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A Hamilton mum who says she was sold a faulty car is taking the dealer to a disputes tribunal - but is still paying the finance on a vehicle she doesn’t have in the meantime.
Shynesia Chapman, 27, said she lodged her Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal application on September 4, paying $87, and … View moreA Hamilton mum who says she was sold a faulty car is taking the dealer to a disputes tribunal - but is still paying the finance on a vehicle she doesn’t have in the meantime.
Shynesia Chapman, 27, said she lodged her Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal application on September 4, paying $87, and was told the trader had until September 19 to contact her to try to resolve the dispute.
Sturdy, dependable, functional, fostering productivity and studiousness, and very tidy.
Those are all descriptions that potentially have been applied to Hamilton mayoral candidate Tim Macindoe. They could also describe his favourite possession: A wooden working desk that he inherited from his … View moreSturdy, dependable, functional, fostering productivity and studiousness, and very tidy.
Those are all descriptions that potentially have been applied to Hamilton mayoral candidate Tim Macindoe. They could also describe his favourite possession: A wooden working desk that he inherited from his dad.
A Hamilton business selling the stress-relieving benefits of a destructive rampage is hoping ACC will pay for clients to smash old TVs and glassware in the search for catharsis.
But not everyone in the mental health sector thinks it’s the way to tone down societal rage.
Would you try out a … View moreA Hamilton business selling the stress-relieving benefits of a destructive rampage is hoping ACC will pay for clients to smash old TVs and glassware in the search for catharsis.
But not everyone in the mental health sector thinks it’s the way to tone down societal rage.
Would you try out a smash room? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Shifting a sizeable sculpture from Garden Place to Hamilton Gardens had an almost $28,000 price tag.
The steel and aluminium structure, Te Tiaho O Matariki, is 12 metres tall. It was commissioned by Hamilton City Council in 2011, when it cost rate-payers $110,000 (excluding GST).
Where do you… View moreShifting a sizeable sculpture from Garden Place to Hamilton Gardens had an almost $28,000 price tag.
The steel and aluminium structure, Te Tiaho O Matariki, is 12 metres tall. It was commissioned by Hamilton City Council in 2011, when it cost rate-payers $110,000 (excluding GST).
Where do you think the sculpture sits best? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
South Waikato mayor Gary Petley has come out swinging at a government he says “doesn’t give a toss” about regional New Zealand, and the impending closure of Carter Holt Harvey’s Tokoroa plywood plant.
Faced with the second major plant closure in a year in his patch, a visibly angry … View moreSouth Waikato mayor Gary Petley has come out swinging at a government he says “doesn’t give a toss” about regional New Zealand, and the impending closure of Carter Holt Harvey’s Tokoroa plywood plant.
Faced with the second major plant closure in a year in his patch, a visibly angry Petley pointed to it coming the same week as a major event fund to attract big offshore acts.
We are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
… View moreWe are bringing you the latest list of recalled products from across the country. Make sure you aren't using these at home!
Click on the blue text to learn more about that particular product and why it was recalled.
Food and household item recalls:
Deep brand Green Garlic, Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix
Durra brand Tahina (800g)
Speirs Foods brand salads and Woolworths brand coleslaw
Nutty Black Rice Crisps
Deep brand Sprouted Mat, Sprouted Moong, and Surti Undhiu Mix
Fruitae brand Lemon Sorbet
Food Snob and Mon Ami brand French Cheeses
Product Recalls: Infant care and clothing
Zummi 360 Degree Rotation Superia Car Seat- sold at Farmers
Bunjie Peek-A-Boo Probiotic Baby Eye Wipes: 30 Pack and 60 Pack
Product Recalls: Electronics
Yeelight Staria Bedside Lamp Pro- sold on Mighty Ape
KNOG Blinder 900 & 1300 Bike Lights
Product Recalls: Other
Toy Mania 3D Mini Animal Toy - Assorted (Mini Animal Toy)- sold at Kmart
Armour® Safety Helmet For Height Use With Reflective Tape - EN12492
Potentially Asbestos Impacted Fire Doors- sold by Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS)
Check the New Zealand Transport Agency's handy vehicle recall list here.
See past months recalls. Stay safe, neighbours!
Some of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more … View moreSome of the best moments are shared over food. That’s why we’re giving you 10,000 New World Dollars when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse by 30 September 2025.*
We’ll cover the grocery bills, so you can spend less time worrying about what’s in the trolley and more time enjoying who’s around the table.
