Pirongia - Karamu, Te Pahu

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2875 days ago

Take your skills on an adventure!

Volunteer Services Abroad

Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View more
Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance for volunteers and their partners.

Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Find out more!

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2876 days ago

Route to Taupo

John from Dinsdale

On exiting The Base to face south towards the city I noticed the signpost directs Taupo traffic to turn right to go along the Avalon Drive bypass then through Frankton, past the hospital etc whereas Google maps advises them to turn left and simply follow Wairere Drive to the end. We have enough of … View moreOn exiting The Base to face south towards the city I noticed the signpost directs Taupo traffic to turn right to go along the Avalon Drive bypass then through Frankton, past the hospital etc whereas Google maps advises them to turn left and simply follow Wairere Drive to the end. We have enough of our own traffic without unnecessarily adding through traffic to it. Roll on the Expressway.

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2876 days ago

Introduction to Art Therapy Workshops

Arts for from Frankton

Join our new arts therapy group for some creativity and relaxation. Work beside an arts therapist, in an art studio setting to develop skills to express yourself creatively and to gain a greater understanding of yourself. You will work with clay, paint, 3D and 2D media and collage. Perfect for the … View moreJoin our new arts therapy group for some creativity and relaxation. Work beside an arts therapist, in an art studio setting to develop skills to express yourself creatively and to gain a greater understanding of yourself. You will work with clay, paint, 3D and 2D media and collage. Perfect for the person who would like some ME time.

Where: Arts for Health Community Trust, 2 Seddon Road, Frankton .
When: Wednesday mornings 9:30-12 noon for 4 weeks.
Cost:$140
Limited to 6 people
Contact: Ring us 838 2271 or email us office@artsforheatlh.co.nz

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2876 days ago

Looking for fun filled people who are wanting to learn new things...

Arts for from Frankton

If you think that it is time for you to learn something different, meet some new people or just try something totally out of the box, come along and have a go at learning to draw. If you have already had some experience that would be fine to. You will get to try graphite, water colour, ink, pastel… View moreIf you think that it is time for you to learn something different, meet some new people or just try something totally out of the box, come along and have a go at learning to draw. If you have already had some experience that would be fine to. You will get to try graphite, water colour, ink, pastel and charcoal in a light filled art studio with free parking right outside the doors.
Where: 2 Seddon Road at Arts for Health in the Arts and Crafts Centre
Frequency: 8 x weeks
Cost:$165
Contact: Ring 838 2271 or email us office@artsforhealth.co.nz
All materials provided

Monday mornings 10-12 noon, starting 19 February for 8 weeks OR
Thursday evenings 6-8pm starting 22 February for 8 weeks

See you soon!!

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2878 days ago

Garden Place

John from Dinsdale

Visitors from overseas might like to have a photo with a bit of a difference to show where they have been. The figures refer to a point between the Library and Alexandra St. A sign like the attached could be put so an attractive background is included (not sure where at present). Wouldn't cost… View moreVisitors from overseas might like to have a photo with a bit of a difference to show where they have been. The figures refer to a point between the Library and Alexandra St. A sign like the attached could be put so an attractive background is included (not sure where at present). Wouldn't cost millions either.

www.antipodesmap.com... is an amusing site. I entered Hamilton, New Zealand AFTER I'd done all the maths and perusing Google maps so, nice to have the calcs. confirmed.

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2876 days ago

Water restrictions

Reporter Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours, with all these restrictions on outdoor water use, it's getting hard to keep the veges and gardens going this summer. We're looking for the best water conservation tips to keep gardens going in February, for a story in the Press. Let us know how you keep things ticking over … View moreHi neighbours, with all these restrictions on outdoor water use, it's getting hard to keep the veges and gardens going this summer. We're looking for the best water conservation tips to keep gardens going in February, for a story in the Press. Let us know how you keep things ticking over in your garden. *Please indicate NFP if you do not wish your comments to be published in a story.

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2876 days ago

Congratulations Fiji!

MTF Finance

The party is over for another year! MTF Finance would like to thank you all for bringing the colour and energy to Hamilton and a huge congratulations to Fiji, winners of the 2018 HSBC NZ Sevens. Need a car loan?

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2877 days ago

Feeling the love for Valentines Day

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hi neighbours! Is anyone planning anything special for Valentines Day? If so, we'd be keen to hear your plans! Please flick me an email at kelley.tantau@stuff.co.nz to discuss.

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2878 days ago

209 litre/44gal drums wanted.

Noel from Te Awamutu

Prefer clean drums, cheers.

2878 days ago

SUMMER SUNDAY SESSIONS

The Backyard Bar and Eatery

We have Something Like That playing this Sunday from 3pm. Come and sit under the trees in the garden bar and enjoy the soulful music of Leigh and Kara as they entertain you.

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2878 days ago

Up Coming Events

The Backyard Bar and Eatery

Check out what events we have coming up at The Backyard on our website.

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2879 days ago

No water? Happens.

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

What would you do without water? Fill up clean, empty bottles today, so you're ready when it happens. www.happens.nz...

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2881 days ago

Commemorate Waitangi Day

Neil from Nawton

Taking place on Tuesday at the Western Community Centre. All welcome!

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