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Hot in the city

Hamilton News
17 Jul, 2014 11:56 PMQuick Read

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The banoffee pie at Two Birds Eatery in Hamilton East. Made with good-for-you-ingredients, and yet it tastes amazing!

The customer service at Lighting Direct on Tristram Street. They go above and beyond. Good on ya Kevin Lord and team!

Crisp winter days in The Tron. A little bit of sunshine - and a reprieve from the rain - puts people in a good mood.

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Phoning to ask where the lightbulbs (pictured) are that we ordered from an internet-based business and paid for a week ago and in between the customer service guy (and we use the term service loosely) saying "nah, we haven't got them in stock" and "dunno when they're due in" he burps in our ear. Revolting.

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Trying to get your Aussie super back to New Zealand. It's fraught with obstacles and since July 1, you now have to get a statutory declaration signed off at the Australian Consulate.
And they'll charge you a hundred bucks for the privilege of their witnessing duties. Flamin' galahs!!

Email your suggestions for Hot in the city to danielle.nicholson@apn.co.nz.

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