Tamahere, Hamilton

Got a gem of a neighbour?

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Nominate them for a Nice Neighbour prize. Tell us why they should be nominated here.

Dunedin’s Grand Casino venue licence renewal

Dunedin’s Grand Casino venue licence renewal

Dunedin’s Grand Casino has applied to renew its venue licence for another 15 years. Have your say. Deadline: 31 May 2024.

157 days ago

Santa Paws is back for 2023!

Southern Cross Pet Insurance

Hundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!

Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.

All pets are welcome … View more
Hundreds of Christmas-ready pets were shared last year - and we're keen to see them again!

Whether it's your cat tangled in tinsel or your pooch by a pile of pressies, share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card.

All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see festive snaps from around your neighbourhood too.

This is one of Neighbourly member's favourite campaigns so get involved and show your neighbours how adorable your Christmas pet is! Enter now.

Competition closes 21 December 2023 - winners announced early 2024!
Enter your pet now

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160 days ago

Have you heard about a new rule to stop gold clam spread?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Boaties with ballast tanks have been dealt a big blow before summer with new rules being placed on wake boats using a significant stretch of the Waikato River.

Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) has placed a Controlled Area Notice (CAN) over the river from Whakamaru Dam to Port Waikato, which comes … View more
Boaties with ballast tanks have been dealt a big blow before summer with new rules being placed on wake boats using a significant stretch of the Waikato River.

Biosecurity New Zealand (BNZ) has placed a Controlled Area Notice (CAN) over the river from Whakamaru Dam to Port Waikato, which comes into effect from midnight Friday.

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157 days ago

The Ryman Lifestyle – Your Free Guide

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

When it’s time to explore retirement village options, you have so many choices. So how do you decide what village is best for you? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide explaining all there is to know about Ryman retirement living.

How much does a retirement village cost? What levels of … View more
When it’s time to explore retirement village options, you have so many choices. So how do you decide what village is best for you? We’ve put together a comprehensive guide explaining all there is to know about Ryman retirement living.

How much does a retirement village cost? What levels of care do we provide? The Ryman Guide answers all your questions around finances, living options & what to expect when you move in to one of our thriving village communities.

Get a free copy for yourself & find out why we are New Zealand’s Most Trusted brand in aged care.

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158 days ago

Give a Theatre Seat for Christmas!

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Looking for that special gift for someone who loves live performance and the cultural life of the Waikato?

You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre as a Christmas gift for friends and family!

Donate $1500 and you get to put their name on a seat in the new … View more
Looking for that special gift for someone who loves live performance and the cultural life of the Waikato?

You can 'Take a Seat' in the new Waikato Regional Theatre as a Christmas gift for friends and family!

Donate $1500 and you get to put their name on a seat in the new Theatre’s auditorium.

Click here to donate and/or find out more - tell us it’s a gift and you’ll get a pop-up gift card to give on the day.
Give a seat

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160 days ago

Happy Black Friday!

The Team from NZ Compare

Black Friday Special: Uncover great deals & a chance to WIN a $200 Prezzy Card!

Here's the #1 must-buy recommended by YOU: Home & Garden. Uncover the top 10 anticipated must-have products for Black Friday 2023 HERE: www.priceme.co.nz...

And don't forget to enter our … View more
Black Friday Special: Uncover great deals & a chance to WIN a $200 Prezzy Card!

Here's the #1 must-buy recommended by YOU: Home & Garden. Uncover the top 10 anticipated must-have products for Black Friday 2023 HERE: www.priceme.co.nz...

And don't forget to enter our giveaway for a shot at a $200 Prezzy Card: www.nzcompare.com...
Act fast, it all wraps up on 29/11/2023!

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160 days ago

Lofty thoughts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Cambridge

Transform a bland attic or rumpty garage space into a rustic studio or spare room with Resene paints. Find out how to make the more of your spaces with these easy instructions.

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160 days ago

Compression socks new

Colleen from Hamilton East

2 pairs medium size
These socks were bought in a 4 pack on Facebook for
$25/pair - only need 2 pairs
Pay cash on pickup Hamilton East off Te Aroha St

Price: $10

161 days ago

Level up your vege patch with NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

As the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.

Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood … View more
As the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.

Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood this summer with the help of a monthly NZ Gardener subscription and Vege Patch from Scratch. Purchase a subscription today at Mags4Gifts.co.nz to receive your free book. T&Cs apply.
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161 days ago

Would you ever open your garden for a fundraiser?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Forty years in the making and never before opened to the public, one Cambridge grandma’s acre-sized garden will be open for the first time this weekend in a fundraiser to send her grandson to Spain for the World Futsal Cup.

Nate Westage, 13, will soon be competing and his grandma, Anne … View more
Forty years in the making and never before opened to the public, one Cambridge grandma’s acre-sized garden will be open for the first time this weekend in a fundraiser to send her grandson to Spain for the World Futsal Cup.

Nate Westage, 13, will soon be competing and his grandma, Anne Spelchan, is trying to help him along the way.

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161 days ago

Waikato Engineering Education Fund builds capacity

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Creating a long-term local solution to the growing skills shortage in the engineering sector is the aim of a new philanthropic investment fund at Momentum Waikato.

The Waikato Engineering Careers Association (WEEF), which will focus on innovation, diversity and equity in the industry, was … View more
Creating a long-term local solution to the growing skills shortage in the engineering sector is the aim of a new philanthropic investment fund at Momentum Waikato.

The Waikato Engineering Careers Association (WEEF), which will focus on innovation, diversity and equity in the industry, was launched by the Waikato Engineering Careers Association (WECA) at its recent 20th Anniversary event at The University of Waikato’s impressive new Pā.

Hanga-Aro-Rau, the Workforce Development Council for Manufacturing Engineering and Logistics, applauds this new Fund, as the skills gap is currently set to grow by 38 per cent to 40,000 workers by 2028.

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161 days ago

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons Hamilton

Alfreda from Melville

Selling x2 tickets to the show on the 1st of December at 06.30
Tickets are for Zone A

Price: $130

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164 days ago

Poll: Hands off the CBD free parking

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

That's been the message from many as Hamilton City Council looks to cut costs.
What are your thoughts?

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Hands off the CBD free parking
  • 89.7% Keep the free parking, the CBD needs it.
    89.7% Complete
  • 6.8% We could go without it if it'll keep rates down.
    6.8% Complete
  • 2.7% Get rid of it.
    2.7% Complete
  • 0% Not sure.
    0% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - explain in the comments.
    0.7% Complete
146 votes
164 days ago

Veg-up Macaroni and Cheese

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Being heart-healthy isn't just for grown-ups. Kiwis of all ages will benefit from eating a diet rich in fruit and veggies. However, getting veggies into children can sometimes be a small challenge, but who says you need to tell them? Our kid-friendly recipes helpfully hide the good stuff with … View moreBeing heart-healthy isn't just for grown-ups. Kiwis of all ages will benefit from eating a diet rich in fruit and veggies. However, getting veggies into children can sometimes be a small challenge, but who says you need to tell them? Our kid-friendly recipes helpfully hide the good stuff with a healthy spin on a classic dish. Click the link to check out our version of Mac n' Cheese!

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165 days ago

Poll: Should fruit cake lose its Christmas reign?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This hardy dessert has stood the test of time but is it time for a new dessert to step into the (Christmas) light? Share your vote, and tell us what kiwi classic you'd put in its place.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of … View more
This hardy dessert has stood the test of time but is it time for a new dessert to step into the (Christmas) light? Share your vote, and tell us what kiwi classic you'd put in its place.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Should fruit cake lose its Christmas reign?
  • 14.4% Yes, goodbye fruit cake
    14.4% Complete
  • 32.8% No, it's tradition
    32.8% Complete
  • 52.8% No way, it's delicious
    52.8% Complete
2204 votes
163 days ago

Subscribe and save with Sunday Star-Times

Sunday Star Times

For as little as $61, unwrap thought-provoking articles, entertainment and adventure every Sunday!

Purchase a subscription to Sunday Star-Times via mags4gifts.co.nz before December 25 and receive a free Linden Leaves diffuser worth $40.

For more information visit mags4gifts.co.nz/sstchristmasView more
For as little as $61, unwrap thought-provoking articles, entertainment and adventure every Sunday!

Purchase a subscription to Sunday Star-Times via mags4gifts.co.nz before December 25 and receive a free Linden Leaves diffuser worth $40.

For more information visit mags4gifts.co.nz/sstchristmas

Happy Shopping! The team at Sunday Star-Times
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