Burbush - Rotokauri, Hamilton

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

3185 days ago

FLU VACCINATION

Fhazeel from Northcare Pukete Pharmacy

FREE Flu vaccines for anyone aged 65 and over as well as pregnant women available now from your pharmacist at Northcare Pukete Pharmacy.
No appointment necessary.
For anyone else the cost is $35. Talk to us about workplace vaccinations. Our team can come to workplace at a time that suits you and … View more
FREE Flu vaccines for anyone aged 65 and over as well as pregnant women available now from your pharmacist at Northcare Pukete Pharmacy.
No appointment necessary.
For anyone else the cost is $35. Talk to us about workplace vaccinations. Our team can come to workplace at a time that suits you and get the staff vaccinated.

3185 days ago

Hamilton prepared for rising river levels

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Our response teams are closely monitoring low lying areas of the city as heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Debbie has seen river levels rising throughout the day. As part of our general preparedness work, sandbags have been stacked in readiness at sites in Ann Ave and Awatere Ave, as modelling … View moreOur response teams are closely monitoring low lying areas of the city as heavy rain in the wake of Cyclone Debbie has seen river levels rising throughout the day. As part of our general preparedness work, sandbags have been stacked in readiness at sites in Ann Ave and Awatere Ave, as modelling shows river levels may mean flooding near, or on, the properties over the next 24 hours.
For more information:
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3185 days ago

Precautionary shutdown of city water main

The Team from Hamilton City Council

River levels which could potentially affect the Eastern Bulk Water Main repair site have meant Council has halted supply from this water main until the site can be assessed. The shutdown is precautionary only, and does not affect water quality. It does mean that the city will be supplied from just … View moreRiver levels which could potentially affect the Eastern Bulk Water Main repair site have meant Council has halted supply from this water main until the site can be assessed. The shutdown is precautionary only, and does not affect water quality. It does mean that the city will be supplied from just the Western Main for around 48 hours, so residents are asked to reduce non-essential water use where possible to reduce pressure issues across the network. Effects are likely to be lower water pressure in some elevated areas of the eastern suburbs, particularly Hillcrest, but if you have a water outage please contact our 24-hour call centre on 838 6699. For more information:
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3185 days ago

Garage Sale Saturday 8th April

Melisa from Saint Andrews

Garage sale 7am - 10.30am
89 Sandwich Road
St Andrews
Hamilton


General/various household items.  Some new items, still in box.  Doll houses, toys, clothing.  There may even be some tools and fishing items if the husband can bear to part with them...

Negotiable

3185 days ago

School Holiday Programme

Celia from

April Holiday Programme is now out, and we have an exciting range of workshops planned for all age groups! For the full timetable, head to www.exciteacademy.co.nz...

Bookings for workshops are essential!

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3185 days ago

Floods update

Noel Smith from Noel Smith Councillor - Newcastle Ward

Approximately 150 children will remain in Port Waikato overnight due to a large slip blocking the road in and out. The children who are in Port Waikato on school camp, are safe and at no immediate risk.

The Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road will remain closed due to slips until further notice and … View more
Approximately 150 children will remain in Port Waikato overnight due to a large slip blocking the road in and out. The children who are in Port Waikato on school camp, are safe and at no immediate risk.

The Tuakau Bridge-Port Waikato Road will remain closed due to slips until further notice and we will assess the situation tomorrow morning.

A number of other roads will remain closed tonight following severe weather causing flooding and slips around the district.

With MetService predicting more heavy rain over the next 12 hours a Welfare Centre is being set-up at Ngaruawahia High School.

The centre has been set-up for residents who may not be able to access their homes on Waingaro Road and Glen Massey, Pukemiro and Glen Afton areas that also have limited access with Rotowaro Road closed.

The following roads are currently closed due to flooding and/or slips
• Old Mountain Road, Raglan (at 6km mark)
• Waingaro Road, Ngaruawahia (currently open to one lane. Weather permitting)
• Slater Road, Huntly
• Rotowaro Road and Hangapipi Road, Huntly
• State Highway 22 north of Glen Murray (at the 21.5km mark)
• Waitetuna Valley Road, Te Uku
• Tuakau Bridge - Port Waikato Road, Te Kohanga
• Klondyke Road, Onewhero
• Allen and Eyre Road, Tuakau (one lane)
• Pheasant Close, Rotokauri (TBC)
• Ponganui Road, Onewhero (one lane)
• Pioneer Road, Pokeno
• River Road, Tuakau

If residents have any questions about the welfare centre please phone 0278863875 or 0800495425.

3185 days ago

Easter Hours

The Swimming Pool Shop

We will be closed for Easter weekend from Friday 14th until Monday 17th. We hope you all have a great Easter holiday!

