Tamahere, Hamilton

14 days ago

EarthDiverse bus trip to the Auckland Art Gallery

todd from EarthDiverse

Enjoy Art? Join EarthDiverse, and local artists, writers and lecturers Peter Dornauf, MA and Norman Franke, PhD for a wonderful day excursion to the Auckland Art Gallery and a guided tour of the Gothic Art exhibition entitled GOTHIC RETURNS: FUSELI TO FOMINSON. Loosely termed ‘gothic’ the … View moreEnjoy Art? Join EarthDiverse, and local artists, writers and lecturers Peter Dornauf, MA and Norman Franke, PhD for a wonderful day excursion to the Auckland Art Gallery and a guided tour of the Gothic Art exhibition entitled GOTHIC RETURNS: FUSELI TO FOMINSON. Loosely termed ‘gothic’ the exhibition embraces everything from horror stories to hauntings and everything in between. Hitchcock was a master at conjuring these demons in film, but artists from the romantic period through to the present have dipped their brush into that dark inky world and danced with the devil of the ghoulish, the spooky and the downright unnerving. Participants can choose to explore some artwork of the AAG's permanent collection, particularly the restored Brueghel the Younger painting ('The Village Fair') and can have some free time to explore other parts of the museum, Albert Park and the near-by shops such as Smith & Caughey's or Unity Books.
• When: Saturday 23 March 2024.
• Bus departs 9:00am from in front of the EarthDiverse Centre at 401 Anglesea Street and returns around 6:00pm.
For more information and registration click the read more link below.
Price includes round-trip bus transport from Hamilton and a guided tour of the Exhibition. Lunch is on your own.

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15 days ago

Compare & SAVE on the Go

The Team from NZ Compare

Have a pesky power bill from Summer aircon use?

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20 days ago

What do you think of the Rifle Range Rd cycleway?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Users of a popular city park are struggling to find car parks after Hamilton City Council prioritised a cycleway over off street parking.

An estimated 28 of 108 spaces on Rifle Range Road have disappeared as contractors install an off-road cycleway linking Dinsdale and Frankton to Maeroa and … View more
Users of a popular city park are struggling to find car parks after Hamilton City Council prioritised a cycleway over off street parking.

An estimated 28 of 108 spaces on Rifle Range Road have disappeared as contractors install an off-road cycleway linking Dinsdale and Frankton to Maeroa and Forest Lake.

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15 days ago

Where should Cambridge's new bridge go, in your opinion?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Plans are afoot to reshape the Cambridge’s transport system over coming decades and a new bridge to the centre is a big part of it.

The district council is hoping to secure funding to improve its transport, include building a third bridge, and public feedback will help them shape a compelling … View more
Plans are afoot to reshape the Cambridge’s transport system over coming decades and a new bridge to the centre is a big part of it.

The district council is hoping to secure funding to improve its transport, include building a third bridge, and public feedback will help them shape a compelling business case.

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22 days ago

What do you think of plans to cut more jobs at the city council?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The scale of a proposal to cut jobs at Hamilton City Council by 7% is not worth the “destruction it will cause”, says a councillor.

But one of the elected members behind the proposal has hit back, slamming some councillors for their “self-serving rhetoric” and “selective narrative“.

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16 days ago

What do you think of the changes this principal is making?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Matua Hone Waudby has only been Bankwood Primary’s principal for around 18 months, and in that time he’s been slowly working on turning the school around.

That includes changing when the school year starts and finishes, in a bid to make it easier on families.

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16 days ago

Are you interested in making a career out of writing?

Dee from Cambridge

The reality of being a writer, either full-time or part-time, is more than a calling to creativity. Understanding the basic principles of the industry as a business is key to a productive writing career. In an engaging and interactive session, writer Elizabeth (Libby) Kirkby-McLeod will take you … View moreThe reality of being a writer, either full-time or part-time, is more than a calling to creativity. Understanding the basic principles of the industry as a business is key to a productive writing career. In an engaging and interactive session, writer Elizabeth (Libby) Kirkby-McLeod will take you through the basics of writing as a business. Sign up here: www.waipalibraries.org.nz...

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16 days ago

Last week to enter neighbours!

Prospa

Have you nominated a small business in your community yet? The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards close this week!

Whether you know a great plumber, supermarket, mechanic, bookstore, hairdresser, gardener, pharmacy, builder, shoe store, cafe or electrician - show some love to a small business and… View more
Have you nominated a small business in your community yet? The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards close this week!

Whether you know a great plumber, supermarket, mechanic, bookstore, hairdresser, gardener, pharmacy, builder, shoe store, cafe or electrician - show some love to a small business and make a nomination today.

You'll not only help drum up some support for them in your community, you could also help them win a $10,000 prize package. Plus if your nomination is a regional finalist you'll win a $100 Prezzy® card too!
Nominate now

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16 days ago

Want chocolate this Easter?

NZ House & Garden

The sweetest time of the year is just around the corner, and we’ve put together a great deal that will make it even sweeter.

Bennetto Chocolate has helped us put together an amazing chocolate box that’ll be the perfect addition to an NZ House & Garden subscription this Easter. Simply … View more
The sweetest time of the year is just around the corner, and we’ve put together a great deal that will make it even sweeter.

Bennetto Chocolate has helped us put together an amazing chocolate box that’ll be the perfect addition to an NZ House & Garden subscription this Easter. Simply purchase a 1 or 2-year subscription to NZ House & Garden and the Easter Bunny will deliver you a Bennetto Chocolate Box worth $50 for FREE! T&Cs Apply.

Enjoy,
The team at NZ House & Garden
Find out more

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20 days ago

Do you go to your doctor with multiple problems per visit?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Overworked Waikato GPs are cracking down on patients presenting for appointments with a laundry list of complaints.

In some cases patients arrive with 10 problems - “just impossible” in 15 minutes - but doctors acknowledge longer wait times aren’t helping.

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17 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Pegasus, Christchurch worth almost $1 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting for its new owner.… View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Pegasus, Christchurch worth almost $1 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting for its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
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23 days ago

What would The School of Life teach?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The National Party introduced their policy called 'teaching the basics brilliantly' last year regarding changing school curriculums. They are referring to reading, writing and maths.

However, some people believe school should actually be more practical, teaching kids to change tyres … View more
The National Party introduced their policy called 'teaching the basics brilliantly' last year regarding changing school curriculums. They are referring to reading, writing and maths.

However, some people believe school should actually be more practical, teaching kids to change tyres and balance their finances. Thinking about all the skills that have benefited you over the years, tell us what would be taught at your School of Life?

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

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19 days ago

What are your thoughts on denser housing in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Waipā’s council wants another year to make decisions on housing density, saying there are “a lot of unknowns” after the government change.

Councils around the country had been preparing for the previous government’s plans to allow three homes of up to three storeys on most sections … View more
Waipā’s council wants another year to make decisions on housing density, saying there are “a lot of unknowns” after the government change.

Councils around the country had been preparing for the previous government’s plans to allow three homes of up to three storeys on most sections without extra permissions. That’s now set to become optional.

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19 days ago

Know anyone who could run Balloons over Waikato?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s beloved balloon bonanza needs fresh blood to run the show.

This year is balloon stalwart Michele Connell’s last running the event after a 20-year stint at the helm.

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19 days ago

What support do you think Melville's new school needs?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Teething issues at a newly amalgamated Hamilton school are a product of a speedy transition with a lack of resourcing but it’s not a lost cause, local leaders say.

In fact, they’re predicting some “sitting superstars” will be found at Mangakōtukutuku College.

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