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213 days ago

Poll: Do you support the recent pay equity change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 more
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 workers in traditionally female-dominated roles like teachers and support workers.
Do you support this new change?

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Do you support the recent pay equity change?
  • 26.6% Yes
    26.6% Complete
  • 72.8% No
    72.8% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2344 votes
211 days ago

Poll: Do you think Waikato will be able to attract more ABs tests?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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 more
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 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).

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Do you think Waikato will be able to attract more ABs tests?
  • 48.1% Yes
    48.1% Complete
  • 18.5% Maybe
    18.5% Complete
  • 33.3% No
    33.3% Complete
27 votes
211 days ago

Product recalls across the country

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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
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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
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.

212 days ago

Poll: Did the shorter free parking period change how much you go to the CBD?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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 more
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 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).

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Did the shorter free parking period change how much you go to the CBD?
  • 67.8% Yes
    67.8% Complete
  • 8.5% Sort of
    8.5% Complete
  • 23.7% No
    23.7% Complete
59 votes
211 days ago

Create a Colour-Coded Square Foot Garden Guide with This Easy DIY!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

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.

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212 days ago

What do you think about this up-and-coming player?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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 more
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 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).

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212 days ago

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You’ll then, step on board the iconic Ghan for a two-night, all-inclusive rail… View more
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 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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213 days ago

Poll: What do you think of this mural?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton Regional Airport’s 300m wall of graffiti is getting a mural-makeover, just in time for international flights to take off.

With the international flight date looming, an agreement has finally been reached to share the $50,000 cost of a mural to cover the wall of graffiti overlooking … View more
Hamilton Regional Airport’s 300m wall of graffiti is getting a mural-makeover, just in time for international flights to take off.

With the international flight date looming, an agreement has finally been reached to share the $50,000 cost of a mural to cover the wall of graffiti overlooking the regional airport runway.What do you think of this mural?

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

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What do you think of this mural?
  • 37.9% Like it
    37.9% Complete
  • 24.1% So-so
    24.1% Complete
  • 37.9% Not my thing
    37.9% Complete
29 votes
213 days ago

Have you had any dangerous driveway incidents?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A feisty Hillcrest resident is demanding action after she was bowled by a car, albeit slowly, while walking on a footpath.

Betty Clough was walking along Masters Ave, when she was bumped by a car driving out of the Hillcrest Healthcare parking lot. The carpark is one way in and one way out.

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A feisty Hillcrest resident is demanding action after she was bowled by a car, albeit slowly, while walking on a footpath.

Betty Clough was walking along Masters Ave, when she was bumped by a car driving out of the Hillcrest Healthcare parking lot. The carpark is one way in and one way out.

Have you had any dangerous driveway incidents? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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213 days ago

Open Days

Linda Jones Retirement Village

FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse … View more
FRIDAY 16 & SATURDAY 17 MAY, 10AM - 2PM

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we’d love to show you around. Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

Plus, sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse before 30 June 2025 and you won’t pay your base weekly fee for a whole year.*

*Participating villages only, Ts & Cs apply.

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213 days ago

Mother’s Day sale final days - Give a gift that lasts all year long

Mags4Gifts

Don't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep … View more
Don't miss your last chance to save up to 35% on magazine subscriptions in our Mother’s Day Sale—perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a well-deserved treat for yourself!

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.

Don't miss out – Mother’s Day is this weekend!

From the team at Mags4Gifts
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214 days ago

Poll: Do you support the petition?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A group fighting to end discrimination against home schooled students competing in secondary schools sports have launched a nation-wide appeal and will soon take their petition to parliament.

After two top young mountain bikers were denied their medals at recent secondary schools competitions, … View more
A group fighting to end discrimination against home schooled students competing in secondary schools sports have launched a nation-wide appeal and will soon take their petition to parliament.

After two top young mountain bikers were denied their medals at recent secondary schools competitions, the Home Educators Student Sports Association (HESSA) is asking for a rule change.

Do you support the petition? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you support the petition?
  • 78.9% Yes
    78.9% Complete
  • 5.3% Not sure
    5.3% Complete
  • 15.8% No
    15.8% Complete
19 votes
214 days ago

Are you following the to and fro over a proposed heritage area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Legal steps are ramping up to fight an appeal by state housing agency Kāinga Ora over designated historic heritage areas (HHAs) in Hamilton.

The Guardians of Claudelands group has quickly raised $10,000 to help argue against Kāinga Ora’s appeal to the Environment Court, which seeks to reduce… View more
Legal steps are ramping up to fight an appeal by state housing agency Kāinga Ora over designated historic heritage areas (HHAs) in Hamilton.

The Guardians of Claudelands group has quickly raised $10,000 to help argue against Kāinga Ora’s appeal to the Environment Court, which seeks to reduce the size of the Claudelands HHA under the city council’s Plan Change 9 (PC9).

Are you following the to and fro over a proposed heritage area? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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214 days ago

Poll: What do you reckon about this news?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Wellington’s loss is Hamilton’s gain as the Homegrown music festival is set to return to its roots - with the Waikato “the clear choice” in the battle to host the iconic Kiwi music extravaganza.

Festival co-director Andrew Tuck ended months of speculation by confirming on Tuesday morning… View more
Wellington’s loss is Hamilton’s gain as the Homegrown music festival is set to return to its roots - with the Waikato “the clear choice” in the battle to host the iconic Kiwi music extravaganza.

Festival co-director Andrew Tuck ended months of speculation by confirming on Tuesday morning that after 18 years of calling the capital home, Homegrown would be returning to Waikato.

What do you reckon about this news? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you reckon about this news?
  • 79.2% It's great!
    79.2% Complete
  • 12.5% What's Homegrown?
    12.5% Complete
  • 8.3% Other (explain in the comments)
    8.3% Complete
24 votes
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215 days ago

Step Ladder double sided

Danny from Pukete

Step Ladder. 2.4m 8 steps
See photos
Used with a interesting array of paint splotches.
Solid Bailey brand. These range from $450 plus in the big box stores.
Pickup is in Millthorpe crescent Pukete PH 027 842 8161

Price: $175

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