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Over a number of years, Manuka honey produced by SummerGlow Apiaries of Te Kowhai has earned a worthy reputation.
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By Trish Watson/MediaPA Two world-class netball teams are to battle it out on the court at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton.
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School holidays are upon us again! This time they’ve come right in the middle of winter, which Lornae Lowe of Hamilton’s Aspen Manor Motel says is a great time to visit the Waikato.
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Meniscal tears are one of the most common knee injuries.
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In a momentous occasion for award-winning Paihia Beach Resort & Spa, they have re-opened their doors to the new look Provenir Restaurant after a month of exciting renovations.
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For the third year in a row, the city of Nelson will be illuminated with its mid-winter event, Light Nelson, taking place at the Queens Gardens. This year it will also extend to the NMIT (Nelson Malborough Institute of Technology) campus.
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New Zealand is lucky enough to be surrounded by beautiful oceans and seas.
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If you’ve ever found yourself at the wrong end of a raw deal on Trade Me, join the club. Buying goods online is fraught with problems, says James Delmont of Dollar Dealers, New Zealand’s leading pawn broking business.
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If you’re a Ute owner, one of the most important accessories you’re likely to need is a tonneau cover. A tonneau cover is designed to protect and secure any cargo you’re carrying in the bed of your Ute.
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CHOOSING WHAT form of gas to use is often a daunting situation that most people will avoid if possible.
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WITH THE need for economically friendly and financially beneficial homes being stressed for all newly built homes, looking into the trends of these new homes’ hot water usage is the key.
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Set in a prime central Hamilton East location, the popular accommodation provider Aspen Manor Motel is to be sold.
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Most of us have experienced it. You start your car and smell something funny. Catherine Tocker from CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centre says if you suspect the smell might be coming from your vehicle’s air conditioning system, it’s time to make an appointment at your nearest CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centre to have it checked out.
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Southern Fresh Foods Ltd is a family owned and operated business, based in Hautapu, right in the heart of the Waikato.
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Hamilton’s Award-winning motel, Argent Motor Lodge, is known for its clean, quality accommodation and excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. Argent Motor Lodge is ideally situated in Hamilton close to a number of attractions such as the Hamilton Gardens, Claudelands Arena and cycle trails alongside the Waikato River.
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It’s never been easier to book in with leading Hamilton Hairdressers, The Engine Room, with their intuitive online booking system.
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By Tristan Hooker Hamilton’s Ventura Inn and Suites is responding to a boom in the New Zealand tourism sector by fast-tracking a major upgrade of all 50 rooms.
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Taupo-based fertiliser company, Uptake, is becoming well known for what some in the industry might call an ‘alternative’ approach to farm and animal health.
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SummerGlow Apiaries took the opportunity to network with beekeepers from throughout New Zealand and gain valuable industry information when CEO James Jeffery attended the 2016 Apiculture Conference in Rotorua last week.
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Since April 2000, the Suncourt Hotel and Conference Centre has been Lake Taupo’s leading accommodation provider.
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Papamoa’s Re-Energise Physio is pleased to announce it is now offering Clinical Pilates classes at its Parton Road Premises. “The benefits obtained from attending a Pilates class regularly are numerous”, says Clare Murden, Physiotherapist and qualified DMA Clinical Pilates Instructor at Re-Energise Physio.
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There is always something happening in sports-mad Palmerston North.
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By Trish Watson/MediaPA With the winter months upon us many home owners may believe they have missed the chance to sell their home till the warmer months.
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If you haven’t ticked visiting Abel Tasman National Park off your bucket list, now is the time to do it, says Lee Sinclair, owner of Nelson’s Chelsea Park Motor Lodge.
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Get ready Wairarapa! There is a new real estate partnership in town that is ready to shake up the real estate industry in the Wairarapa.
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Since September 2008, Pro Bars have been Hamilton’s leading towbar specialists.
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If you want your car’s air conditioning and heating system fixed before winter really sets in, get in touch with your nearest CoolCar Air Conditioning Centre. They have five locations in Auckland and one in Hamilton.
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Since 1999 Dollar Dealers have been New Zealand’s leading pawn broking business.
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Based in the heart of the Waikato, Southern Fresh Foods are New Zealand’s professional growers of specialty vegetables, gourmet leaf salads and fresh herbs.
