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Kirstin Miller was not a fan of Donald Trump - and that was before the US President inadvertently intervened in her attempt to get a foot on the property ladder.
First home buyer Miller said she and her partner had applied to use their KiwiSaver funds to buy their first home but in the weeks … View moreKirstin Miller was not a fan of Donald Trump - and that was before the US President inadvertently intervened in her attempt to get a foot on the property ladder.
First home buyer Miller said she and her partner had applied to use their KiwiSaver funds to buy their first home but in the weeks since their loan was approved their KiwiSaver balances had dropped below their agreed deposit amount.
Has your KiwiSaver (or another investment) been affected by Trump's moves on tariffs? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hot shot Hamilton property developer Matt Stark has scooped up the old Fed Farmers building in London Street.
Stark Property has bought all of the Waikato Farmer Trust’s property assets for sale on the site, a sizeable chunk on the west end of London Street opposite Seddon Park.
What would … View moreHot shot Hamilton property developer Matt Stark has scooped up the old Fed Farmers building in London Street.
Stark Property has bought all of the Waikato Farmer Trust’s property assets for sale on the site, a sizeable chunk on the west end of London Street opposite Seddon Park.
What would you like to see in this spot? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
An industry steering group is turning the tide in the battle against regiments of road cones which forced two Waikato RSAs to cancel their street parades this Anzac Day.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has also clarified its position on temporary traffic management (TTM) issues which saw… View moreAn industry steering group is turning the tide in the battle against regiments of road cones which forced two Waikato RSAs to cancel their street parades this Anzac Day.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has also clarified its position on temporary traffic management (TTM) issues which saw the Waihī and Paeroa RSAs have to “break with tradition” by marching on footpaths, instead of down their towns’ main streets.
Will you attend an Anzac Day parade? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Parking misdeeds cost drivers in Hamilton almost $1m in a year, with several streets racking up high fine totals.
In 2024, Hamilton City Council’s parking team issued 22,892 parking infringements, which is 5255 more than in 2023.
Have you had a parking fine recently?
Writing your Will is one of the few moments in life when you can choose to commit to giving significant financial support to the things you really care about in your community and across the world. Your decisions about what will happen to your money and assets after you are gone are an opportunity … View moreWriting your Will is one of the few moments in life when you can choose to commit to giving significant financial support to the things you really care about in your community and across the world. Your decisions about what will happen to your money and assets after you are gone are an opportunity to make a real difference.
That’s the central proposition of The Bequest Report, newly published by financial advisors JBWere New Zealand.
Their research points to a curious anomaly of Kiwis’ generosity – our giving to charities over our lifetimes is relatively high by international standards, and yet the number of charitable ‘gifts in Wills’ is quite low here, when compared to bequest rates in equivalent countries.
This matters, because with the Baby Boomers beginning to pass away, the Western world is at the start of the largest-ever inter-generational transfer of wealth.
The Bequest Report is therefore intended to be a ‘call to action’, for all New Zealanders to leave a portion of their estates to charitable organisations, so that our society as a whole benefits from this moment in history.
What are the key researched facts in the Report that confirm this development?
Inside the Raglan Town Hall a crowd of people are sweating, grinning, joyously laughing - and in some cases grimacing - as they lift each other’s bodies up above themselves.
It’s an activity that calls for well-developed muscles, a finely-attuned sense of balance, and an innate understanding… View moreInside the Raglan Town Hall a crowd of people are sweating, grinning, joyously laughing - and in some cases grimacing - as they lift each other’s bodies up above themselves.
It’s an activity that calls for well-developed muscles, a finely-attuned sense of balance, and an innate understanding of how the person you are with is feeling.
Would you give acro a go? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Waikato farmers welcome the Government’s latest moves to “get Wellington out of farming” but say the rubber will hit the road when they hear what’s happening with Plan Change 1.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announced plans to improve … View moreWaikato farmers welcome the Government’s latest moves to “get Wellington out of farming” but say the rubber will hit the road when they hear what’s happening with Plan Change 1.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announced plans to improve the freshwater farm plan roll-out, with changes expected by the end of the year.
Do you know any farmers who will be affected by Plan Change 1? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will … View moreRolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,” Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the village’s planned remembrance morning tea.
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Rates increases of between 2.9% and 15.5% are expected to help empty the wallets of Waikato ratepayers as councils begin to confirm their long-term and annual plans for the financial year ahead.
Right now, councils are preparing budgets and going out for public consultation on their respective … View moreRates increases of between 2.9% and 15.5% are expected to help empty the wallets of Waikato ratepayers as councils begin to confirm their long-term and annual plans for the financial year ahead.
Right now, councils are preparing budgets and going out for public consultation on their respective rates rises for the 2025/26 financial year, which should be in place by July 1.
It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.
If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.
We hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.
You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card which you can spend on … View moreWe hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
Maybe you have done some Easter baking, created an Easter egg hunt or decorated the house Easter themed - whatever your plans, share a photo of your Easter weekend moments below.
You'll be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card which you can spend on chocolate, or whatever else your heart desires!
Behind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who … View moreBehind every great community are small businesses with big hearts.
The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards celebrate the unsung heroes who do more than just business by bringing kindness, support, and joy to our neighbourhoods. Do you know a local business owner - or a member of the team - who always goes the extra mile? Nominate them today and show your appreciation.
They could become New Zealand’s next Local Business Hero and earn a well-deserved reward for their incredible community spirit - plus you could win great prizes too!
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I've got freedom from eating and thinking about food
From an early age I knew I was different with food. I only have one sibling, a brother, and we were brought up just the same, but I could tell I was very different from him with food.
When we were given lollies, I would eat mine … View moreI've got freedom from eating and thinking about food
From an early age I knew I was different with food. I only have one sibling, a brother, and we were brought up just the same, but I could tell I was very different from him with food.
When we were given lollies, I would eat mine straight away. He would put his in his bedroom drawer and make them last, until eventually they would drive me crazy and I would have to eat them too!
Local fuel suppliers say lower prices at the pump are on the way amid tariff turmoil.
Waitomo Group chief executive Simon Parham said he saw a “softening” in the fuel price for consumers in the coming weeks.
Do you agree with this petrol price prediction?
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