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The shortest day of the year was on Saturday, but we still have a fair bit of winter to get through! Do you experience winter blues?
Prominent specialists and personalities share their tips.
For example, comedian and author Sam Smith suggests that you "Stock up on supplies to get that DIY… View moreThe shortest day of the year was on Saturday, but we still have a fair bit of winter to get through! Do you experience winter blues?
Prominent specialists and personalities share their tips.
For example, comedian and author Sam Smith suggests that you "Stock up on supplies to get that DIY project underway. Call up the old bandmates to practice some songs for a jam session. Lay the groundwork for future fun."
Do you experience winter blues?
More importantly, do you have any tips for dealing with the gloomiest part of the year?
Share your thoughts with your neighbours!
The man behind a shipping container art ‘eyesore’ in Flagstaff vows that he hasn’t given up his battle to build there.
Owner David Yzendoorn says he’s been “put in a straitjacket” by council regulations, and he’s ready to go to the Supreme Court to be allowed to build a home.
… View moreThe man behind a shipping container art ‘eyesore’ in Flagstaff vows that he hasn’t given up his battle to build there.
Owner David Yzendoorn says he’s been “put in a straitjacket” by council regulations, and he’s ready to go to the Supreme Court to be allowed to build a home.
Have you seen this Flagstaff fixture? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Two Pak’nSave supermarkets have admitted breaching the Fair Trading Act by misleading consumers with inaccurate pricing.
The Commerce Commission filed criminal charges in March against Pak’nSave Silverdale, Auckland, and Pak’nSave Mill Street in Hamilton for alleged inaccurate pricing and … View moreTwo Pak’nSave supermarkets have admitted breaching the Fair Trading Act by misleading consumers with inaccurate pricing.
The Commerce Commission filed criminal charges in March against Pak’nSave Silverdale, Auckland, and Pak’nSave Mill Street in Hamilton for alleged inaccurate pricing and misleading specials that may have breached the Fair Trading Act.
For the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of … View moreFor the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of trust is what sets us apart.
Does anyone have an electronic piano laying around that I can borrow for a few weeks, please?
I need it so my son can practice piano, please. It’s only provisory for a few weeks.
TIA
Hamilton house values have dropped an average 12% in new city council figures to be released on Thursday.
Residents will be able to check the latest valuation of their biggest asset online but they’ll have to wait a while yet to see how their individual rating valuations (RVs) affect how much … View moreHamilton house values have dropped an average 12% in new city council figures to be released on Thursday.
Residents will be able to check the latest valuation of their biggest asset online but they’ll have to wait a while yet to see how their individual rating valuations (RVs) affect how much they’ll pay in rates and how various suburbs have fared.
Will you check your new valuation? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Plans to build up to 60 new state-owned homes in Endeavour Ave in Flagstaff, and another 47 in Melville, have been canned and the land could be sold as the Government continues its “reset” of Kāinga Ora.
Minister of Housing Chris Bishop and Kāinga Ora chief executive Matt Crockett last … View morePlans to build up to 60 new state-owned homes in Endeavour Ave in Flagstaff, and another 47 in Melville, have been canned and the land could be sold as the Government continues its “reset” of Kāinga Ora.
Minister of Housing Chris Bishop and Kāinga Ora chief executive Matt Crockett last week announced the state housing provider would ditch plans for 212 state housing projects around the country, cancelling plans for up to 3500 new homes.
Do you think this is the right decision? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Get the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with … View moreGet the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library: School Holiday events
Out and About across Waikato
Hamilton Gardens: Fun for the family
Hamilton Zoo: Visit
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari: Visit
… View moreStuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library: School Holiday events
Out and About across Waikato
Hamilton Gardens: Fun for the family
Hamilton Zoo: Visit
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari: Visit
Waikato Museum & Gallery: School Holiday Programme
Find a local playground
What about a cycling or trail adventure?
Know of any other activities our tamariki can engage in? Post them below for your neighbours to see!
As one Australian-born Chiefs prop prepares to pack his bags and move across the Tasman to pursue a potential test future with the Wallabies, another is relieved he stayed in New Zealand after earning a “shock” All Blacks call-up.
Sydney-born loosehead Ollie Norris was among … View moreAs one Australian-born Chiefs prop prepares to pack his bags and move across the Tasman to pursue a potential test future with the Wallabies, another is relieved he stayed in New Zealand after earning a “shock” All Blacks call-up.
Sydney-born loosehead Ollie Norris was among five new faces named in the 33-man squad for next month’s three-test series against France – the main beneficiary of veteran Ofa Tuʻungafasi’s neck injury.
What are your thoughts on the All Black squad named for the tests against France?
Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
MESSINES, BELGIUM | The US strike on Iran creates “opportunity” for dialogue, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Luxon, speaking from a war memorial for New Zealand soldiers in Messines, Belgium days out from a Nato meeting, which US President Donald Trump is expected to attend, offered… View moreMESSINES, BELGIUM | The US strike on Iran creates “opportunity” for dialogue, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Luxon, speaking from a war memorial for New Zealand soldiers in Messines, Belgium days out from a Nato meeting, which US President Donald Trump is expected to attend, offered no direct criticism of the strikes.
They can land you three months in jail or a $1000 fine, more than 400,000 of them have been issued in the past decade but according to women’s safety advocates - they’re not worth the paper they’re written on.
In the wake of the Government’s proposed new anti-stalking laws, the Waikato … View moreThey can land you three months in jail or a $1000 fine, more than 400,000 of them have been issued in the past decade but according to women’s safety advocates - they’re not worth the paper they’re written on.
In the wake of the Government’s proposed new anti-stalking laws, the Waikato Times spoke to advocates - and a stalking victim - who all share the same view on Trespass Notices.
Do you think trespass notices work? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
After nearly 15 years sweetening the lives of locals, Theobroma Chocolate Lounge at Chartwell has closed its doors - unable to weather the pressure of rising costs and a sharply declining market.
Co-owner Balaka Malhotra, who ran the business with her husband Ian Roberts-Thomson, said she fought… View moreAfter nearly 15 years sweetening the lives of locals, Theobroma Chocolate Lounge at Chartwell has closed its doors - unable to weather the pressure of rising costs and a sharply declining market.
Co-owner Balaka Malhotra, who ran the business with her husband Ian Roberts-Thomson, said she fought to keep it going, but the odds were stacked too high.
Theobroma’s Centre Place café in the CBD, which the couple also owns, is still running - for now.
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Terms and conditions apply.
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