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187 days ago

Do you know anyone who got a tertiary scholarship from SWIFT?

Libby Totton Reporter from South Waikato News

Ripeka Snowden has long admired what nurses do, and now has a scholarship to help finish her Bachelor of Nursing.

The 42-year-old Tokoroa mother of six (pictured at left) said she was almost in tears when she found out what the South Waikato Investment Fund Trust was awarding her.

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6 days ago

Could the jury service process be improved?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every year, thousands of New Zealanders are called up to serve as jurors in the High and District Courts, and it's an important way to contribute to your country.

But for some, jury service can be a huge disruption and a financial burden. Do you think changes could be made to our jury service system to address these challenges?

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2 days ago

Waikato Open Days

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Join us at our open days and experience why the Ryman lifestyle could be for you.

Learn about our living and care options, tour our show homes and the wonderful amenities on offer.

We look forward to seeing you.

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3 days ago

Rate rises, a bridge - what do you think?

Libby Totton Reporter from Taupō Times

Double digit rates increases, plans for another river bridge and significant investment into waters infrastructure are all in Taupō’s draft plan for the next decade.

The Taupō District Council will meet on Friday to discuss its proposed draft Long-Term Plan (LTP) for 2024-34 after the council decided to delay its implementation until the end of September.

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