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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).
Throughout the month, food and products across New Zealand get recalled for various reasons. Click on the blue title to read more about why the item has been recalled.
Food recalls:
Ārepa Brain drink
Imported whole frozen anchovies
New World Ravenswood cordon bleu
… View moreThroughout the month, food and products across New Zealand get recalled for various reasons. Click on the blue title to read more about why the item has been recalled.
Food recalls:
Ārepa Brain drink
Imported whole frozen anchovies
New World Ravenswood cordon bleu
Little Island hokey pokey coconut ice cream
Pams afghan oat baked bars
Product recalls:
Postie various baby merino clothing
Santa Cruz Heckler E-bike
PPG Paints Easycoat interior paint - sold at Bunnings
Tikiri dino teethers - sold at Sleep Store, Auckland Zoo, Mighty Ape and other retailers
North Face Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots
Anko wooden Fire truck - sold at Kmart
Panda Mart candle light
H&M children's pyjama sets
Didn't see last month's list of recalls? Click here to browse that list too.
One of the most prominent buildings fronting Garden Place is set for a revamp with Hamilton City Council to replace the ageing and damaged facade of the Hamilton Central Library.
The current facade of the 1970s building is at the end of its life, with years of water damage in difficult-to-access… View moreOne of the most prominent buildings fronting Garden Place is set for a revamp with Hamilton City Council to replace the ageing and damaged facade of the Hamilton Central Library.
The current facade of the 1970s building is at the end of its life, with years of water damage in difficult-to-access areas ruling out ‘quick fixes’ as an option, council said in a statement.
Do you like this plan for the library? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Key Hamilton mayoral race contender Tim Macindoe is backing reverting to two hours free parking in the CBD but his centre-left rival Sarah Thomson isn’t keen.
Last year’s change to just one-hour free between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday was designed to encourage more turnover at short-stay… View moreKey Hamilton mayoral race contender Tim Macindoe is backing reverting to two hours free parking in the CBD but his centre-left rival Sarah Thomson isn’t keen.
Last year’s change to just one-hour free between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday was designed to encourage more turnover at short-stay parks to theoretically benefit the likes of retailers. The free CBD on-street parking is due to be phased out completely next year.
Did the shorter free parking period change how much you go to the CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Some say a joint Hamilton city-Waikato district waters operation lets councils think beyond “lines on a map” and could help support more housing.
Others have big doubts about the details or want the idea binned.
The city council on Monday announced … View moreSome say a joint Hamilton city-Waikato district waters operation lets councils think beyond “lines on a map” and could help support more housing.
Others have big doubts about the details or want the idea binned.
The city council on Monday announced 74% of more than 220 submissions supported having the two councils form a joint council controlled organisation (CCO) to run drinking water and wastewater services.
What's your preference for Hamilton's water services? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Take the guesswork out of square foot growing with this simple homemade spacing guide, complete with Resene colour-coded holes for easy planting and a dibber to sow seeds at the desired depth. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Filling the boots of an 84-test All Black and 126-game Chief might be daunting territory for some in Super Rugby Pacific.
Then you get Daniel Rona.
Far from being overawed by being, literally, the Chiefs’ new centre of attention, in the wake of Anton Lienert-Brown’s season-ending shoulder… View moreFilling the boots of an 84-test All Black and 126-game Chief might be daunting territory for some in Super Rugby Pacific.
Then you get Daniel Rona.
Far from being overawed by being, literally, the Chiefs’ new centre of attention, in the wake of Anton Lienert-Brown’s season-ending shoulder injury, the 23-year-old instead couldn’t be much more relaxed.
What do you think about this up-and-coming player? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Exclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.
You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail… View moreExclusive to Imagine Holidays, this extraordinary adventure captures the best of Australia by land, rail and sea. Begin with a 10-night full-board cruise to Australia, followed by a luxurious hotel stay in Adelaide.
You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail journey through Australia’s Red Centre. Your journey culminates with two nights in tropical Darwin, including a breathtaking Charles Darwin sunset cruise — the perfect finale to your outback exploration.
With all flights, taxes and transfers taken care of, this seamlessly curated holiday is the ultimate way to discover Australia in unrivalled style and comfort.
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