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2734 days ago

Poll: Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have any concerns about it?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a … View more
Hi neighbours,
The latest online craze, Fortnite, has a hold on young Kiwis and concerns are mounting about school children staying up too late to play the game. More than 125 million players worldwide play the game and the multi-player Battle Royale, where 100 people battle it out in a third-person shoot 'em up until the last person standing wins, is hugely popular. More details here: www.stuff.co.nz....
Tell us how you're coping with the new online craze in the comments section - are you having problems? Have you noticed a change in your child's behaviour? Are they losing sleep? How are you managing it?

* Remember to write NFP (not for print), if you don't want your comments to be used in print

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Do your kids play Fortnite? Do you have any concerns about it?
  • 9.5% Yes, I'm worried about how obsessed they are and it's affecting my kids
    9.5% Complete
  • 34.9% No, it's just another online game, I just let them rip
    34.9% Complete
  • 55.6% No, restrictions prevent it from becoming a problem
    55.6% Complete
63 votes
2734 days ago

Are you excited for the ski season to start?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us … View more
Hey neighbours,

Check out all this snow! Mt Ruapehu is looking epic after a fresh dumping of snow. The mountain is gearing up to open this weekend for its first skiers of the season. Will you be heading along?

Are you excited for the winter season? Which NZ skifield is your favourite? Let us know in the replies! Photo credit: Tom Lee/ Stuff

2735 days ago

Introducing the Sooteater Chimney Cleaner

Pratts

If you own a wood-fire you will know how important it is to keep your chimney/flue system clean. This prevents chimney fires and keeps your fire running efficiently.
The Sooteater allows you to do this yourself without getting on your roof. Great if you have a high pitched roof/2 storey chimney. … View more
If you own a wood-fire you will know how important it is to keep your chimney/flue system clean. This prevents chimney fires and keeps your fire running efficiently.
The Sooteater allows you to do this yourself without getting on your roof. Great if you have a high pitched roof/2 storey chimney. It cleans better than a brush and works with any drill. The Sooteater has been sold in New Zealand for many years and is even used by plumbers and chimney sweeps!
View online or at our Cambridge showroom.

2735 days ago

Lucky Lotto - was it you?!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Someone in the Waikato is relishing a $1 million Lotto win.
The lucky player took out Wednesday night's first division prize draw with a ticket purchased on MyLotto.
Another eight players will be shouting office morning tea after winning $20,810 apiece in the second division draw.
This … View more
Someone in the Waikato is relishing a $1 million Lotto win.
The lucky player took out Wednesday night's first division prize draw with a ticket purchased on MyLotto.
Another eight players will be shouting office morning tea after winning $20,810 apiece in the second division draw.
This included another two Waikato players - one who purchased their ticket from Nawton Stationers & Lotto and the other through MyLotto.

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2735 days ago

Legally Blonde to hit Southwell School

Gary Farrow Reporter from Hamilton Press

Make sure and catch the production 'Legally Blonde the Musical', put on by St Paul's Collegiate.
NOTE: It will be performed at Southwell School, as opposed to what was suggested in the newspaper article today.

2735 days ago

SOLD!

Peter Hulsdouw from

Congratulations to our vendors and buyers - Vogel Place has SOLD for $810,000.

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2740 days ago

Saudi Arabia, through a new law, allows woman to drive for the first time.

Dianne from Hamilton East

Lets hear it for these women who have fought the hard battle and won......a tremendous day for them!

2737 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2738 days ago

Chickens

Rhiannon from Fairview Downs

Any recommendations on where to buy chickens

2737 days ago

Congratulations to our awesome volunteers!

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

Tracy Roose came to Toughlove as a parent looking for help.
Sixteen years later, she's described as the "focal point around which the team operates". Roose won volunteer of the year at Volunteering Waikato's Excellence Awards on Friday night.
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