Tamahere, Hamilton

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2681 days ago

Vote for us

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Exciting news! Our gorgeous bee-friendly September 2017 issue is up for Best Cover in the Magshop People's Choice Award 2018. We need your votes to come out on top! Click through the link to vote for us, and put yourself in the draw to win a De’longhi PrimaDonna coffee machine valued at … View moreExciting news! Our gorgeous bee-friendly September 2017 issue is up for Best Cover in the Magshop People's Choice Award 2018. We need your votes to come out on top! Click through the link to vote for us, and put yourself in the draw to win a De’longhi PrimaDonna coffee machine valued at $2,499.99, and two De’longhi Distinta Flair Breakfast packages valued at $419.98.

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2681 days ago

Share your green tips to WIN!

Countdown

Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Check out our page to see all the amazing entries we have received so far! Share your own and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our … View moreGot any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Check out our page to see all the amazing entries we have received so far! Share your own and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive. Share tips now

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2709 days ago

History of Ohaupo Road.Glenview

Alan from Melville

Hi Members.I thought that this story might be of interest to any one more so the older people.In 1957 i bought a section from Mr Split's new sub division. He lived in the white farm house on the hill . I remember him saying to me about the one i were looking at. It is a full quarter acre … View moreHi Members.I thought that this story might be of interest to any one more so the older people.In 1957 i bought a section from Mr Split's new sub division. He lived in the white farm house on the hill . I remember him saying to me about the one i were looking at. It is a full quarter acre section and the price is six hundred and sixty four pounds. I bought it on the spot. Bruce Mills of what was Lugton & Mills real estate. Bruce who i knew very well said to me why did you buy a section out in the Wop What's place. It is miles out of Hamilton.How very true.With me been a builder, Joinery and Carpentry . In 1958 i designed and built our house. We had a very good view's of every where from our bedroom window. It was 199. Ohaupo Road. We did not have any water but did have a septic tank we were in the Waipa District . On the hill not far past Splits house they started to bore for water and found it 123 feet below the surface.That was just fine for the people living on the flat sections they got some water. But not for us on the high ground . If those on the low ground were running their water we did not get enough to flush our toilet or make as cup of teas. How ever when we became part of Hamilton City things changed with plenty of water . Last week i got a shock when i saw our old family house of 60 years since i built it been demolished in the name of progress and leaving my family and i with lots of happy memories when it was our family home for about 10 years. Ohaupo Road was going to be made in to a 3 or 4 lane road, That is why there is the side lane now.For when the Queen Mother visited Hamilton. It was started but did not continued with it . The Queen Mother Bless her on her way to Hamilton stopped out side the Melville Primary School. What a thrill is was for the children to see our Queen Mother. Hope some people find this found this interesting History of Ohaupo Road .Like i do.

2682 days ago

Cambridge Community Garden Spring Raffle

Alison from Cambridge

Cambridge Community Garden
Spring Hamper Raffle

$2 per ticket

$5 for Three Tickets

Sold at The Warehouse
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Cambridge Community Garden
Spring Hamper Raffle

$2 per ticket

$5 for Three Tickets

Sold at The Warehouse
10am to 4pm
12th & 13th Sept 2018

Two Draws – 1st Prize a wheelbarrow full of goodies
- 2nd Prize a basket full of goodies
Drawn 17th Sept.

2682 days ago

Free health checks and desexing operations be available to the feline residents of Melville, from June 20th 2011

Nicky from Fitzroy

The initiative, aimed at clearing up the “silent epidemic” of sick cats and kittens overpopulating the suburb, came to fruition after a meeting of Carevets, Waikato SPCA and Melville Community House.
A $20,000 donation to the Waikato SPCA has enabled Keith Houston of the Carevet Veterinary … View more
The initiative, aimed at clearing up the “silent epidemic” of sick cats and kittens overpopulating the suburb, came to fruition after a meeting of Carevets, Waikato SPCA and Melville Community House.
A $20,000 donation to the Waikato SPCA has enabled Keith Houston of the Carevet Veterinary clinics to provide a service to treat 300 cats of community card holders – making a huge difference to the community.


The desexing and health check initiative will be run by a booking system at the community house, where the van will be ready and waiting.

Te Whare Kokonga/Melvillle Community House co-ordinator Holly Snape confirmed the area has had a large number of strays.



“It is a unique initiative, to cater for the stray and unwell cats in the community. We want to up the treatment of flea problems, up the vaccinations, target cats that are breeding by having the cheap desexing facilities,” she said.



All community card holders are encouraged to bring their cats in.

According to Waikato RNZSPCA Branch Manager Tracy Wilde it is the cost for treatment and a slow realisation of how quickly a cat can get pregnant that is to blame for explosions of kittens.



“We get endless calls about cats, this is a guesstimate, but a good 80% of calls here are about cats,” she says. “It is amazing how upset people can get about stray cats.”



Doctor Keith Houston of Carevets funded the mobile de-sexing service off his own bat.

“This is our [Carevets] contribution to the greater welfare of the community, by helping the SPCA meet their aims,” said Dr Houston. It is not just the breeding that is causing the SPCA site to be inundated with cats, but the diseases that come from overpopulation and poor conditions as well.

