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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 moreA 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.
A happy story for Monday...
They just turned 90, but Jacqueline Dallas and Gill McLean have a full calendar. The identical twins live in Hamilton and both volunteer to help their community.
Jacqueline Dallas' contribution includes reading at a rest home and helping take people to hospital - … View moreA happy story for Monday...
They just turned 90, but Jacqueline Dallas and Gill McLean have a full calendar. The identical twins live in Hamilton and both volunteer to help their community.
Jacqueline Dallas' contribution includes reading at a rest home and helping take people to hospital - and her homegrown veg feeds her neighbourhood.
Gill McLean (right in the photo) helps St Vincent de Paul make lunches for schoolkids.
Read more about the pair here.
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 moreHey 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)
That time again where airlines and all travel partners are putting their best foot forward for travel to Europe and beyond. If you are thinking of travelling to Europe next year now is the time to be booking to get the early bird offers with good savings.
Closing end of October:
WEL Energy Trust Quick Response (last one for 2018)
Grassroots Trust
Opens 24 October (closing 5 December): Lottery Community Funding Round 2
Closing 24 November: Pelorus Trust… View moreClosing end of October:
WEL Energy Trust Quick Response (last one for 2018)
Grassroots Trust
Opens 24 October (closing 5 December): Lottery Community Funding Round 2
Closing 24 November: Pelorus Trust
As always, please get in touch if you need assistance with your applications.
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Dodgy footpaths are a constant source of complaints, but now there's a man on a scooter checking out pavements across Hamilton.
Voltaire Villalobos and his three-wheeled scooter will cover more than 1000km of pathways, looking for parts that are uneven, cracked, or crumbling.
He stays away … View moreDodgy footpaths are a constant source of complaints, but now there's a man on a scooter checking out pavements across Hamilton.
Voltaire Villalobos and his three-wheeled scooter will cover more than 1000km of pathways, looking for parts that are uneven, cracked, or crumbling.
He stays away from schools at peak hours though, because all the kids want a go on his scooter.
Have you seen him out and about?
And did you know that Hamilton City Council had a $2.3m budget for footpaths in 2017/18? It's set to increase to $5.1m for 2018/19.
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 moreHave 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.
New World Te Rapa's Angus beef sausages have just been crowned supreme champions in a national competition - an honour shared with a beef and mushroom sausage from Westmere Butchery in Auckland.
Where's your top sausage spot?
The Te Rapa win was in the Devro Great New Zealand Sausage … View moreNew World Te Rapa's Angus beef sausages have just been crowned supreme champions in a national competition - an honour shared with a beef and mushroom sausage from Westmere Butchery in Auckland.
Where's your top sausage spot?
The Te Rapa win was in the Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.
"You have nothing to hide behind when you make a beef sausage. It has to be quality," butcher Chris Nicol said.
"You can take shortcuts when you make sausages, but if you use quality ingredients and put the time and effort into it and if you hand mix it and use the right meat to fat ratio you're going to come up with a good product."
Dodgy footpaths are a constant source of complaints, but now there's a man on a scooter checking out pavements across Hamilton.
Voltaire Villalobos and his three-wheeled scooter will cover more than 1000km of pathways, looking for parts that are uneven, cracked, or crumbling.
He stays away … View moreDodgy footpaths are a constant source of complaints, but now there's a man on a scooter checking out pavements across Hamilton.
Voltaire Villalobos and his three-wheeled scooter will cover more than 1000km of pathways, looking for parts that are uneven, cracked, or crumbling.
He stays away from schools at peak hours though, because all the kids want a go on his scooter.
Have you seen him out and about?
And did you know that Hamilton City Council had a $2.3m budget for footpaths in 2017/18? It's set to increase to $5.1m for 2018/19.
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.
Hi Neighbours,
I am a student looking for nannying work over the summer holidays. I am currently studying at Massey University in Wellington and will be in Hamilton for my holidays.
I have previous experience babysitting through casual neighbourhood work, as well as looking after my younger … View moreHi Neighbours,
I am a student looking for nannying work over the summer holidays. I am currently studying at Massey University in Wellington and will be in Hamilton for my holidays.
I have previous experience babysitting through casual neighbourhood work, as well as looking after my younger cousins and siblings. This experience ranges in ages from 4-12. I have my full drivers licence as well as access to a car.
I am available to start work after my exams finish early November 2018 until I return to university late February 2019. I am flexible to any hours and free to work more over the school holidays.
Feel free to send me a message on Neighbourly, andersonkate644@gmail.com, or 0274537997 if you are interested and I can send through my CV and references.
Thanks!
Kate.
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 moreBruce 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
This morning my cell phone rang and there was no-one there. I was lucky and searched for the callers phone number. It was 00881897430512 and that is a number from Bangladesh. I know of no-one there.
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 moreHi 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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