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Last Thursday night at Hamilton’s Ventura Inn and Suites, friends were made, business ideas were born and new acquaintances were discovered when the hotel hosted a live-streamed networking event.
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Provenir Restaurant at Paihia Beach Resort & Spa gets a brand new look.
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Since 2001, Hamilton-based Beaut Utes have been a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality utility accessories throughout New Zealand.
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Leah Lindsay, Operations Manager at Hamilton based motel Argent Motor Lodge, loves her job.
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Papamoa’s Re-Energise Physio has a special approach to physiotherapy, with a team of experienced physiotherapists on hand to take care of each client’s unique needs.
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Waikato’s SummerGlow Apiaries to Attend Beekeeping Conference “Bee Business – Science : Health : Trade” is the subject of the 2016 New Zealand Apiculture Conference, being held at the Energy Events Centre in Rotorua from 19 to 21 June.
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The New Zealand Agricultural Fieldays will be held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton, over four days, from Wednesday 15 to Saturday 18 June 2016. Hamilton based accommodation provider, Aspen Manor Motel, is the perfect place to stay while attending the Fieldays.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Suncourt Hotel and Conference Centre went off with a bang on Saturday night when local fertiliser business, Uptake, treated around 100 of their clients and associates to a Mid-Winter Christmas Dinner, crackers and all.
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WE HAVE all experienced the blast of unbearably hot water momentarily hit our body once someone is finished using the bathroom in the other room.
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By Trish Watson/MediaPA Century 21 agents are giving their buyers, sellers and landlords the chance to win a $400,000 apartment on the Sunshine Coast.
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Queen’s Birthday this weekend is the last long weekend before October so make the most of it with a visit to Palmerston North.
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Leading Hamilton Hairdressers, The Engine Room, is up for sale.
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Every so often a product comes along that revolutionises the world standard.
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By Trish Watson/MediaPA Lee and Barry Sinclair, owners of Nelson-based Chelsea Park Motor Lodge, are looking forward hosting the cricket fans that will flock to the region when the Black Caps host Bangladesh at Saxton Oval in Nelson in back-to-back One Day Internationals on December 29 and December 31.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Isn't it great to own a motorhome? Nothing beats that feeling of freedom as you take off to explore the world, leaving all the stresses of life behind you.
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Since April 2014, Cambridge-based RV living have been supplying New Zealand’s travellers with unique products that will enhance their lifestyle while on the move.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Manuka honey is well known world-wide for its medicinal benefits and is a highly sought after natural healing product, due to its unique antibacterial properties.
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Argent Motor Lodge continues its reign as number one motel in Hamilton on review site TripAdvisor, after winning TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice award for 2016.
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After joining Weight Watchers in January this year, Hamilton’s Emily Hunt has lost 11kg and is delighted with her success.
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“Suzy H Skin Nutrition is all about helping you love who you seen in the mirror.” So says owner of Suzy H Skin Nutrition, Gold Coast and Auckland-based Suzy Heazlewood who created the industry-leading business in July 2014 with the goal of providing clinical grade and scientifically proven skincare without the extravagant packaging or a hefty price tag.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA The principal of a small Waikato school says PTA fundraising and sponsorship from local businesses is vital for the school.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Are you being led down the garden path by online booking sites? While we’re between holiday seasons, let’s take a fresh look at how we’re booking our motels and hotels to make sure we’re getting the best deal.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Meet Kathryn Boyd, business manager at Re-Energise Physio on Parton Road, Papamoa.
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Bringing years of skill and knowledge to the role, Samantha Hampton has joined the fantastic hair dressing team at The Engine Room in Hamilton.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Hamilton businesswoman Lornae Lowe is urging people not to give up on Hamilton’s Claudelands Event Centre, despite recent concerns about its future.
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It’s a match made in beauty heaven with Thalgo and La Spa Naturale at Paihia Beach Resort and Spa coming together to offer you the ultimate in indulgent beauty therapy facials. Transcend into another level of pure bliss with the wonderful range of Thalgo facials now available at La Spa Naturale.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Argent Motor Lodge is celebrating the highly anticipated appearance of “Ice Age Live: A Mammoth Show on Ice” by giving away a VIP double pass to the show at Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena.
