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43 days ago

💪👷‍♀️🏢🧑‍🏭 Who inspires you to do your best?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?

As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View more
Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?

As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?

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36 days ago

Craft Your Feathered Friends with Pinecones and Favourite Resene Colours!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

These kākāpō, rainbow lorikeet and ruru birds are a hoot for the kids to make using pinecones and their favourite Resene colours. Find out how to make and paint your own feathered friends with these easy step by step instructions.

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45 days ago

What do you think about this poo storage tank proposal?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton East’s Steele Park is top of the list of sites for a giant underground wastewater storage tank that could help get building in the city underway again.

Swathes of Hamilton have been ruled off limits to development due to a lack of wastewater capacity. One solution is bulk storage that… View more
Hamilton East’s Steele Park is top of the list of sites for a giant underground wastewater storage tank that could help get building in the city underway again.

Swathes of Hamilton have been ruled off limits to development due to a lack of wastewater capacity. One solution is bulk storage that spreads the load, but comes with the added conundrum of where to put the giant underground poo tanks.

What do you think about this poo storage tank proposal? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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51 days ago

🐾🎃 Is your pet ready to strut their spooky stuff?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!

Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆

*Unleash your … View more
It is time for the Neighbourly Spooktober Pet Costume Competition ... where ghosts, goblins, and golden retrievers unite!

Post a photo* of your furry, feathered, or scaly friends dressed in their Halloween best in the comments, and be in to win a $200 Prezzy Card 🏆

*Unleash your imagination before the 30th of October to be in to win!

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37 days ago

Antique Buyers in Waikato

GOLDCO International Limited

WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or … View more
WANTED WANTED WANTED:
Gold • Coins • Watches • Banknotes • Antique • Jewellery • Collectables

The market for many antiques, collectables, vintage watches, artefacts, gold and silver items has been buoyant these past few years. So if you are considering selling any of these or similar items then our specialist buyers would like to make an offer.
Any items will be considered so please don’t be shy and visit one of our venues.

Large or valuable collections? Single items? Downsizing, moving or decluttering? Family not interested? or simply turning unwanted items into cash.

*Immediate payment made *No commission or waiting *Free no obligation appraisal *Onsite security *Please have your bank details handy

Whether you have a large and valuable collection or a single item of broken jewellery please take this opportunity to see us at a venue near you.

See us at a venue near you - See venues here:

Goldco Antique Buyers | Member NZNDA | website email: goldco@xtra.co.nz | Ph: 0800 105 228
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49 days ago

Hamilton’s new theatre takes the stage — on canvas

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A poignant image of the Chateau Tongariro and possibly the first rendition in paint of the Waikato Regional Theatre are among the works to been seen in a new exhibition in Hamilton.

It’s called Design is Everything, and will get under way at the Welcome Swallow Gallery in Hamilton East on … View more
A poignant image of the Chateau Tongariro and possibly the first rendition in paint of the Waikato Regional Theatre are among the works to been seen in a new exhibition in Hamilton.

It’s called Design is Everything, and will get under way at the Welcome Swallow Gallery in Hamilton East on Friday.

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58 days ago

Four days left to vote for Hamilton’s next mayor, whether or not to keep Māori wards

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Time is running out to have your say in the future shape of the city, but if a street poll of Hamiltonians is any indication, the prevailing mood is: “We’ll get around to it”.

With just four days left for Hamiltonians to vote in the 2025 local elections, only 20,100 votes have been … View more
Time is running out to have your say in the future shape of the city, but if a street poll of Hamiltonians is any indication, the prevailing mood is: “We’ll get around to it”.

With just four days left for Hamiltonians to vote in the 2025 local elections, only 20,100 votes have been received – a puny 17.4% of the city’s 115,433 enrolled voters.

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40 days ago

Boost Skills with ServiceIQ Training

ServiceIQ

Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.

We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit … View more
Want to grow your career or upskill your team? ServiceIQ is here to help Kiwis succeed in the service industries including retail, hospitality, tourism, aviation, and more.

We provide practical workplace training, online short courses, and nationally recognised qualifications designed to fit around real work. Whether you’re an employer building a capable team or someone starting, our flexible options make it easy to gain the skills and confidence to thrive.

Partner with a trusted industry training organisation that understands what today’s service sector needs.
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51 days ago

Lone survivor ‘dragged away’ by ferret in killing rampage

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A single devastating ferret attack has left a flagship Waikato conservation project reeling after it wiped out half a vital seabird colony in a bloody rampage.

Only one lone grey-faced petrel (oi) chick survived in its burrow following the initial night attack at Karioi, only to be “dragged … View more
A single devastating ferret attack has left a flagship Waikato conservation project reeling after it wiped out half a vital seabird colony in a bloody rampage.

Only one lone grey-faced petrel (oi) chick survived in its burrow following the initial night attack at Karioi, only to be “dragged away” by the same culprit days later.

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60 days ago

Share your favourite raspberry recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.

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42 days ago

Waikato Police remind motorists to be patient

The Team from Waikato Police

Waikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient.

“We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long … View more
Waikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient.

“We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long weekend," says Senior Sergeant Andrew O'Reilly.

"Traffic though Waitakaruru and up to the Kopu bridge is also likely to become heavily congested.

"If you’re considering travelling this afternoon, please consider that roads are already very busy, and travel times will be longer.”

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43 days ago

Find Your Calm: Crafting Wooden Balance Rocks with Resene Stains

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

When the odds seem stacked against you, this mindful craft project is a way to find peace. Create your own balance rocks using wood and Resene Waterborne Woodsman testpots. Find out how to make and stain your own wooden balancing rocks with these easy step by step instructions.

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49 days ago

Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.

So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇

Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.

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Yay or nay to tourist fees? 🌏💰
  • 68.4% Yay
    68.4% Complete
  • 31.6% Nay
    31.6% Complete
1846 votes
45 days ago

Former Hillcrest tenant slapped with $8000 bill over home ‘intentionally made dirty’

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A Hillcrest tenant has been ordered to cough up more than $8000 to her former landlord after the Tenancy Tribunal ruled the property “had been intentionally made dirty”.

In total the woman has been ordered to pay $8855.66, including $1663 for rubbish removal, $443.07 for a skip bin, $2487 … View more
A Hillcrest tenant has been ordered to cough up more than $8000 to her former landlord after the Tenancy Tribunal ruled the property “had been intentionally made dirty”.

In total the woman has been ordered to pay $8855.66, including $1663 for rubbish removal, $443.07 for a skip bin, $2487 for cleaning, $2800 on wall repairs and $795 for lock/key replacement and window repair.

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45 days ago

Do you remember learning to swim?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hear about reporter Avina Vidyadharan's quest to learn swimming skills.

"I wanted a miracle. Ten lessons in, I’d emerge from the pool sleek and streamlined, slicing through blue water like a fish with a press pass. After nine classes, I’ve learned two things: fish don’t file on … View more
Hear about reporter Avina Vidyadharan's quest to learn swimming skills.

"I wanted a miracle. Ten lessons in, I’d emerge from the pool sleek and streamlined, slicing through blue water like a fish with a press pass. After nine classes, I’ve learned two things: fish don’t file on deadline, and that dream was arrogant."

Do you remember learning to swim? How was it for you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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