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Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.
"We have seen so many hidden gems of New… View moreWould you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.
"We have seen so many hidden gems of New Zealand that we would never have seen if we were still living in a house," says Lynette.
Does the idea of selling up to make a big life change appeal to you? What changes would you like to make?
There will be a $1000 worth of prizes up for grabs at the Franklin youth talent show, The F Factor, …
Patumahoe took bragging honours against neighbours and fierce rivals with a 15-8 win in the wet at …
It's Time! Dementia Waikato volunteers will be out in force this week to collect your donations across the Waikato.
Dementia New Zealand Affiliates serve 70% of New Zealand’s population; Alzheimer’s New Zealand, seeks funds in the Waikato despite having no members that provide services … View moreIt's Time! Dementia Waikato volunteers will be out in force this week to collect your donations across the Waikato.
Dementia New Zealand Affiliates serve 70% of New Zealand’s population; Alzheimer’s New Zealand, seeks funds in the Waikato despite having no members that provide services here (nor in Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, Lakes district, or Hawke’s Bay). If you want your donation used for local dementia services, Dementia Waikato is the only charity that will use your donation locally - we collect donations face-to-face and prioritise services rather than fancy marketing guff.
Hi Waikato,
Are you one of the 600,000 Kiwis soon to receive cheaper access to your doctor? Health was the big winner in Labour's Budget announcement on Thursday. What do you think of Budget 2018? Will you and your family benefit from it? Let us know. To read more, click here.
Hi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a … View moreHi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a 3 Months or 5000kms Mechanical Warranty on all of our used vehicles.
Ask for me, Kevin Jamieson, when you phone 0800 114 443. I'm here to help you buy a used vehicle that's perfect for you.
South Auckland Motors
2 Gladding Place, Manukau
0800 114 443
Knowing who your key buyers are (or will be) and what their needs are can affect the value the Hamilton housing market places on your property. Knowing your buyer also affects how, whether and when you decide to buy, sell or invest.
1. Hamilton Council community profiles
As part of its annual … View moreKnowing who your key buyers are (or will be) and what their needs are can affect the value the Hamilton housing market places on your property. Knowing your buyer also affects how, whether and when you decide to buy, sell or invest.
1. Hamilton Council community profiles
As part of its annual operations, Hamilton Council conducts community surveys to better understand the people and the needs of each of the 11 geographical areas of Hamilton.
2. Hamilton growth indicator reports
Released every quarter, the Hamilton Housing Market and Economy Growth Indicator Reports contain a wealth of information for home sellers—and buyers—to sink their teeth into. In addition to providing a good overview of the Hamilton housing market for the quarter.
3. FigureNZ
Figure NZ pulls data from a host of partner organisations to provide Kiwis with simple, easy to find information on a variety of topics—including property. ABS, Statistics New Zealand, InternetNZ, the New Zealand Treasury, The Department of Internal Affairs and Chorus are just a few of their partners.
4. Your local real estate agent
On top of your own research, it’s always worthwhile getting in touch with your local real estate agent. A good agent will have done their research, are tuned to what local buyers want and can offer unique insights and analysis about their current behaviours—both at a suburb, and sometimes even street level.
Want to make smart, informed moves on the Hamilton property market? Learn everything you need to know about researching your local real estate market with our free guide!
Between Thames and Paeroa alone there are about 30 cattle races that cross our RailTrail cycleway. Currently and throughout our wet winters this means that we cyclists cross substantial numbers of what are virtual rivers of soggy cow poo.
A question that concerned me was the possibility that … View moreBetween Thames and Paeroa alone there are about 30 cattle races that cross our RailTrail cycleway. Currently and throughout our wet winters this means that we cyclists cross substantial numbers of what are virtual rivers of soggy cow poo.
A question that concerned me was the possibility that we cyclists may contribute to the spread of the disease should any one local farm along the trail become infected.
