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The regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.
Your vote puts them … View moreThe regional finalists are in - and we have an incredible bunch of businesses vying for the title of this year's Local Business Hero. But we need your help to decide the winner! It'll only take a moment to vote - but it could change a small business's future.
Your vote puts them in the running to win a prize package worth over $30,000. Be a good neighbour and make your vote today.
A leading Kiwi economist is predicting Waikato Water Done Well will save ratepayers up to $8000 on average by 2044 after taking on an independent review of the proposal.
However, Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says councils who want to go it alone with their water services will not … View moreA leading Kiwi economist is predicting Waikato Water Done Well will save ratepayers up to $8000 on average by 2044 after taking on an independent review of the proposal.
However, Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says councils who want to go it alone with their water services will not cope with increasing demands on infrastructure and “become increasingly isolated”.
Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?
The Chiefs will head to Dunedin minus one of their strike weapons, as they try and sew up top spot for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa will miss Friday night’s final-round clash against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium due to the cut lip sustained in … View moreThe Chiefs will head to Dunedin minus one of their strike weapons, as they try and sew up top spot for the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.
All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa will miss Friday night’s final-round clash against the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium due to the cut lip sustained in last Saturday’s record win over Moana Pasifika.
How do you think this will affect the Chiefs? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Margarine tub lids, sauce bottle caps, jam jar tops, beer caps and countless other vessel-closers can finally get closure with a recycling option now available.
Three supermarkets in the region - New World Te Rapa, PAK’nSAVE Mill Street, and PAK’nSAVE Te Awamutu - have joined a growing … View moreMargarine tub lids, sauce bottle caps, jam jar tops, beer caps and countless other vessel-closers can finally get closure with a recycling option now available.
Three supermarkets in the region - New World Te Rapa, PAK’nSAVE Mill Street, and PAK’nSAVE Te Awamutu - have joined a growing nationwide recycling programme, giving a way to divert these items from the tip.
Will you use this recycling service? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Pop on your Onesies or warm dressing gown for our
Speed skating teams competition expenses fundraising
Pyjama Party Disco
Sat 31st May ; 7.00pm to 9.00pm. All ages welcome
… View morePop on your Onesies or warm dressing gown for our
Speed skating teams competition expenses fundraising
Pyjama Party Disco
Sat 31st May ; 7.00pm to 9.00pm. All ages welcome
$5.00 entry fee includes skate hire.
Drinks and snacks for sale.
* Note; Cash only cash only
Make a versatile, easy-to-make workbench perfect for your shed, greenhouse or conservatory stained with Resene Woodsman Smokey Ash. Find out how to make and stain your own with these easy step by step instructions.
A battle over 28 seconds has erupted into vandalism, outrage, and division on a quiet Tamahere street, after “vigilantes” ripped out traffic-calming measures installed by the district council.
Matthew Scarborough and Lauren McLean, who live on Birchwood Lane with their three children, … View moreA battle over 28 seconds has erupted into vandalism, outrage, and division on a quiet Tamahere street, after “vigilantes” ripped out traffic-calming measures installed by the district council.
Matthew Scarborough and Lauren McLean, who live on Birchwood Lane with their three children, say the act has undermined years of constructive work by residents who had been advocating for road safety.
What do you think about this roading move? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A Morrinsville kindergarten paying $155 a year to use council land has asked for a lease extension, or suggested it could be gifted the property to secure its future.
But Central Kids, the owners of the kindy at 20 Rushton Place, could be in for a shock. Matamata-Piako District councillors … View moreA Morrinsville kindergarten paying $155 a year to use council land has asked for a lease extension, or suggested it could be gifted the property to secure its future.
But Central Kids, the owners of the kindy at 20 Rushton Place, could be in for a shock. Matamata-Piako District councillors delayed making any decisions and instructed staff to get a market valuation of the site, and investigate possible new lease conditions.
What do you think of this lease situation? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Along Hamilton’s riverside, where craft cocktails meet bold, modern cuisine, there’s one dish that’s quietly taken on cult status.
At Mr Pickles, the vibe is all urban polish with a side of playfulness - but the star of the show is pure comfort: a plate of golden fried chicken, slathered … View moreAlong Hamilton’s riverside, where craft cocktails meet bold, modern cuisine, there’s one dish that’s quietly taken on cult status.
At Mr Pickles, the vibe is all urban polish with a side of playfulness - but the star of the show is pure comfort: a plate of golden fried chicken, slathered in sticky chilli garlic caramel, kissed with Szechuan heat and topped with Kewpie mayo.
Have you tried this sticky chicken? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A mental health patient spent nearly two and a half years in Hamilton’s Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre mental health facility, with Health NZ saying patients are getting more complex as it gets harder to find housing and support to discharge people.
The patient’s two years and 110 days stay … View moreA mental health patient spent nearly two and a half years in Hamilton’s Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre mental health facility, with Health NZ saying patients are getting more complex as it gets harder to find housing and support to discharge people.
The patient’s two years and 110 days stay in the 60-bed facility was revealed in data released under the Official Information Act and comes as a city homeless shelter says it feels under pressure to act as a mental health facility when people do get released.
Ratepayers are facing a 20% higher cost than expected to establish a Hamilton-Waikato waters organisation as the bill hits $7.35 million.
Operating costs of $3.95 million are also outlined in a report to be discussed by city councillors this week and the recommendation is a tick of approval for … View moreRatepayers are facing a 20% higher cost than expected to establish a Hamilton-Waikato waters organisation as the bill hits $7.35 million.
Operating costs of $3.95 million are also outlined in a report to be discussed by city councillors this week and the recommendation is a tick of approval for the new service to run drinking water and waste water.
Craig Gillies puts gloves on before opening the chest freezer and pulling out the stiff frozen body of a feral cat.
DOC scientists are collecting the carcasses of feral cats to take samples, testing for toxoplasmosis disease - it’s all in the name of science, and the protection of the … View moreCraig Gillies puts gloves on before opening the chest freezer and pulling out the stiff frozen body of a feral cat.
DOC scientists are collecting the carcasses of feral cats to take samples, testing for toxoplasmosis disease - it’s all in the name of science, and the protection of the critically endangered Māui dolphin.
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ANALYSIS: It’s last-chance saloon time in Super Rugby Pacific.
After 14 weeks of jostling for position, this weekend’s final-round will be the clincher to determine who finishes where for the playoffs.
Do you think the Chiefs can win it this year? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View moreANALYSIS: It’s last-chance saloon time in Super Rugby Pacific.
After 14 weeks of jostling for position, this weekend’s final-round will be the clincher to determine who finishes where for the playoffs.
Do you think the Chiefs can win it this year? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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