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814 days ago

School Holiday fun at the Te Awamutu Museum!

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Come on in and enjoy our
FREE activities through the school holidays!

Week 1: Kia Kaha Te Reo Maori with Huhu hosting.

Week 2: Maori Myths & Legends with Taniwha hosting.

Drop in and join in the fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Loads of FREE fun for all the whanau.
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Come on in and enjoy our
FREE activities through the school holidays!

Week 1: Kia Kaha Te Reo Maori with Huhu hosting.

Week 2: Maori Myths & Legends with Taniwha hosting.

Drop in and join in the fun! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Loads of FREE fun for all the whanau.

For more info check out our website events page:
tamuseum.org.nz...

817 days ago

Have you ever seen a korimako in Hamilton?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

For the first time, two bellbirds were recently spotted in Hamilton’s Mangakōtukutuku Gully.

Hamilton City Council community restoration adviser Aimee Nooyen managed to snap a shot of one, and hopes they may be a breeding pair.

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814 days ago

Poll: Would you ever sell a property with a $1 reserve?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A doer-upper on a lifestyle block in Whatawhata is due to go under the hammer with the reserve price of a dollar.

LJ Hooker’s Aaron Davey said the owners are letting the market determine the value. The auction's on the same day as the elections.

Would you ever sell a property with a $1… View more
A doer-upper on a lifestyle block in Whatawhata is due to go under the hammer with the reserve price of a dollar.

LJ Hooker’s Aaron Davey said the owners are letting the market determine the value. The auction's on the same day as the elections.

Would you ever sell a property with a $1 reserve?

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Would you ever sell a property with a $1 reserve?
  • 6.9% Yes
    6.9% Complete
  • 86.2% No
    86.2% Complete
  • 6.9% Maybe
    6.9% Complete
29 votes
828 days ago

NZ's best honesty boxes and roadside stalls

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could … View more
Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could share it's location and what makes it a standout. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article. You're also very welcome to email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz
Thank you for taking the time to share.

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815 days ago

Fisher & Paykel silver fridge-freezer

Cordwainer from Melville

Fisher & Paykel silver fridge-freezer

172cm high.
63cm wide.
65.5cm deep.

Currently being used as a garage beer fridge but needs to go because of a pending house shift.

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Fisher & Paykel silver fridge-freezer

172cm high.
63cm wide.
65.5cm deep.

Currently being used as a garage beer fridge but needs to go because of a pending house shift.

It is fundamentally a very solid, well-performed appliance (but does need a clean).

It boasts F&P ActiveSmart technology which constantly maintains the ideal temperature.

Spacious bottom freezer with easy-slide internal drawers to separate storage.

Pick-up is in Glenview.

Price: $400

815 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation

Final days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a … View moreFinal days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today – only $15 each.
Buy tickets now

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815 days ago

And the winner is...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our $100 Mitre 10 prize winners this week:

Sonia Lewis of St Albans
Hinemoa Henderson of Taupo
Ryan Dunseath of Te Atatu Peninsula
Tāmātī Kaiwai of Clouston Park
Sarah Bullard of Nelson

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 24th of October. Enjoy!

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821 days ago

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

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817 days ago

SPCA op shop Te Awamutu school hoildays

Kelly from Te Awamutu

At the SPCA Te Awamutu op shop this holidays, We have some great products to keep the kids amused.

While you are here check out our well stocked $2-$4 clearance rack and don't forget to look for the red dot specials on clothing throughout the store.

Negotiable

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817 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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818 days ago

School Holidays Things to do

Michelle from The Crystal Point

We have crystal educational activities instore for you. From $2 crystal mining through to educational kits for making a crystal nightlight. Something for everyone at The Crystal Point.

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818 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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819 days ago

Did you hear about the rescue helicopter crash-landing on Tuesday?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It was on the way to pick up an injured tramper when it had to crash-land on Mt Pirongia.

Fortunately no-one was injured.

The Civil Aviation Authority has now issued a Protection of Aircraft Wreckage notice to keep people out of the area.

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818 days ago

Create your free Will...

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Momentum Waikato and Tompkins Wake are making it easier to create or update your Will.

Go to tompkinswake.com/create-your-free-will during September - enter your details in the template and it generates your legal Will. Sign it, get it witnessed and lodge it with a lawyer of your choice, no … View more
Momentum Waikato and Tompkins Wake are making it easier to create or update your Will.

Go to tompkinswake.com/create-your-free-will during September - enter your details in the template and it generates your legal Will. Sign it, get it witnessed and lodge it with a lawyer of your choice, no obligation to use Tompkins Wake. If your affairs are complex, you will still need legal advice.

Providing for your loved ones is the priority, but you may also wish to leave a bequest to support a charity or your community, and Momentum can make your gift-in-will last forever.
Find out more

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821 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
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