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Last Friday's issue of Get Growing had top tips on reducing plastic use in the garden, being creative with staking, growing strawberries and spraying fruit trees with copper, plus check out our delicious recipe for cheese and greens fritters.
We also had some fabulous prizes up for grabs … View moreLast Friday's issue of Get Growing had top tips on reducing plastic use in the garden, being creative with staking, growing strawberries and spraying fruit trees with copper, plus check out our delicious recipe for cheese and greens fritters.
We also had some fabulous prizes up for grabs including the July issue of NZ Gardener magazine and a prize pack of gorgeous eco products from Green Elephant.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
As of today, shops aren't allowed to hand out single-use plastic bags any more. What do you think about the ban, and what alternatives have you found?
Regular Vege King shoppers Pat and Les Oldman have a boot full of reusable bags in their car.
Both support the plastic bag ban, and have … View moreAs of today, shops aren't allowed to hand out single-use plastic bags any more. What do you think about the ban, and what alternatives have you found?
Regular Vege King shoppers Pat and Les Oldman have a boot full of reusable bags in their car.
Both support the plastic bag ban, and have been using cloth bags for about six years.
They remember shopping when plastic wasn't common.
"The meat was wrapped in white paper with newspaper around it, milk was in glass bottles, flour in paper bags. It worked perfectly," Les said.
"I guess we have just gone with the flow until we have realised what has happened to the environment from plastic," Pat said.
Reade more here.
The Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.
The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported … View moreThe Government has proposed a sweeping fuel-efficient vehicle policy that would make some cars up to $8000 cheaper - while others would be $3000 more expensive.
The "feebate" scheme wouldn't cost the taxpayer anything, instead using money gained by putting a fee on imported high-emissions cars in order to make imported hybrids, electric cars, and other efficient vehicles cheaper with a subsidy.
To read more click here
Hamilton's City Safe patrols are being expanded in a bid to combat begging in the suburbs.
Five new members will patrol areas including Dinsdale, Hillcrest, and Hamilton East during a one-year, $230,000 trial.
Newly employed City Safe staffers have varied backgrounds, including military and … View moreHamilton's City Safe patrols are being expanded in a bid to combat begging in the suburbs.
Five new members will patrol areas including Dinsdale, Hillcrest, and Hamilton East during a one-year, $230,000 trial.
Newly employed City Safe staffers have varied backgrounds, including military and police, and speak several languages between them, the council said.
Read more here.
What do you think of this plan?
Designed for those aged 60+, Bloom Living offer’s residents a freehold alternative to traditional retirement villages. The gorgeous, brand new two-bedroom apartments are selling now and due for completion in October.
Located in a well-established suburb 20 minutes from the CBD, you’ll … View moreDesigned for those aged 60+, Bloom Living offer’s residents a freehold alternative to traditional retirement villages. The gorgeous, brand new two-bedroom apartments are selling now and due for completion in October.
Located in a well-established suburb 20 minutes from the CBD, you’ll discover convenient access to Manurewa Town Centre, Cossie Club, transport links, hospitals, Auckland Airport and the famous Auckland Botanic Gardens. Manurewa is home to 80,000 residents, 120 parks, fantastic amenities including libraries, community and leisure centres and swimming pools.
Plan a trip and visit our Show Homes: Wed, Thurs, Sat 10am-12pm, 20 Alfriston Road. Contact Chrissie McKee today 021 469 946.
Researchers at the University of Waikato are looking for local drivers to participate in a study about memory and everyday driving.
You will take a short drive in our full-size driving simulator, and you will receive a $20 voucher for participating.
Email trg@waikato.ac.nz to book a time … View moreResearchers at the University of Waikato are looking for local drivers to participate in a study about memory and everyday driving.
You will take a short drive in our full-size driving simulator, and you will receive a $20 voucher for participating.
Email trg@waikato.ac.nz to book a time (mention "Devin's Study")
See the poster (attached) for more information.
Nominations are closing in ONE WEEK for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards <3
Don't miss out on nominating a local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the … View moreNominations are closing in ONE WEEK for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards <3
Don't miss out on nominating a local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
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Do you or someone you know need new dentures? Then call the details below for a free consultation for a new denture set or a repair / assessment of your existing set of dentures.
Pecha Kucha - Vol 40, Part of Wintec's Ramp Festival
Thursday, 25th of July, 7pm start, at The Atrium, Wintec City Campus
10 fantastic guest speakers, talking about a wide range of fascinating topics.
Cash sales at the door $15 or $10 with student ID or RAMP Festival registration.
Just … View morePecha Kucha - Vol 40, Part of Wintec's Ramp Festival
Thursday, 25th of July, 7pm start, at The Atrium, Wintec City Campus
10 fantastic guest speakers, talking about a wide range of fascinating topics.
Cash sales at the door $15 or $10 with student ID or RAMP Festival registration.
Just some of the guest speakers:
Dr Rebekah Graham – Researcher
An emerging researcher in the area of food insecurity and poverty, Rebekah’s PhD was conferred in 2018 by Massey University. Since then, Dr Graham has worked on various research projects, with particular attention given to the lived experiences of poverty and homelessness, and ways of addressing inequitable access to resources such as housing and food.
