South Waikato District, Tokoroa

360 days ago

We're talking new year resolutions...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tidying the house before going to bed each night, meditating upon waking or taking the stairs at work.

What’s something quick, or easy, that you started doing that made a major positive change in your life?

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346 days ago

See the work of the man behind carved wharenui around NZ

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A rare opportunity is coming up to experience the work of one of New Zealand’s most eminent carvers up close.

Dr Pakaariki “Paki” Harrison’s handiwork will feature in an exhibition titled Uri Tangata – Succeeding Generations, which will be shown in Coromandel next month.

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347 days ago

What's your favourite photo from 2024?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Waikato Times photographer Mark Jephson has shared his.

At a Crowded House concert in Claudelands, he caught a nice moment of interaction between Neill Finn and the audience; during the historic hikoi down Victoria St he scoped out the best spot to show the size and power of the march.

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Waikato Times photographer Mark Jephson has shared his.

At a Crowded House concert in Claudelands, he caught a nice moment of interaction between Neill Finn and the audience; during the historic hikoi down Victoria St he scoped out the best spot to show the size and power of the march.

What about your photos, do you have a favourite from 2024?

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347 days ago

New year, new look?

Resene

Get big summer savings at Resene ColorShops! Bring out the best in your home with kiwi made Resene paints, colours and wood stains. Plus choose from a huge range of wallpaper and accessories. Find out more

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347 days ago

Poll: Have you been to the beach this summer?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A lack of swell in the water means lifeguards on Coromandel Peninsula beaches are having a pretty swell time.

As of Monday afternoon there had been few incidents of note on the seven Coromandel beaches patrolled by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand lifeguards - but that does not mean anyone can relax … View more
A lack of swell in the water means lifeguards on Coromandel Peninsula beaches are having a pretty swell time.

As of Monday afternoon there had been few incidents of note on the seven Coromandel beaches patrolled by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand lifeguards - but that does not mean anyone can relax just yet.

Have you been to the beach this summer? Tell us how it was in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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348 days ago

Poll: How do you rate your artistic skills?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Sue Wickison is one of the world’s foremost botanical illustrators - she held a role at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London, for 10 years.

Her work will soon be on show in Hamilton East.

How do you rate your artistic skills? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you … View more
Sue Wickison is one of the world’s foremost botanical illustrators - she held a role at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London, for 10 years.

Her work will soon be on show in Hamilton East.

How do you rate your artistic skills? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How do you rate your artistic skills?
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  • 14.3% Pretty good
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  • 21.4% I'm OK
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  • 42.9% It's not my thing
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348 days ago

Need to keep kids occupied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This one is for the members who have kids at home and still a few weeks of school holidays left.

There might be some ideas on here for when the sun isn't shining!

Click on the poster to enlarge it to see better.

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348 days ago

Cello Piano and Violin lessons Ngongotaha

Kate from Ngongotaha

● Private Lessons from $170 per term
● Beginners and Adults welcome
● Enrolments taken now for Term One
● Instruments for sale and Hire
Experience the delight learning to play an instrument can give you, and it is a valuable skill that stays with you for life.
All enquires please text or … View more
● Private Lessons from $170 per term
● Beginners and Adults welcome
● Enrolments taken now for Term One
● Instruments for sale and Hire
Experience the delight learning to play an instrument can give you, and it is a valuable skill that stays with you for life.
All enquires please text or phone Kate on 0211441113

364 days ago

What word sums up 2024, neighbours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

If 2020 was the year of lockdowns, banana bread, and WFH (work from home)....

In one word, how would you define 2024?

We're excited to see what you come up with!

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348 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lottery

Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Clark's Beach.

Valued at over $1 million, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View more
Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Clark's Beach.

Valued at over $1 million, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.

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348 days ago

Campgoers came from around the country for this gathering

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Alan Methven doesn’t give a “rat’s toenail” that he’s got Williams Syndrome. The Cambridge resident says he’s as normal and different as anyone else.

Methven, 57, is one of 120 people who gathered in Hamilton at the weekend for a camp organised by the New Zealand Williams Syndrome … View more
Alan Methven doesn’t give a “rat’s toenail” that he’s got Williams Syndrome. The Cambridge resident says he’s as normal and different as anyone else.

Methven, 57, is one of 120 people who gathered in Hamilton at the weekend for a camp organised by the New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association.

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349 days ago

Tastes like summer

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Chef Troy at Ryman’s Diana Isaac Village serves up a mouthwatering array of summer dishes inspired by patio gardens teeming with herbs.

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any summer holiday occasion! It features a crunchy gingernut biscuit base and a smooth, creamy mascarpone filling … View more
Chef Troy at Ryman’s Diana Isaac Village serves up a mouthwatering array of summer dishes inspired by patio gardens teeming with herbs.

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any summer holiday occasion! It features a crunchy gingernut biscuit base and a smooth, creamy mascarpone filling that’s both tangy and sweet. Topped with a layer of lemon curd and finished with mint and edible flowers, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Click read more for the recipe.

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352 days ago

Clothesline upgrade

Resene

Turn a tired old clothesline into a stylish garden feature that brings joy to the chore of getting your washing out in the sun. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Crowshead. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions. Find out more

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352 days ago

Explore more, worry less at Ryman

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Pack your bags, hit the open road, or set sail on your next big adventure. With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

While you’re off enjoying life, we’ll take care of everything back home – from mowing the … View more
Pack your bags, hit the open road, or set sail on your next big adventure. With Ryman’s lock-and-leave-style living, you’re free to explore without worrying about home maintenance or security.

While you’re off enjoying life, we’ll take care of everything back home – from mowing the lawns to watering the garden, pulling weeds, and even cleaning the windows.

Ryman residents are free to embrace adventure because they're not tied down with home maintenance stress and security worries. They're rediscovering lost passions and plunging headfirst into new ones whenever they feel like it.

Click find out more to discover the lifestyle.
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382 days ago

⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and … View more
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:

👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️

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