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Hamilton City Council is keeping its cards close to its financial chest over the dollar value of potential gains from a new-style profit share arrangement on the 25-storey Templeton hotel, apartments and entertainment project.
But hopes are high as the size of that return could help determine … View moreHamilton City Council is keeping its cards close to its financial chest over the dollar value of potential gains from a new-style profit share arrangement on the 25-storey Templeton hotel, apartments and entertainment project.
But hopes are high as the size of that return could help determine the degree of ratepayer benefit from the arrangement.
What do you think of this plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Pack your bags and grab that passport - the reconstruction of Hamilton airport’s northern terminal to handle the resumption of international flights by Jetstar next month is now complete.
The Waikato Times was given a tour on Monday, with Waikato Regional Airport Limited (WRAL) chief executive… View morePack your bags and grab that passport - the reconstruction of Hamilton airport’s northern terminal to handle the resumption of international flights by Jetstar next month is now complete.
The Waikato Times was given a tour on Monday, with Waikato Regional Airport Limited (WRAL) chief executive Mark Morgan saying only a few touch-ups were needed at the terminal by contractors.
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I am needing a granny flat or a house to rent (not board) for my fiancé and I. I am currently renting but after I am married I need a place for my wife and I. I am needing at the 8th of June at the latest.
If you could message me and let me know of anyone or if you have one … View moreHello, neighborly
I am needing a granny flat or a house to rent (not board) for my fiancé and I. I am currently renting but after I am married I need a place for my wife and I. I am needing at the 8th of June at the latest.
If you could message me and let me know of anyone or if you have one that would be great.
Thanks and God bless
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Waikato politicians have welcomed law changes aimed at cracking down on boy racers - but one leading road safety campaigner has cautioned the reforms may not work for one simple reason: Stupidity.
“The highest risk offenders are too stupid to understand the risks they’re taking,” said road… View moreWaikato politicians have welcomed law changes aimed at cracking down on boy racers - but one leading road safety campaigner has cautioned the reforms may not work for one simple reason: Stupidity.
“The highest risk offenders are too stupid to understand the risks they’re taking,” said road safety campaigner Clive Matthew-Wilson.
I rarely say no to a new experience. Which is probably why I found myself, a non-swimmer with exactly zero caving experience, zipping into a wetsuit on a chilly Waitomo morning and wondering whether I was about to make national headlines for all the wrong reasons.
But how could I say no? This … View moreI rarely say no to a new experience. Which is probably why I found myself, a non-swimmer with exactly zero caving experience, zipping into a wetsuit on a chilly Waitomo morning and wondering whether I was about to make national headlines for all the wrong reasons.
But how could I say no? This wasn’t just any old adventure. It was my first-ever caving expedition, my debut in a wetsuit, and my introduction one of New Zealand’s oldest tourist destinations. The promise of glowworms and underground wonder lured me in like a moth to a bioluminescent glow.
Are you a caving fan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
There’s a new window washer at a Hamilton high-rise - and it’s a drone.
Cleaning buildings this way might mean more paperwork prep for the company behind it but “everyone loves watching the drone operate” - and a building owner says it works out cheaper.
Would you get a drone to clean… View moreThere’s a new window washer at a Hamilton high-rise - and it’s a drone.
Cleaning buildings this way might mean more paperwork prep for the company behind it but “everyone loves watching the drone operate” - and a building owner says it works out cheaper.
Would you get a drone to clean your windows? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The full gamut of city recyclers will soon be receiving the recognition they deserve.
While naughty red tags and please do better yellow have been around for a while, Hamilton City Council will soon roll out a green variety to highlight households who do a great job each week.
What colour tag… View moreThe full gamut of city recyclers will soon be receiving the recognition they deserve.
While naughty red tags and please do better yellow have been around for a while, Hamilton City Council will soon roll out a green variety to highlight households who do a great job each week.
What colour tag do you think your household would get? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Boy racers have been put on notice: their cars may now be at risk of a presumptive sentence of vehicle destruction or forfeiture, with one minister saying illegal street racing “is not going to be tolerated”.
A sweeping tranche of new laws aimed at putting the brakes on illegal street racing… View moreBoy racers have been put on notice: their cars may now be at risk of a presumptive sentence of vehicle destruction or forfeiture, with one minister saying illegal street racing “is not going to be tolerated”.
A sweeping tranche of new laws aimed at putting the brakes on illegal street racing were announced on Sunday morning in Rotorua by Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Transport Minister Chris Bishop.
Do you think the changes will help stop street racers? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
With Homegrown set to come to Hamilton next year, Auckland punters may be able to catch the train to and from the festival if a Te Huia Sunday service trial goes ahead.
Homegrown music festival co-director Andrew Tuck said a rail service between Hamilton and Auckland on a Sunday would be … View moreWith Homegrown set to come to Hamilton next year, Auckland punters may be able to catch the train to and from the festival if a Te Huia Sunday service trial goes ahead.
Homegrown music festival co-director Andrew Tuck said a rail service between Hamilton and Auckland on a Sunday would be “great” for the event.
Do you think Te Huia should run a Sunday service? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Air fryers have surged in popularity in recent years, with their uses expanding well beyond chips — from cooking meats to baking desserts.
Do you think the air fryer could ever replace the traditional oven?
It's NZ Music Month and singer-songwriter Lorde is impressing the world again with a new single called 'What Was That' which is at number one in the US Spotify charts and second in the New Zealand charts.
Let's celebrate all of our homegrown talent this month, share one Kiwi … View moreIt's NZ Music Month and singer-songwriter Lorde is impressing the world again with a new single called 'What Was That' which is at number one in the US Spotify charts and second in the New Zealand charts.
Let's celebrate all of our homegrown talent this month, share one Kiwi song that you still absolutely love?
The Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will now make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination.
The move will save billions for the government's budget but will scrap 33 existing pay equity claims affecting over 150,000 … View moreThe Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will now make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination.
The move will save billions for the government's budget but will scrap 33 existing pay equity claims affecting over 150,000 workers in traditionally female-dominated roles like teachers and support workers.
Do you support this new change?
Waikato motorists will have to contend with new mobile SUV speed cameras within the next two months as NZ Transport Agency take over from police in pinging drivers.
For the first time, speeding vehicles will be detected by cameras operating in SUVs, alongside the vans that police have … View moreWaikato motorists will have to contend with new mobile SUV speed cameras within the next two months as NZ Transport Agency take over from police in pinging drivers.
For the first time, speeding vehicles will be detected by cameras operating in SUVs, alongside the vans that police have traditionally used, NZTA said.
What do you think about this new speed camera system? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato could be hosting one of its last All Black tests in July as competition to host the nation’s top sporting side heats up.
And with New Zealand Rugby (NZ Rugby) struggling to make ends meet, they’ll be looking for more ticket revenue from larger capacity … View moreHamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato could be hosting one of its last All Black tests in July as competition to host the nation’s top sporting side heats up.
And with New Zealand Rugby (NZ Rugby) struggling to make ends meet, they’ll be looking for more ticket revenue from larger capacity stadiums, says a Hamilton hospitality entrepreneur.
Do you think Waikato will be able to attract more ABs tests? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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