Forest Lake, Hamilton

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1950 days ago

It Takes Dedication To Get Perfect Buns

McDonald's

Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar… View more
Our buns are made fresh daily at Aryzta’s dedicated bun bakery on Auckland’s North Shore.

We have high standards and our bakers do too, which is why there are multiple quality checks in place at the bakery and only the best looking buns make the cut.

We use less than a teaspoon of sugar in each of the buns which gives them the colour and texture that makes them perfect for burgers.
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1950 days ago

What are the best home features for people who aren't fully abled?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from… View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. A recent episode of Grand Designs UK, about a Paralympian whose marriage broke up during the build of his dream home, got us thinking. What are the best design features/products for a home if you are not fully abled? We'd like to hear from people who have adjusted their homes in some way to make life with a disability easier.
If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1950 days ago

Painters privilege

Adam from Adam's Painting

I have come to understand that the role I have as a tradesman painter is a real privilege. As people trust me to redecorate their rooms, I'm given access to a short window of opportunity in getting to understand their world, their family and how they live. It's a real privilege and one I … View moreI have come to understand that the role I have as a tradesman painter is a real privilege. As people trust me to redecorate their rooms, I'm given access to a short window of opportunity in getting to understand their world, their family and how they live. It's a real privilege and one I don't hold lightly. Sometimes it feels as if I'm part of the family, like when this 6-year-old was very keen to help me paint the family ceiling. She did a great job and I'm planning to sign her up for an apprenticeship (in about 12 years time!)

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1950 days ago

BOOK A VISIT

Secretary from HAMILTON BMX CLUB

Our club is excited to share our sport with you, at your workplace, school, early childhood centre, community group etc....
Able to book a visit or our track via our website
Note: available once we are out of restricted alert levels

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1950 days ago

Sprocket Training Programme

Secretary from HAMILTON BMX CLUB

Our club has set our date to start our sprocket rocket training programme (dependant on alert level)
Start 7th September 2020
Monday nights 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Cost $2 per rider
Pedal Bikes - all riders must be fully covered
Bike & helmet hire available $2 per item

Awesome coaching … View more
Our club has set our date to start our sprocket rocket training programme (dependant on alert level)
Start 7th September 2020
Monday nights 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Cost $2 per rider
Pedal Bikes - all riders must be fully covered
Bike & helmet hire available $2 per item

Awesome coaching programme for our community for all ages & skills on pedal bikes.

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1950 days ago

Club Nights

Secretary from HAMILTON BMX CLUB

Due to our current COVID-19 alert level 2, we have postponed the start of our club nights, tentative date 2nd September 2020
Follow our Facebook page for all updates.

Join in at our club nights & make BMX your new family sport! 2020 Membership Promo on, great time to join our club!

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1951 days ago

COMPETITION: A Dad Like No Other

WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.

Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

Best… View more
WIN a gift hamper valued at $250 or join 5 lucky runners-up to take home a prize valued at $100.

Armed with laughter and powered by wisdom, dads are worth celebrating! Show your dad, grandad, or that special person in your life that you love them to the moon and back this Father’s Day.

Best friend, hero, a voice of reason, rib-tickler. Share what you love most about your dad with New Zealand and be in to WIN! Get in quick – entries close on the 30th August. T&C's Apply.
Enter here!

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1956 days ago

Recycling: easy as 1, 2, 5

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Sadly, no one offshore wants to buy Kiwis’ used plastics. This means that while we will be collecting plastics 1-7, we’ll now only be recycling plastics 1, 2 and 5.

We’re asking you all to join the movement and try and avoid purchasing products with plastics 3, 4, 6 and 7. More information … View more
Sadly, no one offshore wants to buy Kiwis’ used plastics. This means that while we will be collecting plastics 1-7, we’ll now only be recycling plastics 1, 2 and 5.

We’re asking you all to join the movement and try and avoid purchasing products with plastics 3, 4, 6 and 7. More information on this can be found in the link below ⤵️

1951 days ago

90% OFF INSULATION

The team from EnergySmart - Waikato

You could be eligible for a grant for ceiling and underfloor insulation.

Cut down on those power bills today by making your home more energy efficient.

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1951 days ago

Did you know you can clean your curtains?

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean Hamilton

Curtains, drapes and blinds are an essential part of any room in the home. They gather dust, road film, pet hair, and dander — even mould spores. Over time, these things accumulate and make your window treatments look dingy.


It is important that they are taken care of so that they have … View more
Curtains, drapes and blinds are an essential part of any room in the home. They gather dust, road film, pet hair, and dander — even mould spores. Over time, these things accumulate and make your window treatments look dingy.


It is important that they are taken care of so that they have optimal function. Often people will hang curtains and then will forget about cleaning them which leaves dirt and dust hanging on your curtains. Once you start to regularly clean your curtains it will allow you to enjoy them even more.


Every time you open or close dirty curtains, the dust and other debris swirls around in your home’s air. Eventually, it lands on your furniture and floors, making your home look and smell dirty. If you suffer from indoor allergies, washing your curtains regularly will really help ease symptoms.


There are some reasons you want to clean your curtains regularly like if you or someone in the house has allergies. The curtains can be a holding ground for dust, dander, and dirt eventually if not washed often enough. Also, if there is a smoker in the house you will want to wash your curtains more than once a month at least. The smell of the smoke can quickly come embedded into the material of your curtains if not properly cared for.

There are a few other reasons to wash your curtains more often like living near a dusty road or even near the beach and salt water. It may wear away the colour of your curtains if not cleaned regularly. The hooks in the top go rust and need to be replaced before the rust starts to stain the fabric.



Curtains can be expensive and are certainly a luxury for any home. It is important to take good care of them so they last longer. Taking care of your belongings is always necessary to keep them looking fresh and new.

Call Curtain Clean to organise our door-to-door service or drop your curtains into our workshop anytime! See our website if you’d like more information: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1951 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags

Grant Wilson from

Being a Redlid Garden Bins & Bags customer means you are doing the right thing with your green waste. All the green waste that we collect goes to Revital in Cambridge and it is recycled into many products such as the picture shown. Well done everyone

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1952 days ago

Two weeks to go!

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Woohoo – it’s only two weeks until our new rubbish and recycling service starts. Black bags will be a thing of the past from Monday 31 August. To help get you ready to roll, we’ve mailed out a handy booklet explaining what goes in each bin. There’s also some super simple tips on how to use … View moreWoohoo – it’s only two weeks until our new rubbish and recycling service starts. Black bags will be a thing of the past from Monday 31 August. To help get you ready to roll, we’ve mailed out a handy booklet explaining what goes in each bin. There’s also some super simple tips on how to use the new service at www.fightthelandfill.co.nz...

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1952 days ago

The NZ election is delayed until October 17

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an … View more
Hey neighbours,

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed the 2020 election by a month, with the new polling day set for October 17.

Ardern has been under increasing pressure to delay the election, previously set for September 19, after Auckland was placed in a two-week lockdown due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the community, leading to a halt in most political campaigning.

To read more about the new election date, click here.

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1952 days ago

Share with care

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Share with care – footpaths are there for us all to use. If your gate opens out onto a public footpath, please ensure it’s not left blocking the way for others to get past.

1953 days ago

2degrees Shop Local is back for another year

2degrees

How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at … View more
How could $20,000 help your business? 2degrees Shop Local is back for another year, with five $20,000 advertising packages up for grabs for local businesses.

With more Kiwis choosing to keep it local, and shop local, let us know how that money could help your business. Enter at 2degrees.nz/shoplocal
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