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It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've … View moreWe hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!
It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build
It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've created in your backyard.
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your creation or backyard set up a to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🛝🪴🛖
Five Waikato Kāinga Ora tenants owe $127,000 in rent between them, with the biggest single debt at $33,000.
Across the region, tenants are $1.58m behind on payments, as Kāinga Ora takes a harder line on those who aren’t keeping up. That includes faster repayment plans for the 2000 tenants … View moreFive Waikato Kāinga Ora tenants owe $127,000 in rent between them, with the biggest single debt at $33,000.
Across the region, tenants are $1.58m behind on payments, as Kāinga Ora takes a harder line on those who aren’t keeping up. That includes faster repayment plans for the 2000 tenants nationwide who owe more than 12 weeks of rent.
“We’re moving to Australia.”
Those were the words shouted from the window of a passing car full of Kinleith Mill workers after hearing that at least 230 of them would be losing their jobs by the end of June.
What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill? Tell us in the … View more“We’re moving to Australia.”
Those were the words shouted from the window of a passing car full of Kinleith Mill workers after hearing that at least 230 of them would be losing their jobs by the end of June.
What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The finance minister has been well impressed by Hamilton’s growth and expects the wider region to play a big part in achieving a goal of doubling exports by 2034.
Those comments from Nicola Willis, the minister of both Finance and Economic Growth, came in an exclusive interview with the … View moreThe finance minister has been well impressed by Hamilton’s growth and expects the wider region to play a big part in achieving a goal of doubling exports by 2034.
Those comments from Nicola Willis, the minister of both Finance and Economic Growth, came in an exclusive interview with the Waikato Times at Hamilton Gardens on Thursday.
Get on a roll and make your powder room pop with personality with Resene wallpaper, Resene Foundry and Resene Alabaster. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.
Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View moreDon't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.
Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or simply sell it!
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Two critics of Plan Change 9 processes are questioning the $2.67 million cost so far, saying the city council is ‘wasting money’.
The council insists the spending on PC9 to the district plan - which sets local development rules - is on par with other district plan changes of this size and … View moreTwo critics of Plan Change 9 processes are questioning the $2.67 million cost so far, saying the city council is ‘wasting money’.
The council insists the spending on PC9 to the district plan - which sets local development rules - is on par with other district plan changes of this size and scale nationally.
What do you think? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Mobsters, policemen, farmers and naked festival-goers are all heading to Taumarunui this weekend and nonplussed locals are seeing dollar signs rather than trouble.
New Zealand’s first-of-its-kind sex-positive festival, Naked in the Trees, will coincide with a King Country Mongrel Mob reunion … View moreMobsters, policemen, farmers and naked festival-goers are all heading to Taumarunui this weekend and nonplussed locals are seeing dollar signs rather than trouble.
New Zealand’s first-of-its-kind sex-positive festival, Naked in the Trees, will coincide with a King Country Mongrel Mob reunion event in Taumuranui, running from February 13 to 17. Eight hundred tickets had been sold to the Naked in the Trees event.
Hamiltonians can expect a fall in residential property valuations for rating purposes after the latest triennial stocktake by the city council’s valuer.
The RVs will be based on data from September last year, with results due out in April.
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People love to get in early and have the chance to do early festive shopping halfway through the year. You have the chance to do all this at our 1-day Mid-Winter Christmas Pop Up Event.
Outdoor stalls only in the … View more🌸𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭🌸
People love to get in early and have the chance to do early festive shopping halfway through the year. You have the chance to do all this at our 1-day Mid-Winter Christmas Pop Up Event.
Outdoor stalls only in the Riverlea Theatre Car Park. Over 60 amazing stalls that will feature artisans/crafters, home baking, taonga from bone carving/greenstone, giftware and more.
There also will be live music, food and coffee, hangi, face painting on the day.
A chance to support the amazing local small businesses/stallholders attending and to support our community!
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👉Cash
👉Eftpos some stalls offer Afterpay/Bank Transfer
👉Free Entry
👉Free Parking in the paddock next door
Event Date:
Riverlea Theatre Carpark, Riverlea Road, Hillcrest Hamilton
🗓 Saturday, 7th June 2025
🕓 10am-2pm (If wet weather, event will be cancelled, outdoor stalls only)
(Limited food vendors will be chosen for the event, due to room space)
Expressions of interest open 1st April 2025. Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome. This is to ensure we have a wide variety of different products for the event and sadly we can take everyone. For more information email: popupmarketeers@gmail.com
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FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect… View moreFRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM
Discover the award-winning lifestyle at Ryman.
Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect for embracing new adventures.
*Participating villages only, Ts and Cs apply
Click learn more for more information
New Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online.
Today is Safer Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences.To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our … View moreNew Zealand Police is urging parents to be alert to the potential risks facing children and young people online.
