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66 days ago

Your plasma can help treat someone’s cancer

NZ Blood

The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in … View more
The treatment for someone’s serious illness can begin with the kind donation of
plasma from a New Zealander. Donated plasma can help treat up to 50 different
illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11
life-saving products. It’s a precious gift to those in need. But it’s in high demand.

Please help someone start their new life today.Book now to donate, download the NZ Blood App or call 0800 448 325.
Book to donate

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66 days ago

Taharoa mine housing shake-up: Workers told to move as lease ends

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Eviction notices have rattled workers at the Taharoa Ironsand Mine village, but the company says it’s a “rationalisation” to make the housing situation fairer.

Taharoa Ironsand Limited (TIL) operates the mine, about 14 kilometres southwest of Kāwhia. The company confirmed that eight … View more
Eviction notices have rattled workers at the Taharoa Ironsand Mine village, but the company says it’s a “rationalisation” to make the housing situation fairer.

Taharoa Ironsand Limited (TIL) operates the mine, about 14 kilometres southwest of Kāwhia. The company confirmed that eight employees recently received 90-day tenancy termination notices - but said they’d be rehoused.

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66 days ago

Your candidates, our questions: Jacqui Church

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Check out how Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church - who's going for another term - answered our questionnaire.
Info includes the district's top three issues as she sees it, and how she'll represent the area on the national stage.

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66 days ago

Egg producer turns industrial developer in Putāruru

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It may not come from a golden goose but Better Eggs is laying the foundation for a golden future in the South Waikato with plans to build a new industrial park in Putāruru.

Better Eggs chief executive Gareth van der Heyden said work on a new 40-hectare industrial site in Putāruru will start … View more
It may not come from a golden goose but Better Eggs is laying the foundation for a golden future in the South Waikato with plans to build a new industrial park in Putāruru.

Better Eggs chief executive Gareth van der Heyden said work on a new 40-hectare industrial site in Putāruru will start once final consents are received, with his company becoming the first tenant.

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66 days ago

Mill owner: ‘Everyone’ is thinking of closing amid high energy costs

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Timber mills are evaluating solar power amid soaring energy prices, but some say the numbers don’t add up.

Regional councillor Robert Cookson recently raised concerns during a regional council meeting about a sawmill in Tahuna, employing 16 people.

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67 days ago

Poll: Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Most people passing through the sleepy North Waikato settlement of Glen Afton would never know it was the location of one of the country’s most tragic mining disasters.

Now, you can’t miss it. The Glen Afton Pukemiro Society, working in conjunction with a community-led development team at … View more
Most people passing through the sleepy North Waikato settlement of Glen Afton would never know it was the location of one of the country’s most tragic mining disasters.

Now, you can’t miss it. The Glen Afton Pukemiro Society, working in conjunction with a community-led development team at the Waikato District Council and others in the community, west of Huntly, has created an impressive memorial.

Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster?
  • 20% Yes
    20% Complete
  • 80% No
    80% Complete
15 votes
67 days ago

Your candidates, our questions: Aksel Bech

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Check out how Waikato District mayoral candidate Aksel Bech answered our questionnaire.
Info includes the district's top three issues as he sees it, and how he'll represent the area on the national stage.

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67 days ago

Free up your time for what matters.

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

With daily chef prepared meals, housekeeping and more, Ryman serviced apartments free up your time for what really matters - family, catching up with an old friend, or simply your favourite book.

We have serviced apartments available now - find a village near you.
Find out more

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67 days ago

Zoo gets a new panda

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton Zoo’s got a new panda, but it’s a little more colourful than you might expect - and it’s ceramic.

The sculpture, gifted by Hamilton’s sister-city Chengdu, was unveiled during a small ceremony on Sunday.

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67 days ago

Te Awamutu residents wait for waste plant decision

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Six weeks after an application to build a waste to energy plant in Te Awamutu had been paused due to unpaid bills, residents say they have been left in limbo awaiting a result with other developments in the town stalled.

