Tauwhare, Hamilton

Got some bits to give away?

Got some bits to give away?

Clear out that garage and pop it on Neighbourly Market for free.

200 days ago

Time to sell some of your wares?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It might be time to pop some of your used items on Neighbourly Market to clear out that garage and make some pocket money too!

List any items on Neighbourly Market (for sale or for free) between now and Monday 26 May and be in to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards.

It's pretty … View more
It might be time to pop some of your used items on Neighbourly Market to clear out that garage and make some pocket money too!

List any items on Neighbourly Market (for sale or for free) between now and Monday 26 May and be in to win one of three $100 Prezzy® cards.

It's pretty straightforward, but instructions on how to list items are here
List an item now

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200 days ago

Style inspiration from Kerry’s lifestyle of colour and joy

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Kerry, a resident at Bert Sutcliffe Village is a lifelong curator of beautiful spaces which reflect a life rich in décor, experiences, and sunshine.

With over 30 years of experience in lecturing and interior design, she opened her vibrant apartment to us and shared some of her tips.

Click … View more
Kerry, a resident at Bert Sutcliffe Village is a lifelong curator of beautiful spaces which reflect a life rich in décor, experiences, and sunshine.

With over 30 years of experience in lecturing and interior design, she opened her vibrant apartment to us and shared some of her tips.

Click read more to explore Kerry’s favourite styling tips and see how she’s brought colour, creativity, and joy into her apartment.

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200 days ago

F& P 8kg condenser drier for sale $750 ono

April from Karapiro - Maungatautari

Purchased 8/24. 2yr warranty passes to new owner. Selling as need/have purchased larger capacity drier due to additional household loading/approaching winter & damp Waikato !

Price: $750

200 days ago

Poll: Do you get out to watch the artists during the festival?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The popular Boon Street Art Festival - which has helped enliven Hamilton’s urban landscape with colourful murals - is set to get its latest funding application to the city council declined.

However, it’s not clear exactly what this could mean for the festival’s future.

Do you get out to… View more
The popular Boon Street Art Festival - which has helped enliven Hamilton’s urban landscape with colourful murals - is set to get its latest funding application to the city council declined.

However, it’s not clear exactly what this could mean for the festival’s future.

Do you get out to watch the artists during the festival? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you get out to watch the artists during the festival?
  • 15% Yes
    15% Complete
  • 10% Sometimes
    10% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
20 votes
201 days ago

Poll: Is there after hours care in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

People living in small towns across rural and coastal Waikato could be seeing better access to after hours and urgent healthcare “closer to home” in the future.

The Government announced on Sunday it’s investing $164 million over four years to improve urgent and after hours healthcare … View more
People living in small towns across rural and coastal Waikato could be seeing better access to after hours and urgent healthcare “closer to home” in the future.

The Government announced on Sunday it’s investing $164 million over four years to improve urgent and after hours healthcare across rural and remote parts of the country as part of Budget 2025.

Is there after hours care in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is there after hours care in your area?
  • 57.1% Yes
    57.1% Complete
  • 28.6% Not sure
    28.6% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
14 votes
201 days ago

Did you know how Hamilton compared to other cities?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton has topped the country for emergency housing funding - even as a dramatic nationwide decline in grant numbers signals the end of an era.

The city received more than $3.1 million in emergency housing grants - nearly a third of the total $10.2 million allocated nationwide and the highest … View more
Hamilton has topped the country for emergency housing funding - even as a dramatic nationwide decline in grant numbers signals the end of an era.

The city received more than $3.1 million in emergency housing grants - nearly a third of the total $10.2 million allocated nationwide and the highest allocation of any city, including Auckland.

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201 days ago

Do you know of other Waikato towns where first home buyers are looking?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton families say they’re looking to Morrinsville to buy their first home, because there’s more space, less crime, and more “bang for your buck”.

Morrinsville’s first home property market, particularly the under $700,000 category is “super busy” at the moment, with “lots of … View more
Hamilton families say they’re looking to Morrinsville to buy their first home, because there’s more space, less crime, and more “bang for your buck”.

Morrinsville’s first home property market, particularly the under $700,000 category is “super busy” at the moment, with “lots of multi offers”, according to local real estate agents Nicki and Wayne Robb.

