477 days ago

Have you heard about the trouble at the Thames Goldmine Experience?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Burgled seven times in 12 months, the volunteers running Thames’ Goldmine Experience have been left heart-broken after the theft of rare and “irreplaceable antiques”.

The Goldmine Experience is one of the Thames’ largest tourism operations and is run by the not-for-profit volunteer-based Hauraki Prospectors Association.

What do you think the group should do? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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23 minutes ago

Fonterra cuts forecast milk forecast after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Fonterra has cut its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip.

On Thursday, the Co-op adjusted the forecast range from $9-$10 per kilo of milk solids to $8.50 to $9.50 with the midpoint changing from $9.50 per to $9.

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4 hours ago

‘Huge potential’ for Te Rapa Racecourse site if sale goes ahead

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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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