And because life at Ryman means less home maintenance, you’ll have even more time for the things you love.
*Participating villages only, promotion terms and Clubcard terms and conditions apply.
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate believes the city can host big hitters such as Taylor Swift with a new theatre on the way and Homegrown making its return early next year.
The Government announced it’s putting $40 million into securing major international events from 2026, as part of a larger … View moreHamilton Mayor Paula Southgate believes the city can host big hitters such as Taylor Swift with a new theatre on the way and Homegrown making its return early next year.
The Government announced it’s putting $40 million into securing major international events from 2026, as part of a larger $70 million tourism fund.
What act would you like to see in Hamilton? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson reckons it’s time the city considered a new “in house” method of dealing with its rubbish and recycling, instead of simply letting foreign-owned companies truck it away.
In an announcement made on Saturday morning, Thomson said collaboration with … View moreHamilton mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson reckons it’s time the city considered a new “in house” method of dealing with its rubbish and recycling, instead of simply letting foreign-owned companies truck it away.
In an announcement made on Saturday morning, Thomson said collaboration with other councils to deliver rubbish and recycling services might work for Hamilton - and it would at least be worth investigating to see if it would be cheaper than the current model.
Do you think councils running a shared rubbish service would be better? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
EDITORIAL: The local body election campaign is in full swing so it’s time to think about who is worthy of your vote. Our coverage is well underway and today we are rolling out a series of stories and videos to help you make a decision.
Senior reporter Mike Mather is on the case armed with a … View moreEDITORIAL: The local body election campaign is in full swing so it’s time to think about who is worthy of your vote. Our coverage is well underway and today we are rolling out a series of stories and videos to help you make a decision.
Senior reporter Mike Mather is on the case armed with a list of curly and not so curly questions for the mayoral candidates who, in our view, have the most realistic chance of winning the Hamilton mayoralty.
Sarah Thomson says she enjoys tackling and finding solutions to all kinds of problems and issues around the council table.
But the Hamilton mayoral candidate’s most favourite thing of all is a growing concern - Literally.
They might have come away from Waikato winless, but record crowds have convinced the Warriors that Hamilton should be home for their women’s team again next year.
The Kiwi club finished their NRLW season on a high on Sunday, with a record-breaking 44-6 win over the Wests Tigers in Sydney, … View moreThey might have come away from Waikato winless, but record crowds have convinced the Warriors that Hamilton should be home for their women’s team again next year.
The Kiwi club finished their NRLW season on a high on Sunday, with a record-breaking 44-6 win over the Wests Tigers in Sydney, which saw them finish eighth (of 12 teams), three points outside the top-six playoffs, in what was their first campaign back after a four-year hiatus.
After 50 years without a sighting, the rare and quirky sailback houndshark has finally been spotted again in Papua New Guinea!
Because it’s been seen so rarely, scientists still know very little about it. But its striking features are already sparking debate about whether it should be given … View moreAfter 50 years without a sighting, the rare and quirky sailback houndshark has finally been spotted again in Papua New Guinea!
Because it’s been seen so rarely, scientists still know very little about it. But its striking features are already sparking debate about whether it should be given special protection, and some have even argued it could become an icon species for Papua New Guinea.
At a time when we so often hear about species disappearing, the return of this little shark is a reminder that nature can surprise us ... and that there’s always reason to hope.
You can read more about the sailback shark here
We hope this brings a smile!
Carter Holt Harvey is looking to close its Tokoroa-based plywood manufacturing plant and import ply from overseas with the loss of up to 119 full-time jobs.
E Tū Union spokesman for the site, Red Middlemiss has this morning confirmed that staff and union members were told on Monday that their … View moreCarter Holt Harvey is looking to close its Tokoroa-based plywood manufacturing plant and import ply from overseas with the loss of up to 119 full-time jobs.
E Tū Union spokesman for the site, Red Middlemiss has this morning confirmed that staff and union members were told on Monday that their jobs were on the line.
Some rosary beads, an embroidered handkerchief, and a handwritten letter.
For many of us such things are ordinary bric-a-brac - the kind of items that clutter our drawers and fill old shoeboxes with the miscellanea of life. For Hamilton mayoral candidate Rachel Karalus, their value is immense.
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