Rukuhia, Hamilton

95 days ago

Your candidates, our questions: Susan O’Regan

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Check out how Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan - 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.

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95 days ago

Your candidates, our questions: Susan O’Regan

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Check out how Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan - 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.

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96 days ago

Poll: Do you buy from Shein?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Raglan’s Xtreme Zero Waste is saying a firm “no thanks” to ultra-fast fashion giant Shein as poor quality fast fashion with no resale value swamps their opshop before usually ending up at the dump.

“Shein's impact is devastating for the environment, the garment workers, our … View more
Raglan’s Xtreme Zero Waste is saying a firm “no thanks” to ultra-fast fashion giant Shein as poor quality fast fashion with no resale value swamps their opshop before usually ending up at the dump.

“Shein's impact is devastating for the environment, the garment workers, our community and our health,” said Xtreme’s communications lead Jemma Hovelmeier.

Do you buy from Shein? 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 buy from Shein?
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
20 votes
96 days ago

Ship shape: NZ Navy’s latest commender began high seas journey in Thames

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The newest Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury says his 35-year Navy career started with an inspiring recruiter who visited his high school in Thames.

Commander Wayne Andrew uttered “I have the ship” at a Change of Command ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on… View more
The newest Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury says his 35-year Navy career started with an inspiring recruiter who visited his high school in Thames.

Commander Wayne Andrew uttered “I have the ship” at a Change of Command ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on Thursday, receiving the ship’s symbol of command – a greenstone mere – from outgoing Commanding Officer Commander Bronwyn Heslop.

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96 days ago

Three generation legacy keeping the lights on in Waipā

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

They’ve braved storms, crossed rivers, and climbed poles in the dark and the Muraahi family has chalked up a combined 92 years keeping the lights on in Waipā.

The Muraahi name has become etched into the backbone of Waipā Networks, with grandfather Albert, son Lloyd, and grandson Gary … View more
They’ve braved storms, crossed rivers, and climbed poles in the dark and the Muraahi family has chalked up a combined 92 years keeping the lights on in Waipā.

The Muraahi name has become etched into the backbone of Waipā Networks, with grandfather Albert, son Lloyd, and grandson Gary dedicating a combined nine decades to the essential, often unseen work of line mechanics.

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96 days ago

Poll: Have you looked at the flood map for your property?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Despite insurers already using a new flood mapping tool to help set premiums, the jury is still out how much it could change the value of Hamiltonians’ biggest asset.

And one expert says more people knowing about floodrisk is actually helping some land sell.

Have you looked at the flood map… View more
Despite insurers already using a new flood mapping tool to help set premiums, the jury is still out how much it could change the value of Hamiltonians’ biggest asset.

And one expert says more people knowing about floodrisk is actually helping some land sell.

Have you looked at the flood map for your property? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you looked at the flood map for your property?
  • 56.3% Yes
    56.3% Complete
  • 43.8% No
    43.8% Complete
16 votes
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96 days ago

SHARP High capacity coloured Toner

Melanie from Hamilton Lake

6 x UNUSED Toner Cartridges for business copiers - YELLOW, CYAN, MAGENTA + 1 toner collection container. OPEN TO OFFERS

Negotiable

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96 days ago

Poll: What do you think about this expressway news?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

NZTA has the tick to extend the Waikato Expressway south to Piarere.

The plans include an interchange at the State Highway 1 and Karāpiro Rd intersection as well as pedestrian and cyclist access to Karāpiro School.

What do you think about this expressway news? Tell us your reasons in the … View more
NZTA has the tick to extend the Waikato Expressway south to Piarere.

The plans include an interchange at the State Highway 1 and Karāpiro Rd intersection as well as pedestrian and cyclist access to Karāpiro School.

What do you think about this expressway 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 think about this expressway news?
  • 75% Great news
    75% Complete
  • 25% Doesn't change much for me
    25% Complete
  • 0% Not a fan
    0% Complete
4 votes
104 days ago

🌿🎉 Māori Language Week: Join in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)

Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!

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Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)

Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!

For some amazing te reo resources, head to ReoMāori.co.nz

Me mahi tahi tātou, Neighbours 🌿

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96 days ago

We have Moved!

The Team from Hamilton Budgeting Advisory Trust

Our office has relocated to Level 8, 218 Anglesea Street Hamilton.

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97 days ago

Wallpapering

Jenny from Glenview

Has anyone got any recommendations for a wallpaperer in Hamilton?

99 days ago

Did you catch this latest airport update?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton marked a milestone on Thursday when an Air New Zealand jet from Christchurch became the first domestic jet flight to land here in 25 years.

Air NZ flight NZ324 touched down at 4.20pm.

Did you catch this latest airport update? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you … View more
Hamilton marked a milestone on Thursday when an Air New Zealand jet from Christchurch became the first domestic jet flight to land here in 25 years.

Air NZ flight NZ324 touched down at 4.20pm.

Did you catch this latest airport update? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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99 days ago

Here's one for the diary

Summerset Retirement Villages

Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day is on Sunday 5 October. All 38 of our villages are open from 10am to 2pm. Find out more

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108 days ago

Poll: Do you like the idea of developers pitching in for a Victoria St revamp?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The city’s “front door” needs a facelift, say CBD leaders, and developers could help make it happen.

Having already bankrolled much of Hamilton’s recent growth, councillors are now asking whether developers will also support improvements to Victoria Street.

Do you like the idea of … View more
The city’s “front door” needs a facelift, say CBD leaders, and developers could help make it happen.

Having already bankrolled much of Hamilton’s recent growth, councillors are now asking whether developers will also support improvements to Victoria Street.

Do you like the idea of developers pitching in for a Victoria St revamp? 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 like the idea of developers pitching in for a Victoria St revamp?
  • 59.3% Yes
    59.3% Complete
  • 40.7% No
    40.7% Complete
27 votes
99 days ago

Cambridge sand quarry decision appealed

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Work to construct a sand quarry on the outskirts of Cambridge has been delayed, and could be stopped, after the decision allowing it to go ahead has been appealed.

The man behind the appeal, Rhys Powell, wants the decision to allow RS Sand Ltd to extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand from a … View more
Work to construct a sand quarry on the outskirts of Cambridge has been delayed, and could be stopped, after the decision allowing it to go ahead has been appealed.

The man behind the appeal, Rhys Powell, wants the decision to allow RS Sand Ltd to extract up to 400,000 tonnes of sand from a 23-hectare site on Newcombe Road declined in full.

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

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