Te Awamutu property developer Eoin Fitzpatrick is chairperson of local … View more
Six weeks after an application to build a waste to energy plant in Te Awamutu had been paused due to unpaid bills, residents say they have been left in limbo awaiting a result with other developments in the town stalled.

Te Awamutu property developer Eoin Fitzpatrick is chairperson of local action group Don’t Burn Waipā, which has opposed Global Contracting Solutions’ (GCS) controversial $200 million Paewira waste-to-energy incinerator project since it was first tabled in late 2021.

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78 days ago

Poll: Have you ever had shed issues?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Rototuna man has been charged and ordered to dismantle his garden shed, even though the rules that make it non-compliant will be scrapped by the end of the year.

Brian Morgan said he feels singled out, with other sheds visible on his street, but council only going after his.

Have you ever … View more
A Rototuna man has been charged and ordered to dismantle his garden shed, even though the rules that make it non-compliant will be scrapped by the end of the year.

Brian Morgan said he feels singled out, with other sheds visible on his street, but council only going after his.

Have you ever had shed issues? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever had shed issues?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
19 votes
75 days ago

Poll: How confident are you feeling about our economy right now?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’ve all seen the headlines lately — New Zealand’s economy shrank more than expected between April and June (down 0.9%).

(If not, you can read a summary of the June quarter's activity on this article published by the Post)

Now that the weekend’s over and things have calmed down … View more
We’ve all seen the headlines lately — New Zealand’s economy shrank more than expected between April and June (down 0.9%).

(If not, you can read a summary of the June quarter's activity on this article published by the Post)

Now that the weekend’s over and things have calmed down a bit, the Neighbourly Team are keen to hear from you: how are you feeling about it all?

Summer’s coming, and holidays are on the horizon … should we be focusing on the future rather than the past quarter? Or is this dip in the road a real concern?
Share your thoughts in the comments!

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How confident are you feeling about our economy right now?
  • 17% Confident – momentum is building
    17% Complete
  • 10.5% Meh – feeling neutral about it
    10.5% Complete
  • 31.9% Not confident – global pressures are biting
    31.9% Complete
  • 40.6% Concerned – this feels serious
    40.6% Complete
2437 votes
73 days ago

What would you do to improve Garden Place?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It has been a car park, a garden, a plaza and a political headache.

And wait for it - Hamilton’s most contested public space is once again up for debate. Hamilton’s Central Business Association is organising a fun event - in conjunction with the NZ Institute of Architects - to discuss the … View more
It has been a car park, a garden, a plaza and a political headache.

And wait for it - Hamilton’s most contested public space is once again up for debate. Hamilton’s Central Business Association is organising a fun event - in conjunction with the NZ Institute of Architects - to discuss the much derided location’s future.

What would you do to improve Garden Place? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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68 days ago

Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day, this Sunday

Summerset Retirement Village

If you’re curious about retirement village living, don’t wonder, come have a wander.

If you’re just starting your journey, or ready now, a Summerset Open Day could be the perfect first step. Why not bring your friends and family and make a day of it? See for yourself why our residents love… View more
If you’re curious about retirement village living, don’t wonder, come have a wander.

If you’re just starting your journey, or ready now, a Summerset Open Day could be the perfect first step. Why not bring your friends and family and make a day of it? See for yourself why our residents love the Summerset life.

We can’t wait to welcome you on Sunday 5 October from 10am – 2pm.
Find out more

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69 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Letting go of the chase for romance and finding freedom in Addictive Eaters Anonymous

I can remember my mother saying to me, “Men don't like clingy women,” or words to that effect. But I knew that I would be incapable of doing anything else because the man would be the one to solve all … View more
Letting go of the chase for romance and finding freedom in Addictive Eaters Anonymous

I can remember my mother saying to me, “Men don't like clingy women,” or words to that effect. But I knew that I would be incapable of doing anything else because the man would be the one to solve all my problems.

I'd always chased. I was the one who chased. I never waited for the man to become the hunter. I was always on the prowl. So, of course, it never worked out, because for whatever reason, I always seemed to get the ones who were as sick as I was. But I didn't realize that at the time.

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