93 days ago

Wondering about the mayor's thoughts on local transport projects?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

OPINION: Local transport projects without doubt are some of the hottest and most controversial issues for Hamiltonians, especially on social media.

It seems that bump by bump, crossing by crossing, cycle lane by cycle lane, Council is attracting attention for all the wrong reasons.

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1 day ago

Have you got a job for Don?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

For most people in their early 80s, having to find work in order to make ends meet is something they will have happily put behind them in order to enjoy the fruits of retirement.

For Don McGovern, it’s an ongoing necessity - but also a challenge he is relishing.

Ideally, he would love to be employed as a groundskeeper, gardener, or on some kind of lawn mowing contract.

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3 days ago

Share your New Zealand music memories...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.

Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.

In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

3 hours ago

Spark scam

Karen from Nawton

BE AWARE; just moments ago got a scam call from Spark about my internet connection but at time of call I am on my laptop using the internet. Guy was quite hesitant to speak at times and had several moments of silence. may have been a new recruit. he hung up before I had chance to.