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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Hamilton’s Night Market is on the move again with organisers revealing they will set up shop at the University of Waikato from this coming Friday.
Night Market director Paul de Jonge told the Waikato Times that the market, which has shifted location four times, has “found our stop”.
… View moreHamilton’s Night Market is on the move again with organisers revealing they will set up shop at the University of Waikato from this coming Friday.
Night Market director Paul de Jonge told the Waikato Times that the market, which has shifted location four times, has “found our stop”.
What do you think of this night market move? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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For two decades, Aotearoa’s favourite feathery showdown has crowned our top bird ... and the competition has never been fiercer.
Behind the fun is a serious mission. Many of New Zealand’s native species are in serious trouble. Bird of the Year raises awareness of their habitats, the threats … View moreFor two decades, Aotearoa’s favourite feathery showdown has crowned our top bird ... and the competition has never been fiercer.
Behind the fun is a serious mission. Many of New Zealand’s native species are in serious trouble. Bird of the Year raises awareness of their habitats, the threats they face, and how we can protect our feathered taonga. Important work that we love seeing!
Who was last year’s champ? 🏆 The Yellow-eyed penguin, one of the world’s rarest penguins. But this year, Neighbourly is keeping a close eye on another ocean wanderer: the Tītī (Cook’s petrel).
Who is getting your vote this year? 🐦💛
🗳 Voting closes: Sunday 28 September
🏅 Winner announced: Monday 29 September
We hope this brings a smile!
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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Eviction notices have rattled workers at the Taharoa Ironsand Mine village, but the company says it’s a “rationalisation” to make the housing situation fairer.
Taharoa Ironsand Limited (TIL) operates the mine, about 14 kilometres southwest of Kāwhia. The company confirmed that eight … View moreEviction notices have rattled workers at the Taharoa Ironsand Mine village, but the company says it’s a “rationalisation” to make the housing situation fairer.
Taharoa Ironsand Limited (TIL) operates the mine, about 14 kilometres southwest of Kāwhia. The company confirmed that eight employees recently received 90-day tenancy termination notices - but said they’d be rehoused.
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Check out how Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church - who's going for another term - answered our questionnaire.
Info includes the district's top three issues as she sees it, and how she'll represent the area on the national stage.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
It may not come from a golden goose but Better Eggs is laying the foundation for a golden future in the South Waikato with plans to build a new industrial park in Putāruru.
Better Eggs chief executive Gareth van der Heyden said work on a new 40-hectare industrial site in Putāruru will start … View moreIt may not come from a golden goose but Better Eggs is laying the foundation for a golden future in the South Waikato with plans to build a new industrial park in Putāruru.
Better Eggs chief executive Gareth van der Heyden said work on a new 40-hectare industrial site in Putāruru will start once final consents are received, with his company becoming the first tenant.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
Timber mills are evaluating solar power amid soaring energy prices, but some say the numbers don’t add up.
Regional councillor Robert Cookson recently raised concerns during a regional council meeting about a sawmill in Tahuna, employing 16 people.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
Most people passing through the sleepy North Waikato settlement of Glen Afton would never know it was the location of one of the country’s most tragic mining disasters.
Now, you can’t miss it. The Glen Afton Pukemiro Society, working in conjunction with a community-led development team at … View moreMost people passing through the sleepy North Waikato settlement of Glen Afton would never know it was the location of one of the country’s most tragic mining disasters.
Now, you can’t miss it. The Glen Afton Pukemiro Society, working in conjunction with a community-led development team at the Waikato District Council and others in the community, west of Huntly, has created an impressive memorial.
Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Check out how Waikato District mayoral candidate Aksel Bech answered our questionnaire.
Info includes the district's top three issues as he sees it, and how he'll represent the area on the national stage.
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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Hamilton Zoo’s got a new panda, but it’s a little more colourful than you might expect - and it’s ceramic.
The sculpture, gifted by Hamilton’s sister-city Chengdu, was unveiled during a small ceremony on Sunday.
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We are a group of ladies who knit and crochet blankets, jumpers, hats, scarves and mittens/gloves for people in Eastern Europe who live under war conditions. Our work goes to Romania (the poorest country in Eastern Europe), Moldova and the Ukraine to help those who are in … View moreCAN YOU HELP!!!
We are a group of ladies who knit and crochet blankets, jumpers, hats, scarves and mittens/gloves for people in Eastern Europe who live under war conditions. Our work goes to Romania (the poorest country in Eastern Europe), Moldova and the Ukraine to help those who are in desperate need.
If you have any left-over wool that is surplus to your requirements, we would love to have it as we can make use of it - even small quantities are useful – we don’t waste anything.!!
If you can help, please call me (Pat) and I will arrange to collect it. My number is 021-057-0371.
Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition
Check out how Waipā councillor Mike Pettit - who's going for the mayoralty - answered our questionnaire.
Info includes the district's top three issues as he sees it, and how he'll represent the area on the national stage.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
Six weeks after an application to build a waste to energy plant in Te Awamutu had been paused due to unpaid bills, residents say they have been left in limbo awaiting a result with other developments in the town stalled.
Te Awamutu property developer Eoin Fitzpatrick is chairperson of local … View moreSix weeks after an application to build a waste to energy plant in Te Awamutu had been paused due to unpaid bills, residents say they have been left in limbo awaiting a result with other developments in the town stalled.
Te Awamutu property developer Eoin Fitzpatrick is chairperson of local action group Don’t Burn Waipā, which has opposed Global Contracting Solutions’ (GCS) controversial $200 million Paewira waste-to-energy incinerator project since it was first tabled in late 2021.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
A Rototuna man has been charged and ordered to dismantle his garden shed, even though the rules that make it non-compliant will be scrapped by the end of the year.
Brian Morgan said he feels singled out, with other sheds visible on his street, but council only going after his.
Have you ever … View moreA Rototuna man has been charged and ordered to dismantle his garden shed, even though the rules that make it non-compliant will be scrapped by the end of the year.
Brian Morgan said he feels singled out, with other sheds visible on his street, but council only going after his.
Have you ever had shed issues? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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