Pirongia - Karamu, Te Pahu

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Share it with your neighbours here.

86 days ago

What are you watching right now?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺

We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?

(The … View more
With so many amazing series out right now, and with so many streaming services showing exclusive content, we thought we could do a national roundup of the best shows on TV! 📺

We want to know: What are you watching, what makes it the best show around, and where are you watching it?

(The Neighbourly Team's suggestion: Taskmaster on TVNZ, because watching celebrities do silly things over dinner is the end to the day we all need!)

Image
S
78 days ago

Hamilton I need your help, please.

Susara from Melville

givealittle.co.nz...


I haven't been able to raise much money. Please help us out?

Thank you 🥺

#fundraising #cutiepie #vetbillsuck #specialneedskitty

vetbills.pdf Download View

78 days ago

Maria Huata's gift of te reo

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s intangible and is simultaneously free and immensely valuable - but Hamilton mayoral candidate Maria Huata’s choice of most prized possession says a lot.

In a series of interviews, the Waikato Times has asked each of the four main candidates standing to be Hamilton’s next mayor - … View more
It’s intangible and is simultaneously free and immensely valuable - but Hamilton mayoral candidate Maria Huata’s choice of most prized possession says a lot.

In a series of interviews, the Waikato Times has asked each of the four main candidates standing to be Hamilton’s next mayor - Rachel Karalus, Maria Huata, Tim Macindoe and Sarah Thomson - what their most treasured possession is and other questions about who they are as people.

Image
78 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of turning recycled tyres into footpaths?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A recycled tyre footpath could be just what developers need to give their project an edge.

Jack’s Landing has become the first in the country to go green with footpaths made of recycled tyres.

Are you a fan of turning recycled tyres into footpaths? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View more
A recycled tyre footpath could be just what developers need to give their project an edge.

Jack’s Landing has become the first in the country to go green with footpaths made of recycled tyres.

Are you a fan of turning recycled tyres into footpaths? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

Image
Are you a fan of turning recycled tyres into footpaths?
  • 100% Yes
    100% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
2 votes
78 days ago

Ryman Residents prove strength has no age limit!

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

First-time lifter Mona got the technique down pat while Colin lifted an incredible 60kg! Even 100-year-old Bill joined in! Together they raised $1,700 for Hato Hone St John. A day full of fun, courage, and community spirit!

Click read more to read about the full lift-off.

Image
80 days ago

Poll: Are you voting in the local body elections for the Waikato District Council?

Ganga from Ngaruawahia

I am concerned that only 32.3% of us voted in the last election in 2022. With the referendum included in this one where we decide if Maori ward representation should continue to be included in future elections, I think it's so very important to make each of our voices heard.

Image
Are you voting in the local body elections for the Waikato District Council?
  • 100% Yes
    100% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 0% Maybe
    0% Complete
8 votes
78 days ago

Resilient’ Tokoroa locals wonder how much more they can take

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Beware the double edged sword of foreign investment warns a union official who says he has some sympathy for the owners of Tokoroa’s plywood plant where more than 100 people could soon lose their jobs.

The mood in Tokoroa was low when visited by the Waikato Times on Wednesday, locals said they… View more
Beware the double edged sword of foreign investment warns a union official who says he has some sympathy for the owners of Tokoroa’s plywood plant where more than 100 people could soon lose their jobs.

The mood in Tokoroa was low when visited by the Waikato Times on Wednesday, locals said they were not sure how much more they could take in the wake of yet another closure of one of the town’s major employers.

Image
79 days ago

Care for your gardener’s hands with a free gift this September

NZ Gardener

Gardening can be tough on your hands, so we’ve got the perfect treat. This spring, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener, you’ll receive a FREE Earths Botanics Gardeners Nourishing Hand Cream from Matakana Botanicals, valued at $24 RRP.

Specially crafted for hardworking hands, this luxurious … View more
Gardening can be tough on your hands, so we’ve got the perfect treat. This spring, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener, you’ll receive a FREE Earths Botanics Gardeners Nourishing Hand Cream from Matakana Botanicals, valued at $24 RRP.

Specially crafted for hardworking hands, this luxurious cream blends New Zealand Manuka Oil, renowned for its natural antibacterial qualities, with Manuka Honey, to deeply nourish, moisturise, and assist with repair.

Subscribe now to enjoy inspiring ideas for your garden and a little care for your hands.

From the team at Mags4Gifts

T&Cs apply. Offer available to the first 350 people who subscribe to NZ Gardener for 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years between 1–28 September 2025.
Find out more

Image
81 days ago

Scam Alert: Phone calls from Tel Companys advising you of a prize

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

2degrees are alerting the public about a new scam involving phone calls. Scammers are targeting personal details while using prizes (smartwatches, phones, and discounts) as bait.

