Whatawhata, Hamilton

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3322 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Cambridge

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
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3322 days ago

Speed limit on Ngaruawahia Road - sand quarry area

Noel Smith from Noel Smith Councillor - Newcastle Ward

On behalf of Te Kowhai locals, I recently approached the Road Safety Team at the Council to apply for the stretch of road at the new sand quarry be temporarily changed from a 100km zone to an 80km zone.

Following my meeting with the Road Safety Manager, Nathan Hancock, the request was turned … View more
On behalf of Te Kowhai locals, I recently approached the Road Safety Team at the Council to apply for the stretch of road at the new sand quarry be temporarily changed from a 100km zone to an 80km zone.

Following my meeting with the Road Safety Manager, Nathan Hancock, the request was turned down. The reasons being that the sand quarry does not fit the criteria for a temporary speed limit restriction.

I've attached the guidance paper on temporary speed limits for information, in case anyone is interested in reading it.

It's important to remember that the sand quarry is subject to an Environment Cour Resource Consent. Within that consent are conditions related to traffic which include a daily maximum number of vehicles that are permitted to enter/exit the site. The consent also requests signage and communication from the owners to cartage companies, asking their vehicles to circumnavigate the school if possible.

The Waikato District Ccountil Monitoring Team are overseeing the operation to ensure that all Resource Consent conditions are adhered to.

So, in a nutshell, the speed limit at the quarry site of Ngaruawahia Road will remain as it is at 100km/hr.

2016 11 Temporary Speed Limits explained.pdf Download View

3322 days ago

Stop in for coffee at Te Kowhai Airfield

Olivia Henwood from Te Kowhai Airfield

Come and visit us at Te Kowhai Airfield this morning, and enjoy this beautiful day in the sunshine! Cold drinks, hot chocolate, tea and Nespresso coffee are all available. Don't have time to stop? We will give you a takeaway cup to go. Open until around 11am weekdays, and 9am-3pm weekends. See… View moreCome and visit us at Te Kowhai Airfield this morning, and enjoy this beautiful day in the sunshine! Cold drinks, hot chocolate, tea and Nespresso coffee are all available. Don't have time to stop? We will give you a takeaway cup to go. Open until around 11am weekdays, and 9am-3pm weekends. See you here!

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3327 days ago

Someone wanted to trim my hedges

Nancy from Nawton

Can anyone recommend someone who can trim hedges and a couple of trees.

3323 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
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3323 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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3324 days ago

Announcing the winners of the 2016 Kowhai Photography Competition!

A helper from Te Kowhai Community Group

This year’s annual kowhai photo competition was open to digital entries and – in a first for us – winners were voted for by the public on www.neighbourly.co.nz...

The kowhai competition is held annually and has been running for many years now. It’s organised by the local Community Group… View more
This year’s annual kowhai photo competition was open to digital entries and – in a first for us – winners were voted for by the public on www.neighbourly.co.nz...

The kowhai competition is held annually and has been running for many years now. It’s organised by the local Community Group and is intended to draw people’s attention to the tree from which our village gets its name.

The community group selected the finalists for each of the four categories and winners were voted for by the public over one week in early November.

A prize of $50 is awarded for the winner of each category. But obviously it’s not about the money it’s about being world famous in Te Kowhai and being able to boast having the BEST photograph for the year.

The winners are:
1. Age 12 and under: TJ Ellis
2. Age 13 to 17 years: Sheree Williamson
3. Age 18 years and above: Steven Hood
4. People’s Choice: TJ Ellis

Congratulations to all the winners and many thanks to those who entered. A record number of entries this year and some excellent submissions which we hope to be able to show off in the newsletter over the coming months.

3324 days ago

Te Kowhai District Newsletter - November issue

The Editor from Te Kowhai Newsletter

Hi everyone,

Here's the Novemer issue of the Te Kowhai District Newsletter. A massive issue this time so plenty of great stuff to read over the next few weeks and of course more new local trades and services!

Happy reading!

16 11 FINAL.pdf Download View

3330 days ago

Park pervert pursued

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Afternoon all,

Hamilton police are asking for help as they try to track down a man who committed an indecent act in front of a boy at a public playground in Pukete.

Anyone with information can call Hamilton Police on 07 858 6200, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

READ … View more
Afternoon all,

Hamilton police are asking for help as they try to track down a man who committed an indecent act in front of a boy at a public playground in Pukete.

Anyone with information can call Hamilton Police on 07 858 6200, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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3325 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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3327 days ago

Do you have earthquake damage?

EQC

Has your home been damaged by the recent earthquakes? Click here to make a claim with EQC. Make a claim

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3353 days ago

Looking for sheep or goats

Ryan from Ngaruawahia

Hey neighbors!
7 months living in Glen Massey and we think it's time to get some natural lawn movers on our property.
We'd like to put it out there to see if anyone firstly has any sheep or goats they'd like to get rid of - we'll happily come take them off your hands. … View more
Hey neighbors!
7 months living in Glen Massey and we think it's time to get some natural lawn movers on our property.
We'd like to put it out there to see if anyone firstly has any sheep or goats they'd like to get rid of - we'll happily come take them off your hands. Alternatively we'd like to purchase some.

We're looking for either two sheep/lambs, or two goats/kids.

We're not sure if it's best to start out with babies or get more grown ones - any advice would be great. They're mainly for the top back hill area on our 1300 sq.m property.

We're double checking to make sure the perimeter is. Ice and secure too.

We also have a chicken coup that needs some chickens, but first things first.

Regards,
Ryan and Kathy

3327 days ago

Do you like cocktails?

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Keep an eye out for a story in next week's Hamilton Press about a cocktail maker with an unusual concoction. What flavour combination would you whip up? Comment below!

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3328 days ago

Te Kowhai Airfield open for coffee!

Olivia from Te Kowhai

The weather is looking up for the weekend! Come down to Te Kowhai Airfield for a coffee (172 Limmer Road). The coffee cart is open weekends from 9am-3pm and 7-11am during the week. See you there!

3328 days ago

Hamilton parks, reserves closed due to high river level

Reporter Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
We might have noticed we've had a bit of rain this week!!
Well due to the high volumes of water in the Waikato River catchment a number of low-lying Hamilton parks and reserves have now been closed.

These are Matakanohi Reserve, Grantham St car park, Pine Beach and … View more
Hi neighbours,
We might have noticed we've had a bit of rain this week!!
Well due to the high volumes of water in the Waikato River catchment a number of low-lying Hamilton parks and reserves have now been closed.

These are Matakanohi Reserve, Grantham St car park, Pine Beach and Fairfield Esplanade.

The council says path users should not enter these parks, particularly if the gates are closed.

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