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3225 days ago

Do you want to see a change to Daylight Savings? Vote now!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Share your thoughts on whether you love or loathe this idea and make sure you vote in our Daylight Savings poll too.

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3226 days ago

WIN one of five Hummingbird Gift Sets!

FreshChoice New Zealand

Hello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for… View moreHello to our Neighbourly coffee lovers! We are giving away 5 Hummingbird Gift Baskets! To win one, just tell us what you like most about Hummingbird Coffee. Is it the range of coffee options, full flavour taste, or the organic and Fairtrade varieties? Be in to win and invite your neighbour over for a nicely brewed cup of coffee. Competition ends Sunday 5th March at midnight. Enter online today! Enter now!

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3226 days ago

Last chance to swap your food cans!

Resene

Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View more
Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*

Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.

Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!

*60-80ml testpot
Learn more

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3232 days ago

wheelie bin problems in UK

John from Dinsdale

I was given a Sep 2016 edition of the UK's Express newspaper and found articles about Hull's blue recycling wheelie bins. Hull has a population of around 250,000 and has 40,000 bins to empty. Rather than transcribe it for you, Google came up with these links:

www.dailymail.co.uk...

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I was given a Sep 2016 edition of the UK's Express newspaper and found articles about Hull's blue recycling wheelie bins. Hull has a population of around 250,000 and has 40,000 bins to empty. Rather than transcribe it for you, Google came up with these links:

www.dailymail.co.uk...

www.telegraph.co.uk...

www.thesun.co.uk...

3227 days ago

Poll: Do you want more daylight hours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!

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Do you want more daylight hours?
  • 62.9% Yes - I want more daylight! Summer is too short.
    62.9% Complete
  • 19.4% I'm not too bothered / I'm happy with the way things are
    19.4% Complete
  • 17.8% Absolutely not. It's too dark in the mornings already
    17.8% Complete
6257 votes
3227 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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3228 days ago

Hamilton Lake's bird poo

Reporter Hamilton Press

So too much bird poo could be contributing to the poor water quality of Lake Rotoroa. What improvements would you like to see at the lake? We're keen to hear for a story on Hamilton City Council's draft management plan for the lake.
*Please post NFP if you do not wish your comments to be… View more
So too much bird poo could be contributing to the poor water quality of Lake Rotoroa. What improvements would you like to see at the lake? We're keen to hear for a story on Hamilton City Council's draft management plan for the lake.
*Please post NFP if you do not wish your comments to be used for a story.

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3231 days ago

Meth addicts swamping drug rehab facilities

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning neighbours,

Methamphetamine appears to be closing in on alcohol as the nation's most addictive substance.

Usage is so rampant that Waikato District Health Board workers say it has endangered the region's methadone programme and pushed rehab facilities to maximum capacity.
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Morning neighbours,

Methamphetamine appears to be closing in on alcohol as the nation's most addictive substance.

Usage is so rampant that Waikato District Health Board workers say it has endangered the region's methadone programme and pushed rehab facilities to maximum capacity.

Have you seen meth's impact in the community? And what do you think should be done about the issue?

We're also on the lookout for meaningful stories in this area so please email news@waikatotimes.co.nz if you have a story to tell.

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3228 days ago

Volunteer in the Waipa District - Give A Shift!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Volunteering Waikato has lots of opportunities in the Waipa district for those who have some time to give... Whether you want to volunteer with horses, for an upcoming event, to visit and older person, to work in an op shop, to help teach new skills...  and many other roles!
You can register on … View more
Volunteering Waikato has lots of opportunities in the Waipa district for those who have some time to give... Whether you want to volunteer with horses, for an upcoming event, to visit and older person, to work in an op shop, to help teach new skills...  and many other roles!
You can register on our website, search for positions in your town, and apply online - or give us a call on 07 839 3191 and we can help.
www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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3228 days ago

Volunteer roles in the Otorohanga District - Give A Shift!!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Volunteering Waikato has lots of opportunities in the Otorohanga district for those who have some time to give... Whether you want to volunteer with horses, take care of a garden, visit an older person, help at the Kiwi House... and many other roles!
You can register on our website, search for … View more
Volunteering Waikato has lots of opportunities in the Otorohanga district for those who have some time to give... Whether you want to volunteer with horses, take care of a garden, visit an older person, help at the Kiwi House... and many other roles!
You can register on our website, search for positions in your town, and apply online - or give us a call on 07 839 3191 and we can help.
www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz......

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3228 days ago

Cancer Society Fundraising Art Event

Robyn from Te Awamutu

The Altrusa Club of Te Awamutu is running an art event - Positively Art - on Sunday March 19th from 3 - 6pm at 411 Greenhill Drive. Tickets cost $25 and are available at Te Awamutu Isite, Playmates or online at www.eventbrite.co.nz.... Art from 21 artisans for sale.
An enjoyable afternoon of art,… View more
The Altrusa Club of Te Awamutu is running an art event - Positively Art - on Sunday March 19th from 3 - 6pm at 411 Greenhill Drive. Tickets cost $25 and are available at Te Awamutu Isite, Playmates or online at www.eventbrite.co.nz.... Art from 21 artisans for sale.
An enjoyable afternoon of art, music and wine. Come along and support this fundraiser for the Cancer Society.

3229 days ago

Rocked by earthquake in 2011, in the Rockabilly Festival in 2017.

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton's Monique McLennan has found a way to overcome the devasting impact of the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. We're keen to hear from other neighbours who fled the south to start a new life in the Waikato. Share your stories with us and your neighbours via the Hamilton Press!

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