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134 days ago

What would you do if you won?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A Hamilton man says he’s still floating on air after waking up to find he’d won $1 million in the weekend’s Lotto draw.

“I don’t think I’ve come down yet – it’s just unbelievable, isn’t it,” said the winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous.

What would you do if you won?… View more
A Hamilton man says he’s still floating on air after waking up to find he’d won $1 million in the weekend’s Lotto draw.

“I don’t think I’ve come down yet – it’s just unbelievable, isn’t it,” said the winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous.

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

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134 days ago

Turn an Old Window into a Portable Cold Frame with Resene

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Transform an old window into a handy cold frame decorated in Resene Kwila Timber Stain and Resene Lustacryl that you can move around the garden to extend your growing season. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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142 days ago

Poll: Whether young or experienced, has age been a barrier to opportunity?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.

In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek … View more
The Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.

In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek employment when you’re 50+. Many factors - from financial to social pressures - are keeping people in the workforce longer. The reality is that times are tough, even for our most experienced workers: of those receiving Jobseeker benefit, a third are 50-64 years old.

We want to know: Have you felt overlooked in the job market?
Do you have advice for your community on how to stand out in an increasingly crowded job seeker market?
Share your experience below!

📖 Want to read more from the 'Work, Interrupted' series?
Work, Interrupted: The kids, the mortgage, but no job. What next?
Young and shut out: Gen Z face the harshest job market in years
Work, Interrupted: Is 50 the new 60? Older workers battling algorithms to get CVs seen

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Whether young or experienced, has age been a barrier to opportunity?
  • 67.2% Yes - In my experience, age has been a factor.
    67.2% Complete
  • 29.5% No - In my experience, age has had little to do with my employment opportunities
    29.5% Complete
  • 2.4% As an employer, age is not a factor.
    2.4% Complete
  • 1% Other - I will share below.
    1% Complete
808 votes
135 days ago

Rankings to rise as cashed-up Kiwis chip in for Waikato medical school

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Waikato University’s international rankings are expected to climb when its new medical school opens, and will be further boosted by the generosity of wealthy benefactors.

Vice-chancellor Neil Quigley said a combination of factors, including the addition of a new medical school, rising student … View more
Waikato University’s international rankings are expected to climb when its new medical school opens, and will be further boosted by the generosity of wealthy benefactors.

Vice-chancellor Neil Quigley said a combination of factors, including the addition of a new medical school, rising student numbers, and substantial donations from philanthropic trusts and individuals would help boost the university’s global status in the coming years.

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135 days ago

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Award – Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau!

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

This is a great way to celebrate our seniors who are leaving an amazing legacy for future generations. Let’s give a shoutout to those who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in life, and who are still actively making the world around them a better place, following their careers in… View moreThis is a great way to celebrate our seniors who are leaving an amazing legacy for future generations. Let’s give a shoutout to those who have made a positive contribution to Aotearoa later in life, and who are still actively making the world around them a better place, following their careers in any service, sector or field.

Take a moment to nominate the deserving individuals in your life who are making a difference every day, either in our villages or in the wider community.

Follow the link below, and let’s make their stories known!

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135 days ago

Did you ever see Ozzy Osbourne play live?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Rock’s self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne may be no more, but there is a little piece of the Waikato that will forever be a part of his legacy.

That little piece, specifically, is a field near Ngāruawāhia, not far from the banks of the Waikato River, where Osbourne - who died … View more
Rock’s self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne may be no more, but there is a little piece of the Waikato that will forever be a part of his legacy.

That little piece, specifically, is a field near Ngāruawāhia, not far from the banks of the Waikato River, where Osbourne - who died on Wednesday at the age of 76 - and his band Black Sabbath headlined a three-day event called the Great Ngāruawāhia Music Festival.

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135 days ago

The latest development for the car park campers

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Residents of the Classics Museum car park in Frankton have been granted permission to stay — but under new rules.

A meeting between a museum representative and Hamilton City Council was due to go ahead last week.

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135 days ago

Redlid Garden Bins & Bags

Grant Wilson from Red Lid Garden Bins & Bags

We are a family owned business that takes real pride in customer service. We won't let you down. We have 240l wheelie bins and 600l garden bags that you will suit your garden waste needs. Please visit our website, www.redlid.co.nz... or call us 07 834 0191

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135 days ago

Poll: Have you looked up the flood risk info for your house?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato is facing the most severe residential flood damage threat in the country over the next three decades, according to Government-backed climate modelling.

But for Hamilton couple Delwyn Stanbridge and Lyndon Allen, the reality of that risk arrived almost three years ago - and they’re … View more
Waikato is facing the most severe residential flood damage threat in the country over the next three decades, according to Government-backed climate modelling.

