Horsham Downs, Hamilton

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Bring out the best in the concrete you already have #resenetip

Rejuvenate or refresh the colour of concrete inside or out with Resene ConcreteWash, a wash of sheer colour that can help to warm up the look of concrete without the need to replace it.

2852 days ago

Poll: Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
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Gardener Lynda Hallinan couldn't quite believe it when she found out her grandfather used to spend one day in the garden every September, to produce enough veges to feed his family of eight for the summer. So she put his method to the test.
Click here to see the results and check out Lynda's top 10 tips to super fast veges

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Would you spend a weekend in the garden to grow a season's worth of veges?
  • 56.5% Yes, I'd do whatever it takes
    56.5% Complete
  • 34.8% I like growing my own produce but not on this scale
    34.8% Complete
  • 8.6% No, I'll stick to buying my fruit and veg
    8.6% Complete
1240 votes
2852 days ago

Te Huia Reserve (Woodridge) - new playground coming soon!

North East Community Hub

Work on the new neighbourhood playground at Te Huia Reserve is scheduled to start next week and is expected to be completed in May.  NECH are really proud to have been able to collaborate with HCC on the development of this project. Please see attached notice for more info and for the … View moreWork on the new neighbourhood playground at Te Huia Reserve is scheduled to start next week and is expected to be completed in May.  NECH are really proud to have been able to collaborate with HCC on the development of this project. Please see attached notice for more info and for the artist's impression of the playground.

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2853 days ago

Builder to do Shed Foundations

Dave from Te Kowhai

Looking for builder or someone who knows what they are doing to do the foundations on new steel frame shed. Have all drawings etc.

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2853 days ago

Free Cartons for House Moving

Brian from Pukete

I have a range of clean cartons for house moving mainly banana and orange boxes.
Pickup is discovery Drive.
Please contact: gbk.wil@gmail.com to arrange
Thanks
Brian

Negotiable

2854 days ago

Careers guidance

David from Flagstaff

Looking for a change of career or help for your children considering university or a trade? Visit www.clearpathcareers.co.nz...
We are Smithell's Careers Consultants (husband & wife team) with many years of experience. Check out the website for further details.

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2857 days ago

Lost Wallet

Felicity from Rototuna North

My elderly father-in-law lost his wallet about a week ago and we have contacted the Police, asked at the BP on the corner of Thomas Road and the New World but we have been unable to locate it. He thinks he may have dropped it while out on his mobility scooter. If anyone has found a wallet in the … View moreMy elderly father-in-law lost his wallet about a week ago and we have contacted the Police, asked at the BP on the corner of Thomas Road and the New World but we have been unable to locate it. He thinks he may have dropped it while out on his mobility scooter. If anyone has found a wallet in the Flagstaff/Rototuna area can you please contact me and let me know. We don’t care about any cash within the wallet but we do want the cards within the wallet ie: drivers license and Super Gold card etc. Thanks so much

2855 days ago

Over 100 Children's Day events across NZ!

The Team from Children's Day

With just one week to go until Children's Day, how will you celebrate? There's so much happening all around Aotearoa, so put tamariki first this Sunday 4 March and check out what's happening near you: childrensday.org.nz... www.youtube.com...

2855 days ago

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Resene

Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot)… View more
Neighbours - add a little colour to your life and help those in need at the same time. Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot*!

Every can of food you donate means you save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.60 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

We'll donate every item you bring in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

So start gathering up those cans and bring them into your local Resene owned ColorShop.
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*60-80ml testpot.
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2856 days ago

Does your loved one ride a motorcycle?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take … View more
Riding a motorcycle or scooter inevitably carries more risk than driving a four-wheeled vehicle. And it turns out quite a lot of us have someone close to us who rides (in fact, 48% of Neighbourly members!)

If you worry about their safety, there is something you can do: encourage them to take Ride Forever coaching, provided (and heavily subsidised) by ACC. It's delivered by experts and it works, as Simon Gotlieb's story shows. Neighbourly members can book a FREE Ride Forever course before 31 March using promo code NEIGH18 over here.
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2856 days ago

WANTED GOOD QUALITY POOL TABLE

Pat from Flagstaff

Hello Neighbours-we are looking for a good quality pool table that someone want to sell please.

2856 days ago

Poll: Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Keen gardener Clint Green has a cautionary potting mix tale for gardeners everywhere, after surviving a horrific bout of legionnaires' disease.
Click here to read Clint's story.

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Do you wear gloves and a mask if you're using potting mix?
  • 12.7% Yes to both - the risks aren't worth it
    12.7% Complete
  • 11% Gloves? Yes. Mask? Sometimes.
    11% Complete
  • 34.9% I always wear gloves, but never a mask
    34.9% Complete
  • 41.4% No, I don't wear either
    41.4% Complete
1601 votes
2857 days ago

Mother's Day competition

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! We are looking to celebrate mums of all ages in a new feature for Hamilton Press. Residents can nominate a special mother in their life with a memory, moment or reason that shows why they deserve recognition.
There is a prize involved for the winning mum!
Nominees must be happy to… View more
Hi neighbours! We are looking to celebrate mums of all ages in a new feature for Hamilton Press. Residents can nominate a special mother in their life with a memory, moment or reason that shows why they deserve recognition.
There is a prize involved for the winning mum!
Nominees must be happy to feature in a profile in Hamilton Press in the lead up to Mother's Day in May.
Winner announced in Hamilton Press, May 9.
For more details, or to nominate a mum, email kelley.tantau@stuff.co.nz

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2857 days ago

Our children need more foster carers

Key Assets

New Zealand needs more foster carers, from all cultures and walks of life, to ensure every child in need is given their chance in life. Your decision to foster could be the most rewarding choice of your life, for everyone involved.

We know that great foster care is about more than … View more
New Zealand needs more foster carers, from all cultures and walks of life, to ensure every child in need is given their chance in life. Your decision to foster could be the most rewarding choice of your life, for everyone involved.

We know that great foster care is about more than qualifications and job titles; it’s having life experience, strength, empathy and the will to provide children with a safe home.

Think you could become a foster carer? Contact Key Assets on 09 263 5151 or visit iwanttofoster.co.nz for more information.
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