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!

2281 days ago

Night road closures in CBD

Neighbourly.co.nz

Sections of road around the intersection of London St, Harwood St and Barton St will be closed this week to allow for the installation of raised pedestrian platforms.

Closures start tonight at 7pm. Click here to see affected areas.

Traffic management will be in effect during both nights to … View more
Sections of road around the intersection of London St, Harwood St and Barton St will be closed this week to allow for the installation of raised pedestrian platforms.

Closures start tonight at 7pm. Click here to see affected areas.

Traffic management will be in effect during both nights to safely redirect all road users, and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area and use alternative streets where possible.

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2289 days ago

Wooden Cable Reel

Maria from Tauwhare

Hi everyone
Does anyone know where i could find an empty cable reel from ? If you know of any or know anyone who has one could you please let me know 😀 thank you, my phone number is 027 741 9781

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2282 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to Taupō!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to Taupō!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to Taupō as one of our 5 locations.

Book Friday 21 February 2020 into your calendar and secure your tickets now for an inspiring day out exploring your backyard. Head to our website for more information.
Book now

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2283 days ago

Re-Elect Rob Pascoe East Ward Councillor

Rob Pascoe

I pledge to:

• Keep the books balanced and control debt.
• Support sustainable and affordable city growth.
• Work with key parties to better deliver city water in a more cost-effective way.
• Complete Hamilton Gardens.
• Not support unnecessary expenditure on poorly planned city … View more
I pledge to:

• Keep the books balanced and control debt.
• Support sustainable and affordable city growth.
• Work with key parties to better deliver city water in a more cost-effective way.
• Complete Hamilton Gardens.
• Not support unnecessary expenditure on poorly planned city projects.
• Support destination and neighbourhood playgrounds.
• Champion Hamilton as a place for families.
• Support affordable River Plan projects.
• Work with key stakeholders to partner city infrastructure and community facilities.
• Reinstate city neighbourhood plans.
Find out more

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2283 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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2283 days ago

HAMMOND PARK WORKINGBEE THIS SATURDAY THE 28th OF SEPTEMBER..

Paula Smith from Riverlea Environment Society Inc

Come along and support the restoration of Hammond Park by clearing the weeds from beneath the recently planted native trees.
Meet: Malcolm Street Entrance to Hammond Park Boardwalk
Wear: Long sleeves, gardening gloves, gumboots or similar

Bring: Your drink bottle.

What: Weeding out invasive … View more
Come along and support the restoration of Hammond Park by clearing the weeds from beneath the recently planted native trees.
Meet: Malcolm Street Entrance to Hammond Park Boardwalk
Wear: Long sleeves, gardening gloves, gumboots or similar

Bring: Your drink bottle.

What: Weeding out invasive plants and clearing around recently planted native trees.

When: Saturday, September the 28th at 10am

Stay and have a cuppa and chat afterwards.

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2284 days ago

Hamilton to get first private crematorium

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A Te Rapa funeral business will be home to Hamilton's first private crematorium.

The cremator will be 17 tonnes, pink, and is coming from Florida. It will make for a "one-stop shop" of services on site at Simply Cremations and Simplicity Funerals, says funeral director Carla … View more
A Te Rapa funeral business will be home to Hamilton's first private crematorium.

The cremator will be 17 tonnes, pink, and is coming from Florida. It will make for a "one-stop shop" of services on site at Simply Cremations and Simplicity Funerals, says funeral director Carla Vaetoe.

It will also cater for cardboard caskets which can't currently be cremated in Hamilton.

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2295 days ago

Lawn mowing

Lawrence from Glenview

Lawn mowing from $20 phone laurie on 0274041153 for a free quote

2283 days ago

Do you know a Kind Neighbour?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your … View moreWe're looking for all the kindness heroes in your neighbourhood and we want to hear all about them. Nominate someone today, to be our weekly AMI Kind Neighbour and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all. Plus, if your nomination is chosen and features in the community newspapers then you'll both receive a $50 Prezzy® card from us!

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2284 days ago

BMW For Sale - REDUCED PRICE!!

