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12 days ago

HUGE Garage sale

Al from Rototuna North

54 Winchester Place, Rototuna Sat 20th Dec 8am

Clothes (good labels), DVDs (over 80 to choose from), Lego, never used massive NERF guns, games, electronic games, PSP, Monkey push bike, scooter, nearly new bras, pictures and more.
No silly overpriced things. Just wanting to sell it all for my … View more
54 Winchester Place, Rototuna Sat 20th Dec 8am

Clothes (good labels), DVDs (over 80 to choose from), Lego, never used massive NERF guns, games, electronic games, PSP, Monkey push bike, scooter, nearly new bras, pictures and more.
No silly overpriced things. Just wanting to sell it all for my kids to have some pocket money.

Negotiable

12 days ago

HUGE Garage sale 54 Winchester Place, Rototuna Sat 20th Dec 8am

Al from Rototuna North

54 Winchester Place, Rototuna Sat 20th Dec 8am

Clothes (good labels), DVDs (over 80 to choose from), Lego, never used massive NERF guns, games, electronic games, PSP, Monkey push bike, scooter, nearly new bras, pictures and more.
No silly overpriced things. Just wanting to sell it all for my … View more
54 Winchester Place, Rototuna Sat 20th Dec 8am

Clothes (good labels), DVDs (over 80 to choose from), Lego, never used massive NERF guns, games, electronic games, PSP, Monkey push bike, scooter, nearly new bras, pictures and more.
No silly overpriced things. Just wanting to sell it all for my kids to have some pocket money.

25 days ago

Shop Opening at Queenwood Village Shops

Owner from iFixComputer ifixcomputer.co.nz

🎉 BIG NEWS! iFixComputer has opened a Brand NEW Shop! 🎉
Get ready, because your go-to experts for all things tech are expanding! We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new iFixComputer location at 2 Queenwood Avenue, Hamilton.
From cracked screens and slow laptops … View more
🎉 BIG NEWS! iFixComputer has opened a Brand NEW Shop! 🎉
Get ready, because your go-to experts for all things tech are expanding! We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new iFixComputer location at 2 Queenwood Avenue, Hamilton.
From cracked screens and slow laptops to tricky data recovery, we've got you covered. Come visit our new, modern space and say hello to the same friendly, expert service you know and trust.

📍 Find Us At: 2 Queenwoord Avenue, Hamilton
To celebrate, we'll be offering Free Diagnostics for the month!
Tag a friend who needs their computer fixed! 👇

www.ifixcomputer.co.nz...

16 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we … View more
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 42.4% Yes
    42.4% Complete
  • 31.4% Maybe?
    31.4% Complete
  • 26.3% No
    26.3% Complete
746 votes
12 days ago

Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.

The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness … View more
Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.

The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.

We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?

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12 days ago

Get painting and wallpapering - Sale now on at Resene ColorShops!

Resene

For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

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13 days ago

Fonterra cuts forecast milk forecast after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Fonterra has cut its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip.

On Thursday, the Co-op adjusted the forecast range from $9-$10 per kilo of milk solids to $8.50 to $9.50 with the midpoint changing from $9.50 per to $9.

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14 days ago

Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition

Linda Jones Retirement Village

The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a … View more
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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16 days ago

Have you been to Hamilton Gardens lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton will soon offer a portal to a medieval ‘hospital’, without the stress of the bubonic plague.

The Medieval Gardens will open next year at Hamilton Gardens, with much of the work already done.

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15 days ago

Giant tui takes flight on Te Awa River Ride Art Trail

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Spotting a tui is usually enough to make anyone pause what they are doing to behold its beauty - but this one will definitely stop you in your tracks.

The tracks in this case are on the Te Awa River Ride, the new cycle and walking trail that runs alongside the Waikato River. A section of the … View more
Spotting a tui is usually enough to make anyone pause what they are doing to behold its beauty - but this one will definitely stop you in your tracks.

The tracks in this case are on the Te Awa River Ride, the new cycle and walking trail that runs alongside the Waikato River. A section of the route, between central Cambridge and the Grassroots Trust Velodrome, is in the process of becoming a grand outdoor art gallery.

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15 days ago

Poll: Do you think Te Huia's trial should be extended?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The future of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service remains uncertain, with Waikato Regional Council looking at asking for an extra year of trial time - with the same level of government funding.

Regional councillors will meet on Thursday to … View more
The future of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service remains uncertain, with Waikato Regional Council looking at asking for an extra year of trial time - with the same level of government funding.

Regional councillors will meet on Thursday to vote on a proposal to support, or not, sending a letter to the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) board asking it to extend Te Huia’s five-year trial until June 30, 2027, and to maintain the NZTA’s 60% Financial Assistance Rate (FAR).

Do you think Te Huia's trial should be extended? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think Te Huia's trial should be extended?
  • 77.8% Yes
    77.8% Complete
  • 22.2% No
    22.2% Complete
27 votes
20 days ago

Principal defends $17k overseas trip as research

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton principal whose $17,000 trip to Hawaii and Alaska was highlighted in an report on questionable school spending says he was doing doctoral work on how streaming affects students.

Fairfield College principal Richard Crawford is defending the trip, saying it was his first sabbatical in … View more
A Hamilton principal whose $17,000 trip to Hawaii and Alaska was highlighted in an report on questionable school spending says he was doing doctoral work on how streaming affects students.

Fairfield College principal Richard Crawford is defending the trip, saying it was his first sabbatical in his 19-year career as a principal and contributed to learning he’d be applying to both his school, and potentially others, through his research.

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19 days ago

Festive cheer, fiscal fear - and questions about growth

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s boom-town status has been called into question as Hamilton City Council grapples with the need to bring rates within Government mandated limits.

Councillor Andrew Bydder said assumptions about relentless population growth may be “out of date”, and called for a review of the … View more
Hamilton’s boom-town status has been called into question as Hamilton City Council grapples with the need to bring rates within Government mandated limits.

Councillor Andrew Bydder said assumptions about relentless population growth may be “out of date”, and called for a review of the issue early next year.

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23 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.7% Complete
  • 15.5% Hmm, maybe?
    15.5% Complete
  • 10.8% Yes!
    10.8% Complete
1416 votes
16 days ago

Poll: Have you ever had a dispute over a used car?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton woman who spent $11,585 on a car that broke down days after she bought it has won her case in the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal and wants her experience to inspire others to stand up for their rights.

In July, Shynesia Chapman … View more
A Hamilton woman who spent $11,585 on a car that broke down days after she bought it has won her case in the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal and wants her experience to inspire others to stand up for their rights.

In July, Shynesia Chapman bought a seven-seater Subaru Exiga from MVP Cars 2023 Ltd (MVP) in Hamilton for a total of $11,585, which included a mechanical warranty and insurance, with the funds financed through First Credit Union.

Have you ever had a dispute over a used car? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever had a dispute over a used car?
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
12 votes
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