Horotiu, Hamilton

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47 days ago

Poll: Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Businesses in Hamilton’s CBD are calling for tighter control of off-leash dogs.
It comes amid a significant rise in dog related complaints with 122 in 2024-25, the highest in five years.

Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you … View more
Businesses in Hamilton’s CBD are calling for tighter control of off-leash dogs.
It comes amid a significant rise in dog related complaints with 122 in 2024-25, the highest in five years.

Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city?
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 57.1% No
    57.1% Complete
21 votes
44 days ago

? Win a Yates Gardening Hamper! ?

Linda Jones Retirement Village

We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View more
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.

To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.

Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?

T&Cs apply.

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45 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
Find out more

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65 days ago

Do you know of a building that might benefit from the earthquake rating rule changes?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Saving Chateau Tongariro just got cheaper thanks to new earthquake strengthening rules that could slash millions from repair bills.

However, Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton, whose council has championed the saving of the iconic heritage hotel, is not getting too excited, saying earthquake … View more
Saving Chateau Tongariro just got cheaper thanks to new earthquake strengthening rules that could slash millions from repair bills.

However, Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton, whose council has championed the saving of the iconic heritage hotel, is not getting too excited, saying earthquake strengthening costs were “another part of the puzzle, but a significant one”.

Do you know of a building that might benefit from the earthquake rating rule changes? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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45 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of the Southern Links plan?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton’s next big roading project just got a boost.
Southern Links - a 32km transport project in Hamilton’s south - is getting $100m of funding released to speed up the journey to construction.
The roads will “complete the missing connection between West Hamilton and SH1”, according to … View more
Hamilton’s next big roading project just got a boost.
Southern Links - a 32km transport project in Hamilton’s south - is getting $100m of funding released to speed up the journey to construction.
The roads will “complete the missing connection between West Hamilton and SH1”, according to an NZTA factsheet.

Are you a fan of the Southern Links plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a fan of the Southern Links plan?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
65 days ago

Through your lense: Share your favourite corner of your indoor sanctuary

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...

We’d love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...

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46 days ago

Christmas creep: The silly season now starts in spring

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Opinion columnist Lyall Macfarlane has been shocked to see Christmas decorations start appearing - what do you think?

“Christmas comes but once a year.” But based on recent experience, the festival takes up about a quarter of it.
I saw my first Christmas retail displays last week – 3 of … View more
Opinion columnist Lyall Macfarlane has been shocked to see Christmas decorations start appearing - what do you think?

“Christmas comes but once a year.” But based on recent experience, the festival takes up about a quarter of it.
I saw my first Christmas retail displays last week – 3 of them, in early October.
A couple of days ago, my local mall’s walkways were festooned with trestle tables groaning under the weight of Yuletide novelty goods. You know the thing – archangels, elves, Christmas trees and Father Christmases/Santas in various poses. Some jolly old gents were capable of doing a wee jig while ho, ho, hoing or singing a jolly old festive ditty, far too early.

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46 days ago

He walks 14 dogs - and dreams of more

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Moroni Williams walks as many as 14 dogs at once, but he’d like to walk 20.

Today’s pack walk starts like any other, with Williams picking up the dog poo. With 15 dogs, it takes a while.

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53 days ago

What are your thoughts on the fast food plans for Tīrau?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Independent commissioners have approved plans for Burger King and Starbucks to open up in Tīrau, despite strong public opposition and concerns about the town’s character and traffic on State Highway 1.

The decision, released to the public on Monday, will see … View more
Independent commissioners have approved plans for Burger King and Starbucks to open up in Tīrau, despite strong public opposition and concerns about the town’s character and traffic on State Highway 1.

The decision, released to the public on Monday, will see a single-storey Starbucks café and Burger King restaurant built at 69A Main Road, each with drive-through facilities and a shared car park.

What are your thoughts on the fast food plans for Tīrau? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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46 days ago

How Kāinga Ora spent $7m renovating 120 houses in just one year

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Kāinga Ora spent more than $130,000 renovating one property, $43,000 on yard work for another, $25,000 decontaminating a third home and just under $20,000 decorating a Waikato property.

Those sums are examples of just four of the expenses racked up over the last financial year by the state … View more
Kāinga Ora spent more than $130,000 renovating one property, $43,000 on yard work for another, $25,000 decontaminating a third home and just under $20,000 decorating a Waikato property.

Those sums are examples of just four of the expenses racked up over the last financial year by the state housing provider.

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46 days ago

Proud to be New Zealand's Best!

Linda Jones Retirement Village

Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.

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46 days ago

How the tight election races ended up

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Close election contests have been decided for the Waikato Regional, Hamilton City, and Taupō District councils with final counts changing the results for some candidates.

With Tim Macindoe winning the Hamilton mayoralty, his position as an East Ward councillor has been won by the seventh … View more
Close election contests have been decided for the Waikato Regional, Hamilton City, and Taupō District councils with final counts changing the results for some candidates.

With Tim Macindoe winning the Hamilton mayoralty, his position as an East Ward councillor has been won by the seventh highest polling candidate Sue Moroney.

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46 days ago

The latest product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
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We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
Tom & Luke brand Snackaballs and Vogel's brand Cereal Products
Pams brand Mini Hash Browns
Gilmours Peanuts Chopped
FreshLife brand Chopped Peanuts
Piper’s brand Milkshake Biscuits Original and Caramel
Tasti brand various products
Dometic Drinkware Tumbler

Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Steelcraft One2 V2 and Britax One2 Strollers
Car Seat G405- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G401- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat G410- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat LB-828- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat Q5- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 10911524- sold at Panda Mart
Car Seat 11630- sold at Panda Mart
Annabel Trends Toothy Teether and Annabel Trends Cactus Teether

Product Recalls: Cosmetics
Ultra Violette Lean Screen SPF 50+
Aspect Sun Sunscreens- Physical Sun Protection SPF50+ and Tinted Physical SPF50+

Product Recalls: Electronics
Tesla Powerwall 2 Battery Energy Storage Units
Midea Air Fryer- sold at Trade Depot
ANKO Portable Blender (4 colourways)- sold at Kmart

Product Recalls: Other
“Wobbly head Dino” Greeting Card
Trojan Developments Prox Rex
Zenith Taps- ChillTap Extra 60 (Residential), ChillTap Extra 140 (Commercial)
Hot Water Bottles- sold at MIDIO Lambton Quay Limited

Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.

See past months' recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!

46 days ago

Aussie inspiration aids Waikato medical school

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The University of Waikato has partnered with experts in rural and regional health from across the ditch to shape studies for its New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine in Hamilton.

On Friday, representatives from Waikato and Wollongong universities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) … View more
The University of Waikato has partnered with experts in rural and regional health from across the ditch to shape studies for its New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine in Hamilton.

On Friday, representatives from Waikato and Wollongong universities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) formalising their collaboration, which will draw on Wollongong’s experience in regional medical education to develop the programme for Waikato’s newly approved medical school.

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47 days ago

Poll: How are you spreading light this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wishing you all bright days! Happy Diwali from the Neighbourly Team 💚🕯️

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How are you spreading light this year?
  • 17.8% Charity or donation
    17.8% Complete
  • 26.7% Spending time with my family
    26.7% Complete
  • 18.8% Volunteering
    18.8% Complete
  • 36.6% Sharing smiles - A positive attitude is infectious
    36.6% Complete
292 votes
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