Tim from Gordonton - Puketaha

BMW “M Series” 2003
Low kms considering the year.
Well looked after, the odd scratch.
Great car to drive on the open road.
Ideal as a runaround.
No warrant or rego as has been off the road with a broken water pump.
If you know something about cars I’m guessing this would be an easy fixed.
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BMW “M Series” 2003
Low kms considering the year.
Well looked after, the odd scratch.
Great car to drive on the open road.
Ideal as a runaround.
No warrant or rego as has been off the road with a broken water pump.
If you know something about cars I’m guessing this would be an easy fixed.
Safely housed in garage, but wanting to sell to reclaim garage space.
Genuine offers considered.

Price: $2,000

2284 days ago

NZ House & Garden House Tour - Tickets on sale now!

NZ House & Garden Tours

Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.

We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to … View more
Join us for a day of indulgence by stepping inside the pages of one of New Zealand's favourite magazines.

We've hand picked five fabulous locations to showcase a variety of homes, reflecting local design flare and style. The tours are self-driven, and give attendees the opportunity to take in the best scenery the region has to offer, try some quirky cafes or eateries along the way, and also visit our Hub; a one stop shop for all your house tour information and where they can meet the editorial team behind their much-loved magazine.

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2284 days ago

Poll: PART OF THE GARDENS OR A CAR PARK?

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

The future of the Hamilton Gardens' Rhododendron Lawn, which has hosted events such as Gourmet in the Gardens and the Sunset Symphony Orchestra, is in doubt with plans to turn it into a car park.

The plan, part of the Hamilton Gardens master plan, has been met with public outcry due to a lack… View more
The future of the Hamilton Gardens' Rhododendron Lawn, which has hosted events such as Gourmet in the Gardens and the Sunset Symphony Orchestra, is in doubt with plans to turn it into a car park.

The plan, part of the Hamilton Gardens master plan, has been met with public outcry due to a lack of consultation with the public. (Stuff)

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PART OF THE GARDENS OR A CAR PARK?
  • 81.4% It should remain as the Rhododendron Lawn
    81.4% Complete
  • 5.9% Turn it into a Car Park
    5.9% Complete
  • 1% Not sure
    1% Complete
  • 11.8% Fix the old car park first
    11.8% Complete
102 votes
2284 days ago

Draft Plan Change 11 – Residential Density - Feedback runs from Friday 23 August until Monday 30 September 2019

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

reducing the minimum section sizes in the General Residential Zone from 400m2 to 300m2
enabling apartments as restricted discretionary activities in the General Residential Zone where:
a) the site adjoins, or is immediately across the carriageway from, publicly- owned sport, recreation and … View more
reducing the minimum section sizes in the General Residential Zone from 400m2 to 300m2
enabling apartments as restricted discretionary activities in the General Residential Zone where:
a) the site adjoins, or is immediately across the carriageway from, publicly- owned sport, recreation and neighbourhood open space zones

b) the site adjoins publicly-owned natural open space zones that adjoin the mainstem of the Waikato River, or Lake Rotoroa

requiring two car parking spaces per apartment in the General Residential Zone

processing apartments as a non-notified activity in the Residential Intensification Zone.

You can read all relevant material relating to Plan Change 11 including the proposed changes to the District Plan provisions, a detailed summary of the changes, and map showing where it is proposed to enable apartments through a resource consent​​​, at hamilton.govt.nz/planchange11

Feedback runs from Friday 23 August until Monday 30 September 2019 at 4.30pm.

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2284 days ago

Mental Health Awareness Week starts today! 💜🌿

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Together let's explore our way to well-being because when it's strong, our whānau, communities and Aotearoa can flourish too.

#NSNZmentalhealth #MHAWNZ

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2284 days ago

Poll: How has your Rugby World Cup streaming experience been?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?

The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.

To … View more
Hi neighbours, have you been enjoying the Rugby World Cup - or has your Spark Sport stream let you down?

The rest of Rugby World Cup tournament should stream "perfectly", Spark says, after thousands of rugby fans were let down by streaming of the All Blacks' first match.

To read more, click here.

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How has your Rugby World Cup streaming experience been?
  • 35.1% Perfect - I had no issues
    35.1% Complete
  • 31% Not the best
    31% Complete
  • 33.9% Absolutely horrible
    33.9% Complete
507 votes
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