Pirongia - Karamu, Te Pahu

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

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3139 days ago

Queens birthday market

Kelli from Dinsdale

Hurray!! It's a long weekend, so bring the whanau along and join us at the Queen’s birthday market at Frankton school. It's going to be awesome.

Market stalls / Food trucks / Entertainment / Spot Prizes / Bouncy Castle and more.

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3139 days ago

Hospice Waikato Life History Service

Barry from Otorohanga District

If you have a family member, friend or neighbour who is near the end of their life or is starting to lose the ability to communicate, have you considered having them record their life history?


Waikato Hospice has more than 600 volunteers and a small section of these dedicated people interview, … View more
If you have a family member, friend or neighbour who is near the end of their life or is starting to lose the ability to communicate, have you considered having them record their life history?


Waikato Hospice has more than 600 volunteers and a small section of these dedicated people interview, record and transcribe the life histories of Hospice clients.  They travel to people's homes or care facilities and tape record life stories.  These are edited, and transcribed into booklets. 


Some publications our quite amazing.  Family photographs can be included.  Recording sessions can be kept short so as not to stress the client, and the volunteer will return as many times as necessary.  Drafts of each session can be given and changes made if required.


Clients as far afield as Thames, Waihi and Piopio have had their stories recorded.  The volunteers are trained and are patient, caring and strictly confidential.  Completed stories may be restricted to specific family members or friends - others could be made publicly available, it's entirely up to the person being recorded.


The only requirement is that the person being recorded must be a registered client with Hospice Waikato.  Ask Hospice to be put you in contact with the Life History Coordinator, it's a wonderful free of charge service.

3158 days ago

Poll: Are you switched on for winter?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! We are writing up a story about LED lighting and want your feedback. Do you use LED lights at home? Have you found they help to cut costs over winter? Vote in our poll and comment below!
*Please write NFP if you do not want your comments published*

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Are you switched on for winter?
  • 86.1% I am using/have used LED lights in my home
    86.1% Complete
  • 11.6% I haven't used/I don't want to use LED lights in my home
    11.6% Complete
  • 2.3% Other - comment below!
    2.3% Complete
302 votes
3149 days ago

Hamilton's most eco-friendly preschool offers yoga, animals and an orchard

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

What do you think about this new preschool opening in Hamilton? Future Kids offers yoga and meditation for its students and will be Hamilton's first completely green and sustainable preschool. There will also be animals on site and a large orchard. Would you send your kids here?

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3142 days ago

The Phenomenon Returns to Hamilton!

Business Manager from Hamilton Operatic Society Inc

Hamilton Operatic Society presents Les Misérable. Join the barricade and see one of the worlds most adored musicals.

For a strictly limited season only at Clarence St Theatre. Directed By David Sidwell and Musically Directed by Alex Wiltshire. Book at Ticketek.
Book tickets

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3139 days ago

Let's get ready for winter!

FreshChoice Te Awamutu

There are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... We’re also celebrating Beer & Wine Week, so if you're entertaining or heading away this week, come on in and… View moreThere are so many things to love about winter... woolly socks, toasting marshmallows, hearty casseroles and being able to rug up warm next to the fire with some mulled wine mmm... We’re also celebrating Beer & Wine Week, so if you're entertaining or heading away this week, come on in and see us so that you’re sorted for the long weekend! Find out more

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3140 days ago

The only BA you can study by distance.

Massey University

Learning can happen anywhere. Enrol in a Bachelor of Arts at Massey – the only BA you can study from wherever you are. With 26 majors on offer you can study what you’re passionate about, while gaining valuable knowledge that will serve you now and in the future. Semester 2 starts July. Learn more

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3143 days ago

Which local group will you support?

Z

Good in the Hood is your chance to support local groups in your neighbourhood. Right across New Zealand, groups of all sizes and from a variety of backgrounds are meeting different needs in their communities. So next time you’re at your local Z, remember to vote and … View moreGood in the Hood is your chance to support local groups in your neighbourhood. Right across New Zealand, groups of all sizes and from a variety of backgrounds are meeting different needs in their communities. So next time you’re at your local Z, remember to vote and help a group do good in your hood. Meet the groups

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3144 days ago

Hamilton community group hopeful council will create accessible public toilets

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton's public toilet facilities are so inaccessible that a local woman struggles to use them.
Bernadette Stewart has been in a wheelchair since birth and requires the assistance of a support worker to use the bathroom.
Without equipment such as hoists and changing tables, many of the… View more
Hamilton's public toilet facilities are so inaccessible that a local woman struggles to use them.
Bernadette Stewart has been in a wheelchair since birth and requires the assistance of a support worker to use the bathroom.
Without equipment such as hoists and changing tables, many of the ...

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3145 days ago

Banana boxes free

Dianne and Bob from Pirongia - Karamu

Are you moving house or need clean banana boxes for storing stuff?
We have approx 100 ready to go situated in Te Awamutu.
Dianne Bromhead
Membership Director
Te Awamutu Rotary Club

3144 days ago

Electric Kiwi rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction

Electric Kiwi

A big THANKS to all our customers - Canstar Blue have just awarded Electric Kiwi the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Retailers.

If you are also interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day,
then jump on overView more
A big THANKS to all our customers - Canstar Blue have just awarded Electric Kiwi the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Retailers.

If you are also interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day,
then jump on over and see why a smaller smarter power company could be better for you.
Find out more

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3161 days ago

Property Maintenance

Clean Slate Property Maintenance

Do you things that need doing on your property? Do your lawns need mowing? You have garden waste that you want removed? Or your house cleaned? Maybe all of the above! Check out our website for more details and contact us for competitive quotes!!

Negotiable

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