Newstead, Hamilton

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2747 days ago

MISSING DOG

Theresa from Hamilton East

Our dog has gone missing from Hamilton East. He is very loved and missed. We noticed him missing about 6pm last night. He was seen at Steele Park. He will be scared and we are worried that he has been taken. He doesn't just wander off on his own as is normally off his chain and inside or on … View moreOur dog has gone missing from Hamilton East. He is very loved and missed. We noticed him missing about 6pm last night. He was seen at Steele Park. He will be scared and we are worried that he has been taken. He doesn't just wander off on his own as is normally off his chain and inside or on the doorstep. Please if you know anything contact me ASAP.
We don't have any money but if our dog is returned we will do whatever we can to thank whoever gets him back to us.

2738 days ago

Need firewood?

Dr Tree & Bobcat /Digger Services Ltd - Hamilton

Firewood for sale!

85% dry mainly old man pine but mixed with other species.
Pick up or delivery available.
Please ring Ron on 0272139080

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2738 days ago

Come along to our Wintec Info Sessions!

Wintec

Find out how you can get started towards the career you’ve always dreamed of at one of our info sessions! Talk to our tutors, take a tour of our facilities, and get answers to all your questions!

Rotokauri Campus: Wednesday 27 June
City Campus: Thursday 28 June

Drop in anytime between 3.30… View more
Find out how you can get started towards the career you’ve always dreamed of at one of our info sessions! Talk to our tutors, take a tour of our facilities, and get answers to all your questions!

Rotokauri Campus: Wednesday 27 June
City Campus: Thursday 28 June

Drop in anytime between 3.30 - 5.30pm

Visit our website for more information and to register for a reminder!
Find out more!

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2739 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
Enrol now

2744 days ago

Will you be striking for better pay in the Waikato?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead. Do you support the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead. Do you support the nurses' stance? What do you think of the latest pay offer? Let us know in the replies. Click here to read more.
(If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2740 days ago

Thinking about selling

Peter Hulsdouw from

Are you thinking about selling? Or do you know someone who is?

I am offering a referral bonus - a $200 voucher of your choice for referrals that lead to new listings!

Want to know more? Or refer someone? Get in touch!

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2740 days ago

ASB warns of 'smishing' scam

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

ASB customers are being targeted in a "smishing" scam. They've been getting text messages claiming they've been locked out of their bank accounts, but it's really a ruse to get them to hand over their banking details.

ASB is aware of a current SMS ('smishing') … View more
ASB customers are being targeted in a "smishing" scam. They've been getting text messages claiming they've been locked out of their bank accounts, but it's really a ruse to get them to hand over their banking details.

ASB is aware of a current SMS ('smishing') scam where people have been sent a text message pretending to be from the bank. The 'smishing' SMS contains a link that once clicked prompts the person to provide personal information and a wide range of details such as login details and their Netcode.

ASB wants to remind everyone that legitimate messages from any bank would never ask customers to supply personal information, login details or second-factor identification.

The ASB Contact Centre is available on 0800 803 804 if a customer is concerned about any suspicious messages they receive. Read more here

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2741 days ago

Energetic cast called in for Hamilton Operatic's spirited Sister Act

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

A stellar cast has been called in for Hamilton Operatic Society's stylish season of Sister Act.
Live at Clarence Street Theatre from June 23, the ensemble consists of national actors and familiar Hamilton thespians.

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2741 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2741 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2741 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2741 days ago

We're on the hunt for Neighbours of the Week

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hamilton Press

The Hamilton Press and Neighbourly are on the hunt for Neighbours of the Week.
Whether you live in an apartment or on a rural property, you have neighbours - and knowing your neighbours matters. Connecting with the people who live around you creates a happier, safer and more friendlier … View more
The Hamilton Press and Neighbourly are on the hunt for Neighbours of the Week.
Whether you live in an apartment or on a rural property, you have neighbours - and knowing your neighbours matters. Connecting with the people who live around you creates a happier, safer and more friendlier neighbourhood - even if it's just greeting them by name over the fence or popping in for an occasional cuppa. That's what Neighbourly is all about after all. Neighbourly aims to restore the neighbourhoods of old, where neighbours knew each other well enough to pop next door to borrow a cup of sugar or help search for a lost pet.
At the same time, we want to celebrate all the good neighbours who are making an extra effort to support others in communities across the Waikato. These are the ones who organise neighbourhood BBQs, help stack their neighbour's firewood or always put their hand up to babysit.
So if you have a have a neighbour that fits the bill, and needs a bit of thanking, let us know. Nominations can be emailed to julie.kaio@stuff.co.nz

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2741 days ago

Waikato DHB to reduce services during nursing strike

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

The nursing strike planned for Thursday 5 July has been cancelled and will not go ahead on that date. However Waikato DHB has received notice of a second strike on Thursday 12 July. The NZNO union and the DHBs have agreed a revised offer that will be taken to NZNO members this week and we expect to… View moreThe nursing strike planned for Thursday 5 July has been cancelled and will not go ahead on that date. However Waikato DHB has received notice of a second strike on Thursday 12 July. The NZNO union and the DHBs have agreed a revised offer that will be taken to NZNO members this week and we expect to know the outcome of that ballot on Tuesday 10 July.

We are continuing our contingency planning for the proposed strike on 12 July which will impact on a number of services provided by our hospitals.

Please refer to our web page here www.waikatodhb.health.nz... for the most updated information.....

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2742 days ago

Annual NZ Bird Survey

Neil from Newstead

On a recent trip to Vietnam, a country of 90 million people and over 27 million motor scooters, I could count the sound of different “birds in the wild” (including sparrows) on one hand over the duration of ten days in three of the largest cities and Halong Bay overnight on water. There were of… View moreOn a recent trip to Vietnam, a country of 90 million people and over 27 million motor scooters, I could count the sound of different “birds in the wild” (including sparrows) on one hand over the duration of ten days in three of the largest cities and Halong Bay overnight on water. There were of course farmed Peking ducks in places and in Ho Chi Min City, even the sound of roosters crowing at dawn (used I could see as tourist draw cards or cock fighter stock according to our guide). Sadly too, there were the inevitable personal collections of wild birds in cages. I recalled a similar situation a decade earlier when visiting Surabaya, Indonesia over three years. The lushness of the vegetation in these tropical climes, which might suggest abundance of bird life showed in reality the opposite. There the only bird I saw in the wild was so timid I found difficulty trying to even get a photo. Is it the press of millions of people and their need for food that impacts so significantly on the presence of birds in the wild? Reading the following article printed verbatim below from the Hamilton Press, I would encourage readers to assist in the tracking of our abundant (by comparison) birdlife. I am also sure this would be a great holiday project for children during the pending holiday break.

Choose one hour during the week June 30 to July 8 and record all the birds you can see and hear. You’ll be part of a citizen science project that has been going since 2007. Birds are an indicator for the state of our environment. Comparing numbers from year to year builds up a picture of how bird populations are coping. Full instructions on how to take part and bird identification tips are at landcareresearch.co.nz. Have a good look around the survey website. There’s information about the pros and cons of feeding birds and which species do better in gardens where food is supplied, plus fun quizzes and activities. The interactive Garden Bird Atlas reveals how many sample gardens there are in each suburb. Bird counters cover most of the country but we’re thin on the ground. More participants will give a better picture of bird populations, so please go out there and do your bit.

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