With the larger numbers, both domestic and feral felines can become sick by contracting cat flu, parasites, worms or feline aids (mainly from males fighting).



According to Wilde there are a “horrendous amount” of cats and kittens that are sick and dying and the SPCA does not have enough resources and staff time to control it.

The “kitten season” brings an overload of pregnant and abandoned animals during the Christmas period when people cannot care for them.



“Colonies of abandoned and unwanted animals are living in communities and without de-sexing are increasing at an alarming rate. (One male and female cat can produce 400,000 offspring in seven years).”

As a result the cats turn into scared, starved and eventually sick animals.



The SPCA wants to address other problem areas such as Fairfield, Nawton, Ngarawahia and Huntly and is looking for more funding for continued treatment and expansion to the other areas in need.



Around 16-18 cats are hoped to be treated per day.
Freephone 0800 CareVets
Email info@carevets.co.nz

0800 227383

2682 days ago

April 2019 Thailand Group trip

Steve from House of Travel Personal Travel Manager -Steve Wilson

Get your friends together for…. April 2019 Thailand Group trip: Discounted package $1499pp includes:
• Flights to Phuket (from Auckland)
• 10 nights in a 4 star hotel (twin share)
• Daily breakfast
• Return transfers

Relax and do your own thing throughout the day then catch up … View more
Get your friends together for…. April 2019 Thailand Group trip: Discounted package $1499pp includes:
• Flights to Phuket (from Auckland)
• 10 nights in a 4 star hotel (twin share)
• Daily breakfast
• Return transfers

Relax and do your own thing throughout the day then catch up with your mates in the evening for good food, drinks & company, the ultimate holiday!

Just email me at swilson@hot.co.nz and put in subject line:
"more info on April 2019 Thailand Group trip"
and I will forward you an email with more detailed info to see if this deal suits.

Please note there is limited availability on this special. Terms and conditions apply. Contact me to co-ordinate your group travel to any destination. Steve at House of Travel 027 345 3456 or swilson@hot.co.nz

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2682 days ago

Does your property meet upcoming legislative requirements?

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2684 days ago

TV aerial work

Fiona from Hillcrest

If you need any work done on your tv aerial BEWARE of Phillip Edwards of Aerial Plus! He did a TERRIBLE job for me and Ive had to get another company to come and fix it up. Apparently Im not the only person who has paid him to do such a shoddy job.

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2683 days ago

Moving out sale

Mohamed from Hamilton East

I m moving overseas, so need these gone:
Single bed and mattress 50$ sold
Closet 15$ sold
3 seat Sofa bed 120$
Dinner table and chairs 100$
Tv , sound bar, dvd player tv cabinet: 120$
Kitchen table without chairs 20$

Negotiable

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2689 days ago

Violin Teacher

John from Riverlea

Have child who wants to learn the violin? Or want to learn yourself?

Violin teacher available in Hillcrest/Riverlea area with a Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours) and 14 years teaching experience privately and in schools.

- Teaches ages 4 to adult, beginner to advanced, in a variety of … View more
Have child who wants to learn the violin? Or want to learn yourself?

Violin teacher available in Hillcrest/Riverlea area with a Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours) and 14 years teaching experience privately and in schools.

- Teaches ages 4 to adult, beginner to advanced, in a variety of methods. - Exam preparation available for those looking to push themselves.
- Concert, competition and performance opportunities.
- Fun positive learning environment with lessons tailored to the individual.

Contact details below for more information.

Text 0273324316
Email e.j.campbell@hotmail.com

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2684 days ago

splitstone Bricks

Allan from Melville

Hi Looking for a couple of splitstone bricks as some kids have destroyed a few. They are about 400 by 90 by90. hopefully someone has a couple laying around or someone knows somone who does thanks

2684 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Community Project applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Project and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Community Project applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Project and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September.

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Community Project Finalists!
  • 17.8% 1) Oakura Playcentre - New Plymouth
    17.8% Complete
  • 43.4% 2) Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club
    43.4% Complete
  • 24.5% 3) Helen Anderson Trust - Christchurch
    24.5% Complete
  • 7.4% 4) Community beautification project - Rotorua
    7.4% Complete
  • 6.9% 5) Thames Bridge Club - Thames
    6.9% Complete
1531 votes
2684 days ago

Poll: Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast… View moreWe need your help! These five amazing Organisation applicants are finalists in Round Two of the 2018 AMI Community Grants. Now it's up to you to decide who should receive a share of the funds. Read a little information about each Organisation and how your support will help them - and then cast your vote below. Voting closes Sunday 2 September

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Vote for the AMI Community Grants Organisation Finalists!
  • 12.4% 1) Communicare - Auckland
    12.4% Complete
  • 16.9% 2) NZ Disability Karate Association - Wellington
    16.9% Complete
  • 30.1% 3) Cholmondeley Children's Centre - Canterbury
    30.1% Complete
  • 29.3% 4) Fire & Emergency Operational Support Unit - Wellington
    29.3% Complete
  • 11.2% 5) Kai Rotorua
    11.2% Complete
1477 votes
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