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The University of Waikato has signed an agreement to explore if Whanganui could become a location for medical school students to do their placements.
The university inked a document on Tuesday with the Whanganui District Council, Health New Zealand and regional health providers to explore the … View moreThe University of Waikato has signed an agreement to explore if Whanganui could become a location for medical school students to do their placements.
The university inked a document on Tuesday with the Whanganui District Council, Health New Zealand and regional health providers to explore the proposal.
A Government decision to roll back speed limit reductions has put holidaymakers at risk — and now NZTA is scrambling to fix it.
The transport agency has reopened consultation on a proposal to drop the speed limit outside Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō, from 100kph back to 60kph.
Do … View moreA Government decision to roll back speed limit reductions has put holidaymakers at risk — and now NZTA is scrambling to fix it.
The transport agency has reopened consultation on a proposal to drop the speed limit outside Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō, from 100kph back to 60kph.
Do you think this lakeside speed limit should be dropped (again)? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Six seats. That’s all it takes for one of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs to make his grand return home.
After closing the doors of Napier’s acclaimed Pacifica, a restaurant that earned three Cuisine hats and was twice crowned New Zealand’s Best Regional Restaurant, chef Jeremy … View moreSix seats. That’s all it takes for one of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs to make his grand return home.
After closing the doors of Napier’s acclaimed Pacifica, a restaurant that earned three Cuisine hats and was twice crowned New Zealand’s Best Regional Restaurant, chef Jeremy Rameka and his partner - sommelier Natalie Bulman - are trading their seaside stage for something far smaller and far more personal.
Their new venture, Ni, will seat just six diners at a time in a tiny railway cottage in the heart of Kākahi, near Taumarunui.
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From what I've observed, the issue of council staffing versus consultant use works a bit like this... Imagine you have a home that needs regular maintenance. You hire one handyman for your main house and another for your garage. Then someone comes along and points out that it’s wasteful … View moreFrom what I've observed, the issue of council staffing versus consultant use works a bit like this... Imagine you have a home that needs regular maintenance. You hire one handyman for your main house and another for your garage. Then someone comes along and points out that it’s wasteful since one handyman could easily manage both.
So, to 'fix' the problem, you fire both handymen and decide to use specialist contractors as and when needed. That way, you tell yourself, you’ll only pay for what you need. But before long, the same amount of work starts costing even more than what you paid for having two handymen (even though they were surplus to needs to begin with).
And now, someone else points out that you're paying too much for consultants, and in response, you hire three handymen - because it’s still cheaper than the contractors. And so, the cycle continues.
The real issue therefore, isn’t how much we spend on staff or consultants - it’s how wisely we use them.
Mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson says she will cut the city council’s consultancy spend by one-third over the next three years if she is elected to Hamilton’s top job.
“In the last financial year, the council spent $36.8 million on consultant costs, with most of this related to … View moreMayoral candidate Sarah Thomson says she will cut the city council’s consultancy spend by one-third over the next three years if she is elected to Hamilton’s top job.
“In the last financial year, the council spent $36.8 million on consultant costs, with most of this related to infrastructure projects,” Thomson said, announcing the campaign pledge on Monday.
Matamata’s long-awaited stadium is rising fast, leading the way for community-school partnerships in rural New Zealand.
The $11.1M project, Te Whare Whakapakari, is taking shape on Matamata College grounds and represents a unique partnership between Matamata-Piako District Council, the … View moreMatamata’s long-awaited stadium is rising fast, leading the way for community-school partnerships in rural New Zealand.
The $11.1M project, Te Whare Whakapakari, is taking shape on Matamata College grounds and represents a unique partnership between Matamata-Piako District Council, the Ministry of Education, Sport Waikato and the local community.
A boil water notice covering north-east Hamilton has been lifted after three days of clear tests, but the cause remains a mystery.
Residents can now go back to using tap water, though there are some steps to take first.
Whānau and friends searching for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean say the normally outgoing and social man was known to “go off grid“ from time to time but concern for his wellbeing is growing after he missed the first day of the new school term.
On Monday morning, around 80 to 100 … View moreWhānau and friends searching for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean say the normally outgoing and social man was known to “go off grid“ from time to time but concern for his wellbeing is growing after he missed the first day of the new school term.
On Monday morning, around 80 to 100 people gathered at the location where Dean, 36, was last seen on the night of Tuesday, September 30 - a popular off-the-beaten-track swimming spot known as ‘hot-cold stream’, about a 20 minute drive south of Rotorua at Waiotapu.
Councils need to get water treatment “perfect” to avoid “severe outcomes”, says a water scientist.
But the results were less than perfect for Hamilton City on Saturday, with one sample testing positive for the faecal contamination indicator E coli. Monday tested clear, but the same was … View moreCouncils need to get water treatment “perfect” to avoid “severe outcomes”, says a water scientist.
But the results were less than perfect for Hamilton City on Saturday, with one sample testing positive for the faecal contamination indicator E coli. Monday tested clear, but the same was needed until Tuesday before a boil water notice could be lifted.
An animal rights campaigner, a scientist, a “man of faith”, a retired treaty constitution lawyer, and an “anti-corruption officer”.
There’s a diverse bunch who are having a crack at getting themselves elected Hamilton’s next mayor.
Are you following election news? Tell us your … View moreAn animal rights campaigner, a scientist, a “man of faith”, a retired treaty constitution lawyer, and an “anti-corruption officer”.
There’s a diverse bunch who are having a crack at getting themselves elected Hamilton’s next mayor.
Are you following election news? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The city of Hamilton was barely more than a muddy river town when Harkness Henry opened its doors in 1875.
A century and a half later, the law firm has seen everything from handwritten deeds to artificial intelligence.
For decades, a big orange boot has sat on top of a shopfront on Grey Street in Hamilton East.
It’s the symbol of Collins Footwear - one of Waikato’s last independent shoe shops, and a business about to change hands after 43 years.
Have you bought footwear here? Tell us more in the … View moreFor decades, a big orange boot has sat on top of a shopfront on Grey Street in Hamilton East.
It’s the symbol of Collins Footwear - one of Waikato’s last independent shoe shops, and a business about to change hands after 43 years.
Have you bought footwear here? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Almost 200 students at the University of Waikato have been caught using AI to cheat in just two-and-a-half-years, and one expert says it could undermine the value of a university qualification.
The Waikato Times can reveal that since the middle of 2023, when the university began collecting data … View moreAlmost 200 students at the University of Waikato have been caught using AI to cheat in just two-and-a-half-years, and one expert says it could undermine the value of a university qualification.
The Waikato Times can reveal that since the middle of 2023, when the university began collecting data on “the misuse of Generative AI”, 179 students were caughtusing AI “outside university guidelines”.
Save the date: New Zealand’s newest world-class entertainment venue, the Waikato Regional Theatre, will officially open its doors on Monday, January 19.
And one of New Zealand’s best singer-songwriters will be taking part in a first week of events that promises to be a memorable chapter in … View moreSave the date: New Zealand’s newest world-class entertainment venue, the Waikato Regional Theatre, will officially open its doors on Monday, January 19.
And one of New Zealand’s best singer-songwriters will be taking part in a first week of events that promises to be a memorable chapter in Hamilton’s history.
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