Claudelands, Hamilton

2291 days ago

Dog walking and dog sitting services

Caitlin from Beerescourt

Hi Neighbours, I am local to the Beerescourt area and I am offering my services a trusted dog walker and sitter to earn some cash whilst saving for my first home. I am free on Tuesdays and Wednesday’s and/or week nights and weekends. I am available over the Christmas period also for dog sitting.

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2286 days ago

Hamilton Eastward candidate:

Brad from Hamilton East

MUST-READ COUNCIL POST
What I am standing for:
✅ People and the environment first.

✅ Community connectivity and engagement - with each other and with our council.

✅ Effective and efficient spending of ratepayer's money.

✅ Housing - Affordable homes (that are actually affordable) … View more
MUST-READ COUNCIL POST
What I am standing for:
✅ People and the environment first.

✅ Community connectivity and engagement - with each other and with our council.

✅ Effective and efficient spending of ratepayer's money.

✅ Housing - Affordable homes (that are actually affordable) and high-density housing.

✅ Sustainability and future-proofing - more green spaces, more biodiversity (more planting of native trees), safe cycleways to encourage people to use their bikes (part of infrastructure too).

✅ New initiatives to help combat suicide, domestic violence, mental illness, and homelessness and assist the working poor.

✅ Hemp farming and medical cannabis - I believe this bill is going to pass in the national referendum next year. Hamilton needs to be prepared. There are millions of dollars to be made for our local economy, and potentially hundreds of jobs to be created. (This does not mean recreational cannabis).

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2286 days ago

Poll: Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?

Reporter Hamilton Press

People either loved them or hated them, and now they're up for sale.

The giant 1990's Big Fresh Supermarket fruits and veges are up on Trade Me, with over 700 people adding them to their watchlist.

Did you enjoy seeing them on your grocery shopping outing?

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Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?
  • 59.6% Yes, I loved seeing them!
    59.6% Complete
  • 5.3% No way, they were terrifying
    5.3% Complete
  • 35.1% I didn't even notice them
    35.1% Complete
57 votes
2286 days ago

New blog post: Neighbourly in the news!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.

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2295 days ago

Free school lunches - A fantastic or flawed idea?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says … View more
Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says the Government hasn't considered that most schools don't have infrastructure for large scale food preparation and storage. She says "this would cost hundreds of millions and take away the autonomy of parents to provide lunch for their children".

What are your thoughts? Do you think this is a fantastic or flawed idea? Would you prefer that schools prepared your child's lunch?

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2298 days ago

Why do you think people aren't voting for mayors and councillors?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Last time Kiwis chose local governments, Waikato councils had the lowest four voter turnout figures.
They were in Matamata-Piako District (24.1 per cent), Ōtorohanga District (25.1 per cent), Waikato District (30.6 per cent), and Hamilton City (33.6 per cent).
Suggested reasons include uncontested… View more
Last time Kiwis chose local governments, Waikato councils had the lowest four voter turnout figures.
They were in Matamata-Piako District (24.1 per cent), Ōtorohanga District (25.1 per cent), Waikato District (30.6 per cent), and Hamilton City (33.6 per cent).
Suggested reasons include uncontested races, apathy, and people not knowing how to vote or feeling disconnected from their council.
Read more here.
What do you think the reasons are?

2290 days ago

Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced … View more
Hi neighbours - Jacinda Ardern has announced that all schools and kura would be expected, by 2022, to teach the country's history.

Curriculum changes would reset a national framework so that all learners and ākonga were aware of key aspects of New Zealand history and how they had influenced and shaped the nation.

What do you think? Should New Zealand history be taught in all schools, or are there other, more important subjects to teach?

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2286 days ago

Poll: Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?

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Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?
  • 66.5% Yes definitely, democracy is vital
    66.5% Complete
  • 24.8% Maybe, I'm struggling to find anyone I want to vote for
    24.8% Complete
  • 8.7% No, I just can't be bothered with local councils
    8.7% Complete
1610 votes
2286 days ago

Become a Dementia Friend

Alzheimers NZ

Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends … View more
Almost every Kiwi whānau is affected by dementia at some point. Maybe a family member or one of your friends or workmates has dementia?

September 21 is World Alzheimers Day – a day we can all take a moment to help people with dementia. Over 17 million people have joined Dementia Friends worldwide. So why not you?

Learn how you can help in simple and small ways. Wear a badge. Take time to listen. Pop over for a cuppa. It only takes 20 minutes online.

Show your support and help people with dementia to live well too. Join Dementia Friends today.
Learn More

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2292 days ago

Poll: Would you give a mince doughnut a try?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
Mince doughnuts are flying out the door at a Thames bakery.
Bakery owners Kyoko and Takashi Sato have been making and selling their mince donuts for five years.
READ MORE HERE
So we wanted to know if this was a culinary delight you might want to try?

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Would you give a mince doughnut a try?
  • 68.6% For sure, I'm game
    68.6% Complete
  • 31.4% No, I like my mince in a pie
    31.4% Complete
86 votes
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2287 days ago

Couch $20

Greg from Silverdale

Couple of marks ,no rips ,tidy and comfortable
Pick up only
Barrie cres Silverdale Ham 021461912

Free

2287 days ago

0% weeds, 100% Happiness. Win a Fiskars Xact™ weed puller!

Fiskars

A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing… View more
A day of weed pulling can pay a heavy toll in the form of aches and pains. That's why Fiskars has engineered the Xact™ weed puller, to assist with the effortless removal of root weeds.

The Fiskars Xact™ weed puller eliminates the need for digging, bending or using chemicals - preventing muscle strain and backache. Its simple ergonomic design is changing the strenuous outdoor job of pulling weeds. You'll have the neighbours lining up to borrow yours!

We have 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to give away. Simply LIKE or THANK this post to go in the draw to WIN!

To find out more and buy the product, visit a Bunnings or Mitre 10 store near you

Never bow down to weeds again!

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* Competition entries accepted from 1.00am Sunday 15th September 2019 to 8:00am Monday 23rd September 2019. Five 5 Fiskars Xact™ weed pullers to be won. Winners will be contacted by email or phone on Monday 23rd September 2019. The prize will be couriered to the address specified by the winner within 4 weeks of the competition closing
Find out more

2288 days ago

Have you tried Hamilton's bilingual cafe?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

If you're a te reo speaker, a learner, or curious, here's a place to give speaking Māori a go.
The District in Te Rapa is Hamilton's bilingual cafe.
There's no judgement, owner Lesley Leevey says, and there's a laminated phrase sheet by the counter.
Read more here.
Would … View more
If you're a te reo speaker, a learner, or curious, here's a place to give speaking Māori a go.
The District in Te Rapa is Hamilton's bilingual cafe.
There's no judgement, owner Lesley Leevey says, and there's a laminated phrase sheet by the counter.
Read more here.
Would you try ordering a kawhe [coffee], kaputī [cup of tea] or tiakarete wera [hot chocolate]?

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2288 days ago

Selling Dryer

Davinder from Maeroa

Posting on behalf
I am selling a dryer because i do not need it anymore. It works perfectly fine. Mint condition. The price is $200. The model is AD55. Please comment or PM me if interested. Thanks

Negotiable

2288 days ago

Free!

Thekla from Hamilton East

This electric frying pan does work, but it only heats up periodically and the heat only gets distributed around the edges! Free to anyone who wants, otherwise going to the dump...

Free

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