1901 days ago

Historical documents

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

For those who enjoy history: Yesterday I was with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern as she unveiled two writing slates used in 1830s Kerikeri by young women at the forefront of Maori literacy. They have been added to the United Nations register of important historic documents.

They were discovered in 2000 under a lean-to at Kemp House, New Zealand’s oldest surviving building.

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10 hours ago

What's your favourite piece of Waikato history?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Car parks inspired a milking shed design that took off around the world and became a piece of Waikato District history.

A hundred-year-old church and gravestones from the 1880s will also feature as the district turns the spotlight on its past for its first Heritage Day on April 20.

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8 hours ago

Stolen Bike!

Giselle from Flagstaff

My sisters bike was stolen from the Chartwell shopping center on Thurs (yesterday). It's red frame, Giant, mountain bike with some locks attached, and quite expensive!!! If you have found it, please kindly message me~~

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10 days ago

Do you think the city needs more affordable housing projects?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

An affordable rental development has been left scrambling to secure funding after it was unexpectly turned down by central government.

Bridge Housing Trust plans to build a 42 apartment complex on the corner of Tristram and Liverpool Streets in Hamilton central over two buildings. The land is being donated by Perry Group, which currently owns both sites.

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