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176 days ago

What do you think of this plan?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A new $16 million construction and demolition waste recovery facility is now up and running near Huntly, offering large-scale processing capacity aimed at diverting tens of thousands of tonnes of construction waste from landfill each year.

Developed by Kiwi-owned waste services company Green … View more
A new $16 million construction and demolition waste recovery facility is now up and running near Huntly, offering large-scale processing capacity aimed at diverting tens of thousands of tonnes of construction waste from landfill each year.

Developed by Kiwi-owned waste services company Green Gorilla, the Rotowaro facility is powered entirely by certified renewable electricity and has been co-funded with a $4 million grant from the Ministry for the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund, a statement from the company said.

What do you think of this plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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176 days ago

Have you ever done a fundraising mission?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton woman Malak Ukra’s is baking up a storm to raise funds for the Starship Children’s Hospital - and she’s racking up thousands already.

Ukra is baking cakes as part of the hospital Big Bake Off competition, to raise funds for Starship.

Have you ever done a fundraising mission? … View more
Hamilton woman Malak Ukra’s is baking up a storm to raise funds for the Starship Children’s Hospital - and she’s racking up thousands already.

Ukra is baking cakes as part of the hospital Big Bake Off competition, to raise funds for Starship.

Have you ever done a fundraising mission? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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176 days ago

Quiz Night

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Put your thinking caps on and join us for a one-night-only Quiz Night Fundraiser – a fun evening of trivia, prizes, and community spirit, all in support of our creative community spaces.

Details:
When: Thursday 17 July, 6pm–8:30pm
Where: Biddy Mulligans, 17b Hood Street, Hamilton
Cost: … View more
Put your thinking caps on and join us for a one-night-only Quiz Night Fundraiser – a fun evening of trivia, prizes, and community spirit, all in support of our creative community spaces.

Details:
When: Thursday 17 July, 6pm–8:30pm
Where: Biddy Mulligans, 17b Hood Street, Hamilton
Cost: $15 per person (teams of 4–6, or join solo and we’ll match you up)

On the night:
Team prize for 1st place
Spot prizes and raffles
Drinks and food available to purchase

It’s a great way to support a good cause and have a blast while you're at it. July 17 will be here before you know it – book your spot now -www.artsforhealth.co.nz

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178 days ago

Poll: Are there any run-down homes in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Neighbours of a cluster of empty and deteriorating state houses in Thames say the landlord should make up its mind whether to either sell off or fix up the homes to spare the community the eyesore.

The future of the five Kāinga Ora properties - one of which has been empty for more than a year -… View more
Neighbours of a cluster of empty and deteriorating state houses in Thames say the landlord should make up its mind whether to either sell off or fix up the homes to spare the community the eyesore.

The future of the five Kāinga Ora properties - one of which has been empty for more than a year - remains uncertain after the state housing provider said it is “exploring options” for the properties.

Are there any run-down homes in your area?

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Are there any run-down homes in your area?
  • 52.2% Yes
    52.2% Complete
  • 47.8% No
    47.8% Complete
23 votes
176 days ago

Fieldays 2025 in photos

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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.

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176 days ago

Fieldays 2025 in photos

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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.

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176 days ago

Poll: Do you know this building at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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 more
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, 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.

Do you know this building at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls? Tell more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you know this building at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls?
  • 47.8% Yes
    47.8% Complete
  • 52.2% No
    52.2% Complete
23 votes
176 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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 more
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 got a few hands in the air when she asked who had made use of the Government’s investment boost policy.

Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses?
  • 56% Yes
    56% Complete
  • 44% No
    44% Complete
25 votes
176 days ago

Easy Lampshade Upgrade with Resene Wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Upgrading a lampshade is a cinch. Add a touch of design flair to your home by updating an old lightshade with Resene wallpaper. Find out how to refresh your lampshade with these easy step by step instructions.

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176 days ago

A Special Winter Gift for NZ Gardener Subscribers!

Mags4Gifts

There’s something magical about winter – slower mornings, steaming mugs, and time to plan your dream garden. So why not cosy up and get inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful green spaces?

Right now, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive The Joy of … View more
There’s something magical about winter – slower mornings, steaming mugs, and time to plan your dream garden. So why not cosy up and get inspired by some of the world’s most beautiful green spaces?

Right now, when you subscribe to NZ Gardener for 1 or 2 years, you’ll receive The Joy of Exploring Gardens book from Lonely Planet – completely FREE! But hurry, this offer is only available to the first 300 subscribers, so don't miss out!

This beautifully photographed book features 60 of the world's most spectacular gardens, plus 120 inspiring travel ideas to stoke your love of the outdoors – from tranquil Japanese sanctuaries to vibrant desert trails in Arizona.

Subscribe today!

From the team at Mags4Gifts
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178 days ago

Hamilton developer sitting on ‘millions’ worth of land due to wastewater restrictions

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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 more
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 extra pressure.

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180 days ago

Did you hear about this apprentice's achievement over the weekend?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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 more
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 weekend.

Did you hear about Mathis' results?

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178 days ago

South Waikato folks have stepped up to help this family

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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.

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178 days ago

What would you feed a bunch of farmers?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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 more
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 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).

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178 days ago

Poll: Are you a Hamilton Gardens fan?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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 more
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 a Hamilton Gardens fan?

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Are you a Hamilton Gardens fan?
  • 69.2% Yes
    69.2% Complete
  • 12.8% Sort of
    12.8% Complete
  • 17.9% No
    17.9% Complete
39 votes
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