Refugees
Hello everyone. Hamilton is welcoming new refugee families in the next few weeks, and I am looking for donated goods for the families. If anyone has anything that may be helpful for a new family please contact me on here or 02041121373. I can likely pick up tor arrange pick up. Thankyou so much!
Here is a non-exhaustive list of things we are looking for:
washing basket
vacuum cleaner
clock
batteries
gardening tools
dish drying rack
broom
padlock for garden shed
coat hangers
garden hose
bungee cord (to repair clothes horse, or really long ones for outside clothes line?)
gloves for cleaning
stationary (paper, colouring pencils, pens etc)
toaster
microwave
first aid kit
lawn mower
measuring cup
floor mats
wall hooks (the sticky ones that dont make holes)
desks
blankets (for couches etc)
toys (ages 6, 8, 9)
umbrella/ raincoats
blender
tv cabinet (for 32 inch)
freeview box
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Have you heard about this Hamilton petition?
A group of Hamilton business owners have started a petition to stop the council from hiking up rates and passing the cost of what they say are unpopular projects on to residents.
It frustrates longtime residents Tom Andrews, a former roading engineer who owns Classics Museum and has property interests and Jo Reeder, to see Hamiltonians facing large bills.
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