It seems bovine urine and faeces are not considered to be particularly dangerous disease vectors for M. bovis, but the bacteria do survive for some time in damp habitats, even straw bedding, so there is surely some risk. All it may take is a single coughing cow to infect a single crossing that may then spread the disease to all properties along the trail.
However, it then occured to me that there are many other cattle races that cross public roads all over the plains. If cow faeces can harbour this bacterium vehicles will spread it via their tyres to wherever they can drive.
I suggest there are vital lessons to be learnt here. There will be outbreaks of new diseases in the future and one may certainly ask if our farms can impliment adequate biosecurity measures.
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.
Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of… View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have advice on planting bunching onions and shallots, repurposing broken pots, perennials with issues (what do you regret planting?), planning for summer strawberries and lifting and dividing lily bulbs.
Subscribe to Get Growing and be in to WIN one of 50 copies of NZ Gardener's latest special edition, 365 Days of Flowers, a practical and inspirational collector’s magazine that provides expert advice on planning, planting and growing year-round flowers for the garden or vase.
Our plant of the week in Get Growing is the festive abutilon and we have the latest scientific information on guava moth and what you can do to try and prevent it from affecting your fruit trees. Try sensational Catalonian recipes from Barcelona Cult Recipes and enter to win some great prizes!
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here.
For competition T&Cs click here.
Local Hamilton Cooking specialist Kitchen Things clears ex-demo, scratch and dent, over stocks and end of line appliances – First in, first served! Sale starts 25th May.
Store Manager Matthew Weatherell says “We have deals across the shop like Wall ovens from $499, Scan Pan pot sets with … View moreLocal Hamilton Cooking specialist Kitchen Things clears ex-demo, scratch and dent, over stocks and end of line appliances – First in, first served! Sale starts 25th May.
Store Manager Matthew Weatherell says “We have deals across the shop like Wall ovens from $499, Scan Pan pot sets with 50% off, 50% off Franke EX Display sinks plus many more deals in store. Please come in and talk to my Specialist Staff”
Used, good condition, Short lengths , second hand, 3200/50mm, 2700/50mm, 3x2700/100, 2x 3200/100, lengths approx.
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Subsidence Adds to Sea Level Rise
The “reclaimed” foreshore of Thames west of Queen Street (SH25) and the suburb of Moanataiari is subsiding. Rates in excess of 10mm a year have been recently recorded.
Land subsidence can greatly increase the risks of sea level rise. If the land near the … View moreSubsidence Adds to Sea Level Rise
The “reclaimed” foreshore of Thames west of Queen Street (SH25) and the suburb of Moanataiari is subsiding. Rates in excess of 10mm a year have been recently recorded.
Land subsidence can greatly increase the risks of sea level rise. If the land near the shore, or on the foreshore is sinking this adds to the overall rate of “relative” or “local” sea-level rise.
We urgently need research into how fast the subsidence is happening and what this means for the future of the town.
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Staff members and pupils at a south Auckland primary school have demonstrated zero tolerance for bul…
Making the move from high school to tertiary study? Find out about life at, and after, Wintec! We’ll help you make decisions about your future and how to take the next step to get there.
You’ll be able to chat to tutors about your study options and what different subjects can offer you. In … View moreMaking the move from high school to tertiary study? Find out about life at, and after, Wintec! We’ll help you make decisions about your future and how to take the next step to get there.
You’ll be able to chat to tutors about your study options and what different subjects can offer you. In some cases, you’ll also have the chance to try out an activity. And, since Open Day is all about your future, we’re taking it a step further and bringing in a sweet line-up of graduates doing cool things in the industry, so you’ll get to see just where a Wintec qualification takes you.
When: Friday 25 May 2018 9am – 1pm
Where: Wintec City Campus and Wintec Rotokauri Campus
If you are in the Waikato and can spare some time, we have lots of groups looking for people to help them provide their vital services to the community. If you can help, please check out the available positions on our website!!
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