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2610 days ago

Poll: Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New … View more
Hi neighbours,

Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!

The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.

Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.

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Does your family take part in trick-or-treating?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 80.9% No
    80.9% Complete
  • 5% We sometimes go trick-or-treating
    5% Complete
  • 0.6% We're doing trunk-or-treat this year
    0.6% Complete
2655 votes
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2610 days ago

Free Quiz Night

Chris from Hamilton East

There is a free quiz night at the Hillcrest Tavern every Thursday night. It starts at around 7.30pm and goes for a couple of hours. It has questions on sport, movies, celebrity faces, old cars, name the town in NZ, music medleys, all sorts of random trivia. Teams can be of any size and it is a fun … View moreThere is a free quiz night at the Hillcrest Tavern every Thursday night. It starts at around 7.30pm and goes for a couple of hours. It has questions on sport, movies, celebrity faces, old cars, name the town in NZ, music medleys, all sorts of random trivia. Teams can be of any size and it is a fun way to get together, socialise and be entertained. Questions on the images - who's faces? who's logo, what make of car? where in NZ?
See you on Thursday

2610 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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2611 days ago

Funnel cloud touches down in rural Waikato

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A rare funnel cloud has been spotted in Waikato, with several reports of the weather phenomenon being reported across the region, mainly to the east of Hamilton.

The funnel cloud was seen by several people who contacted Stuff on Monday afternoon.

WeatherWatch.co.nz says more isolated tornados… View more
A rare funnel cloud has been spotted in Waikato, with several reports of the weather phenomenon being reported across the region, mainly to the east of Hamilton.

The funnel cloud was seen by several people who contacted Stuff on Monday afternoon.

WeatherWatch.co.nz says more isolated tornados are possible this afternoon in the upper North Island due to instability in the atmosphere plus warmer than average weather. There's also the risk of isolated thunderstorms.

Sheryl Barlow, of Morrinsville, was travelling to Hamilton with her husband Ron when they spotted what looked like a tornado near Eureka, west of Hamilton, on State Highway 26. Read more

Photo credit: Alex Fear, NIWA.

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2611 days ago

Are you hoping to catch a glimpse of Harry and Meghan?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.

Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even … View more
Hey neighbours,

The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.

Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even managed to have a chat?

To find out when and where you need to be to have the best chance of seeing Harry and Meghan, click here for our detailed tour breakdown.

For the latest on the royals' visit, click here.

Share your thoughts on the royal tour and your plans for meeting our special visitors in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2611 days ago

Best Christmas function around

The Team from Riverlea Theatre and Arts Centre

$75 per person gets you a comedy show set in a 1920's Speakeasy with musical numbers you'll be tapping your toes to, buffet dinner by Hamilton caterers, free off-road parking and nightly prize for best costume. Bar tabs available. Great atmosphere and a night to remember. Season opens … View more$75 per person gets you a comedy show set in a 1920's Speakeasy with musical numbers you'll be tapping your toes to, buffet dinner by Hamilton caterers, free off-road parking and nightly prize for best costume. Bar tabs available. Great atmosphere and a night to remember. Season opens 17 November -

2611 days ago

Future of civil defence emergency management - have your say!

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Have your say about the future of civil defence emergency management in New Zealand.

We want to know what you think about a proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy for New Zealand.

The strategy sets New Zealand’s vision and long-term goals for civil defence emergency management. It has a… View more
Have your say about the future of civil defence emergency management in New Zealand.

We want to know what you think about a proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy for New Zealand.

The strategy sets New Zealand’s vision and long-term goals for civil defence emergency management. It has a strong focus on building community and societal disaster resilience to protect New Zealand’s prosperity and well-being.

Your input will help us to make the strategy relevant, and better able to meet its objectives, for all New Zealanders. You can view the proposed National Disaster Resilience Strategy and find out how to make a submission at www.civildefence.govt.nz...

The consultation will close on Friday, 7 December 2018.

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2611 days ago

Live Stronger for Longer!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community. Go to … View moreMaintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community. Go to livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission. Find out more

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2614 days ago

Poll: Do you recycle your rubbish?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Bruce Scobie does his bit when it comes to recycling. He washes out the bottles, separates the different containers, and knows exactly which numbered cast-offs of modern consumerism can find new life in a journey starting at his bright green council recycling bin.

