South Waikato District, Tokoroa

52 days ago

Break free with Awatere Village

Oceania Awatere Village

Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Awatere today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.

Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first … View more
Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Awatere today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.

Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first year’s weekly fees free*.

Ready to escape? Call our Retirement Limbo Hotline on 0800 920 002.

*Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Visit retirementlimbo.co.nz for full T&Cs.
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53 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.

More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.

The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment … View more
Join us any Wednesday in November and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.

More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.

The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!

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57 days ago

Poll: 🎃 Which furry fiend deserves the Spooktober crown? 👑

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻

Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give… View more
It’s time to cast your vote for Neighbourly’s Fang-tastic Pet! 🐾👻

Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
🕷 Nevado from Saint Johns – a spooky spider with serious style
👻 Munchkin from New Lynn – rocking his chillingly cute getup
🦴 Bruce from New Brighton – give this ghoul a hand!
🦇 Wednesday from Trentham – representing the family in true spooky fashion

Vote for your favourite and help crown this year’s Fang-tastic Pet Champion! 🏆
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! 💸

🕸️ Don’t ghost us — vote now!

🎃 Which furry fiend deserves the Spooktober crown? 👑
  • 9.6% Nevado – a spooky spider with serious style
    9.6% Complete
  • 38.1% Munchkin – rocking his chillingly cute getup
    38.1% Complete
  • 37.9% Bruce – give this ghoul a hand!
    37.9% Complete
  • 14.5% Wednesday – representing the family
    14.5% Complete
544 votes
63 days ago

💪👷‍♀️🏢🧑‍🏭 Who inspires you to do your best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?

As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View more
Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?

As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?

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71 days ago

🐾🎃 Is your pet ready to strut their spooky stuff?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!

Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆

*Unleash your … View more
It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!

Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆

*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!

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57 days ago

Antique Buyers in Waikato

GOLDCO International Limited

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View more
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here:

Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | website email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
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70 days ago

Hamilton’s new theatre takes the stage — on canvas

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A poignant image of the Chateau Tongariro and possibly the first rendition in paint of the Waikato Regional Theatre are among the works to been seen in a new exhibition in Hamilton.

It’s called Design is Everything, and will get under way at the Welcome Swallow Gallery in Hamilton East on … View more
A poignant image of the Chateau Tongariro and possibly the first rendition in paint of the Waikato Regional Theatre are among the works to been seen in a new exhibition in Hamilton.

It’s called Design is Everything, and will get under way at the Welcome Swallow Gallery in Hamilton East on Friday.

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79 days ago

Four days left to vote for Hamilton’s next mayor, whether or not to keep Māori wards

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Time is running out to have your say in the future shape of the city, but if a street poll of Hamiltonians is any indication, the prevailing mood is: “We’ll get around to it”.

With just four days left for Hamiltonians to vote in the 2025 local elections, only 20,100 votes have been … View more
Time is running out to have your say in the future shape of the city, but if a street poll of Hamiltonians is any indication, the prevailing mood is: “We’ll get around to it”.

With just four days left for Hamiltonians to vote in the 2025 local elections, only 20,100 votes have been received – a puny 17.4% of the city’s 115,433 enrolled voters.

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60 days ago

Boost Skills with ServiceIQ Training

ServiceIQ

Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.

We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit … View more
Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.

We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit around real work. Whether you’re an employer building a capable team or someone starting, our flexible options make it easy to gain the skills and confidence to thrive.

Partner with a trusted industry training organisation that understands what today’s service sector needs.
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81 days ago

Share your favourite raspberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.

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63 days ago

Waikato Police remind motorists to be patient

The Team from Waikato Police

Waikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient.

“We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long … View more
Waikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient.

“We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long weekend," says Senior Sergeant Andrew O'Reilly.

"Traffic though Waitakaruru and up to the Kopu bridge is also likely to become heavily congested.

"If you’re considering travelling this afternoon, please consider that roads are already very busy, and travel times will be longer.”

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70 days ago

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

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Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰
  • 68.4% Yay
    68.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Nay
    31.6% Complete
1846 votes
66 days ago

Former Hillcrest tenant slapped with $8000 bill over home ‘intentionally made dirty’

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A Hillcrest tenant has been ordered to cough up more than $8000 to her former landlord after the Tenancy Tribunal ruled the property “had been intentionally made dirty”.

In total the woman has been ordered to pay $8855.66, including $1663 for rubbish removal, $443.07 for a skip bin, $2487 … View more
A Hillcrest tenant has been ordered to cough up more than $8000 to her former landlord after the Tenancy Tribunal ruled the property “had been intentionally made dirty”.

In total the woman has been ordered to pay $8855.66, including $1663 for rubbish removal, $443.07 for a skip bin, $2487 for cleaning, $2800 on wall repairs and $795 for lock/key replacement and window repair.

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65 days ago

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View more
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.

Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?

T&Cs apply.

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65 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
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