Whatawhata, 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.

2341 days ago

Red Cross Journey 2019

The Team from New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross Journey 2019 registrations are now open!
Grab your neighbours, friends, whānau and sign up to the challenge.

This is the perfect opportunity to boost your mood, improve your energy and best of all, help people in need in your communities and overseas.

Walk, run, dance, jump, or… View more
Red Cross Journey 2019 registrations are now open!
Grab your neighbours, friends, whānau and sign up to the challenge.

This is the perfect opportunity to boost your mood, improve your energy and best of all, help people in need in your communities and overseas.

Walk, run, dance, jump, or hop 10,000 steps a day and learn about global and local events and get to know real people who have been affected by disaster or conflict. Your fundraising efforts will go towards helping others, just like the people you will learn about.

Registrations are now open!

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2342 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food pantry, help someone with a broken down car or flat tire, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month also coincides with World Humanitarian Day on August 19th and Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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2342 days ago

Could you be a foster carer - for animals?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Puppies, mother cats and kittens, livestock, high needs dogs and baby goats...
SPCA centres looking after a variety of animals are finding themselves short of foster carers over the winter months.
One veteran carer says it gives you a natural high. "You feel good, the dog feels good, it … View more
Puppies, mother cats and kittens, livestock, high needs dogs and baby goats...
SPCA centres looking after a variety of animals are finding themselves short of foster carers over the winter months.
One veteran carer says it gives you a natural high. "You feel good, the dog feels good, it benefits everyone."
In Hamilton, the SPCA is looking for dog fosterers who can help pups learn to socialise with other animals.
Read more here.

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2342 days ago

Poll: What's the most popular night to eat fish and chips?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Sunday Star Times

While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View more
While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)

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What's the most popular night to eat fish and chips?
  • 1.3% Monday
    1.3% Complete
  • 1.6% Tuesday
    1.6% Complete
  • 3.1% Wednesday
    3.1% Complete
  • 6.2% Thursday
    6.2% Complete
  • 68.1% Friday
    68.1% Complete
  • 12.8% Saturday
    12.8% Complete
  • 6.8% Sunday
    6.8% Complete
1635 votes
2342 days ago

Should you be leaving your heat pump on?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.

And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.

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2342 days ago

NZ Comedy at Its Finest

Clarence Street Theatre

The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.

Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and … View more
The oven’s caught fire, David is drinking and Peter has some bad news.

Prepare to be transported to a 1980s television studio for big laughs, rum-fuelled showdowns, and some very questionable cooking. It’s the Christmas special and they’re up to their eyeballs in turkey stuffing and melting cream castles. Now all they need is an audience…

Hudson and Halls Live! features NZ actors Jordan Mooney and Matt Walker from WESTSIDE and Straight Forward.

Both locals Hamilton lads that have made it on the international acting scene.
Book now

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2343 days ago

What changes do our mental health and addictions services need?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Current services are for people struggling at the highest end, Health Minister David Clark said.
But those with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs will get new services created with the $455 million set aside in the recent Wellbeing Budget.
And Clark was in Hamilton yesterday, to … View more
Current services are for people struggling at the highest end, Health Minister David Clark said.
But those with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs will get new services created with the $455 million set aside in the recent Wellbeing Budget.
And Clark was in Hamilton yesterday, to meet people from the sector and talk about what should be done with the money.
"One in five New Zealanders are wrestling with a mental health and addiction challenge. That's more than one of us at every table here," he said.
Read more here.
What would you suggest, if you were talking to David Clark?

2343 days ago

What changes do our mental health and addictions services need?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Current services are for people struggling at the highest end, Health Minister David Clark said.
But those with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs will get new services created with the $455 million set aside in the recent Wellbeing Budget.
And Clark was in Hamilton yesterday, to … View more
Current services are for people struggling at the highest end, Health Minister David Clark said.
But those with mild to moderate mental health and addiction needs will get new services created with the $455 million set aside in the recent Wellbeing Budget.
And Clark was in Hamilton yesterday, to meet people from the sector and talk about what should be done with the money.
"One in five New Zealanders are wrestling with a mental health and addiction challenge. That's more than one of us at every table here," he said.
Read more here.
What would you suggest, if you were talking to David Clark?

2343 days ago

Become a Teacher

Ministry Of Education

Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View more
Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Learn more

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2344 days ago

METAL GUTTERING & SPOUTING

Vannessa from Metalcraft Roofing Hamilton

A range of Gutters, Downpipes and Fascias available nationwide. Proud to be using COLORSTEEL®

Call us today on 07 849 3807 or email installs.hamilton@metalcraftroofing.co.nz for a no obligation free quote

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2352 days ago

Spoke With Mayor Candidate Louise Hutt

Reece from Nawton

Hi Hamiltonians,

Last Friday I spoke to Mayor Candidate Louise Hutt for an hour and 40 minutes about the policies she would be keen to put through as Mayor. This video gives you more of an insight to both character and policies. (Timestamps In Youtube Comments.) www.youtube.com...

2348 days ago

Empty container needed for photographic experiment.

Desmond from Dinsdale

I do a bit of photography, especially high speed and "different" photos. I have some fireworks that I don't want to set off outdoors [scared animals etc.] and have thought of an idea to do some time exposure photos, and video, of them going off in an enclosed environment. A steel … View moreI do a bit of photography, especially high speed and "different" photos. I have some fireworks that I don't want to set off outdoors [scared animals etc.] and have thought of an idea to do some time exposure photos, and video, of them going off in an enclosed environment. A steel container is nice and strong and would contain most of the noise and flames and I'd love to do a 'controlled' photoshoot in one if anyone has one available in an environment that would not pose a fire hazard of any sort. :)

2346 days ago

Looking for advertising boards, signs, sandwich boards

Aaron from Nawton

Hi there we are looking for advertising boards, signs, sandwich boards, picket board signs that can be painted up for our local community centre and used to advertise our community centre events. Would appreciate any donations that will help spread the amazing work for the community. can be parked … View moreHi there we are looking for advertising boards, signs, sandwich boards, picket board signs that can be painted up for our local community centre and used to advertise our community centre events. Would appreciate any donations that will help spread the amazing work for the community. can be parked off to my house in Nawton

2350 days ago

Are you a fan of helium balloons?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The cost to fill them has risen - which you might have noticed if you've had one recently.
A worldwide helium shortage is behind the price hike, which is being noticed by David's Emporium in Hamilton.
It's not so bad if you want one standard latex balloon, manager Kim Owen said.
But … View more
The cost to fill them has risen - which you might have noticed if you've had one recently.
A worldwide helium shortage is behind the price hike, which is being noticed by David's Emporium in Hamilton.
It's not so bad if you want one standard latex balloon, manager Kim Owen said.
But it adds up when people book 30 or 40 balloons to be filled at once, so they're developing some alternatives.
Want to know more? Click here.

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2348 days ago

Handyman wanted

Aaron from Nawton

Is there any handyman out there for can concrete and do a patch of a driveway? My friend has rung around concrete companies who wont do a large patch but only full driveways.

Asking for a friend. House is in Melville area.

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