Today is Safer Internet Day – a global event to promote safe and positive online experiences.To ensure a collaborative approach to internet safety, Police works closely with our partner agencies, including the Department of Internal Affairs, Netsafe, and New Zealand Customs.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kepal Richards, officer in charge of New Zealand Police Online Child Exploitation Across New Zealand Team (OCEANZ), says supervising children and young people online is the best way to keep them safe.
“The internet opens up a world of opportunity but there are offenders online looking to exploit people, and they target the most vulnerable.
“In the worst-case scenario, we see online extortion groups trying to persuade children and young people to record self-harm and sexually explicit acts, alongside other violent crimes.
“The footage is then circulated among members of the extortion group to gain notoriety and further extort victims.
“Offenders may also threaten to share these videos or images online or with the victim’s family and friends.
“While we’re not seeing a large number of this type of offending here in New Zealand at this time, we know this is having a significant impact overseas.
“We want parents to be alert to the possible risks, but not alarmed.”
Police urge parents and caregivers to educate themselves on this topic and have conversations with their young people about the dangers of having an online presence.
“Having open and regular conversations is the most important tip we can give any parent or caregiver,” Detective Senior Sergeant Richards says.
"This ensures their young children feel comfortable to come forward about any online issues that may arise.”
For parents and caregivers:
- Supervision is essential. This means knowing what your children are doing online, who they are interacting with, and what platforms, apps, or games they are using.
- Check privacy settings. We recommend parents and caregivers research and understand app settings, including privacy settings. This can include turning off location settings, setting profiles to private, or turning off chat functions.
- Long term impact. Offenders will often use tactics such as fear or shame to manipulate young people, and make them feel alienated or trapped, like they cannot escape the situation. These situations can be very distressing and can have long term impacts and need to be addressed appropriately.
- Report suspicious behaviour. Make a report and seek help and support.
For victims:
- Stop talking to the offender and avoid sending any more images or videos – even if they are threatening you.
- Once you have complied with their demands, there is nothing preventing them from targeting you again.
- Save all the online chat, immediately take screenshots. This is important for making a report to the Police, we need all the evidence that you can gather.
- Report the content and person’s profile to the platform and request the content is removed.
- Block the profile.
Where to report offending:
- To report any offending to Police, please call 111 in an emergency, and for non-emergencies, online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Make a Report” or by calling 105.
- If you have seen content online that you wish to report, make a report to the Department of Internal Affairs HERE.
- If you would like advice and support from Netsafe, text ‘Netsafe’ to 4282 or call for free on 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723).
- You can also report online at netsafe.org.nz/report or by email at help@netsafe.org.nz.
Two vital roles created to battle a post code lottery that sees some Waikato people have access to 24/7 specialist healthcare in their final months, while others die without specialist support, are on the chopping block.
The move comes as the region’s need for palliative care increased by 25% … View moreTwo vital roles created to battle a post code lottery that sees some Waikato people have access to 24/7 specialist healthcare in their final months, while others die without specialist support, are on the chopping block.
The move comes as the region’s need for palliative care increased by 25% last year and it has the head of the service here worried people won’t have what they need to die a pain-free, dignified death.
Bev and John are no strangers to adventure. Whether it’s overseas escapades to the Great Wall of China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, or exploring New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, this intrepid couple has seen their fair share of the world. But these days, they prefer to keep their travel plans … View moreBev and John are no strangers to adventure. Whether it’s overseas escapades to the Great Wall of China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, or exploring New Zealand’s stunning landscapes, this intrepid couple has seen their fair share of the world. But these days, they prefer to keep their travel plans closer to home - with their beloved Cavoodle, Skye, always in tow.
“We’ve done all the overseas trips we wanted to do,” says Bev. “Now, it’s all about enjoying what’s on our doorstep.”
Click read more for the full story.
Join us for a beautiful day of Healing our Mind, Body & Spirit at the Hamilton Holistic Wellbeing Expo.
From Psychic Readings l Energy Healing l Hands-on Healing l Spiritual + Wellbeing Supplies l Crafts l Giftware from Bone Carving, Pounamu, Homemade Jams, Sauces, Pickles, Health Products and… View moreJoin us for a beautiful day of Healing our Mind, Body & Spirit at the Hamilton Holistic Wellbeing Expo.
From Psychic Readings l Energy Healing l Hands-on Healing l Spiritual + Wellbeing Supplies l Crafts l Giftware from Bone Carving, Pounamu, Homemade Jams, Sauces, Pickles, Health Products and more.
Hamilton Holistic Wellbeing Expo
Marist Rugby Club Rooms,
Old Farm Road, Hamilton
Saturday 20th September 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm (Free Public Entry)
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