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53 days ago

Annual Indus Waikato Diwali Mela Sat 18 October 5:00pm

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse invites you to join the Indian Cultural Society (Waikato) and Celebrate Diwali (the Festival of Lights) this Saturday and the annual 2025 Indus Waikato Diwali Mela for an evening of culture, colour and community.

📅 Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
🕕 Time: 5 PM
📍 Location:… View more
EarthDiverse invites you to join the Indian Cultural Society (Waikato) and Celebrate Diwali (the Festival of Lights) this Saturday and the annual 2025 Indus Waikato Diwali Mela for an evening of culture, colour and community.

📅 Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
🕕 Time: 5 PM
📍 Location: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
🎆 Entry: Free!

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53 days ago

🔴 Caution when on the roads

The Team from Waikato Police

Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads ⚠️

Parts of the Waikato District area are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across roads.
Please limit yourself to essential … View more
Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads ⚠️

Parts of the Waikato District area are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across roads.
Please limit yourself to essential travel only and allow for extra time for your journey.

Reducing speed, using headlights and windscreen wipers, and watching your visibility will also ensure a safe trip.
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Note: There is flooding and a number of slips on State Highway 3 just north of Awakino in the Awakino Gorge. This has made the road impassable in places, and Police there are aware of some vehicles that are unable to move as a result.

Motorists are urged not to travel through the Gorge area until the slips can be cleared and the road made safe by contractors who are on scene.

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53 days ago

Are you a fan of any of these Kiwi groups?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

If you grew up with Ready To Roll on your TV every Saturday, then this one is for you.

Three of Aotearoa’s iconic bands, Th’ Dudes, The Mockers and Stellar* are joining forces for Ready To Roll, a nationwide tour set to revive the country with old-school Kiwi rock and roll energy.

Are you… View more
If you grew up with Ready To Roll on your TV every Saturday, then this one is for you.

Three of Aotearoa’s iconic bands, Th’ Dudes, The Mockers and Stellar* are joining forces for Ready To Roll, a nationwide tour set to revive the country with old-school Kiwi rock and roll energy.

Are you a fan of any of these Kiwi groups? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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54 days ago

Have any hospo outlets near you been affected by break-ins?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s hospitality operators are on edge after a string of burglaries and robberies targeting bars and restaurants across the city.

Rototuna’s Fergus Bar and Kitchen has been struck four times since opening in February last year — twice in the past three weeks alone. One break-in saw … View more
Hamilton’s hospitality operators are on edge after a string of burglaries and robberies targeting bars and restaurants across the city.

Rototuna’s Fergus Bar and Kitchen has been struck four times since opening in February last year — twice in the past three weeks alone. One break-in saw alcohol taken from behind the bar and a “pretty big mess” left behind.

Have any hospo outlets near you been affected by break-ins? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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54 days ago

Tight races for seats in Waikato Regional and Taupō District councils

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Just three votes separate contenders for a council seat in Taupō - one of several close battles as vote counting continues.

The tightest margin is in Taupō’s Mangakino-Pouākani Ward, where Hope Woodward has moved three votes ahead of Marlene Johnson, a Monday morning council update said.

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54 days ago

New city mayor to take scalpel to spending, but promises no slash ‘n’ burn

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Jobs are likely to be lost at Hamilton City Council, a rates cap is on the horizon and for Hamilton’s new Mayor Tim Macindoe, “the training wheels are off”.

The Waikato Times sat down with Macindoe on Sunday morning, … View more
Jobs are likely to be lost at Hamilton City Council, a rates cap is on the horizon and for Hamilton’s new Mayor Tim Macindoe, “the training wheels are off”.

The Waikato Times sat down with Macindoe on Sunday morning, less that 24 hours since he got the call confirming his elevation to the top job, where he outlined his priorities for the country’s fastest growing city, and the challenges he will have to overcome.

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61 days ago

Poll: What would bring you back to the city centre?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
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What would bring you back to the city centre?
  • 25.7% Delicious eats: cafés, restaurants, and foodie hotspots
    25.7% Complete
  • 30.6% Retail therapy: clothing, shops, and unique finds
    30.6% Complete
  • 25.5% Things to do: cinemas, arcades, entertainment
    25.5% Complete
  • 18.2% Services & businesses: the practical stuff
    18.2% Complete
1263 votes
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55 days ago

NCEA Study Books

Angela from Hamilton East

I have a range of unused study books for years 1, 2 and 3, mostly English, Maths, Physics and Economics. The books are between $25 and $40 new. I'm selling the lot for $200 but am open to negotiating individual books. Please text Ange on 021 343 930 of you're interested.

Price: $200

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55 days ago

Free telescope

Angela from Hamilton East

I have a telescope to give away. I can't tell you anything about it as I have never used it but it might be a project for someone interested. Pick up from Hamilton East. Please text Ange on 021 343 930

Free

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55 days ago

Resene October Sale on now!

Resene

Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!

Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
Find out more

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56 days ago

It's D-day for council elections

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Voting closes at noon - here's hoping for a late surge because voter numbers have been pretty low.
Progress results will start rolling in through the afternoon, so keep an eye on our site for updates.

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56 days ago

Break free with Awatere Village

Oceania Awatere Village

Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Awatere today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.

Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first … View more
Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Awatere today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.

Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first year’s weekly fees free*.

Ready to escape? Call our Retirement Limbo Hotline on 0800 920 002.

*Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Visit retirementlimbo.co.nz for full T&Cs.
Learn More

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56 days ago

Winner Winner no more: Hamilton eatery closes over unpaid taxes

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton East restaurant has had to close its doors after its owners went into liquidation over unpaid taxes.

Entertainment 720 Ltd, which owned the Winner Winner restaurant on Grey St, was placed into liquidation on September 9 by the High Court in Hamilton, after a request by Inland Revenue.

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56 days ago

What would you like to see changed at Mystery Creek?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There’ll be no more sloshing about in muddy gumboots, says the Fieldays chief executive.

Home of the biggest national ag event, Fieldays Society is seeking government co-investment, in the millions, to speed up infrastructure upgrades at Mystery Creek.

What would you like to see changed at … View more
There’ll be no more sloshing about in muddy gumboots, says the Fieldays chief executive.

Home of the biggest national ag event, Fieldays Society is seeking government co-investment, in the millions, to speed up infrastructure upgrades at Mystery Creek.

What would you like to see changed at Mystery Creek? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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57 days ago

Poll: Is it too early for Christmas decorations?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Christmas is more than two months away, but themed products are appearing on shop shelves.
It got the newsroom thinking about a divisive topic - how early is too early to get the decorations out?

What do you reckon? Is it too early for Christmas decorations? Tell us your reasons in the comments… View more
Christmas is more than two months away, but themed products are appearing on shop shelves.
It got the newsroom thinking about a divisive topic - how early is too early to get the decorations out?

What do you reckon? Is it too early for Christmas decorations? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is it too early for Christmas decorations?
  • 89.5% Yes
    89.5% Complete
  • 10.5% No
    10.5% Complete
38 votes
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