Fairview Downs, Hamilton

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

1971 days ago

Poll: Should the Waikato get NZ's third medical school?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The bid for a Waikato medical school has been around for a while, but was put on the backburner at the last change of government.

The idea is for graduate-entry students to train over four years, including one spent in a community setting. But … View more
The bid for a Waikato medical school has been around for a while, but was put on the backburner at the last change of government.

The idea is for graduate-entry students to train over four years, including one spent in a community setting. But Labour and National have quite different views on whether that's what should happen.

Do you think Waikato should be the base for NZ's third medical school?

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Should the Waikato get NZ's third medical school?
  • 73.9% Yes, we need more doctors and it's a good spot.
    73.9% Complete
  • 6.5% Not sure. I need more information.
    6.5% Complete
  • 3.3% No, I think it would be better somewhere else.
    3.3% Complete
  • 16.3% I don't think we need a third medical school.
    16.3% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments.
    0% Complete
92 votes
1969 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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1970 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View more
Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

1970 days ago

Back to school

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their … View more
As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their confidence.
We have no-cost, no-obligation evaluations available every day. Give us a call today - we would love to help!

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1970 days ago

Roman Blinds

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Roman blinds are becoming more and more popular every year but have you ever wondered why?

Here are our top 10 reasons for choosing a roman blind over curtains:

1. This type of dressing is perfect for smaller windows, which could be overwhelmed by a pair of curtains. Perfect for cottage … View more
Roman blinds are becoming more and more popular every year but have you ever wondered why?

Here are our top 10 reasons for choosing a roman blind over curtains:

1. This type of dressing is perfect for smaller windows, which could be overwhelmed by a pair of curtains. Perfect for cottage windows, a roman blind will sit neatly within the recess without taking up any space either side of the window.

2. If you're a fan of a particular design range but can't decide between two fabrics, then have both! You could use one for the curtains and a co-ordinating fabric for the blind. Choosing two fabrics from the same collection is a guarantee that they will sit well together and compliment each other perfectly.

3. Perhaps you favour a clean, contemporary, minimalist look. Roman blinds are the ideal choice for this situation, as they have no fussy frills or extra fabric. A roman blind uses the minimum of material and looks like a flat piece of fabric when closed. It folds up concertina style to create smart, sharp folds.

4. If you have a radiator sitting directly under your window covering it with a pair of curtains will ensure that the majority of the heat produced goes up behind the curtains and sits between them and the window. A blind will cover only the window itself offering protection from draughts whilst still allowing the heat to circulate.

5. If you have a wide window or a bay window then the amount of curtaining needed to cover the window will be considerable. Opening and closing such heavy curtains twice a day can become a real bind. It's much easier to fit a pair of dress curtains and then use one or more roman blinds to swiftly open and close each morning and evening.

6. As a roman blind uses less fabric than a pair of curtains, you can use a large, bold or colourful pattern without fear of overkill.

7. Using a roman blind allows you to lower the blind to protect from the glare of the sun. The pleating style gives plenty of option between open and closed depending on how low the sun is.

8. As blinds site in the recess or just outside the recess of the window then they use considerably less fabric than a pair of curtains would. This means that it can be 25% cheaper to fit a roman blind than a pair of curtains.

9. Roman blinds can be the ideal choice for a kitchen or bathroom in which you don't want lots of bulky fabric hanging over your sink or taking up precious space.

10. A door curtain can become annoying as ease of opening and closing the door can be compromised with lots of bulky fabric in the area. A roman blind can be fixed directly onto a glazed door making life much easier.

So there you have our top ten reasons for choosing a roman blind. If we've converted you to the appeal of a roman blind, click here to view our extensive range:

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1973 days ago

Looking for an experienced pest controller

Dianne from Hamilton East

Can people please let me know of a reliable affordable pest eliminator that they have used and recommend.
Many thanks. Urgently needed

1972 days ago

Delivery Services

Devan from Smart Express Hamilton

Our delivery team had a little friend come and say hello during a delivery!

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1970 days ago

Latest Dispatch magazine

Elizabeth Mather from Bridges For Peace New Zealand

You can now view our latest magazine and check our website for latest updates at Israel

1971 days ago

Have your say!

The Team from Hamilton City Council

We listened to your initial feedback and we have developed a new layout concept for Hamilton Gardens that retains the Rhododendron Lawn. Now we want to know what you think – have we got it right?

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1971 days ago

GARAGE SALE: 20 RICHMOND ST, CENTRAL HAMILTON

Jane from Huntington

8 AM - NOON
SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST
WIDE RANGE OF GOODS

Negotiable

1977 days ago

LEARN HINDI WITH EARTHDIVERSE!

Todd Nachowitz from EarthDiverse

Learn Hindi (and Arabic, Hebrew and Urdu) with EarthDiverse!

Introductory Term 3 courses begin the week of Monday 27 July and continue for 8 weeks per Term. We're Hamilton-based, but if you can't attend our live classroom sessions, we now offer two distance-learning options that allow … View more
Learn Hindi (and Arabic, Hebrew and Urdu) with EarthDiverse!

Introductory Term 3 courses begin the week of Monday 27 July and continue for 8 weeks per Term. We're Hamilton-based, but if you can't attend our live classroom sessions, we now offer two distance-learning options that allow you to study remotely by Zooming in to our live-streamed class sessions, or watch the recorded videos to study at your own pace. This allows anyone, anywhere in New Zealand, and at a time of your own choosing, to study with us.

Check our our Term 3 Hindi course offerings (Introductory Hindi 101, 103, and Intermediate Hindi 201), as well as our other language classes in Arabic, Hebrew and Urdu, as well as our Religious Diversity and World Mythology courses, on our website.

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1972 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags

Grant Wilson from

We won't let you down. Give us a call or go to our website 0800 733 543 or www.redlid.co.nz...

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1972 days ago

Term 3 Adult Education courses on Diversity, Language, Mythology begin this week

Todd Nachowitz from EarthDiverse

Study Hindi, Urdu, Arabic or Hebrew in one of EarthDiverse's Term 3 courses beginning the week on Monday 27 July! Or have a look at our other courses on Diversity, Religious Fundamentalism & Extremism, or World Mythology. Registration open now.

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1972 days ago

Moving and Delivery Services

Devan from Smart Express Hamilton

Smile! Leave the moving and delivery work to the team at Smart Express.

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1972 days ago

Want to help create kinder connected communities?

Neighbourly.co.nz

With The Sunday Star Times, we’ve launched a survey to find out how lonely and connected Kiwis feel, take part here and you could win a $100 Prezzy® card Take the survey

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