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Cambridge-based Linwood Park Stud Limited has announced its service fees for the 2016 breeding season.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Hamilton’s Manuka Honey experts, SummerGlow Apiaries, have a lot more room to move with the opening of a new building at their Te Kowhai property.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA There’s no doubt the Real Estate Market is a problem right now for young people wanting to buy their first home.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA We all love getting into a cool car on a hot day. However, our pleasure can be tainted with guilt about global warming.
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Palmerston North and the Manawatu region have a bevy of activities that are sure to excite and delight all types of traveler.
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By Simon Palfrey MediaPA Following the recent refurbishment of their rooms, Chelsea Park Motor Lodge has also refreshed their online look with a brand new website.
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Are you sick of waking up to bad hair days? Fight the frizz with Hamilton-based hair dressers The Engine Room and their Keratin Smoothing Treatment.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Waikato men are set to become the sharpest dressers in the country with the news that Hamilton fashion retailer ELVION has launched a line of tailored suits, blazers, business shirts and trousers.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA The word is out that Hamilton is a foodie’s paradise.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Alex Boyd is not one to sit still. Just as well, since one of his most important pieces of advice for his patients is “keep moving”.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Stretching 425km from the slopes of Mount Ruapehu to the Tasman Sea at Port Waikato, the Waikato River is by far New Zealand's longest river.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA There always seems to be something exciting going on at 4Guys Autobarn, on Arthur Porter Drive in Te Rapa.
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Have you ever been stuck in a situation where you have purchased something large and then wondered how you are going to get it home? Pick Up Guy is your answer.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA The owners of Palmerston North’s Alpha Motor Inn have come up with a clever way to show their passion for New Zealand – naming their rooms after New Zealand native birds and places.
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A staple of the Waikato accommodation scene for the past 15 years, Ventura Inn & Suites Hamilton provides great value accommodation in Hamilton City.
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In an exciting announcement, La Spa Naturale at award-winning Paihia Beach Resort & Spa is now recognised as a Thalgo Spa.
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In an exciting announcement, La Spa Naturale at award-winning Paihia Beach Resort & Spa is now recognised as a Thalgo Spa.
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BY SIMON PALFREY We’ve all read the usual rhetoric on reducing our winter electricity bill but year after year we find ourselves discontent with cold, short showers and dinners by candle light.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA It’s not easy being a bee. It’s not easy being a beekeeper either. For all the intelligence and resourcefulness of the bee and the keeper, there are still plenty of pitfalls.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Job ads for New Zealand Real Estate and Property jobs on SEEK have seen an increase of 18 percent between March 2015 and March 2016.
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Cambridge-based runner Camille Buscomb, who is sponsored by leading Hamilton hairdressers The Engine Room, has received a Prime Minister’s Sport Scholarship.
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Wairarapa-based naturopath Anita Baker from Gardien is on a mission.
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Palmerston North is rapidly gaining a big reputation as a destination for fine food lovers.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA The housing market is as tough as it’s ever been in the Waikato. Whether you’re buying or whether you’re selling, you might think a good way to keep your expenses down is by using the do-it-yourself approach and excluding the middle man – the agent.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA 4Guys Autobarn has scooped one of the first ever run of the 2016 Nissan Titan XD Platinum Reserve Auto 5.0L Turbo Diesel 4x4 Double Cab.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Argent motor lodge, Hamilton’s popular award-winning motel, is big on social giving in their local community.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA The team at Re-energise Physio, in Papamoa, have welcomed a new staff member into their fold, Clare Murden.
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In an exciting announcement, Manurewa-based Century 21 Gold have been announced as New Zealand’s top Century 21 Office for 2015.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Palmerston North’s Alpha Motor Inn has received the 2015 Guest Review Award, coupled with a glowing report, from Booking.com, the world’s most popular reservations website.
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Do something special for your mum this Mother's day.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Cambridge based parking guidance company, Parking Sense has enjoyed a highly successful four days exhibiting their products and networking at Intertraffic Amsterdam – the world's largest expo of parking products and traffic technology.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA The owners of Aspen Manor Motel, Simon and Lornae Lowe, say they love having corporate and business travellers as guests. In fact, it’s one of their favourite parts of the job.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Get excited! Bamboo socks are the next big thing in men’s fashion accessories.
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According to new rental data more and more people are living in rental properties.
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By Tristan Hooker/MediaPA Can your car’s air conditioning system make you sick? Absolutely, if you don’t look after it properly, according to Rodney Smith from Hamilton’s CoolCar Air-Conditioning Centre.
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