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2659 days ago

Waikato Potters Open Day Saturday 22 September

Waikato Society of Potters

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 more
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 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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2659 days ago

Angel Tarot and Oracle Readings

Chonel from Nawton

Hi there, My name is Chonel and I offer beautiful intuitive personal Angel readings via email.
My reading categories include:
* Love: Looking for Love; Soulmate; and Twin Flame. * General: Messages to You from your personal Spirit team. * Specific: Celtic cross spread in regards to your unique … View more
Hi there, My name is Chonel and I offer beautiful intuitive personal Angel readings via email.
My reading categories include:
* Love: Looking for Love; Soulmate; and Twin Flame. * General: Messages to You from your personal Spirit team. * Specific: Celtic cross spread in regards to your unique personal situation. * And Chakra: Energy centre exploration, balancing and alignment.
All readings come with detailed messages and beautiful images of all cards pulled, as well as a separate folder of images for you to connect with at leisure.
Prices begin at $45. Please msg me, or email me, for a price list and for all other enquiries.
email Chonel at divinepisce1111@gmail.com
* No legal, medical or financial please

Negotiable

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2660 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

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2660 days ago

Do you need a loan?

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2660 days ago

Just letting you know - Hamilton ReStore has a promotion starting soon!

Kaycie from Saint Andrews

Hey,

Just giving you all a heads up -

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Hamilton have a 'Springing in to helping Habitat' promotion on from 13 - 15 September and we will have great specials in store!


13th Sept – Fill a Bag of clothing for ONLY $10!

14th Sept – 50% off … View more
Hey,

Just giving you all a heads up -

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Hamilton have a 'Springing in to helping Habitat' promotion on from 13 - 15 September and we will have great specials in store!


13th Sept – Fill a Bag of clothing for ONLY $10!

14th Sept – 50% off china and glass

15th Sept – 50% off office furniture and beds


Please, spread the word, and we hope to see you there :-)

The store is located at 29 Bryant Road, Te Rapa

2660 days ago

Maori Language Week and Te Reo for BEGINNERS Tonight at 5.30pm

Syrina Pene from Te Rongopai Community Trust (GOOD NEWS COMMUNITY CENTRE)

ATA MARIE WHANAU- Kia Kaha I Te Reo Maori
Te Reo Maori for Beginners every Monday night at 5.30pm
Bring a pen and notebook for your 'KUPU HOU"...
Cnr of Dominion Rd & Breckons Ave Nawton.

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2660 days ago

Idli / Dosa Batter Grinder - for Free

Harish from Frankton

Hi I have a spare Idli / Dosa batter grinder that is in perfect working condition to give away. If any one interested.. please message me here. If you don't know what it is.. then you probably don't need it ;)

Free

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2661 days ago

Poll: Which large town is the most beautiful? Vote below!

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

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 more
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 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

Note: this poll runs externally from the Beautiful Awards and responses will not be included in the judging process.

Which large town is the most beautiful? Vote below!
  • 43.3% Timaru
    43.3% Complete
  • 56.7% Taupo
    56.7% Complete
349 votes
2662 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

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2663 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

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.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
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2665 days ago

Economic Growth: My five key goals

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

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 more
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 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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2665 days ago

Trainline from Hamilton to Auckland is on the cards..

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

"The target is to have a train service ready by October 2019. In that timeframe we would be looking to complete the design, develop, and build it." says Hamilton City Council general manager of development, Chris Allen. The only functioning railway station currently in Hamilton is … View more"The target is to have a train service ready by October 2019. In that timeframe we would be looking to complete the design, develop, and build it." says Hamilton City Council general manager of development, Chris Allen. The only functioning railway station currently in Hamilton is Frankton.

"We've got a proposal to stop at Rotokauri, Taupiri, Huntly and up through Papakura and into the Auckland network."

The development of the public transport site is estimated to cost about $3.5 million. The Hamilton-Auckland rail service proposal was first considered and rejected in 2011.

Now, the decision is left with NZTA which chooses where to dedicate the cash. The business case will be put to the NZTA on October 5 for funding approval.

Read the full story here.
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