But for Hamilton couple Delwyn Stanbridge and Lyndon Allen, the reality of that risk arrived almost three years ago - and they’re still dealing with the consequences.

Have you looked up the flood risk info for your house? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you looked up the flood risk info for your house?
  • 46.2% Yes
    46.2% Complete
  • 53.8% No
    53.8% Complete
13 votes
136 days ago

Poll: What do you think, do some kōwhai need to go?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The suggestion of stoned honey bees weaving their way around Hamilton after cracking on at the city’s kōwhai trees had a city council hearing abuzz.

Expert advice is being sought on just how toxic the nectar is to honey bees after a hobby beekeeper’s submission on the council’s draft tree… View more
The suggestion of stoned honey bees weaving their way around Hamilton after cracking on at the city’s kōwhai trees had a city council hearing abuzz.

Expert advice is being sought on just how toxic the nectar is to honey bees after a hobby beekeeper’s submission on the council’s draft tree policy on Tuesday.

What do you think, do some kōwhai need to go? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think, do some kōwhai need to go?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
136 days ago

Poll: Do you support Waikato's New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A new medical school in Hamilton will be good for the Waikato’s health and good for the economy and can’t come soon enough, says the city’s mayor.

“It's well known that there is more need for health services,” said Mayor Paula Southgate.

Do you support Waikato's New … View more
A new medical school in Hamilton will be good for the Waikato’s health and good for the economy and can’t come soon enough, says the city’s mayor.

“It's well known that there is more need for health services,” said Mayor Paula Southgate.

Do you support Waikato's New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine? 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 support Waikato's New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine?
  • 85.2% Yes
    85.2% Complete
  • 14.8% No
    14.8% Complete
27 votes
137 days ago

Poll: Do you think National will be out after one term?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

New political polling has the National Party headed towards one term in power, with a majority thinking the country is on the “wrong track”, disapproving of the Government’s performance and a near majority believing it is time to “give another party a go”.

The Talbot Mills polling for … View more
New political polling has the National Party headed towards one term in power, with a majority thinking the country is on the “wrong track”, disapproving of the Government’s performance and a near majority believing it is time to “give another party a go”.

The Talbot Mills polling for commercial clients, obtained by The Post, is similar to some other polls in recent months in that it shows a marginal Labour-led coalition could govern, if an election were to produce these results. Talbot Mills is also Labour’s pollster.

Do you think National will be out after one term? 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 think National will be out after one term?
  • 55.3% Yes
    55.3% Complete
  • 31.9% No
    31.9% Complete
  • 12.8% Not sure
    12.8% Complete
47 votes
137 days ago

What do you think about this appointment?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Jono Gibbes insists that when he landed back at the Chiefs in late 2023 there were never any plans to take over the top coaching role.

But two Super Rugby Pacific seasons later, here he now is, the eight-test former All Black, at the helm of the franchise he captained in many of his 69 games … View more
Jono Gibbes insists that when he landed back at the Chiefs in late 2023 there were never any plans to take over the top coaching role.

But two Super Rugby Pacific seasons later, here he now is, the eight-test former All Black, at the helm of the franchise he captained in many of his 69 games between 2001-2008, as he gets back on the head-coaching horse and tries to lead his former side to the promised title land.

What do you think about this appointment? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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137 days ago

Poll: Will you look at the league tables when they're out?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

City leaders are bracing for potential public backlash as the Department of Internal Affairs prepares to release a new set of nationwide council performance data later this month.

The data - due on July 28 - will compare councils of similar size and type across New Zealand, with Hamilton going … View more
City leaders are bracing for potential public backlash as the Department of Internal Affairs prepares to release a new set of nationwide council performance data later this month.

The data - due on July 28 - will compare councils of similar size and type across New Zealand, with Hamilton going head-to-head against Christchurch, Wellington, Tauranga, Dunedin, Hutt and Whangārei city councils.

Will you look at the league tables when they're out? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you look at the league tables when they're out?
  • 46.7% Yes
    46.7% Complete
  • 53.3% No
    53.3% Complete
15 votes
137 days ago

What do you think of the med school news?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato success in hosting the country’s newest medical school ends almost a decade of struggle to get GPs trained for what Kiwis need, right here in the heart of the bustling region.

And the Waikato Times has been there every step of the way.

What do you think of the med school news? Tell … View more
Waikato success in hosting the country’s newest medical school ends almost a decade of struggle to get GPs trained for what Kiwis need, right here in the heart of the bustling region.

And the Waikato Times has been there every step of the way.

What do you think of the med school news? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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