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!

2693 days ago

Dumpling House

Dumpling House

Our CBD shop on Bryce Street has been open for a few weeks. With the bigger space we are able to take large group bookings. We have had a big table of 24 people and a group booking for 32 people. It was quite challenging for us, but it was great to see customers enjoy the food and the nice … View moreOur CBD shop on Bryce Street has been open for a few weeks. With the bigger space we are able to take large group bookings. We have had a big table of 24 people and a group booking for 32 people. It was quite challenging for us, but it was great to see customers enjoy the food and the nice atmosphere. Business lunch, birthday party, catch up with friends and families, welcome to make your reservation 07 8383168

2698 days ago

Should fast-food chains ditch plastic straws?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you think of this campaign? Hamilton high school students Chelsea West, Haydee Anson and Abbey Huriwai are publicly challenging McDonald's to ditch plastic straws nationwide. Although the fast-food giant has a couple of small initiatives on straw use, it seems to have… View more
Hi neighbours,

What do you think of this campaign? Hamilton high school students Chelsea West, Haydee Anson and Abbey Huriwai are publicly challenging McDonald's to ditch plastic straws nationwide. Although the fast-food giant has a couple of small initiatives on straw use, it seems to have no intention of expanding that initiative any time soon.

What do you think of the challenge? Should fast-food places ditch plastic straws? Do you think a straw on request policy would work in NZ? Let us know in the replies! (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff.)

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2697 days ago

Retaining wall consent: $20,000

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

This Christchurch couple is getting some attention after they discovered the cost of consenting a retaining wall on their property could equal the budget for the build.

Is this just the cost of doing things right? Or do you think it's excessive? And do you know of anyone … View more
Hi neighbours,

This Christchurch couple is getting some attention after they discovered the cost of consenting a retaining wall on their property could equal the budget for the build.

Is this just the cost of doing things right? Or do you think it's excessive? And do you know of anyone dealing with similar issues in Hamilton?

Feel free to call us on (07) 849-9666 or email news@waikatotimes.co.nz if you'd like to discuss your situation.

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2695 days ago

It's #8 Month

Grey St Motors (2013) Ltd

Is your WOF due in August?
Ph in advance to book an appointment with us. 07 856 7777
376 Grey St (Behind Subway) Hamilton East.
Look forward to hearing from you.

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2696 days ago

Poll: Is it fair to issue a fine to a parent who is late picking up their child?

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! What's your view on this? Should parents incur a fee if late to pick up their child? If so, how much is reasonable? Have you been hit with a charge? Let us know in the poll and comments below!
*PLEASE WRITE NFP IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR OPINIONS PUBLISHED*
Read more here: … View more
Hi neighbours! What's your view on this? Should parents incur a fee if late to pick up their child? If so, how much is reasonable? Have you been hit with a charge? Let us know in the poll and comments below!
*PLEASE WRITE NFP IF YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR OPINIONS PUBLISHED*
Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Is it fair to issue a fine to a parent who is late picking up their child?
  • 62.2% Yes
    62.2% Complete
  • 37.8% No
    37.8% Complete
135 votes
2695 days ago

Lulla Doll sleep aid

Sylvia from Hamilton East

The infamous Lulla Doll, or Darth Vadar doll. With breathing and heartbeat sounds that lasts for 8 hours. Reset before you go to bed to get extra time.

It didn't work for my son, however there are many internet testimonials that say that it worked for many babies. At the end of the … View more
The infamous Lulla Doll, or Darth Vadar doll. With breathing and heartbeat sounds that lasts for 8 hours. Reset before you go to bed to get extra time.

It didn't work for my son, however there are many internet testimonials that say that it worked for many babies. At the end of the day, it may just be an awesome doll that they love.

Price: $30

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2695 days ago

Baby Caterpillar winter sleep sack 3 months - 3 years

Sylvia from Hamilton East

This is a winter merino sleep sack, rated from 3 months, however it is quite long and heavy, so I feel like it would be better suited to use from 6 months.
Dome closure at shoulders, with side domes to make the arm holes smaller so that baby doesn't slip through.
1 zip closure at side, … View more
This is a winter merino sleep sack, rated from 3 months, however it is quite long and heavy, so I feel like it would be better suited to use from 6 months.
Dome closure at shoulders, with side domes to make the arm holes smaller so that baby doesn't slip through.
1 zip closure at side, which makes it really comfortable.

Purchased a year ago for $120, used once only.

Price: $40

2695 days ago

Ergopouch sleep sack - 12-36 Months

Sylvia from Hamilton East

I loved this ergopouch sleepsack! It is 50% merino & 50% bamboo viscose with stretch cotton sides. The best feature is the double zip, which means that you can put baby in the sleep sack and zip up from the bottom. Nappy changes are easy with the sleep sack able to be unzipped from the … View moreI loved this ergopouch sleepsack! It is 50% merino & 50% bamboo viscose with stretch cotton sides. The best feature is the double zip, which means that you can put baby in the sleep sack and zip up from the bottom. Nappy changes are easy with the sleep sack able to be unzipped from the bottom without taking the sleep sack off.

Tog wise, I think that it is rated as a winter sleep sack,however it is not overly bulky or heavy.

Price: $40

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2696 days ago

Moving out

Mohamed from Hamilton East

Moving out soon. Selling multiple house hold:
- multimedia set: TV, cabinet, reciever , dvd player, sound bar, all remotes working. Price 199$.
- sofa bed and ottoman: good condition. Price 150$

Negotiable

2696 days ago

Do you know what sick leave you’re entitled to?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View more
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?

• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.

These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.

Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.

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2697 days ago

Christmas ceaft extravaganza

Aaron from Enderley

The Annual Christmas Craft Extravanagza is coming. Sat 1st Dec 2018 from 10am-2pm at The Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave Nawton Hamilton. Theres something for everyone from handmade and crafted items by artisans and crafters who put lots of time and efforts into their work, entertainment and … View moreThe Annual Christmas Craft Extravanagza is coming. Sat 1st Dec 2018 from 10am-2pm at The Western Community Centre, 46 Hyde Ave Nawton Hamilton. Theres something for everyone from handmade and crafted items by artisans and crafters who put lots of time and efforts into their work, entertainment and food, kids activities and much more. Dont buy commercial this festive season come along and do your Christmas shopping at the event. Buy handmade items made with love. It's going to be an amazing event not to be missed... share this post and tell everyone. Proceeds to the local community centre. Make sure you Like the page for updates on this event.
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2703 days ago

Waikato Facebook pages used in drug deals

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

An administrator of a popular online Pay It Forward group is fed up with members using similar pages to buy drugs.
Last week, he was forced to remove more than 30 members from his closed Facebook page for either buying or selling drugs, or asking on behalf of another person to buy or sell drugs … View more
An administrator of a popular online Pay It Forward group is fed up with members using similar pages to buy drugs.
Last week, he was forced to remove more than 30 members from his closed Facebook page for either buying or selling drugs, or asking on behalf of another person to buy or sell drugs on similar groups.
Have you witnessed people combing Facebook pages to either buy or sell drugs? Let us know in the comments below, but please write NFP if you do not want your comments published.

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