Rototuna North, Hamilton

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

145 days ago

Term 3

Marie from Taekidokai Martial Arts

Looking for a winter, spring, summer or autumn sport, pastime, something to get you out of the house or off your phone?

Honestly, one hour will rejuvenate you and your family. Think of nothing other than what your body is capable of, what your mind can handle or nothing at all! Thats what … View more
Looking for a winter, spring, summer or autumn sport, pastime, something to get you out of the house or off your phone?

Honestly, one hour will rejuvenate you and your family. Think of nothing other than what your body is capable of, what your mind can handle or nothing at all! Thats what martial arts can do for you.

Contact me to check out the details and book your first class (free).

Join our martial arts family, even if it is only for one night.

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145 days ago

Tag - you're it: Cocky wall scrawler interrupted by cops

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A brazen tagger who scrawled on a Hamilton car park’s walls in broad daylight was trapped with nowhere to go when police turned up.

The tagger vandalised the walls in full view of an office block full of people - including staff at the Waikato Times.

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145 days ago

‘It saved my life’ - Couple’s caravan home faces closure

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Alan Berryman has been told more times than he can count that he’s only got weeks left to live, but says, for some reason, God has kept him alive.

For the past five years, he and his wife Gwen have lived in a caravan at the Classics Museum car park.

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152 days ago

Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View more
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.

We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?

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Is AI rewiring our minds?
  • 19.8% AI is making us lazy
    19.8% Complete
  • 51.5% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
    5.2% Complete
  • 21.7% Too early to tell
    21.7% Complete
  • 1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
    1.8% Complete
1242 votes
146 days ago

Need Help with Your Computer or Laptop? 🧑‍💻🛠️

Owner from iFixComputer ifixcomputer.co.nz

Hi Neighbors! 👋
If your computer or laptop is acting up, we’re here to help!

📍 iFixComputer is your local tech expert, offering fast, friendly, and affordable services right here in the neighborhood.

We specialize in:
✅ Computer & Laptop Repairs (All Brands)
✅ Data Recovery (Even… View more
Hi Neighbors! 👋
If your computer or laptop is acting up, we’re here to help!

📍 iFixComputer is your local tech expert, offering fast, friendly, and affordable services right here in the neighborhood.

We specialize in:
✅ Computer & Laptop Repairs (All Brands)
✅ Data Recovery (Even from dead drives!)
✅ Gaming PC Troubleshooting
✅ Software Installation & Setup
✅ Windows Upgrade & Optimization

Whether it’s a broken screen, a slow system, or a software glitch—we’ve got you covered.

📞 Feel free to message or call us 0212399648 for a quick quote or advice. We’re always happy to help our local community!


iFixComputer – Reliable Tech Help, Just Around the Corner 🔧

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146 days ago

Kids Market-Stall holders wanted

Aaron from Chartwell

🎪KIDS MARKET STALL HOLDERS WANTED🎪

Be a part of this year's Annual Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market on Saturday 6th Dec 2025 at Elliott Park Nawton Hamilton.

🎪If your aged 5-13years get creative and be a part of our Kids Market. Stalls are to be run by the kids and not the … View more
🎪KIDS MARKET STALL HOLDERS WANTED🎪

Be a part of this year's Annual Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market on Saturday 6th Dec 2025 at Elliott Park Nawton Hamilton.

🎪If your aged 5-13years get creative and be a part of our Kids Market. Stalls are to be run by the kids and not the adults. Adults are there to supervise in the background.

🎪 Visitors will experience a lively marketplace where children showcase and sell their own handmade products. Each child is responsible for setting up their stall, displaying their goods, handling cash or digital payments, and interacting with customers.

🎪Parents and the local community play a supportive role, coming along to shop and cheer on our young stallholders. The market is not just an event—it’s a movement that helps shape the next generation of our market entrepreneurs.

For expression of interest please email craftextravaganzanz@gmail.com before Sat 19th July and state what you would be interested in doing.

We would love some interactive stalls, games where kids can participate at your stall. Get your thinking caps on and we look forward to hearing from you. Stalls will be $20 3x3 site, limited spaces available.
#kidsmarketnz #extravaganzainthepark #mightywaikato

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152 days ago

Got a tricky neighbour situation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View more
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions

Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Find out more

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148 days ago

Transform Your Trolley: A Glam Mid-Century DIY Makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.

