Hillcrest, Hamilton

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2023 days ago

Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...

Kylie Klein Nixon Reporter from Homed

When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a … View more
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:

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2017 days ago

Free Business Administration

Vision Hamilton

Gain the skills and knowledge needed for your future employment with our FREE Business Administration Course (Level 3). It’s not too late to enrol for the course starting next week. Call us at 0800 834 834 or visit our website to enrol.

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2017 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Monthly AEA Worldwide Web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For June it is 8am on Sunday 21st (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.

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2018 days ago

Retrain for modern office systems with Vision!

Vision College

Our fees-free Business Administration programme will give you the skills and knowledge needed to enter the business world.

This hands-on programme will help you grow your knowledge, understanding and skills using the Microsoft Office Suite in just 20 weeks! While covering computer applications … View more
Our fees-free Business Administration programme will give you the skills and knowledge needed to enter the business world.

This hands-on programme will help you grow your knowledge, understanding and skills using the Microsoft Office Suite in just 20 weeks! While covering computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher, it also includes business report writing, communication skills and creating business documents.

To find out more about our Business Administration programme visit our website or give us a call on 0800 834 834.
Find out more

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2023 days ago

Hidden in New Zealand: A magical boot hotel

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Just 30 minutes from Nelson, you'll find this unique hotel - the brainchild of passionate and super-friendly locals Judy and Steve Richards. Would you stay?

2020 days ago

Luxury for less

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.

2018 days ago

Should uni lectures stay online next semester?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The University of Waikato thinks so - although students will still be able to physically attend tutorials, workshops, seminars and lab classes.

Keeping the courses available for international students is said to be part of the reason for the decision.

Read more here. Do you think uni lectures … View more
The University of Waikato thinks so - although students will still be able to physically attend tutorials, workshops, seminars and lab classes.

Keeping the courses available for international students is said to be part of the reason for the decision.

Read more here. Do you think uni lectures should continue online in July?

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2021 days ago

Would you dare?

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.

2019 days ago

Thanks for Supporting Local New Zealand!

Support Local from Neighbourly Nz

Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nzView more
Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?

If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!)
Find out more

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2020 days ago

GONE NOW - FREE: 5 highbacked dining chairs

Dianne from Hillcrest

Free to a good home: Five highbacked dining chairs. Damaged/scraped with cat scratches and general wear. Black vinyl/leather-look, with wooden legs. Good for a reupholstery project or just for daily use. Txt 021496760 to pick up from Hillcrest.

Free

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2021 days ago

How to create a happy and healthy home for less

The Warehouse

Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View more
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?

That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Find out more

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2022 days ago

Paper Plus Centre Place No Longer Doing NZ Post Business

Trev from Hamilton Lake

Just found out today (when i went there to post a parcel) that the Paper Plus in Centre Place is no longer doing NZ Post business. The nearest NZ Posts is 536 Anglesea St (opposite the Countdown St between Rostrevor and Liverpool Streets) or Binn Inn in Clyde St, Hamilton East.

2021 days ago

Will you be heading to kids' sport this weekend?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Many sporting codes had to juggle their start dates due to the arrival of Covid-19.

Young footballers are among the first to start up again, and will be able to get on the field this weekend.

Read more here. Will you be on a sideline this weekend?

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