❌ Never give out personal info to callers
🔔 Feeling unsure? End the call and contact the company on their … View more
2degrees are alerting the public about a new scam involving phone calls. Scammers are targeting personal details while using prizes (smartwatches, phones, and discounts) as bait.

❌ Never give out personal info to callers
🔔 Feeling unsure? End the call and contact the company on their official number

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

Image
79 days ago

Hamilton mum takes used car battle to disputes tribunal

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton mum who says she was sold a faulty car is taking the dealer to a disputes tribunal - but is still paying the finance on a vehicle she doesn’t have in the meantime.

Shynesia Chapman, 27, said she lodged her Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal application on September 4, paying $87, and … View more
A Hamilton mum who says she was sold a faulty car is taking the dealer to a disputes tribunal - but is still paying the finance on a vehicle she doesn’t have in the meantime.

Shynesia Chapman, 27, said she lodged her Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal application on September 4, paying $87, and was told the trader had until September 19 to contact her to try to resolve the dispute.

Image
79 days ago

Tim Macindoe's writing desk

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Sturdy, dependable, functional, fostering productivity and studiousness, and very tidy.

Those are all descriptions that potentially have been applied to Hamilton mayoral candidate Tim Macindoe. They could also describe his favourite possession: A wooden working desk that he inherited from his … View more
Sturdy, dependable, functional, fostering productivity and studiousness, and very tidy.

Those are all descriptions that potentially have been applied to Hamilton mayoral candidate Tim Macindoe. They could also describe his favourite possession: A wooden working desk that he inherited from his dad.

Image
79 days ago

Poll: Would you try out a smash room?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A Hamilton business selling the stress-relieving benefits of a destructive rampage is hoping ACC will pay for clients to smash old TVs and glassware in the search for catharsis.

But not everyone in the mental health sector thinks it’s the way to tone down societal rage.

Would you try out a … View more
A Hamilton business selling the stress-relieving benefits of a destructive rampage is hoping ACC will pay for clients to smash old TVs and glassware in the search for catharsis.

But not everyone in the mental health sector thinks it’s the way to tone down societal rage.

Would you try out a smash room? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

Image
Would you try out a smash room?
  • 0% I already have
    0% Complete
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
1 vote
94 days ago

Poll: Where do you think the sculpture sits best?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Shifting a sizeable sculpture from Garden Place to Hamilton Gardens had an almost $28,000 price tag.

The steel and aluminium structure, Te Tiaho O Matariki, is 12 metres tall. It was commissioned by Hamilton City Council in 2011, when it cost rate-payers $110,000 (excluding GST).

Where do you… View more
Shifting a sizeable sculpture from Garden Place to Hamilton Gardens had an almost $28,000 price tag.

The steel and aluminium structure, Te Tiaho O Matariki, is 12 metres tall. It was commissioned by Hamilton City Council in 2011, when it cost rate-payers $110,000 (excluding GST).

Where do you think the sculpture sits best? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

Image
Where do you think the sculpture sits best?
  • 41.7% Where it was, Garden Place
    41.7% Complete
  • 35.4% New spot at Hamilton Gardens
    35.4% Complete
  • 22.9% Other (explain in the comments0
    22.9% Complete
48 votes
79 days ago

Mayor slams ‘bread and circus’ govt as 100 more jobs go in Tokoroa

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

South Waikato mayor Gary Petley has come out swinging at a government he says “doesn’t give a toss” about regional New Zealand, and the impending closure of Carter Holt Harvey’s Tokoroa plywood plant.

Faced with the second major plant closure in a year in his patch, a visibly angry … View more
South Waikato mayor Gary Petley has come out swinging at a government he says “doesn’t give a toss” about regional New Zealand, and the impending closure of Carter Holt Harvey’s Tokoroa plywood plant.

Faced with the second major plant closure in a year in his patch, a visibly angry Petley pointed to it coming the same week as a major event fund to attract big offshore acts.

Image
79 days ago

The latest product recalls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
View more
We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!

Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.

Food and household item recalls:
Deep brand Green Garlic, Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix
Durra brand Tahina (800g)
Speirs Foods brand salads and Woolworths brand coleslaw
Nutty Black Rice Crisps
Deep brand Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix
Fruitae brand Lemon Sorbet
Food Snob and Mon Ami brand French Cheeses

Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Zummi 360 Degree Rotation Superia Car Seat- sold at Farmers
Bunjie Peek-A-Boo Probiotic Baby Eye Wipes: 30 Pack and 60 Pack

Product Recalls: Electronics
Yeelight Staria Bedside Lamp Pro- sold on Mighty Ape
KNOG Blinder 900 & 1300 Bike Lights

Product Recalls: Other
Toy Mania 3D Mini Animal Toy - Assorted (Mini Animal Toy)- sold at Kmart
Armour® Safety Helmet For Height Use With Reflective Tape - EN12492
Potentially Asbestos Impacted Fire Doors- sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS)

Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.

See past months recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!

Top