But last Tuesday morning the … View more
Bruce Scobie does his bit when it comes to recycling. He washes out the bottles, separates the different containers, and knows exactly which numbered cast-offs of modern consumerism can find new life in a journey starting at his bright green council recycling bin.

But last Tuesday morning the environmental message Hamilton City Council has spent years fostering felt like so much trash to Scobie when he watched shortcut-taking contractors tip his street's recyclables straight into the rubbish truck.

Recycling collector Waste Management holds the contract to collect rubbish for the Hamilton City Council and said what Scobie saw was an isolated incident.

The city council waste management and minimisation plan has a target of a 50 per cent increase in per capita kerbside recycling, A 10 per cent reduction in the per capita amount of rubbish to landfill, 25 per cent decrease in kerbside rubbish to landfill and a 10 per cent increase in the amount of material diverted from landfill. Read more here

Do you recycle your rubbish?
  • 64.1% Yes - I wash and sort my recycling
    64.1% Complete
  • 27.6% Yes - it's a bit of guess work though
    27.6% Complete
  • 1.7% Depends (comment below)
    1.7% Complete
  • 6.1% No - it all ends up in the same place anyway
    6.1% Complete
  • 0.6% No - can't be bothered
    0.6% Complete
  • 0% Other (comment below)
    0% Complete
181 votes
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2612 days ago

Music in the Meadow - 9 February 2019

Sharyn from Tamahere

Gather your friends for an afternoon of live music from 1.00pm - 6.00pm, sit back and enjoy. BYO food and beverages. Ice cream truck and coffee cart will be onsite.
Come and join us for an afternoon of superb music - you won't be disappointed. Tickets are limited and selling fast. … View more
Gather your friends for an afternoon of live music from 1.00pm - 6.00pm, sit back and enjoy. BYO food and beverages. Ice cream truck and coffee cart will be onsite.
Come and join us for an afternoon of superb music - you won't be disappointed. Tickets are limited and selling fast. Corporate tents have sold out! Tickets are available online only (no gate sales) see www.musicinthemeadow.co.nz... for tickets and more information.

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2614 days ago

Weekend Special Discount on commuting

Hamilton Taxis

A Reminder -we are running our Weekend Special every Friday night through until Sunday Night (then every weekend thereafter until further notice); we are offering 10% Discount on All Fares. Wait it gets better! That is 10% less than any Ride Share Fare on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights! … View moreA Reminder -we are running our Weekend Special every Friday night through until Sunday Night (then every weekend thereafter until further notice); we are offering 10% Discount on All Fares. Wait it gets better! That is 10% less than any Ride Share Fare on Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights! Happy Commuting. Andy Collins -General Manager.

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2613 days ago

WORKINGBEE AT HAMMOND PARK THIS SATURDAY 27th, 10-12

Paula Smith from Riverlea Environment Society Inc

Come and support the protection and improvement of Hamilton's Hidden Gem!

Meet: Malcolm Street Entrance to Hammond Park Boardwalk

Wear: Long sleeves, gardening gloves, gumboots or similar

What: Weeding out invasive plants and clearing around recently planted native trees.

We have a cuppa … View more
Come and support the protection and improvement of Hamilton's Hidden Gem!

Meet: Malcolm Street Entrance to Hammond Park Boardwalk

Wear: Long sleeves, gardening gloves, gumboots or similar

What: Weeding out invasive plants and clearing around recently planted native trees.

We have a cuppa and time for a chat afterwards.

See you there!

2613 days ago

Help Tom Thank the Blind Foundation

The Team from Givealittle

Hi New Zealand,

This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.

94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to … View more
Hi New Zealand,

This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.

94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to this wonderful organisation through Givealittle!

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2613 days ago

Safety Gate

Margaret from Hamilton East

Deluxe, Safety Gate ll, With 2 Extensions. Good Condition, have all the bolts. Is stored in box and bags.

Price: $70

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2614 days ago

Check out the latest SuperSeniors newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose the right internet plan and we learn more about how to become a Dementia Friend.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view past editions go to www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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