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Hamilton house values have dropped an average 12% in new city council figures to be released on Thursday.
Residents will be able to check the latest valuation of their biggest asset online but they’ll have to wait a while yet to see how their individual rating valuations (RVs) affect how much … View moreHamilton house values have dropped an average 12% in new city council figures to be released on Thursday.
Residents will be able to check the latest valuation of their biggest asset online but they’ll have to wait a while yet to see how their individual rating valuations (RVs) affect how much they’ll pay in rates and how various suburbs have fared.
Will you check your new valuation? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Plans to build up to 60 new state-owned homes in Endeavour Ave in Flagstaff, and another 47 in Melville, have been canned and the land could be sold as the Government continues its “reset” of Kāinga Ora.
Minister of Housing Chris Bishop and Kāinga Ora chief executive Matt Crockett last … View morePlans to build up to 60 new state-owned homes in Endeavour Ave in Flagstaff, and another 47 in Melville, have been canned and the land could be sold as the Government continues its “reset” of Kāinga Ora.
Minister of Housing Chris Bishop and Kāinga Ora chief executive Matt Crockett last week announced the state housing provider would ditch plans for 212 state housing projects around the country, cancelling plans for up to 3500 new homes.
Do you think this is the right decision? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Get the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with … View moreGet the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Flagstaff residents are jubilant a controversial Kainga Ora housing project has been scrapped, saying they’ve “dodged a bullet”.
The cancellation is part of a wider move by the Government to axe 212 state housing projects across the country, cancelling up to 3500 new homes.
Two Waikato friends in their forties, both with terminal cancer, are begging the Government to lower the age for bowel cancer screening.
Jackie Robertson, 48, reached out to Kirsten Morland, 45, in January, soon after hearing about Morland’s bowel cancer diagnosis.
Do you think the bowel … View moreTwo Waikato friends in their forties, both with terminal cancer, are begging the Government to lower the age for bowel cancer screening.
Jackie Robertson, 48, reached out to Kirsten Morland, 45, in January, soon after hearing about Morland’s bowel cancer diagnosis.
Do you think the bowel cancer screening age should be lower (45 instead of 58)? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Stuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library: School Holiday events
Out and About across Waikato
Hamilton Gardens: Fun for the family
Hamilton Zoo: Visit
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari: Visit
… View moreStuck on what to do these school holidays? Check out some of the school holiday events and programmes listed in your community
Library: School Holiday events
Out and About across Waikato
Hamilton Gardens: Fun for the family
Hamilton Zoo: Visit
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari: Visit
Waikato Museum & Gallery: School Holiday Programme
Find a local playground
What about a cycling or trail adventure?
Know of any other activities our tamariki can engage in? Post them below for your neighbours to see!
As one Australian-born Chiefs prop prepares to pack his bags and move across the Tasman to pursue a potential test future with the Wallabies, another is relieved he stayed in New Zealand after earning a “shock” All Blacks call-up.
Sydney-born loosehead Ollie Norris was among … View moreAs one Australian-born Chiefs prop prepares to pack his bags and move across the Tasman to pursue a potential test future with the Wallabies, another is relieved he stayed in New Zealand after earning a “shock” All Blacks call-up.
Sydney-born loosehead Ollie Norris was among five new faces named in the 33-man squad for next month’s three-test series against France – the main beneficiary of veteran Ofa Tuʻungafasi’s neck injury.
What are your thoughts on the All Black squad named for the tests against France?
As 2025 reaches its halfway mark, Waikato is in an “enviable position” because of a steady resurgence of its rural economy.
While much of New Zealand grapples with slowing consumer spending, cautious hiring, and global uncertainty, Waikato has its agricultural strength.
How are you … View moreAs 2025 reaches its halfway mark, Waikato is in an “enviable position” because of a steady resurgence of its rural economy.
While much of New Zealand grapples with slowing consumer spending, cautious hiring, and global uncertainty, Waikato has its agricultural strength.
How are you feeling about the Waikato economy? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The age of the skewwhiff Hamilton bus logo might not be over after all.
Less than a year after Hamilton City Council spent $170 to straighten the depot’s iconic but awkward sign, the tumbled bus is doing what it does best, leaning again.
What should happen now? Tell us your reasons in the … View moreThe age of the skewwhiff Hamilton bus logo might not be over after all.
Less than a year after Hamilton City Council spent $170 to straighten the depot’s iconic but awkward sign, the tumbled bus is doing what it does best, leaning again.
What should happen now? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
SPCA have teamed up with @MoreFM and @Petdirect to celebrate the joy of adoption — and we want to hear your heartwarming stories!
Share your pet adoption story for a chance to win a $500 product voucher, generously sponsored by our friends at Petdirect. Plus, MoreFM will donate $500 to SPCA on… View moreSPCA have teamed up with @MoreFM and @Petdirect to celebrate the joy of adoption — and we want to hear your heartwarming stories!
Share your pet adoption story for a chance to win a $500 product voucher, generously sponsored by our friends at Petdirect. Plus, MoreFM will donate $500 to SPCA on behalf of the winner. Visit the MoreFM Facebook page to enter the draw and help us spread the love for animals and giving them a second chance!
And if you are still looking for your perfect match, head to www.spca.nz... now!
Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
MESSINES, BELGIUM | The US strike on Iran creates “opportunity” for dialogue, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Luxon, speaking from a war memorial for New Zealand soldiers in Messines, Belgium days out from a Nato meeting, which US President Donald Trump is expected to attend, offered… View moreMESSINES, BELGIUM | The US strike on Iran creates “opportunity” for dialogue, says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Luxon, speaking from a war memorial for New Zealand soldiers in Messines, Belgium days out from a Nato meeting, which US President Donald Trump is expected to attend, offered no direct criticism of the strikes.
They can land you three months in jail or a $1000 fine, more than 400,000 of them have been issued in the past decade but according to women’s safety advocates - they’re not worth the paper they’re written on.
In the wake of the Government’s proposed new anti-stalking laws, the Waikato … View moreThey can land you three months in jail or a $1000 fine, more than 400,000 of them have been issued in the past decade but according to women’s safety advocates - they’re not worth the paper they’re written on.
In the wake of the Government’s proposed new anti-stalking laws, the Waikato Times spoke to advocates - and a stalking victim - who all share the same view on Trespass Notices.
Do you think trespass notices work? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A bid to turn a historic former munitions facility into a crafting hub has won some city council backing, and the possibility of cash with it.
Hamilton City Council had earmarked $200,000 earmarked for the demolition of an old facility on Flynn Park in Hamilton East. A group of councillors wants… View moreA bid to turn a historic former munitions facility into a crafting hub has won some city council backing, and the possibility of cash with it.
Hamilton City Council had earmarked $200,000 earmarked for the demolition of an old facility on Flynn Park in Hamilton East. A group of councillors wants to redirect that to a proposed revamp led by the Waikato Guild of Woodworkers.
What do you think should happen? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
After nearly 15 years sweetening the lives of locals, Theobroma Chocolate Lounge at Chartwell has closed its doors - unable to weather the pressure of rising costs and a sharply declining market.
Co-owner Balaka Malhotra, who ran the business with her husband Ian Roberts-Thomson, said she fought… View moreAfter nearly 15 years sweetening the lives of locals, Theobroma Chocolate Lounge at Chartwell has closed its doors - unable to weather the pressure of rising costs and a sharply declining market.
Co-owner Balaka Malhotra, who ran the business with her husband Ian Roberts-Thomson, said she fought to keep it going, but the odds were stacked too high.
Theobroma’s Centre Place café in the CBD, which the couple also owns, is still running - for now.
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