Rototuna, Hamilton

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2320 days ago

Ideas for creative teens

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Using just paint and wallpaper, transform boring shelves into something even your teen will love.

Combine your favourite Resene colours and wallpapers. 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 … View more
Using just paint and wallpaper, transform boring shelves into something even your teen will love.

Combine your favourite Resene colours and wallpapers. 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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2320 days ago

ROAD CLOSURE: Harwood Street

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi neighbours - a section of Harwood St in the city centre will be closed today and tomorrow between the hours of 7am and 6pm.

Traffic will still be able to enter the northern end of Harwood St during the road closure period but will not be able to enter or exit through the southern end of … View more
Hi neighbours - a section of Harwood St in the city centre will be closed today and tomorrow between the hours of 7am and 6pm.

Traffic will still be able to enter the northern end of Harwood St during the road closure period but will not be able to enter or exit through the southern end of London St.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in place to assist traffic and pedestrians, however motorists are encouraged to use alternative streets where possible.
Read more here

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2320 days ago

Garage Sale

Meghan from Flagstaff

Saturday 17th August 8am
34 Haswell Place, Huntington, Hamilton
Bric a Brac, Women's clothing, Jewellry, and Woolen crafts.

Negotiable

2321 days ago

Poll: Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Are we happier owning our own home or renting?

It turns out one answer does not fit all.

Some people feel more "grounded" owning their own home, giving them the feeling they're planning for the future and creating a legacy. But there are people who think the opposite. Read more

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Are you happy owning your own home, or renting?
  • 90.7% Prefer to own
    90.7% Complete
  • 9.3% Prefer to rent
    9.3% Complete
1953 votes
2323 days ago

Poll: Does an eatery's hygiene grade impact your decision to buy food from there?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

A popular Asian eatery and a restaurant in a wealthy suburb are among the dirtiest in Auckland.

In the most recent list of E and D grade food outlets, inspectors identified 12 eateries from July to August this year with lower than usual hygiene standards, ranging from problems with pests to … View more
A popular Asian eatery and a restaurant in a wealthy suburb are among the dirtiest in Auckland.

In the most recent list of E and D grade food outlets, inspectors identified 12 eateries from July to August this year with lower than usual hygiene standards, ranging from problems with pests to process control.

To read the full list of eateries, click here

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Does an eatery's hygiene grade impact your decision to buy food from there?
  • 83.4% Yes, always!
    83.4% Complete
  • 3.4% No, I don't look.
    3.4% Complete
  • 13.2% When I remember to check
    13.2% Complete
1031 votes
2322 days ago

Hamilton Central Library closure

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hamilton’s Central Library will be closed for the day next Monday, 19 August.

Contractors will be working on the creation of the makerspace and community hub project, and Hamilton City Libraries apologises for the short notice closure.

Click here to see a list of other library branches you … View more
Hamilton’s Central Library will be closed for the day next Monday, 19 August.

Contractors will be working on the creation of the makerspace and community hub project, and Hamilton City Libraries apologises for the short notice closure.

Click here to see a list of other library branches you can go to to get your reading fix!

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2322 days ago

Millions for boom suburb

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning neighbours,

The Government is giving a multi-million dollar funding boost for Rototuna Junior and Senior High Schools, but the principals say it isn't enough to support their burgeoning school-rolls.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced on Tuesday that the schools were … View more
Morning neighbours,

The Government is giving a multi-million dollar funding boost for Rototuna Junior and Senior High Schools, but the principals say it isn't enough to support their burgeoning school-rolls.

Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced on Tuesday that the schools were receiving $16 million to cater for 500 extra students across the two schools.

But Rototuna Senior High School principal Natasha Hemara said the expansion falls short of what the schools need.

What's your take on the announcement? Read more here

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2322 days ago

Poll: Do you consider yourself to be happy?

Paul Reporter from Stuff

New Zealand is one of the happiest countries in the world, but how do you even define happiness?

There's a growing body of research on happiness showing the things that make us happier, and things that detract from our happiness. Read more from our "Good Life Guide" here.

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Do you consider yourself to be happy?
  • 75.5% Yes, I am happy
    75.5% Complete
  • 24.5% No, I am not happy
    24.5% Complete
1316 votes
2322 days ago

This week's latest Blueprint

Hamilton Harcourts

View Hamilton Harcourts' latest interactive Blueprint.