Nikki Crutchley – Crime writer
Nikki Crutchley lives in Cambridge and is the author of two crime novels. Nothing Bad Happens Here, set on the Coromandel Coast, was published in August 2017. No One Can Hear You was published in September last year and has been long listed in this year Ngaio Marsh Award for best novel.
Sarah Thomson – Lawyer and Environmental Advocate.
Stepping up our game on climate: how can Hamilton become a low carbon city. If the world is to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C, we must cut emissions in half by 2030. How are cities around the world leading the way in becoming more sustainable, and what lessons are there for Hamilton? What are the key actions Hamilton can take right now to respond to the challenge of climate change and become a more resilient city?
Phil Grey – Free FM
Phil Grey has dipped in and out of radio – Contact FM in the 80s, as manager of what’s now Free FM since the early 2000s, and as project leader of a nationwide podcasting platform that is on track to deliver 2.5 million podcast hits this year. What’s always driven him is a thirst for discovery – of new music, but more eagerly of obscure music of the past. His love for one era in particular underpins the success of a unique locally made podcast with followers around the world.
Matthew Bannister – Musician, Writer, Wintec lecturer
Matthew Bannister is a musician and writer. Matthew is part of band Sneaking Feelings, a band instrumental in defining the "Dunedin sound" with Flying Nun records. The band recently reformed to acclaimed tours across the country. He also works on his solo projects including local band The Changing Same. He will be discussing his recent work a version of The Beatles classic Rubber Soul.
Meliors Simms - The Holistic Tooth Fairy
Meliors Simms is the Holistic Tooth Fairy, an online natural oral health coach who helps people of all ages, all over the world, to heal and prevent tooth decay and gum disease with natural and intuitive strategies.
Christina Campbell – Midwife adventurer
Hamiltonian of 23 years, a community midwife who has delivered over 1000 babies, was motivated to embark on this journey to ‘give back to the community’ when Community Midwifery is struggling to gain adequate support from Government resources. In my previous Tron-life I enjoyed extensive travelling, hiking, & participating in international expeditions such as the British ‘Operation Raleigh’, and ‘The Great Jukung Race’(2500km seafearing adventure in a primitive boat). This expedition was an opportunity to mix adventure with a purpose within an international community of Pilgrims.
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From the Japanese word for ‘chit chat’ Pecha Kucha celebrates the unique stories we all have to tell.
Pecha Kucha Nights give a platform to a wide range of people, to speak on a diversity of topics. The model sees presenters define their own topic, with each having just 20 seconds for each of their 20 images. Embraced around the globe; from Tel Aviv to London, Toyko to Berlin, Pecha Kucha events connect people, fuel conversation & inspire thinking with topics ranging from the intellectual to the sublime to the hilarious.
Join us for an evening celebrating innovation, design & the human experience!
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We have received what we think is a dog registration tag in the mail twice.
We have written not at this address and popped it in the post box to be returned to the council but it has been delivered to us again.
Ours is the address written on it but we do not have a dog and would hate for … View moreWe have received what we think is a dog registration tag in the mail twice.
We have written not at this address and popped it in the post box to be returned to the council but it has been delivered to us again.
Ours is the address written on it but we do not have a dog and would hate for someone to get in trouble because their council registration keeps being sent to the wrong place - any idea what we should do now? Really want to get this to the right home asap
We’ve been sending out enrolment update packs to everyone who’s enrolled to vote. When you get yours, check it to make sure your details are correct, then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.
Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
Free Practical English classes for Residents and NZ citizens
Day time: Monday and Friday
RTE- 145 Greenhill Road
Puketaha
Email: carlos@rte.co.nz
Mobil: 025 5750221
A new initiative offering free bus travel for under-eighteen-year-olds in Hamilton will kick off this weekend.
The Council’s Transport Manager, Jason Harrison, says the move encourages Hamilton’s young people to take advantage of the city’s bus network – enabling them to get around the … View moreA new initiative offering free bus travel for under-eighteen-year-olds in Hamilton will kick off this weekend.
The Council’s Transport Manager, Jason Harrison, says the move encourages Hamilton’s young people to take advantage of the city’s bus network – enabling them to get around the city without cost.
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Last night I witnessed an appalling display of bad sportsmanship and plain thuggery while watching a schoolboy (Y10) game of indoor basketball. The opposing team used disgusting tactics of shoulder barging, fist fighting and head butting. The game was stopped seconds from the end of the third … View moreLast night I witnessed an appalling display of bad sportsmanship and plain thuggery while watching a schoolboy (Y10) game of indoor basketball. The opposing team used disgusting tactics of shoulder barging, fist fighting and head butting. The game was stopped seconds from the end of the third quarter, a meeting on the court of all players and coaches and one of the offenders sent to the side-line…………………..but he was on the court again in the final quarter. The Ref refused to be part of the game in the fourth quarter due to being sworn at , lack of respect and questioning by the opposing team as to decisions made and the general unsportsmanlike behaviour. One of the side line spectators refereed the last quarter. The boys in the opposing team were big solid guys who used this advantage in an extremely questionable way. What does this unchallenged despicable behaviour display to younger ones coming on? Its acceptable to be a bully and a thug with no consequences? Why is this behaviour allowed/tolerated and not stamped out, by the coach? The offences were red cardable and very disturbing to watch. In my opinion the team should be stood down for a couple of games and the coach held accountable.
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