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In a move that marks a significant milestone in its journey, Volare, one of the country’s fastest-growing artisan bakeries, has shifted into a sprawling new factory with the capacity to quadruple production.
What began as a two-person dream in a converted garage has flourished into a thriving … View moreIn a move that marks a significant milestone in its journey, Volare, one of the country’s fastest-growing artisan bakeries, has shifted into a sprawling new factory with the capacity to quadruple production.
What began as a two-person dream in a converted garage has flourished into a thriving business employing nearly 150 people and fuelling a bread-loving community across Waikato and beyond.
What do you make of Volare's growth story? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
It’s a crime that generates losses of $2.6bn a year, was the catalyst for a notorious murder, claimed the scalp of a high-profile MP - and has prompted the Government to propose beefed up citizens arrest powers - but how bad is shoplifting in New Zealand?
Under the Official Information Act, … View moreIt’s a crime that generates losses of $2.6bn a year, was the catalyst for a notorious murder, claimed the scalp of a high-profile MP - and has prompted the Government to propose beefed up citizens arrest powers - but how bad is shoplifting in New Zealand?
Under the Official Information Act, the Waikato Times asked how many Kiwis were charged - and convicted - for two discrete crimes; shoplifting under $500, and shoplifting over $1000.
Have you witnessed shoplifting in your area? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this … View moreWe've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.
If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.
Tell us what main road or highway you think needs some serious attention across the country, and why!
That’s right – if you’re ready to adopt, you can swing by your nearest SPCA Centre tomorrow (Saturday 5 April) to meet the animals without an appointment ?
It’s our goal to Clear the Shelters, so we’re offering 50% off all adoption fees until Sunday 13 April. With 1,100 animals … View moreThat’s right – if you’re ready to adopt, you can swing by your nearest SPCA Centre tomorrow (Saturday 5 April) to meet the animals without an appointment ?
It’s our goal to Clear the Shelters, so we’re offering 50% off all adoption fees until Sunday 13 April. With 1,100 animals currently available for adoption across the country, we’d love for you to come along tomorrow and meet those waiting. ?
You can also head over to our website to check out their profiles, and register your interest early if there’s a particular cutie who catches your eye – this will speed things up on the day.
To keep the experience as calm and positive as possible for our animals and staff, we kindly ask that only those seriously considering adoption attend.
See you tomorrow!
Hello, dearest riddle fiends 😈
You might have noticed we've been doing a few different things recently on The Neighbourly Ridder...
We took your thoughts from our last check-in and made some changes, left the riddles up for longer, as well as added some brand new rebus riddles to … View moreHello, dearest riddle fiends 😈
You might have noticed we've been doing a few different things recently on The Neighbourly Ridder...
We took your thoughts from our last check-in and made some changes, left the riddles up for longer, as well as added some brand new rebus riddles to perplex your processor, and we wanted to know what you think 🤔
Are you a fan of the changes, or liked the way it was last time?
Is keeping the comments open longer so people can enjoy them more going well, or did you like it when we had a daily riddle?
Are you liking the new style of riddles? Would you like to keep them going, have more, or get rid of them?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below 👀
Your ideas could help shape the next chapter of our riddles! 🧩
Donald Trump has thrown the world’s economy a curve-ball, and there’s more chaos to come, according to Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief Don Good.
However, Good said Waikato and New Zealand exporters have been spared the worst of them, “and that's probably attributable to the good … View moreDonald Trump has thrown the world’s economy a curve-ball, and there’s more chaos to come, according to Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief Don Good.
However, Good said Waikato and New Zealand exporters have been spared the worst of them, “and that's probably attributable to the good work that has been done by Winston Peters and his team of negotiators”.
Do you know anyone whose business will be affected by the tariff changes? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A 25-storey beacon of hope is soon to join the ranks of the hospo and retail businesses trying to bring life to the CBD.
The new hotel development from the Templeton Group will be a few shops down from Riverbank Lane on Victoria Street.
Are you a fan of the riverside development plans? Tell … View moreA 25-storey beacon of hope is soon to join the ranks of the hospo and retail businesses trying to bring life to the CBD.
The new hotel development from the Templeton Group will be a few shops down from Riverbank Lane on Victoria Street.
Are you a fan of the riverside development plans? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Passersby on Hamilton’s Victoria Street got the first look at another section of the Regional Theatre’s new façade after scaffolding was removed on Wednesday.
The appearance of a fresh section of the restored plaster façade of the old hotel frontage is another visible milestone for locals … View morePassersby on Hamilton’s Victoria Street got the first look at another section of the Regional Theatre’s new façade after scaffolding was removed on Wednesday.
The appearance of a fresh section of the restored plaster façade of the old hotel frontage is another visible milestone for locals and visitors in the ongoing construction of the 1300-seat theatre that promises to revolutionise entertainment in the city.
Do you like how the old facade has been retained? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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Create a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step … View moreCreate a mini glasshouse environment finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pitch Black to extend your growing season – perfect for early spring planting, hardening off seedlings and making the most of small growing spaces. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Miel Meyer was just seven years old when he and his sister churned out a tiny wheel of gouda cheese that snagged a silver medal at the 1990 New Zealand Cheese Awards.
Fast forward to today, and that same gouda - now the 130g slice from the full-sized wheel - remains Meyer Cheese’s best-selling… View moreMiel Meyer was just seven years old when he and his sister churned out a tiny wheel of gouda cheese that snagged a silver medal at the 1990 New Zealand Cheese Awards.
Fast forward to today, and that same gouda - now the 130g slice from the full-sized wheel - remains Meyer Cheese’s best-selling product.
It’s mostly set in a bizarre cubic wonderland, but there’s a little bit of Huntly in the latest big budget blockbuster hitting cinema screens this week.
A Minecraft Movie stars Hollywood A-listers Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers and is based on the massively popular video game created… View moreIt’s mostly set in a bizarre cubic wonderland, but there’s a little bit of Huntly in the latest big budget blockbuster hitting cinema screens this week.
A Minecraft Movie stars Hollywood A-listers Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers and is based on the massively popular video game created in 2011.
Soon to be New Zealand’s largest solar farm, the first sod has been turned at the Tauhei Solar site near Te Aroha, a project that promises jobs for locals and sustainable energy for the nation.
Beneath Mt Te Aroha, and on ancestral land belonging to Ngāti Haua and Ngāti Tumutumu, around 80 … View moreSoon to be New Zealand’s largest solar farm, the first sod has been turned at the Tauhei Solar site near Te Aroha, a project that promises jobs for locals and sustainable energy for the nation.
Beneath Mt Te Aroha, and on ancestral land belonging to Ngāti Haua and Ngāti Tumutumu, around 80 people witnessed the start of construction on Wednesday, including Minister for Energy Simon Watts, the projects directors and Matamata-Piako mayor Adrienne Wilcock.
With the doctor drain not slowing down a Waikato GP is backing the proposed Waikato University Medical school to help stem the flow.
In a report for the The New Zealand Initiative out on Thursday morning, Hamilton-based Dr Prabani Wood encourages more investment in primary care, with an aim for … View moreWith the doctor drain not slowing down a Waikato GP is backing the proposed Waikato University Medical school to help stem the flow.
In a report for the The New Zealand Initiative out on Thursday morning, Hamilton-based Dr Prabani Wood encourages more investment in primary care, with an aim for a flow on effect to the country’s hospitals.
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