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72 days ago

Support Pots for Tots with Resene!

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Get painting and help Kiwi kids. Buy any Resene 60 mL testpot colour starting with the letter P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket NZ.

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74 days ago

Poll: What do you think about this expressway news?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

NZTA has the tick to extend the Waikato Expressway south to Piarere.

The plans include an interchange at the State Highway 1 and Karāpiro Rd intersection as well as pedestrian and cyclist access to Karāpiro School.

What do you think about this expressway news? Tell us your reasons in the … View more
NZTA has the tick to extend the Waikato Expressway south to Piarere.

The plans include an interchange at the State Highway 1 and Karāpiro Rd intersection as well as pedestrian and cyclist access to Karāpiro School.

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

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What do you think about this expressway news?
  • 63.4% Great news
    63.4% Complete
  • 29.3% Doesn't change much for me
    29.3% Complete
  • 7.3% Not a fan
    7.3% Complete
41 votes
74 days ago

Rates soar while council staff clock in from home

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

As Hamiltonians face steep rates bills, the city’s public servants get up to two days working from the comfort of home.

The most popular day to login remotely for regional council workers is Friday.

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72 days ago

Poll: Have you got a whiff of weed when travelling through this roundabout?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The pungent aroma around Waikato’s ‘weed roundabout’ has also been noticed by police, at least according to one person living near to the new, $60m Piarere roundabout.

In the wake of reporting the noticeable, pungent cannabis like smell wafting around the new roundabout - something the New… View more
The pungent aroma around Waikato’s ‘weed roundabout’ has also been noticed by police, at least according to one person living near to the new, $60m Piarere roundabout.

In the wake of reporting the noticeable, pungent cannabis like smell wafting around the new roundabout - something the New Zealand Transport Agency, and social media users have picked up on - the Waikato Times approached a number of properties close to the site.

Have you got a whiff of weed when travelling through this roundabout? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you got a whiff of weed when travelling through this roundabout?
  • 11.8% Yes
    11.8% Complete
  • 23.5% No
    23.5% Complete
  • 64.7% Haven't been that way
    64.7% Complete
17 votes
72 days ago

FINAL DAYS

Linda Jones Retirement Village

Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*

We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View more
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*

We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.

And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.

*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.

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72 days ago

Poll: Do you have an oversupply of citrus?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

When Jasmin Sampson wandered down to her local community house in Hillcrest with a bag of fruit, she had no idea it would snowball into a harvest measured by the hundreds of kilos.

After spotting Go Eco’s food rescue ad for homeowners with excess produce, she signed up — and before long … View more
When Jasmin Sampson wandered down to her local community house in Hillcrest with a bag of fruit, she had no idea it would snowball into a harvest measured by the hundreds of kilos.

After spotting Go Eco’s food rescue ad for homeowners with excess produce, she signed up — and before long volunteers were in her backyard hauling out crates of grapefruit, lemons, oranges and mandarins. All up? More than 240kg of citrus.

Do you have an oversupply of citrus? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you have an oversupply of citrus?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
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72 days ago

COILED BASKET WORKSHOP

Silvia from Te Kowhai

Join us for a morning of crafting and learn how to make these gorgeous coiled baskets. All materials supplied.
email to register: craftaholix@outlook.com

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73 days ago

Your candidates, our questions: Clare St Pierre

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Check out how Waipā councillor Clare St Pierre - who's going for the mayoralty - answered our questionnaire.
Info includes the district's top three issues as she sees it, and how she'll represent the area on the national stage.

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73 days ago

How are you finding the economic climate?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

With some days’ takings being less than staff wages, a Hamilton cafe is shutting the doors after 17 years.

Frankton’s Agora Café will close to the public at the end of this month — a loss that speaks to a bigger economic mood: households watching every dollar, businesses trimming sails, … View more
With some days’ takings being less than staff wages, a Hamilton cafe is shutting the doors after 17 years.

Frankton’s Agora Café will close to the public at the end of this month — a loss that speaks to a bigger economic mood: households watching every dollar, businesses trimming sails, and an economy that shrank even as Waikato leaders talk up a summer lift.

How are you finding the economic climate? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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73 days ago

Eight seats, two hats: The Green’s winning recipe

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Some gave it six months. Two years later, The Green is fully booked until January and now carries two Cuisine hats.

When chef-owner Karl Martin-Boulton opened The Green in Hamilton East — an eight-seat chef’s table with one group a night and no rush to turn the table — plenty doubted it … View more
Some gave it six months. Two years later, The Green is fully booked until January and now carries two Cuisine hats.

When chef-owner Karl Martin-Boulton opened The Green in Hamilton East — an eight-seat chef’s table with one group a night and no rush to turn the table — plenty doubted it would work.

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73 days ago

Poll: Is this inflatable obstacle course something you'd try?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Mystery Creek’s cavernous hall will turn into the country’s biggest bouncy castle meets obstacle course — a 345-metre, six-lane serpent of air and vinyl — over the first five days of October.

There are slides, tunnels, and a make-believe rugby and football field in the middle. The … View more
Mystery Creek’s cavernous hall will turn into the country’s biggest bouncy castle meets obstacle course — a 345-metre, six-lane serpent of air and vinyl — over the first five days of October.

There are slides, tunnels, and a make-believe rugby and football field in the middle. The soundtrack is the thrum of blowers and the squeak of socks on plastic.

Is this inflatable obstacle course something you'd try? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is this inflatable obstacle course something you'd try?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
73 days ago

Your candidates, our questions: Susan O’Regan

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Check out how Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan - who's going for another term - answered our questionnaire.
Info includes the district's top three issues as she sees it, and how she'll represent the area on the national stage.

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74 days ago

Poll: Do you buy from Shein?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Raglan’s Xtreme Zero Waste is saying a firm “no thanks” to ultra-fast fashion giant Shein as poor quality fast fashion with no resale value swamps their opshop before usually ending up at the dump.

“Shein's impact is devastating for the environment, the garment workers, our … View more
Raglan’s Xtreme Zero Waste is saying a firm “no thanks” to ultra-fast fashion giant Shein as poor quality fast fashion with no resale value swamps their opshop before usually ending up at the dump.

“Shein's impact is devastating for the environment, the garment workers, our community and our health,” said Xtreme’s communications lead Jemma Hovelmeier.

Do you buy from Shein? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you buy from Shein?
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
20 votes
74 days ago

Ship shape: NZ Navy’s latest commender began high seas journey in Thames

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The newest Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury says his 35-year Navy career started with an inspiring recruiter who visited his high school in Thames.

Commander Wayne Andrew uttered “I have the ship” at a Change of Command ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on… View more
The newest Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury says his 35-year Navy career started with an inspiring recruiter who visited his high school in Thames.

Commander Wayne Andrew uttered “I have the ship” at a Change of Command ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on Thursday, receiving the ship’s symbol of command – a greenstone mere – from outgoing Commanding Officer Commander Bronwyn Heslop.

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74 days ago

Three generation legacy keeping the lights on in Waipā

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

They’ve braved storms, crossed rivers, and climbed poles in the dark and the Muraahi family has chalked up a combined 92 years keeping the lights on in Waipā.

The Muraahi name has become etched into the backbone of Waipā Networks, with grandfather Albert, son Lloyd, and grandson Gary … View more
They’ve braved storms, crossed rivers, and climbed poles in the dark and the Muraahi family has chalked up a combined 92 years keeping the lights on in Waipā.

The Muraahi name has become etched into the backbone of Waipā Networks, with grandfather Albert, son Lloyd, and grandson Gary dedicating a combined nine decades to the essential, often unseen work of line mechanics.

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