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Waikato Society of Potters, Ward Park Art Centre, 2 Seddon Road, Hamilton. Easy, free parking.
The Waikato Society of Potters are putting on an open day for the whole family! This is a chance for you to come down to the studios and see what we do. We will have a range of clay-related … View moreWaikato Society of Potters, Ward Park Art Centre, 2 Seddon Road, Hamilton. Easy, free parking.
The Waikato Society of Potters are putting on an open day for the whole family! This is a chance for you to come down to the studios and see what we do. We will have a range of clay-related family-friendly activities on offer during the day, such as:
Decorate a pot with a raku glaze and see it fired before your eyes.
Have a go on a potter’s wheel.
Demonstration of throwing pots on the wheel.
Slippery Dip for the kids.
Squish, squash, shape and bang.
Cake Stall & Refreshments.
Pottery class information.
Our neighbours, the Men's Shed, are also putting on activities and a BBQ. So come and see the 'blokes in action' - they are always looking for new blood!
See you there, and have a look at our website in the meantime: www.waikatopotters.co.nz...
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Today and tomorrow I am having a clothes sale in town. I run a clothes library, normally only lend clothes, but two days only of selling some stock. There are some amazing bargains. Here 10am until 3pm today and tomorrow (Mon 10 - Tue 11 Sept.) - Carousel Clothing Library, 223 Victoria St. … View moreToday and tomorrow I am having a clothes sale in town. I run a clothes library, normally only lend clothes, but two days only of selling some stock. There are some amazing bargains. Here 10am until 3pm today and tomorrow (Mon 10 - Tue 11 Sept.) - Carousel Clothing Library, 223 Victoria St. (Upstairs next to Trek n Travel).
Hi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.
The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious … View moreHi neighbours! The judges from the Beautiful Awards, run by Keep New Zealand Beautiful, are keen to find out who you would pick as the most beautiful NZ town - out of the two finalists below.
The two towns have been picked as they demonstrate sustainable and environmentally conscious behaviours across key areas, such as litter prevention & waste minimisation, community beautification, recycling projects and sustainable tourism.
Have you heard of the Beautiful Awards? they celebrate environmental excellence and recognise positive actions taken by communities, businesses, schools, individuals and councils, in local and urban areas to protect and enhance their local environments
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Hi New Zealand Neighbours:)
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Have you experienced insects problems?
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We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!
Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.
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Hi New Zealand Neighbours:)
Spring is coming and Summer is not far away.
Have you experienced insects problems?
Are you looking for the Most Eco-Friendly way to resolve the problem to keep your family member healthy while keep NZ a sustainable natural beauty?
SunnyHomes is a local … View moreHi New Zealand Neighbours:)
Spring is coming and Summer is not far away.
Have you experienced insects problems?
Are you looking for the Most Eco-Friendly way to resolve the problem to keep your family member healthy while keep NZ a sustainable natural beauty?
SunnyHomes is a local manufacturer of Fly Screen Window/Door + Security Screen Window/Door. Reseller of Hitachi Heat Pump as well.
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Details and products photo/video taken from our happy customers’ homes as below:
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If you are interested, please PM me below: Mobile Number +Detailed Physical Address for measure and quote. My team will call you back normally in the following 5 working days to book your time.
Cheers,
Sophia Guo
I am passionate about the Waikato region. I have five goals that will contribute towards ensuring our region continues to grow and thrive.
1. Passenger rail
Local Councils are supportive of a passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland.
NZTA have included funding in their … View moreI am passionate about the Waikato region. I have five goals that will contribute towards ensuring our region continues to grow and thrive.
1. Passenger rail
Local Councils are supportive of a passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland.
NZTA have included funding in their National Land Transport Plan. I anticipate a further announcement after their Board Meeting on 5th October. A key to the success of this venture will be having a café and reliable WiFi or hotspotting service available, which will enable passengers to be productive while commuting.
This initial rail service will be a first step towards a modern passenger rail network that serves the golden triangle between Hamilton, Tauranga and Auckland.
This rail service will build on the good work done by the previous Government to facilitate population and economic growth between Hamilton and Auckland. Transport leads growth: I expect half a million people will settle in this corridor over the next 30 years, as Government, developers, and tourism operators turn their attention to this geographical area.
2. Affordable housing
42% of Hamiltonians are renting. Many would like to purchase a home, but have been finding it difficult due to rising house prices and related costs.
I appreciate the work Hamilton City Council have done around Special Housing Accords (SHAs). SHAs are a short-to-medium term tool to bring more housing to the market through an accelerated resource consent process. SHAs must have a portion of housing under $500k, making those houses eligible for KiwiBuild.
Five SHAs have passed through Hamilton City Council over the past few months, consisting of around 3,000 houses, and are currently being considered by Government.
In order to encourage home ownership, this Government are proactively exploring a range of options including grants and shared-equity schemes.
3. Community policing
Our police officers do a fantastic job in our community. I highly value the important work they do, often at the hard edge of our society. This coalition Government will fund an extra 127 police officers in the Waikato region.
We will also support a community policing model. We currently have five empty police stations in our city, plus empty stations in Cambridge and Raglan. Adding police resourcing will enable our area commanders to do more in our communities, preventing crime through building strong relationships with local families and communities.
4. Maori tourism
One of goals of the Waikato Tourism Agency is around the Kingitanga and New Zealand Wars. We are the sole region where the Maori King resides, and this creates huge tourism potential. The Kingitanga treasures (taonga) are currently valued at $300 million. I believe this tourism potential is the largest un-tapped opportunity in our region.
The Waikato River is our greatest natural asset. The Waikato River Regeneration Plan is an excellent piece of work, which identifies the key practical projects that will bring about environmental benefits for our water quality. I appreciate the work that has been done in recent years around opening this area up, as developers turn Hamilton to face the river.
5. Special projects
World class projects elevate a region, creating uplift for everyone. As a Government MP I bring key stakeholders together around collaborative opportunities, ensuring Government Ministers are aware of regional projects, and assisting in applying for central Government support. I brought seven Ministers to our region in July/August, and have a further eight booked in between now and the end of the year.
I am actively supporting a number of local projects, such as: Tainui Inland Port, Pacific Hub, Te Awa Lakes (an exciting housing and tourism project by Perry Group), Northern Districts Cricket training facility, Waikato University Sports Hub, Waikato Regional Theatre, a $50m sheep milk dryer at Innovation Park, Rural Medical School, returning All Black test matches to Hamilton, Rototuna Hub (including a swimming pool complex), and a range of health, education, and tech projects. Such is the positivity and growth in our region, new exciting projects are emerging all the time.
I have been working closely with the newly formed Te Waka (Waikato Regional Economic Development Agency), to pitch a number of key projects to Government for funding.
I appreciate all those who are working hard to ensure our region is the best place to live in New Zealand.
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