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SPCA centres looking after a variety of animals are finding themselves short of foster carers over the winter months.
One veteran carer says it gives you a natural high. "You feel good, the dog feels good, it … View morePuppies, mother cats and kittens, livestock, high needs dogs and baby goats...
SPCA centres looking after a variety of animals are finding themselves short of foster carers over the winter months.
One veteran carer says it gives you a natural high. "You feel good, the dog feels good, it benefits everyone."
In Hamilton, the SPCA is looking for dog fosterers who can help pups learn to socialise with other animals.
Read more here.
While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View moreWhile there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)
STUDY HINDI in TERMS 3 & 4!
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce its new Hindi language classes beginning in Term 3 in Hamilton, on Friday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm, beginning on Friday 2 August 2019 and running for 8 consecutive weeks during school terms. For details and registration … View moreSTUDY HINDI in TERMS 3 & 4!
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce its new Hindi language classes beginning in Term 3 in Hamilton, on Friday afternoons from 4:00-5:30pm, beginning on Friday 2 August 2019 and running for 8 consecutive weeks during school terms. For details and registration information for our Hindi language class, please visit <www.earthdiverse.org.nz....
There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.
And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.
The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.
Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and … View moreThe oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.
Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and melting cream castles. Now all they need is an audience…
Hudson and Halls Live! features NZ actors Jordan Mooney and Matt Walker from WESTSIDE and Straight Forward.
Both locals Hamilton lads that have made it on the international acting scene.
1. If you smell anything unusual (sulphur or rotten eggs) – turn the gas appliance off, open doors and windows to ventilate the room, get people out of the area and call a licensed gasfitter, your gas supplier and/or emergency services
2. Know how to turn the gas off in an emergency
3. … View more1. If you smell anything unusual (sulphur or rotten eggs) – turn the gas appliance off, open doors and windows to ventilate the room, get people out of the area and call a licensed gasfitter, your gas supplier and/or emergency services
2. Know how to turn the gas off in an emergency
3. Don't flick any switches or use your mobile phone near a gas leak (no naked flames or cigarettes either)
4. Don’t interfere with any gas appliance – call an authorised professional
5. Have gas appliances regularly serviced – once a year or as per manufacturer’s instructions – to ensure they are running safely and efficiently. Keep records.
6. If you don't know when an appliance was last serviced, don't risk it, get it checked.
Read more info about gas safety in our blog: bit.ly...
Current services are for people struggling at the highest end, Health Minister David Clark said.
But those with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs will get new services created with the $455 million set aside in the recent Wellbeing Budget.
And Clark was in Hamilton yesterday, to … View moreCurrent services are for people struggling at the highest end, Health Minister David Clark said.
But those with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs will get new services created with the $455 million set aside in the recent Wellbeing Budget.
And Clark was in Hamilton yesterday, to meet people from the sector and talk about what should be done with the money.
"One in five New Zealanders are wrestling with a mental health and addiction challenge. That's more than one of us at every table here," he said.
Read more here.
What would you suggest, if you were talking to David Clark?
Current services are for people struggling at the highest end, Health Minister David Clark said.
But those with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs will get new services created with the $455 million set aside in the recent Wellbeing Budget.
And Clark was in Hamilton yesterday, to … View moreCurrent services are for people struggling at the highest end, Health Minister David Clark said.
But those with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs will get new services created with the $455 million set aside in the recent Wellbeing Budget.
And Clark was in Hamilton yesterday, to meet people from the sector and talk about what should be done with the money.
"One in five New Zealanders are wrestling with a mental health and addiction challenge. That's more than one of us at every table here," he said.
Read more here.
What would you suggest, if you were talking to David Clark?
Take your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View moreTake your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.
Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
We're a growing city with incredible parks, reserves, open spaces, and playgrounds.
We'd love to know what you think about these spaces! Head over to ➡️ www.hamilton.govt.nz... and have your say!
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Want to volunteer but not sure where to begin? We can help!
If you are in or near Hamilton you can come and see us, or we can help you over the phone if you're further away. Give us a call - 07 839 3191 (Mon-Fri), or send us a message!
Otherwise, you can register online, search for roles in … View moreWant to volunteer but not sure where to begin? We can help!
If you are in or near Hamilton you can come and see us, or we can help you over the phone if you're further away. Give us a call - 07 839 3191 (Mon-Fri), or send us a message!
Otherwise, you can register online, search for roles in your area of interest, and apply online - www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...
This has been shown in a special place (with a special plant on top). We are down-sizing so unfortunately, it should go.
This is an eye-catching urn to have in a special place. We are down-sizing so it really should go. We do have a plant to sit on top so makes a feature.
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