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2336 days ago

Poll: What's the most popular night to eat fish and chips?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Sunday Star Times

While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View more
While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)

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What's the most popular night to eat fish and chips?
  • 1.3% Monday
    1.3% Complete
  • 1.6% Tuesday
    1.6% Complete
  • 3.1% Wednesday
    3.1% Complete
  • 6.2% Thursday
    6.2% Complete
  • 68.1% Friday
    68.1% Complete
  • 12.8% Saturday
    12.8% Complete
  • 6.8% Sunday
    6.8% Complete
1635 votes
2336 days ago

Should you be leaving your heat pump on?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.

And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.

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2337 days ago

NZ Comedy at Its Finest

Clarence Street Theatre

The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.

Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and … View more
The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.

Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and melting cream castles. Now all they need is an audience…

Hudson and Halls Live! features NZ actors Jordan Mooney and Matt Walker from WESTSIDE and Straight Forward.

Both locals Hamilton lads that have made it on the international acting scene.
Book now

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2338 days ago

Become a Teacher

Ministry Of Education

Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View more
Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Learn more

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2338 days ago

Applications open this week for free buses for people with disabilities

Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you have a disability that means you are unable to drive? Would free bus travel help you become more independent and enable easier access to employment, study, healthcare and social opportunities?

From this Thursday (1 August), applications for Waikato Regional Council’s public transport … View more
Do you have a disability that means you are unable to drive? Would free bus travel help you become more independent and enable easier access to employment, study, healthcare and social opportunities?

From this Thursday (1 August), applications for Waikato Regional Council’s public transport accessibility concession will open.

For more information about the concession, visit www.busit.co.nz... call 0800 205 305, or visit the team at the BUSIT counter inside the Hamilton Transport Centre in Bryce Street.
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2339 days ago

Not sure where to begin?

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Want to volunteer but not sure where to begin? We can help!
If you are in or near Hamilton you can come and see us, or we can help you over the phone if you're further away. Give us a call - 07 839 3191 (Mon-Fri), or send us a message!
Otherwise, you can register online, search for roles in … View more
Want to volunteer but not sure where to begin? We can help!
If you are in or near Hamilton you can come and see us, or we can help you over the phone if you're further away. Give us a call - 07 839 3191 (Mon-Fri), or send us a message!
Otherwise, you can register online, search for roles in your area of interest, and apply online - www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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2339 days ago

Large Brown Urn

Marylou from Melville

This has been shown in a special place (with a special plant on top). We are down-sizing so unfortunately, it should go.

Price: $45

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2339 days ago

Brown Urn

Marylou from Melville

This is an eye-catching urn to have in a special place. We are down-sizing so it really should go. We do have a plant to sit on top so makes a feature.

Price: $45

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2339 days ago

Ugg Boots Size 12

Marylou from Melville

Excellent condition

Price: $20

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2342 days ago

Empty container needed for photographic experiment.

Desmond from Dinsdale

I do a bit of photography, especially high speed and "different" photos. I have some fireworks that I don't want to set off outdoors [scared animals etc.] and have thought of an idea to do some time exposure photos, and video, of them going off in an enclosed environment. A steel … View moreI do a bit of photography, especially high speed and "different" photos. I have some fireworks that I don't want to set off outdoors [scared animals etc.] and have thought of an idea to do some time exposure photos, and video, of them going off in an enclosed environment. A steel container is nice and strong and would contain most of the noise and flames and I'd love to do a 'controlled' photoshoot in one if anyone has one available in an environment that would not pose a fire hazard of any sort. :)

2346 days ago

#HAMILTON CITY #PROSTITUTION BYLAW

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

#HAMILTON CITY #PROSTITUTION BYLAW - You can give feedback from 1 July to 1 August 2019 - I support Retaining the existing Bylaw. - Read the document to see why.

Overview
Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback following the review of the Hamilton City Prostitution Bylaw 2009.
Why … View more
#HAMILTON CITY #PROSTITUTION BYLAW - You can give feedback from 1 July to 1 August 2019 - I support Retaining the existing Bylaw. - Read the document to see why.

Overview
Hamilton City Council (the Council) is seeking feedback following the review of the Hamilton City Prostitution Bylaw 2009.
Why are we doing this?
The Bylaw was last reviewed in 2009 as per the Local Government Act 2002 requirements. The Council is required to review the existing bylaw every 10 years by law. This provides an opportunity for the Council to check in with our community on how the Bylaw is working and consider feedback.
Council consulted on the Bylaw between 18 March and 18 April 2019. An internal review identified a process risk so this second consultation seeks to complete the consultation process.
The Council has determined that:
the current Hamilton City Council Prostitution Bylaw is the most appropriate means of controlling the issue of prostitution services in Hamilton City; and
the Bylaw is not inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 because the limits it places on the rights and freedoms contained within that Act can be demonstratively justified in a free and democratic society.
The Council proposes to continue the current Bylaw unamended.
OPTIONS
In compliance with the LGA, the Council provides two options. The Council wants to consult on its intention to continue the current Bylaw unamended. If you do not think the Bylaw should be continued unamended, then the Council would like to know why. Tell us your views either way in the feedback form below.
Retain the existing Bylaw (preferred)
The Council believes it is appropriate to keep the current Bylaw without making any changes because the Bylaw has operated well over the last 10 years and is considered fit for purpose.
Retaining the current Bylaw means:
A brothel must be in the shaded area in the Bylaw map AND at least 100m away from a school, early childhood centre, marae and/or places of worship.
A premises providing accommodation (e.g. a hotel or motel) is not considered a brothel if prostitution occurs there under an arrangement initiated elsewhere.
No person can offer, without an invitation, sex for a payment/reward on a street, road, footpath, road reserve, public place in Hamilton.
Only one sign for a brothel is allowed and it must:
Be smaller than 2m².
Not have flashing or neon lights.
Not contain explicit or offensive words.
Not contain any images, shapes or models considered sexually explicit/offensive.
Anyone who breaches the rules in the Bylaw could be fined up to $20,000 if convicted.
A copy of the existing Bylaw is attached to this proposal, scroll down the page to the heading Related to view.
Amend the existing Bylaw
This will mean the Council amends the current Bylaw after it considers feedback through the consultation process. This could include changing or removing one or more of the elements of the bylaw.
Tell us your thoughts on the Bylaw
Before making any final decisions, we’d like to have your input.
You can give us feedback from 1 July to 1 August 2019.
If you submitted during the first consultation period, your submission will be included automatically. You can add to or change your submission by resubmitting it using the link below.
Please note:
Please be aware when providing a submission/giving feedback/responding to a survey that all responses are part of the consultation process. This means that your name but not contact details may be reproduced and included in the Council's public documents such as the Council agendas and minutes. These documents are available on the Council's website at www.hamilton.govt.nz...
Next steps
Staff will collect and analyse all feedback at the close of the submission period.
The analysis of this feedback will be presented to the August 2019 meeting of the Regulatory and Hearings Committee. At this meeting, submitters who want to speak to their written submission will be able to do so.
The Council will then consider all the views and make a decision on the Bylaw in September 2019.

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2341 days ago

#HAMILTON - #HILLCREST #STADIUMPARK COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

#HAMILTON - #HILLCREST #STADIUMPARK COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND - OFFICIAL OPENING TODAY 27 JULY 2019 - THE KIDS HAD A BLAST - WELL DONE HAMILTON

2342 days ago

Hose Doctor

Les from Pirongia - Karamu

Hi all
I work for ENZED Waikato and am trying to get work. I live in Pirongia and service the waikato. I am available 24/7 7 days a week. No job is to big or small. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.
Les. 021821960

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