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159 days ago

Love watercress? Share your recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.

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151 days ago

Poll: Do you like this idea for bus changes?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato Regional Council is proposing a shake-up of Hamilton’s bus network that would see more frequent buses on fewer routes, in a shift aimed at boosting public transport use across the city.

Under the plan, three key routes, Orbiter, Comet and Meteor, along with a new Rototuna line, would … View more
Waikato Regional Council is proposing a shake-up of Hamilton’s bus network that would see more frequent buses on fewer routes, in a shift aimed at boosting public transport use across the city.

Under the plan, three key routes, Orbiter, Comet and Meteor, along with a new Rototuna line, would operate as high-frequency services with buses running every 15 minutes from 7am to 10pm, and every 30 minutes outside those hours, from 6am to midnight, seven days a week including public holidays.

Do you like this idea? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you like this idea for bus changes?
  • 52.9% Yes
    52.9% Complete
  • 47.1% No
    47.1% Complete
34 votes
156 days ago

Jaffas are leaving our shelves 🫠

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.

We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?

(We can confirm that a number of the … View more
Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.

We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?

(We can confirm that a number of the Neighbourly team will be heading out to stock up our lolly jars before Jaffas disappear!)

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150 days ago

Waikato Women's Fund invites you to 'Still We Rise: The Work Continues'

The Team from Momentum Waikato

We’ve come a long way—but there’s still work to do.

This isn’t a gala. It’s a gathering. A rally cry. A night for the women who keep showing up - for themselves, for each other, and for the generations coming next.

Charlotte Twigg is a powerhouse. She brings truth, fire, … View more
We’ve come a long way—but there’s still work to do.

This isn’t a gala. It’s a gathering. A rally cry. A night for the women who keep showing up - for themselves, for each other, and for the generations coming next.

Charlotte Twigg is a powerhouse. She brings truth, fire, fatigue—and hope.

She’ll speak to what it means to lead, to rise, to rest, and to keep going anyway.

We won’t pretend everything’s fine. But we will remind each other: this work, while unfinished, is already changing the world.

Free event | Limited seats - use the button below to click through to Eventbrite to book tickets.

Join us. Back us. Build with us.

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158 days ago

Poll: Have you noticed a change in the river level?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Waikato River is running high and several river paths in Hamilton have been closed as a result, the city council has advised.

There are also warnings of anticipated heavy rain in the region later this week and calls for people in flood-prone areas to be watchful and review emergency plans.
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The Waikato River is running high and several river paths in Hamilton have been closed as a result, the city council has advised.

There are also warnings of anticipated heavy rain in the region later this week and calls for people in flood-prone areas to be watchful and review emergency plans.

Have you noticed a change in the river level? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you noticed a change in the river level?
  • 43.5% Yes
    43.5% Complete
  • 56.5% No
    56.5% Complete
23 votes
157 days ago

Poll: Do you think differently about motels once used for emergency housing?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton motels once used for emergency housing are still grappling with “significant wear and tear, tenant-related damage, and reputational issues”, according to newly released liquidation reports.

The Waikato Times has obtained documents from KPMG, detailing the downfall of Hamilton … View more
Hamilton motels once used for emergency housing are still grappling with “significant wear and tear, tenant-related damage, and reputational issues”, according to newly released liquidation reports.

The Waikato Times has obtained documents from KPMG, detailing the downfall of Hamilton Accommodation Ltd and its network of 15 properties, including Abbey Motel Hamilton Ltd, Te Rapa Motor Inn Ltd, and Hamilton Motel Ltd.

Do you think differently about motels once used for emergency housing? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think differently about motels once used for emergency housing?
  • 89.7% Yes
    89.7% Complete
  • 10.3% No
    10.3% Complete
39 votes
152 days ago

Most minor crimes won’t be investigated, police advocate says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Thousands of minor crimes - fraud, petty theft, even low-level assaults - will likely never be investigated in New Zealand, let alone solved. And Kiwis should brace for that, a police advocate says.

The comments come after the Waikato Times revealed … View more
Thousands of minor crimes - fraud, petty theft, even low-level assaults - will likely never be investigated in New Zealand, let alone solved. And Kiwis should brace for that, a police advocate says.

The comments come after the Waikato Times revealed a scammed elderly couple’s case was filed away without follow-up, despite them proving CCTV imagery of the alleged crim and witnesses to the scam.

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