Skate Party

Russelle from Nawton

see poster

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2649 days ago

Dropped wallet

Rosemary from Nawton

I found a wallet outside the roast shop at Nawton this afternoon. The driver's licence says it belongs to Phyllis Egestad but her name is not in the phone book. Please P/M me if you know this lady and I will arrange to deliver her wallet back to her.

2644 days ago

Private Rental Wanted 2-3bedrooms

Aaron from Nawton

Hi everyone, I am posting on behalf of a work colleague who is a full time working professional, excellent references and is requiring a 2-3bedroom rental in Hamilton. Budget is up to $400 a week and would prefer something partially fenced for her grandchildren. This person is desperately needing … View moreHi everyone, I am posting on behalf of a work colleague who is a full time working professional, excellent references and is requiring a 2-3bedroom rental in Hamilton. Budget is up to $400 a week and would prefer something partially fenced for her grandchildren. This person is desperately needing accommodation as she is travelling every day from Otorohanga to Hamilton for work.

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2646 days ago

Vet

Hope from Ngaruawahia

Hi there,
Can anyone recommend an affordable vet - for vaccinations, desexing and just a general check over?

Thanks

Hope

2645 days ago

CEILING CIB board hanger

Rolf from Pirongia - Karamu

FREE to a good home 8 x length of 4.8 meters CIB board hangers include 45 brackets to nail to rafters ,this is a left over after a ceiling replacement .Collect from Koromatua 027 9261333

Free

2645 days ago

Record breaking cocaine seizure

Social Media Advisor from New Zealand Police

A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View more
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.

On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.

New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.

🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S! 🍌

Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

More here: www.police.govt.nz...

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2646 days ago

We've joined Neighbourly!

The Team from New Zealand Police

Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View more
Kia ora neighbours,

We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!

Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we work together to create safer communities.

Please remember our Neighbourly page and private messages are not monitored by Police and are not the place to report crimes - IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 111.

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2647 days ago

Red tape adds to home costs, developers say

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Bureaucratic red tape is adding about $80,000 to the cost of a new home in Hamilton, according to developers.
That's due to both local and national regulations, they say.
And now Hamilton City Council plans to remove a carrot for central city developments, Yeoman Homes may stop building CBD … View more
Bureaucratic red tape is adding about $80,000 to the cost of a new home in Hamilton, according to developers.
That's due to both local and national regulations, they say.
And now Hamilton City Council plans to remove a carrot for central city developments, Yeoman Homes may stop building CBD apartments, managing director Andrew Yeoman said.
Council plans to phase out a remission that effectively meant developers didn't have to pay development contributions on central-city projects.
"Red tape definitely adds $80,000 if not more to the cost of a house," Yeoman said. "But it's not all Hamilton City Council rules that make that up - a large amount of that is government regulations."

"In the 17 years I've been building, I'm just astounded at how much costs have increased.
Read more here.

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2646 days ago

🏠Just Listed🏠

Tim from Pukete

1393 Cambridge Road TA

Away from the road and prying eyes this slightly elevated family home (200sqm) with generous content and outstanding views looking out to Mt Pirongia and Kariori has just come to the market! Contact Tim Clarke today on 02102772206
www.trademe.co.nz...

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