Maeroa, 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!

2242 days ago

We’re giving a Waikato business a $20k megaphone.

2degrees

Hi Neighbours,

2degrees is all about fighting for fair which is why we’re giving one local business a $20,000 advertising package. Apply before 20th November at 2degrees.nz/ShopLocal

T&Cs apply.
Apply now

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2248 days ago

SPARK DATA

Debi from Hamilton East

we have been a spark customer for over 2 years. since the start of the WRC in japan we noticed a spike in our data usage in the short space of 2 weeks. we have been on a 20GB plan and have seldom if ever been over 10GB but suddenly we started receiving emails telling us we have requested an upgrade… View morewe have been a spark customer for over 2 years. since the start of the WRC in japan we noticed a spike in our data usage in the short space of 2 weeks. we have been on a 20GB plan and have seldom if ever been over 10GB but suddenly we started receiving emails telling us we have requested an upgrade to 60GB. we were then sent an email saying we had reached our 20GB quota and would be charged $10 for an extra 10GB. we have been on the phone to the Philippines all last week complaining about it but no one from spark has replied. attached is the snags we took of our usage over the long weekend while our modem was unplugged as was requested by spark. they still will not reply. how is it that we are being charged data download when our modem is unplugged and our computers are off? I suggest everyone who is with spark or skinny check their usage history.

2243 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to Taupō!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to Taupō!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to Taupō as one of our 5 locations.

Book Friday 21 February 2020 into your calendar and secure your tickets now for an inspiring day out exploring your backyard. Head to our website for more information.
Book now

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2244 days ago

Switch to LEDs for the climate

Andrew Caseley from Gen Less

Kahutara Primary School in Featherston is switching to LEDs. All LEDs are Gen Less bulbs as they use less energy, which ultimately helps halt climate change. If we all got on board and switched now it would make a huge difference
#BeGenLess #GenLessBulbs <
Make the switch

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2245 days ago

It's all fun and games!

The Team from

Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table from a MDF storage box and a few Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2245 days ago

Stay ahead...

NumberWorks'nWords Hamilton Central

Schools might slow down in Term 4, but at NumberWorks'nWords we keep the learning going right to the end. It's a great chance to catch up, get ahead or prepare for end of year exams.

NumberWorks'nWords is now enrolling for Term 4.

Book your free evaluation and trial lesson today!

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Schools might slow down in Term 4, but at NumberWorks'nWords we keep the learning going right to the end. It's a great chance to catch up, get ahead or prepare for end of year exams.

NumberWorks'nWords is now enrolling for Term 4.

Book your free evaluation and trial lesson today!

Visit numberworksnwords.com... for more information.

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2245 days ago

Should choke-risk foods be banned from early childhood centres?

Reporter Hamilton Press

The Ministry of Education is considering a ban on choke-risk foods including sausages, chips and popcorn in early childhood centres.

It's said that under-fives are at higher risk of choking because they have small air and food passages and are still learning how to chew food.

What do you … View more
The Ministry of Education is considering a ban on choke-risk foods including sausages, chips and popcorn in early childhood centres.

It's said that under-fives are at higher risk of choking because they have small air and food passages and are still learning how to chew food.

What do you think? Should choke-risk foods be banned?

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2245 days ago

Hamilton Gypsy Fair in 2 weeks time Claudelands

Aaron from Nawton

2 weeks to go Hamilton and Claudelands Park, Hamilton will come alive in colour for the 30th Season of The Original Gypsy Fair.

Hamilton event details: www.facebook.com...

#theoriginalgypsyfair #gypsyfair

Come and enjoy the experience, food, music, kids entertainment, handmade crafts, and much … View more
2 weeks to go Hamilton and Claudelands Park, Hamilton will come alive in colour for the 30th Season of The Original Gypsy Fair.

Hamilton event details: www.facebook.com...

#theoriginalgypsyfair #gypsyfair

Come and enjoy the experience, food, music, kids entertainment, handmade crafts, and much more... 🚎🚐🚌🚍

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2247 days ago

Waikato Regional Theatre

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

Tomorrow could potentially be a very big day in the history of our city and region.

i.stuff.co.nz...