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3185 days ago

grass topper...

Garry from Te Kowhai

grass topper in very good condtion...1.5 wide....been on 40 hp tractor..call to view and get price.........also 4wd farm quad bike.....400cc....ph....8297464

Negotiable

3185 days ago

Roads closed

Noel Smith from Noel Smith Councillor - Newcastle Ward

The following roads are currently closed due to flooding and/or slips
• Waignaro Road, Ngaruawahia
• Te Puroa Road, Ngaruawahia
• Slater Road, Huntly
• Rotowaru Road and Hangapipi Road, Huntly
• Waitatuna Valley Road, Te Uku
• Tuakau Bridge and Port Waikato Road, Tuakau
• … View more
The following roads are currently closed due to flooding and/or slips
• Waignaro Road, Ngaruawahia
• Te Puroa Road, Ngaruawahia
• Slater Road, Huntly
• Rotowaru Road and Hangapipi Road, Huntly
• Waitatuna Valley Road, Te Uku
• Tuakau Bridge and Port Waikato Road, Tuakau
• Klondyke Road, Tuakau
• Allen and Eyre Road, Tuakau

We have also received a number of reports of surface flooding and slips. These reports are currently being investigated.

If you see flooding or storm damage please phone us on 0800 492 452. If life is in danger, always call 111.

Civil Defence have established an operations centre at Ngaruawahia and are working with local authorities, emergency services and local media to assess risks, provide advice and respond to the flooding.

You should:
• Stay inside. Avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.
• Bring your pets inside. Move stock to shelter. If you have to evacuate, take your pets with you.
• Put your household emergency plan into action and check your getaway kit in case you have to leave in a hurry.
• Secure, or move indoors, all items that could get blown about and cause harm in strong winds.
• Close windows, external and internal doors. Pull curtains and drapes over unprotected glass areas to prevent injury from shattered or flying glass.
• If the wind becomes destructive, stay away from doors and windows and shelter further inside the house.
• Power cuts are possible in severe weather. Unplug small appliances that could be affected by electrical power surges. If power is lost unplug major appliances to reduce the power surge and possible damage when power is restored.
• Have enough water available for at least three days.

Stay out of flood water as there is a risk of wastewater contamination and unknown hazards.

Call 0800492452 to report damage. If people or property are in danger always call 111.

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3187 days ago

Inorganic refuse collection starts in May

Noel Smith from Noel Smith Councillor - Newcastle Ward

Our annual inorganic refuse collections will begin in May.

Inorganic rubbish such as furniture, lawnmowers, televisions will be collected from the kerb outside properties.

Only properties that have refuse and recycling picked up weekly are entitled to the kerbside inorganic collection.

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Our annual inorganic refuse collections will begin in May.

Inorganic rubbish such as furniture, lawnmowers, televisions will be collected from the kerb outside properties.

Only properties that have refuse and recycling picked up weekly are entitled to the kerbside inorganic collection.

Residents also need to make sure that their pile of inorganic rubbish is less than two metres long and no more than one metre wide.

Anything over this amount will be left behind – it is then the resident’s responsibility to remove the remainder.

It is also important to remember that rubbish should not be put out on the kerb until the day before the week of inorganic collection.


For Te Kowhai, as our weekly refuse and recycling collection is on a Monday, our inorganic collection is Monday 1 May.

More information is available at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz...

3185 days ago

Register a Great Community Clean Up Event and WIN!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Do you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs … View moreDo you care about how your community looks? The Great Community Clean Up is all about taking ownership of the places we live and love - our neighbourhoods. It doesn't need to be anything big; picking up a little litter in your street, tidying up your favourite park, or removing bits and bobs from a nearby beach are all great events! Plus, register an event between 27 April and 3 May you could WIN great prizes.

So grab your flatmates, your kids, your neighbour or your whole street and head to a place that you love in your community and make a difference. Your contributions will help make your community a cleaner and happier place to live! #CleanUpNZ
Register now

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3186 days ago

Hamilton prepares for rain event

The Team from Hamilton City Council

We're preparing for the effects of a significant rainfall event in the region over the next 36 hours which could include flooding of roads and some low-lying properties, as well as a potential precautionary shutdown of part of our water network.

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3187 days ago

Guinness record? No sweat

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Pakipaki to Aleshia Turner, who has broken and set a Guinness World Record for hot yoga classes in Hamilton. Read her story by clicking on the link below!

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3187 days ago

Cut down your power bill this autumn!

Electric Kiwi

See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View more
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:

1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.

2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.

3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.

4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.

5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.

Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
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