Do you know of other Waikato towns where first home buyers are looking? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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206 days ago

Poll: Is it illegal to have fog lights on when there's no fog?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The answer is yes, it is illegal. And yet in New Zealand it's fairly common to see drivers hitting the road with their fog lights on when it's simply dark.

Those who have sat their written drivers test recently will be in the know, but be honest, did you know it was illegal?

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Is it illegal to have fog lights on when there's no fog?
  • 59.7% Yes, I know it's illegal
    59.7% Complete
  • 39.1% No, I didn't know that
    39.1% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
1936 votes
204 days ago

Poll: Do you want the 60kph speed limit to stay?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

City council staff want a 60kph speed limit to remain on a surface-flooding prone section of Cobham Dr despite a majority of the public wanting it to go back to 80kph.

The staff recommendation to an upcoming traffic, speed limit and road closure hearings panel covers the section of Cobham Dr … View more
City council staff want a 60kph speed limit to remain on a surface-flooding prone section of Cobham Dr despite a majority of the public wanting it to go back to 80kph.

The staff recommendation to an upcoming traffic, speed limit and road closure hearings panel covers the section of Cobham Dr between Tristram St and Normandy Ave.

Do you want the 60kph speed limit to stay? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you want the 60kph speed limit to stay?
  • 43.5% Keep it at 60
    43.5% Complete
  • 56.5% Go back to 80
    56.5% Complete
  • 0% Not sure
    0% Complete
62 votes
211 days ago

Poll: What's your take on Hamilton's CBD parking rules?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Central city retailers back a call to return to two free hours of street parking in Hamilton’s CBD, saying it’ll be easier for customers to visit and boost foot traffic.

Mayoral race contender Tim Macindoe this week made a fresh push to revert to the system, saying there had been complaints … View more
Central city retailers back a call to return to two free hours of street parking in Hamilton’s CBD, saying it’ll be easier for customers to visit and boost foot traffic.

Mayoral race contender Tim Macindoe this week made a fresh push to revert to the system, saying there had been complaints the current one-hour regime and heavier fines are scaring people away from the CBD.

What's your take on CBD parking rules? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What's your take on Hamilton's CBD parking rules?
  • 90.1% Make it two hours free
    90.1% Complete
  • 5.9% Leave it at one hour
    5.9% Complete
  • 4% It should all be paid
    4% Complete
  • 0% Other (explain in the comments)
    0% Complete
101 votes
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202 days ago

Soup Mate Pro

Valerie from Matamata

Looking for another Soup Mate Pro as the little magnet with rubber stopper has broken on the lid part.
Have taken a photo of lid but hard to see.
Thanks in advance

206 days ago

What do you think of the pedestrian crossing plans?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

City leaders have backed two new signalised pedestrian crossings near the busy shopping “Mecca” of Hamilton East and outside Southwell School in Claudelands.

But one councillor raised queries over projected costs of more than $1.5 million saying the price of crossings was “comparable to a … View more
City leaders have backed two new signalised pedestrian crossings near the busy shopping “Mecca” of Hamilton East and outside Southwell School in Claudelands.

But one councillor raised queries over projected costs of more than $1.5 million saying the price of crossings was “comparable to a new house”.

What do you think of the pedestrian crossing plans? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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204 days ago

Dad wants justice for his daughter after harassment on the bus

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Raglan father is calling for justice after a man harassed his teenage daughter on a bus, including asking her age and talking about “the legal age limit”.

Fred Ralaimihoatra later chased down the 26-year-old man - who revealed he’d been in and out of prison since 2016 - and watched him … View more
A Raglan father is calling for justice after a man harassed his teenage daughter on a bus, including asking her age and talking about “the legal age limit”.

Fred Ralaimihoatra later chased down the 26-year-old man - who revealed he’d been in and out of prison since 2016 - and watched him until the police arrived.

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203 days ago

EarthDiverse: Hebrew language courses beginning on Wed 21 May 2025

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce the start of its Term 2 Hebrew courses, beginning Wednesday 21 May 2025. Two levels available. Check them out by clicking on the link below:

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203 days ago

EarthDiverse: Hindi and Urdu courses begin week starting Monday 19 May 2025

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce the start of its Term 2 Hindi and Urdu courses, all beginning the week starting Monday 19 May 2025. Multiple levels and sessions to choose from during the week. Check these out by clicking on the links below:

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