Tauwhare, Hamilton

Borrow it!

Borrow it!

Wanting to use a tool but don't want to buy it? Ask your neighbours if they have it here.

398 days ago

Away with the sheep as Tahuna Golf Club aims for more members

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There are more sheep than golfers at one Waikato golf club.

But that is set to change after a Tahuna Golf Club committee decision to let their 412 woolly greenkeepers go in a bid to bring in a few dozen more members.

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399 days ago

Homewares

Glenys from Newstead

Metal Elephants H32cm x L42cm

Price: $20

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399 days ago

The Annual Report: Christopher Luxon on one year in office

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

“I can be captain and first five, but I can't be prop and winger and fullback, you know,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says in an interview marking his first year in office.

The prime minister is energised. He loves talking. Especially about what he views as his Government’s … View more
“I can be captain and first five, but I can't be prop and winger and fullback, you know,” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says in an interview marking his first year in office.

The prime minister is energised. He loves talking. Especially about what he views as his Government’s achievements. His leg is tapping under the table, he’s got a Pepsi Max on the go and he looks like he’s ready to leap out of his seat, as he often looks during Parliamentary question time.

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399 days ago

The long recovery after being run down

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Dave Rodger has a metal rod through his pelvis, more metal in his knee and lower leg. He has a torn scrotum, he has a stoma bag, some teeth are missing.

But he’s here.

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399 days ago

Poll: Do you go to car boot sales?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Forget Facebook marketplace, traders at a fledgling car boot sale in one of Hamilton’s affluent suburbs are dodging “tyre kickers” and “scammers” and going old-school.

While some were trying to clean up their over-crowded garages at the Harrowfield Club’s second car boot sale of the … View more
Forget Facebook marketplace, traders at a fledgling car boot sale in one of Hamilton’s affluent suburbs are dodging “tyre kickers” and “scammers” and going old-school.

While some were trying to clean up their over-crowded garages at the Harrowfield Club’s second car boot sale of the year on Sunday, others were testing the market to turn hobbies into businesses.

Do you go to car boot sales? 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 go to car boot sales?
  • 11.1% Yes, often
    11.1% Complete
  • 11.1% Sometimes
    11.1% Complete
  • 11.1% Occasionally
    11.1% Complete
  • 66.7% No
    66.7% Complete
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399 days ago

Pendant Light Fixture

Glenys from Newstead

Light Pendant black in good order

Price: $40

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399 days ago

20,000 reasons to love the lifestyle at Patrick Hogan Village

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

With a thriving community, added security and no home maintenance... you have plenty of reasons to choose Patrick Hogan Village. And, we're giving you 20,000 more! For a limited time, when you purchase an occupation right to a townhouse you’ll get a $20,000 credit on settlement*.

Patrick… View more
With a thriving community, added security and no home maintenance... you have plenty of reasons to choose Patrick Hogan Village. And, we're giving you 20,000 more! For a limited time, when you purchase an occupation right to a townhouse you’ll get a $20,000 credit on settlement*.

Patrick Hogan Village offers the latest in retirement living. Conveniently located near scenic cycling and walking tracks, the village is a short drive from the main township offering boutique shopping and superb cafés and restaurants.

Discover the lifestyle now.

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402 days ago

Have you driven past this King Country icon lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Months after launching a campaign to have Waitomo’s famous big apple refreshed, the woman behind it has closed her petition and claimed victory.

Once the apple of the eye of passers-by, the big apple had suffered years of neglect, which took the shine off the apple and left a bad taste in the … View more
Months after launching a campaign to have Waitomo’s famous big apple refreshed, the woman behind it has closed her petition and claimed victory.

Once the apple of the eye of passers-by, the big apple had suffered years of neglect, which took the shine off the apple and left a bad taste in the mouths of locals, until Piopio resident Karen Barrett took a bite out of its owners - Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL).

Have you driven past this King Country icon lately? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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403 days ago

What do you think about the potential job losses in Tokoroa?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There were deflated waves and sullen faces as Kinleith Mill workers drove off from hearing that hundreds of jobs were on the line in Tokoroa.

Oji Fibre Solutions chief executive Dr Jon Ryder held a consultation meeting with staff on Wednesday morning revealing … View more
There were deflated waves and sullen faces as Kinleith Mill workers drove off from hearing that hundreds of jobs were on the line in Tokoroa.

Oji Fibre Solutions chief executive Dr Jon Ryder held a consultation meeting with staff on Wednesday morning revealing a proposal for 230 jobs to be axed by June 2025.

What do you think about the potential job losses in Tokoroa? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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403 days ago

Where's your favourite place to buy strawberries?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Strawberry farm Kane’s strawberries might just be the best in the country, prompting Christmas queues and being eaten by generations of families.

The family-owned strawberry farm in Leamington is known throughout the Waikato region for their strawberries, which people say have the best flavour… View more
Strawberry farm Kane’s strawberries might just be the best in the country, prompting Christmas queues and being eaten by generations of families.

The family-owned strawberry farm in Leamington is known throughout the Waikato region for their strawberries, which people say have the best flavour and quality.

Where's your favourite place to buy strawberries? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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402 days ago

White shoe US7.5

Emily from Claudelands

I bought for myself but it is too small. Never wear. $10

Price: $10

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402 days ago

Football shoe UK9 OR US9.5

Emily from Claudelands

Only wear one time. Now it is $15.

Price: $15

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402 days ago

Rugby shoe UK9.5 OR US10.5

Emily from Claudelands

Brand new and never wear. Original price is $60 and now it is $20.

Price: $20

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402 days ago

Football shoe US10 OR UK9.5 Shinguard is free.

Emily from Claudelands

The football shoe was wore by my son twice. Everything is perfect. The original price is $50 or $60 I cannot remember. Now it is $15. Shinguard is free.

Price: $15

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402 days ago

NB softball shoes

Emily from Claudelands

The softball shoe my son only wear one time and everything is good. Original price is $200(now is $190) and I want to sell it only$50. size UK8 or US8.5.

Price: $50

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