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The Team from Patrick Hogan Village
Friday 15 & Saturday 16 August, 10am - 2pm.
Experience the award-winning lifestyle at a Ryman village.
Join us at our open days and explore our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and see the premium amenities on offer.
We look forward to seeing you.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
International tourists will soon have to pay between $20 to $40 to experience Cathedral Cove and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Waikato-based tourism officials support the move, saying locals will welcome it if the money goes back into the places it came from - and visitors expect to pay.
… View moreInternational tourists will soon have to pay between $20 to $40 to experience Cathedral Cove and the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Waikato-based tourism officials support the move, saying locals will welcome it if the money goes back into the places it came from - and visitors expect to pay.
What do you reckon about tourists paying to visit to NZ spots? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
If you’ve headed down Hood St recently, you’ve probably wondered what’s with the big white towers around the light poles.
It’s part of a project to spruce up the central city, which the council says “needs some love”.
Have you noticed some changes around the CBD? Tell us more in … View moreIf you’ve headed down Hood St recently, you’ve probably wondered what’s with the big white towers around the light poles.
It’s part of a project to spruce up the central city, which the council says “needs some love”.
Have you noticed some changes around the CBD? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
The Government will move to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement, NCEA, with new qualifications, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced in Auckland on Monday morning.
The new system - which will go out for feedback - would replace NCEA’s complex system of credits … View moreThe Government will move to replace the National Certificate of Educational Achievement, NCEA, with new qualifications, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced in Auckland on Monday morning.
The new system - which will go out for feedback - would replace NCEA’s complex system of credits with scores from 0-100 and a reversion to grade scales such as A through E.
Do you think it's time for a new system? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff
Have you seen James Gunn's 'Superman' yet?
The new movie stars Krypto, Superman's capable and floofy sidekick. Following the movie release, online searches for dog adoption surged globally! Krypto is based on Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu. The Neighbourly team is sure that … View moreHave you seen James Gunn's 'Superman' yet?
The new movie stars Krypto, Superman's capable and floofy sidekick. Following the movie release, online searches for dog adoption surged globally! Krypto is based on Gunn's own rescue dog, Ozu. The Neighbourly team is sure that Gunn is pleased that his own rescue pup may lead to more fluffy adoptions!
Looking to match with your own super pet? The SPCA is spotlighting animals waiting for their new and committed families.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
When Chris Williams boarded a flight to Wellington last November, he didn’t realise a life-threatening ordeal was waiting for him.
The Hamilton advertising executive was simply looking forward to catching up with friends and family.
Have you ever had a health scare that has changed your … View moreWhen Chris Williams boarded a flight to Wellington last November, he didn’t realise a life-threatening ordeal was waiting for him.
The Hamilton advertising executive was simply looking forward to catching up with friends and family.
Have you ever had a health scare that has changed your perspective? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
Life gets busy—really busy. Between work, family, appointments, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy for things to pile up. Add fast fashion, online sales, and homewares aisles that whisper “just one more basket won’t hurt”, and suddenly we’re swimming in stuff and tat.
… View moreLife gets busy—really busy. Between work, family, appointments, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy for things to pile up. Add fast fashion, online sales, and homewares aisles that whisper “just one more basket won’t hurt”, and suddenly we’re swimming in stuff and tat.
Sometimes, that stuff is cozy and familiar. But other times, after a long day, you walk through the door, look around, and think: “Okay. Something’s got to go.”
And when that urge to declutter hits, the question is—where does it all go? We're not talking about broken bits and pieces, but those perfectly good things that simply no longer fit your life or your space.
In her piece When decluttering can’t be avoided much longer, Joanna Davis shares the everyday items she's finally ready to part with—and it might just inspire your own clear-out mission.
We want to know:
🧹 How often do you get the urge to declutter?
🎯 Are there certain things you’ve got your eye on to donate or rehome?
💛 Do you have any favourite charities, op-shops, or community organisations you support with your preloved items?
Let’s swap stories, share ideas, and help great stuff find a second life—outside our closets and shelves.
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It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
Find out more
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Waikato mayors have hit back at suggestions of “rates capping” to control council spending, saying capping councils’ main source of income could be a recipe for disaster.
Hamilton City mayor Paula Southgate and Ōtorohanga District mayor Max Baxter will end their careers in local … View moreWaikato mayors have hit back at suggestions of “rates capping” to control council spending, saying capping councils’ main source of income could be a recipe for disaster.
Hamilton City mayor Paula Southgate and Ōtorohanga District mayor Max Baxter will end their careers in local government this year, and while Southgate said capping would lead to lower levels of service for ratepayers, Baxter said it was simply a distraction, and a “blunt tool” being used to put even more pressure on councils.
Do you think rates should be capped? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Helena from Cambridge
One final fundraiser for the Jnr Track Cycling Team Sprint Boys, representing our country and taking on the world at the Junior Track World Championships in a couple of weeks' time in the Netherlands.
Winner takes all the amazing prizes shown below!
For tickets, please pay into the … View moreOne final fundraiser for the Jnr Track Cycling Team Sprint Boys, representing our country and taking on the world at the Junior Track World Championships in a couple of weeks' time in the Netherlands.
Winner takes all the amazing prizes shown below!
For tickets, please pay into the account below and message me your payment reference to and we’ll send you your number/s.
Account Details: Cheryl Murphy Acc. # 06-0225-0312785-03
Thanks so much for your support!
Annette from Cambridge
This is a genuine Camphor Chest. Notice on the top there are a few water marks. One of the brass handles needs repair as shown in photo. The handle parts are shown inside box.
W 880 D 430 H 480
Price: $200
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
The price of butter might be eye-watering at the supermarket, but it’s the sign of an industry where the economic stars are aligning, say Waikato dairy farmers.
“New Zealand is happy to have a premium butter that is grass-fed that the whole world wants,” says Waikato dairy chair Matthew … View moreThe price of butter might be eye-watering at the supermarket, but it’s the sign of an industry where the economic stars are aligning, say Waikato dairy farmers.
“New Zealand is happy to have a premium butter that is grass-fed that the whole world wants,” says Waikato dairy chair Matthew Zonderop.
Do you think the stars are aligning for farmers? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The Team from Patrick Hogan Village
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.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
Whakapapa lessons and a petition with more signatures than residents were presented to councillors to try and save Kāwhia Harbour from “eggs” doing donuts and creating their own trails on the beloved beach.
The Ōtorohanga District Council was left with a lot to ponder after its meeting on … View moreWhakapapa lessons and a petition with more signatures than residents were presented to councillors to try and save Kāwhia Harbour from “eggs” doing donuts and creating their own trails on the beloved beach.
The Ōtorohanga District Council was left with a lot to ponder after its meeting on Tuesday, where a delegation of concerned members of Te Taiao o Kāwhia Moana made their feelings known.
Do you think driving on the beach should be allowed? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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