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541 days ago

Cloche encounters of the vegetable kind

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Extend the boundaries of the garden season by making your own cloche protected in Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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550 days ago

Payroll giving + investment fund = win win win

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Coupling IRD’s Payroll Giving scheme with a philanthropic investment fund has been a ‘win win win’ for a Waikato engineering firm, its employees and the social service providers they’ve supported.

Longveld started up its fund in 2019 at Momentum Waikato, their local community foundation,… View more
Coupling IRD’s Payroll Giving scheme with a philanthropic investment fund has been a ‘win win win’ for a Waikato engineering firm, its employees and the social service providers they’ve supported.

Longveld started up its fund in 2019 at Momentum Waikato, their local community foundation, and ever since has dollar-for-dollar matched their team’s donations towards it.

Payroll Giving takes the agreed donations out of pay packets in the same manner as income tax or student loan repayments, with the tax on the donation being able to be claimed back at tax return time.

Once a year the team votes on where to grant a portion of the fund’s income, which Managing Director Pam Roa describes as “a fun process”.

“Our payroll giving and funding vote brings together our support team and our trade crew for a common purpose unrelated to work,” says Pam.

Longveld fabricated Ngaa Pou Karohirohi (pictured) on Hamilton’s city river jetty, a project led by artist Eugene Kara, Ngaati Korokii Kahukura, in collaboration with local hapuu representatives.

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546 days ago

Poll: Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, … View more
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.

Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?
  • 69% Yes
    69% Complete
  • 28.5% No
    28.5% Complete
  • 2.5% I'm not sure
    2.5% Complete
4436 votes
545 days ago

1 of 100 Skin-Hydrating Sets Up For Grabs With NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and … View more
We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel (RRP $52), the perfect combo to use on your skin after a good day out in the garden.
Find out more

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546 days ago

The Advantage Brandt Brings to You.

Brandt

Brandt NZ is the North Island dealer for everything John Deere - Agriculture, Construction and Forestry, and Golf and Turf. With the acquisition of AGrowQuip early this year, Brandt now owns and operates 138 dealerships across New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.

As family-owned and operated … View more
Brandt NZ is the North Island dealer for everything John Deere - Agriculture, Construction and Forestry, and Golf and Turf. With the acquisition of AGrowQuip early this year, Brandt now owns and operates 138 dealerships across New Zealand, Australia, and Canada.

As family-owned and operated company for over 90 years, Brandt has delivered more of what you need to grow your business – equipment, parts, and industry-best support services – than anyone else. So, who gets the advantage? You do, every time.
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546 days ago

Witchery splice dress

Dallas from Pukete

As new condition, size 10 (fits 10-12)
Top half is a soft jersey knit

Price: $25

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546 days ago

RPM short dungarees

Dallas from Pukete

As new condition, size 10 :)

Price: $20

547 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation

For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand new, fully furnished home in stunning Taupō.

Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian homes, this brand new home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and boasts a stylish open-plan kitchen, living and dining area for year-round entertainment and comfort.

Situated a short three-minute drive from the shores of Lake Taupō, make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours for only $15! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today.
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547 days ago

Bike for Sale

Sheryl from Pukete

I bought this cute bike about 8 months ago from the Torpedo7 bike shop. The original price was 750 but because I found a chip on one side of the bike that hardly could be found they sold it to me for 650. The price for sale is 5oo now. it's good as new! clean and shiny. I used it to have some … View moreI bought this cute bike about 8 months ago from the Torpedo7 bike shop. The original price was 750 but because I found a chip on one side of the bike that hardly could be found they sold it to me for 650. The price for sale is 5oo now. it's good as new! clean and shiny. I used it to have some quality me time around the Waikato River and to go to work. The reason I am selling it is because I am leaving the country soon. Once you texted, I can send you a clear close-up video as well.

Price: $500

548 days ago

Your alfresco space transformed

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Use some Resene paint and a little imagination to revamp your outdoor room.

Follow this handy advice to get started.

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548 days ago

Toastmasters Meeting

Karen from Nawton

Dinsdale Toastmasters Club meets every Tues evening with the official start time at 7.15.
venue; Western Community centre in Hyde ave (in the large room near the left hand side of the carpark).
Feel free to attend any meeting, usually get 3-4 free meetings. Our welcome kit includes an … View more
Dinsdale Toastmasters Club meets every Tues evening with the official start time at 7.15.
venue; Western Community centre in Hyde ave (in the large room near the left hand side of the carpark).
Feel free to attend any meeting, usually get 3-4 free meetings. Our welcome kit includes an application form in the hope you may wish to join.
Toastmasters is open to anyone over the age of 18.
feel free to contact me for more details
Karen (membership officer) 0273901487
hope to see you at one of our meetings.
PS Toastmasters is fantastic for helping people build up their confidence and provide them with great public speaking skills.
I have seen many many mice join but eventually leave as an elephant so Toastmasters works. On a personal level it helped me gain the skills I needed to deal with my daughter's medical teams when she was a child/teen.

548 days ago

Board available

Karen from Nawton

I have temporary board available in a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom smoke free house in Nawton until late Oct (when usual occupant returns from his overseas trip).
$220 pw (plus bond) includes everything ie room, electricity unlimited wifi, use of facilities etc, except food (buy/cook own food).
Must be … View more
I have temporary board available in a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom smoke free house in Nawton until late Oct (when usual occupant returns from his overseas trip).
$220 pw (plus bond) includes everything ie room, electricity unlimited wifi, use of facilities etc, except food (buy/cook own food).
Must be honest, reliable, reasonably sociable and must like cats.
absolutely no drugs and preferably no smokers.
Preferably aged 30+
Share with older lady (66) and a male boarder (50).
ABSOLUTELY NO TIME WASTERS (have had 1 this week already hence why this ad is being re-posted on several sites). GENUINE INTEREST ONLY PLEASE.
Room is semi furnished and is available now.
sorry due to my tenancy agreement I can not have more than 2 boarders so am unable to have any couples.
small culde-sac within the Dominion rd area, off street parking, bus stop nearby.
phone me if interested 0273901487 (or if you know someone who is looking for temporary board please make them aware of this post).
many thanks

548 days ago

Hamilton Roller Skating Club Roller Disco

Russelle from Nawton

JOin the Hamilton Roller skating club sat 27th May 7.00pm

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548 days ago

Has your pet ever had to be rescued?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

When Ben the dog disappeared into a tomo, his owner had to call the fire brigade.

Thomas Williams had actually been fencing tomo to keep stock out when Ben fell about 15m.

And firefighters have explained how they got the beardie out.

Have you ever had to call in help to rescue a pet?

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548 days ago

Are you affected by river path closures?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Soggy weather and slips mean parts of Hamilton's river path could be closed for months yet.

That's according to Hamilton City Council.

On the west side, there's a spot near Awatere Avenue that's closed because of river levels, and further north there are slips.

Have you… View more
Soggy weather and slips mean parts of Hamilton's river path could be closed for months yet.

That's according to Hamilton City Council.

On the west side, there's a spot near Awatere Avenue that's closed because of river levels, and further north there are slips.

Have you been affected?

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