Lake Kainui (pictured), accessed off Lake Rd north of Hamilton. A beautiful, peaceful spot. Home to a reserve with plenty of picnic tables and a 3.5km track around the lake edge. Definitely worth checking out this summer.
The kind staff at Amcal Pharmacy on Garnett Ave who gave two little girls each a pair of cute novelty ear muffs as a distraction when the youngest was unwell and upset last week.
Rototuna Kitchen in the new retail complex at Rototuna. Delicious takeaways that aren't greasy. Try their Moroccan lamb and their chicken burgers - seriously yummy and great value.
Not ...
The cost of after-hours trips to the doctor.