2245 days ago

🙅‍♀️ It’s Not OK - November 1st to 30th 🙅‍♂️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more. These victimisations affect us all and can have lasting effects that spill into our everyday lives including at work and school.

To do your part this month, perhaps consider supporting a women’s refuge or work with Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder or child abuse in your community. This month’s campaign also coincides with White Ribbon Day on 25 November which is an internationally celebrated day that aims to prevent violence towards women.

Let us know how you’re spreading the ‘It’s Not OK’ message in your home or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZendviolence

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2245 days ago

Offering Companionship & Security

Matamata Country Lodge

Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized rooms to accommodate residents precious belongs.

The Matamata Country Lodge now has Assisted living apartments starting from $390,000 and Individual Chalets starting from $495 000.00. We have large Chalets with … View more
Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized rooms to accommodate residents precious belongs.

The Matamata Country Lodge now has Assisted living apartments starting from $390,000 and Individual Chalets starting from $495 000.00. We have large Chalets with plenty of space between each dwelling, all fully refurbished. When some additional care is required, our assisted living apartments are an excellent option.

We have various levels of care available to suit the individual needs of our assisted living residents - with a focus on maximising the residents privacy and independence.

We also provide Rest Home and Hospital Beds. Carer Support, Respite Care and Day Care.

Phone Darrell Shaw to discuss available options 07 888 4090.
Learn more

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2245 days ago

Waikato Regional Theatre is live!

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

Honoured to host our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Hamilton today, as the Waikato Regional Theatre project officially went live!

If you are not familiar with this exciting project, please click on the fly through video in the article.

Government cash pushes 1300-seat riverfront theatre closer… View more
Honoured to host our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Hamilton today, as the Waikato Regional Theatre project officially went live!

If you are not familiar with this exciting project, please click on the fly through video in the article.

Government cash pushes 1300-seat riverfront theatre closer to construction. www.stuff.co.nz...

2258 days ago

Poll: DO WE NEED ARMED POLICE IN SPECIAL VEHICLES TO KEEP OUR CITY SAFE?

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

Special police patrol vehicles carrying armed officers will start patrolling Counties Manukau, Waikato and Canterbury as part of a six-month trial to cut down response times to serious incidents involving firearms.
Police Commissioner Mike Bush made the announcement in Manukau, Auckland yesterday … View more
Special police patrol vehicles carrying armed officers will start patrolling Counties Manukau, Waikato and Canterbury as part of a six-month trial to cut down response times to serious incidents involving firearms.
Police Commissioner Mike Bush made the announcement in Manukau, Auckland yesterday morning.
The so-called armed response teams would be made up of police staff who are part of the armed offenders squad.
The armed offenders squad is normally on-call 24/7, but for the trial they would be routinely armed, equipped, mobile and ready to go to any events or incidents where they are needed, Mr Bush said.
Such teams were a standard feature of policing internationally, he said.
"The Police's mission is that New Zealand is the safest country. Following the events of March 15 in Christchurch, our operating environment has changed," Mr Bush said.
"The threat level remains at medium and we are continuously reviewing our tools, training, and capabilities we use to provide Policing services to ensure we remain fit for purpose."
The armed response teams would consist of a minimum of three specialist armed offenders squad personnel.
At times, they may be supported by additional staff, like specialist dog units.

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DO WE NEED ARMED POLICE IN SPECIAL VEHICLES TO KEEP OUR CITY SAFE?
  • 73.5% Yes, it's long overdue
    73.5% Complete
  • 14.9% No
    14.9% Complete
  • 3.7% Just a waste of money
    3.7% Complete
  • 7.4% Don't know
    7.4% Complete
  • 0.5% Don't care
    0.5% Complete
215 votes
2246 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags

Grant Wilson from

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags can make your life easier this time of year. Spring is in full swing and you need a green waste collector who won't let you down. Please contact us 0800 733 543 or www.redlid.co.nz...

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2246 days ago

Have you voted for your Gardener of the Year for 2019?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Voting closes tomorrow, November 1. These amazing homegrown heroes were shortlisted after a public call for nominations from gardeners all over the country, and you can read about their wonderful work here. Then don't forget to click through to vote for your favourite!

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