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2323 days ago

New school classrooms for the Waikato region

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

Pleased to accompany Minister of Education Chris Hipkins at Rototuna Junior and Senior High Schools​ today, as he announced a combined $16 million expansion for 500 extra students across the two schools. He also announced that 30 other Waikato schools will receive 79 classrooms, a $42 million … View morePleased to accompany Minister of Education Chris Hipkins at Rototuna Junior and Senior High Schools​ today, as he announced a combined $16 million expansion for 500 extra students across the two schools. He also announced that 30 other Waikato schools will receive 79 classrooms, a $42 million investment.

More information can be found here:
education.govt.nz...

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2323 days ago

Did you know Waikato DHB just got a new boss?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

After almost two years without a permanent chief executive, Waikato DHB has welcomed its new leader with a pōwhiri.
Dr Kevin Snee - the former boss of Hawke's Bay DHB - was formally welcomed to the Wailkato on Monday at Hamilton's Hui Te Rangiora Marae.
Read more here.

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2323 days ago

Come and have a chat!

The Team from Hamilton City Council

Come along and learn about our great river city, what we are planning, and what exactly it is that we do.

We'd love to see you there! Watch this space - more information to come!

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2335 days ago

End of Life Choice Bill

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

As many of you will know, we are currently debating the End of Life Choice Bill in Parliament. I would like to thank David Seymour MP for bring this bill to our attention.

I acknowledge that there are a range of views around the subject of euthanasia, and I have a deep level of respect for … View more
As many of you will know, we are currently debating the End of Life Choice Bill in Parliament. I would like to thank David Seymour MP for bring this bill to our attention.

I acknowledge that there are a range of views around the subject of euthanasia, and I have a deep level of respect for everyone's opinions and personal experiences.

I believe it's important we have a respectful debate about this issue. If you would like to comment below, please ensure your comments show due respect for the views of others.

I am personally opposed to this bill, and my reasons our outlined below, and in the video attached to this post.

I believe this bill impacts on vulnerable people in our communities. I'm concerned that in many cases those who would have access to end of life choice under this bill are the old, the unwell, and people with devastating and difficult diseases. By definition, these people are often in a vulnerable position.

By sharing the experiences of those who are dying, we stand to learn a lot about what is important in life, about relationships within families and communities. Our experience of humanity risks being diminished if we push for shorter, more succinct death experiences. I am certainly not in favour of glorification of suffering, but rather a turning toward, than a turning away from the natural dying process.

The vast number of those in the medical profession oppose this bill, having insightful information and experience on the issue of dying.

I retain a concern about the increasing desire across society to favour a sanitised experience of death; the desire to control every aspect of life and death. Improved palliative care practices will address many of the concerns raised by proponents of assisted dying.

I am concerned that people approaching an end of life situation may experience overt pressure. They can feel they are a burden on their families, worry about the pain that the final months may put them through, and may see it simply as a better choice to access end of life provisions.

Our current laws protect all human life equally. No one person's life is treated differently from anyone else's.

I acknowledge the genuine position of those MPs and community members who support the Bill. While I disagree with that position, I will be conducting the debate in a constructive and sensitive manner out of respect for the genuinely held views of proponents, and the sensitive issue under consideration.

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2324 days ago

Out of My Mind - our latest podcast is now live

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.

In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front … View more
Stuff's new podcast, Out of My Mind, is a series of true stories about mental health, told by the people who’ve been there.

In each episode, one person talks to journalist Adam Dudding about their life, and the view from inside their head. These first-person dispatches from the front lines of mental health are moving, yet also full of moments of surprise, tenderness and humour.

There are seven episodes. Two are available now and the following five will be released each Monday. Listen to the latest podcast here.

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2328 days ago

Poll: Should Claudelands Events Centre be sold?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning neighbours,

A contender for Hamilton's mayoralty has advocated selling the city's Claudelands Events Centre if a suitable buyer is found.

Angela O'Leary​ said selling the showpiece venue would improve the city council's bottom line, with Claudelands notching up … View more
Morning neighbours,

A contender for Hamilton's mayoralty has advocated selling the city's Claudelands Events Centre if a suitable buyer is found.

Angela O'Leary​ said selling the showpiece venue would improve the city council's bottom line, with Claudelands notching up yearly operating deficits.

But others disagree.

What do you think should happen to Claudelands?

Read more here

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Should Claudelands Events Centre be sold?
  • 33.6% Yes, sell it to the highest bidder
    33.6% Complete
  • 52.6% No, it's a valuable city asset
    52.6% Complete
  • 13.7% I'm undecided
    13.7% Complete
211 votes
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