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Check out some of our Fieldays pics, one of which features Henry van der Hulst.
He does a daily commute to the event - from Reporoa.
A Hamilton school has been given the green light to demolish most of one of its most recognisable buildings, despite concerns about the loss of heritage.
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls applied for resource consent to knock down a large portion of Cherrington House, a nearly 100-year-old, … View moreA Hamilton school has been given the green light to demolish most of one of its most recognisable buildings, despite concerns about the loss of heritage.
Waikato Diocesan School for Girls applied for resource consent to knock down a large portion of Cherrington House, a nearly 100-year-old, earthquake-prone building. The plan is to make a new administration block that will retain the central part of the original western façade, expand the floor area about 20% and reference the original style.
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While state houses will soon feature natural fibre flooring, its everything from sheep-made soundproofing to woollen coffins that are shaping up to spell the resurrection of a New Zealand-backbone industry.
Clad in a blue Swanndri at Fieldays, the Minister for economic growth Nicola Willis only … View moreWhile state houses will soon feature natural fibre flooring, its everything from sheep-made soundproofing to woollen coffins that are shaping up to spell the resurrection of a New Zealand-backbone industry.
Clad in a blue Swanndri at Fieldays, the Minister for economic growth Nicola Willis only got a few hands in the air when she asked who had made use of the Government’s investment boost policy.
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A housing handbrake has left some $12 million worth of a Hamilton firm’s properties “growing grass, getting fly-dumped”, councillors have heard.
An overloaded sewerage system has effectively shut down development in large parts of the city since 2023, to avoid putting the system under … View moreA housing handbrake has left some $12 million worth of a Hamilton firm’s properties “growing grass, getting fly-dumped”, councillors have heard.
An overloaded sewerage system has effectively shut down development in large parts of the city since 2023, to avoid putting the system under extra pressure.
Waikato teenager Jack Mathis was just a couple of hammer strokes away from becoming the top building apprentice in the country.
Unfortunately, the young apprentice had to settle for second at the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge national final| held in Hamilton over the… View moreWaikato teenager Jack Mathis was just a couple of hammer strokes away from becoming the top building apprentice in the country.
Unfortunately, the young apprentice had to settle for second at the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge national final| held in Hamilton over the weekend.
Did you hear about Mathis' results?
The farmer who found the burnt-out vehicle of Travis Langford has rung the missing man’s mother every day since.
He’s been “an absolute godsend,” Angela Grocott says - an example of the South Waikato community’s help during nearly five months of trying to find her son.
Whether they’re ordering a “pretty insane” amount of steak or bringing in a mechanical bull, Hamilton venues are preparing for a full-on Fieldays week.
With crowds set to descend upon Mystery Creek from Wednesday until Saturday, bars, pubs and restaurants are gearing up for an influx of … View moreWhether they’re ordering a “pretty insane” amount of steak or bringing in a mechanical bull, Hamilton venues are preparing for a full-on Fieldays week.
With crowds set to descend upon Mystery Creek from Wednesday until Saturday, bars, pubs and restaurants are gearing up for an influx of customers - whether its cockies or the “logistics and sales force” that comes with them.
What would you feed a bunch of farmers? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
There won’t be blood-letting, but everything else about the Medieval apothecary garden coming to Hamilton will be true to history.
It’s still months away from its February 2026 opening, but things are coming together for the latest addition to Hamilton Gardens’ enclosed gardens.
Are you… View moreThere won’t be blood-letting, but everything else about the Medieval apothecary garden coming to Hamilton will be true to history.
It’s still months away from its February 2026 opening, but things are coming together for the latest addition to Hamilton Gardens’ enclosed gardens.
Are you a Hamilton Gardens fan?
Real Police officers are warning Kiwis to be vigilant of cold callers posing as Police officers, as a pesky scam rears its head.
In the past year, Police have worked quickly to warn the public as these scam calls emerged.
Waitematā CIB’s acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Bergin says, … View moreReal Police officers are warning Kiwis to be vigilant of cold callers posing as Police officers, as a pesky scam rears its head.
In the past year, Police have worked quickly to warn the public as these scam calls emerged.
Waitematā CIB’s acting Detective Senior Sergeant Ben Bergin says, “unsuspecting victims are essentially being called out of the blue under a ruse”.
“The story changes slightly, but it will usually involve some sort of investigation and this ‘officer’ will report having located a valuable item of yours, such as a passport.
“He will need your help or ask for your personal information.
“The caller speaks with an English accent and provides a bogus ID number to the victim.”
If you receive a phone call such as this, Police advise the public to be extremely cautious.
Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Bergin says previous iterations of this scam has involved scammers asking people to withdraw cash as part of ‘an investigation’ or handing over bank details.
Police made several arrests last year over the scam.
“We strongly advise that you hang up,” he says.
“From time-to-time, Police officers may contact you as part of their genuine duties.
“It can be a bit surprising to receive a call unexpectantly, so stop and think if you get a far-fetched story shared down the telephone line.”
In the past week, Police have received reports from Kiwis on both islands, including: Warkworth, Riverhead, Royal Oak, Ngaruawahia and in the Clutha and Queenstown-Lakes districts.
“Fortunately, at this stage we are not aware of any victims losing money,” acting Detective Senior Sergeant Bergin says.
“Those recipients have done the right thing and ended the call and reported it to the real Police.”
If you have received a similar call, please report this to Police online now or call 105.
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🚔Police will never ask for your bank details, pin numbers or banking log in.
🚔Police do not offer prize money
🚔 Police will never ask you to go to a bank and withdraw your own cash
🚔 Stop and think: If the call seems off, hang up and call 105 to verify the officer’s identity, or request a callback.
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In the end, it wasn’t just bike parts or passion that kept Go Eco’s beloved Bike Hub running - it was old Hamilton parking meters, carried out by collectors.
“Some of them literally cradled the parking meter in their arm like a newborn baby,” laughed Jo Wrigley, chief executive of Go … View moreIn the end, it wasn’t just bike parts or passion that kept Go Eco’s beloved Bike Hub running - it was old Hamilton parking meters, carried out by collectors.
“Some of them literally cradled the parking meter in their arm like a newborn baby,” laughed Jo Wrigley, chief executive of Go Eco. “They’d ring their mates, and then their mate would show up and do the same.”
Waipā Mayor Susan O’Regan is not alone in objecting to the planned waste-to-energy plant at Te Awamutu - the vast majority of submitters also rejected the plans.
The proposed $200m-plus facility is expected to take about 480 tonnes of refuse a day, burning it to generate steam to turn into … View moreWaipā Mayor Susan O’Regan is not alone in objecting to the planned waste-to-energy plant at Te Awamutu - the vast majority of submitters also rejected the plans.
The proposed $200m-plus facility is expected to take about 480 tonnes of refuse a day, burning it to generate steam to turn into electrical power. Ahead of hearings on whether it should go ahead, the Waikato Times ran the rule over the 43-page Environmental Protection Authority submissions report.
Did you make a submission?
Pundits expect farmers to be “speaking with their wallets” and investing in big ticket items like tractors and utes at Fieldays.
The four-day agricultural event at Mystery Creek starts on Wednesday, and with strong export prices across the sector it’s expected to be a good one.
Are you … View morePundits expect farmers to be “speaking with their wallets” and investing in big ticket items like tractors and utes at Fieldays.
The four-day agricultural event at Mystery Creek starts on Wednesday, and with strong export prices across the sector it’s expected to be a good one.
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