83 days ago

New city mayor to take scalpel to spending, but promises no slash ‘n’ burn

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Jobs are likely to be lost at Hamilton City Council, a rates cap is on the horizon and for Hamilton’s new Mayor Tim Macindoe, “the training wheels are off”.

The Waikato Times sat down with Macindoe on Sunday morning, less that 24 hours since he got the call confirming his elevation to the top job, where he outlined his priorities for the country’s fastest growing city, and the challenges he will have to overcome.

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19 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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6 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.5% Complete
  • 17.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    17.9% Complete
  • 71.7% Nah - not for me
    71.7% Complete
1070 votes
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21 hours ago

Restoration of Faded or Damaged Photographs

John from Enderley

I restore digital images of photos that have been scanned to your PC. I can usually repair faded, out of focus or damaged images whether coloured or black and white. If you are interested, contact me at hendynz@gmail.com and I will give you instructions and a quote on the costs. I will not charge for any photos that can’t be repaired, or you are not satisfied with the result.
Below is an example of a recent restoration of a very faded photo taken of my great grandmother in the late 1800s.