
Do you think Hamilton plays a big economic role?
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 Waikato Times at Hamilton Gardens on Thursday.


Have you been watching the changes at this old DHB building?
Another piece of Hamilton’s architectural past is getting a sleek, modern facelift, courtesy of developer Matt Stark.
This time, the property visionary is breathing new life into a 1960s-era building and turning it into a contemporary office for dairy giant Fonterra.
Have you been watching the changes at this old DHB building?


For a bit of fun, neighbours.
Have a good think about it, and let us know...
If you could invent one piece of technology to make life easier, what would it be?
Comment below with what you think would be a handy new invention - it may even already exist!


Poll: How do you find the CBD's parking system?
Confusion around central city parking is making it “too hard” for some, “so we don’t come in,” a CBD leader’s been told.
Complaints include a pricing structure that’s hard to get your head around, and that payment kiosks are hard to find and require too many buttons pushes, councillors heard.
How do you find the CBD's parking system? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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8.7% It's fine
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13% Took some getting used to
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78.3% Too hard for me