Poll: How are you feeling about the Waikato economy?
As 2025 reaches its halfway mark, Waikato is in an “enviable position” because of a steady resurgence of its rural economy.
While much of New Zealand grapples with slowing consumer spending, cautious hiring, and global uncertainty, Waikato has its agricultural strength.
How are you feeling about the Waikato economy? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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Walking path & not one facility I could find to give a dog a drink of water.
Council. I would like to suggest that a dog drinking post or two be erected, with a metal bowl below and a self stopping tap to top it up, to give fresh water to thirsty dogs who accompany their owners on this pathway. Perhaps a water fountain at the top for the owner as well. Thank you.
‘Huge potential’ for Te Rapa Racecourse site if sale goes ahead
If the races gallop off to Tamahere, “exciting things” could happen with the sizeable city site they leave behind, property experts say.
On Tuesday, the Waikato Times revealed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) plans to buy 150ha of farmland south of Hamilton to house the region’s three racing clubs at a new purpose-built racecourse and event centre.
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