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242 days ago

Day of Democracy: Consultation conundrum for Thames Coromandel

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

In an ongoing series, the Waikato Times visits a council meeting and casts an irreverent eye over small town democracy in action - today it’s Thames Coromandel District.

Ratepayers and residents of the Thames Coromandel could soon become victims of consultation overload after their council … View more
In an ongoing series, the Waikato Times visits a council meeting and casts an irreverent eye over small town democracy in action - today it’s Thames Coromandel District.

Ratepayers and residents of the Thames Coromandel could soon become victims of consultation overload after their council decided to push two more proposals out for public perusal.

The meeting got off to a slow but intense start when a recent Thames Community Board decision about a new swimming pool complex was discussed, with councillors Rekha Giri-Percival and John Grant questioning why future funding options were not addressed by the board before being put to council.

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242 days ago

Vehicles were used to rip out Huntly water meters, the council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Vandals went on a water-meter destroying spree over the weekend, using trucks to rip out water meters and nearly draining a Huntly reservoir.

About 10 water meters, including two with larger 50mm pipes were targeted overnight on Friday causing water levels at a major drinking water reservoir to … View more
Vandals went on a water-meter destroying spree over the weekend, using trucks to rip out water meters and nearly draining a Huntly reservoir.

About 10 water meters, including two with larger 50mm pipes were targeted overnight on Friday causing water levels at a major drinking water reservoir to drop to dangerous levels.

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242 days ago

Hamilton mourns the loss of community champion Lisa Nepia

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Lisa Nepia never gave up on her mission to feed hungry people, at one point organising food parcels even while in hospital after having a leg amputated.

The community champion had a lifelong battle with diabetes and died last week, aged 50.

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242 days ago

Tamahere Lions Best Artisan Market this Saturday from 9:00 - 13:00 at the Tamahere Community Centre

Rita from Tamahere

Fancy a day out in Hamilton/Tamahere, do all your shopping at one place.
Join us at the next bi-monthly Tamahere Lions Best Artisan market
Over 30 indoor and outdoor stalls selling food, coffee, art, craft, gifts, wood and garden items, some produce and more…..proceeds to the local, national … View more
Fancy a day out in Hamilton/Tamahere, do all your shopping at one place.
Join us at the next bi-monthly Tamahere Lions Best Artisan market
Over 30 indoor and outdoor stalls selling food, coffee, art, craft, gifts, wood and garden items, some produce and more…..proceeds to the local, national and international community causes

Amazing stalls of handmade, homemade, upcycled and steam-punked items, just a few to name.
Easter themed - Eater colouring competition, Easter egg hunt and Easter raffle.
SHARE THE POST and spread the word everyone.
As always, we will be collecting good quality toys, books and clothes for Kids in Need Waikato, recycle glasses for Fred Hollows Trust and wine bottle tops/can tabs for KidsCan.
Free admission and parking!
Date: Saturday April 12th 2025 from 9:00 - 13:00
Venue: Tamahere Community Centre, Devine Road

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243 days ago

Poll: Did you know this school was in Eureka?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.

OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and … View more
A little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.

OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and recently opened a new $5m campus in Gore, Southland.

Did you know this school was in Eureka?

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Did you know this school was in Eureka?
  • 52.6% Yes
    52.6% Complete
  • 47.4% No
    47.4% Complete
19 votes
242 days ago

Enjoy a year of free fees*

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.

That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View more
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.

That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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243 days ago

Do you think the council made the right call on restricting new developments?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton’s overloaded sewer pipes have scuttled about 750 potential developments in a little over two years, council figures show.

The sewerage situation prompted a city council clamp-down in 2023, effectively shutting down development in large parts of the city to avoid putting the system … View more
Hamilton’s overloaded sewer pipes have scuttled about 750 potential developments in a little over two years, council figures show.

The sewerage situation prompted a city council clamp-down in 2023, effectively shutting down development in large parts of the city to avoid putting the system under extra pressure.

But the constraints - and the council’s response - seem to have “severely dented the confidence” of investors, city councillor Sarah Thomson says.

Do you think the council made the right call on restricting new developments? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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243 days ago

Poll: Does this list surprise you?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Petrol, followed by food, clothing and cosmetics.

Those are the four items most commonly shoplifted in New Zealand, according to the police.

Does this list surprise you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Does this list surprise you?
  • 9.1% Yes
    9.1% Complete
  • 90.9% No
    90.9% Complete
22 votes
243 days ago

No paywall today!

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Read every article, scroll every section, solve every puzzle until midnight April 8.
Spread the word and share our stories.

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243 days ago

Have you seen this kind of behaviour in the supermarket?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

OPINION: The air of light-hearted joy, combined with purpose, as she bustled down the supermarket aisle set her apart.

Amid the weekend morning shoppers, slump-shouldered as they dutifully knocked off another chore by getting the groceries, she swaggered.

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243 days ago

Ding-ding! Back for round six!

Prospa

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're … View moreThe Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!

Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.
Nominate now

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243 days ago

Discover your property's potential!

Cato Bolam

Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM

Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View more
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM

Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍

✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
✅ Are there any hidden costs or risks? (Geotech, flood zones, services)
✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
Find out more

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244 days ago

Poll: Did you check out the rescue chopper open day?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hundreds turned up to see how the heroes of the sky ply their trade at the annual Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Open Day on Sunday. Whether it was crawling about in a chopper or sitting in an ambulance there was plenty to keep the kids and even bigger kids happy.

Did you check out the rescue… View more
Hundreds turned up to see how the heroes of the sky ply their trade at the annual Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Open Day on Sunday. Whether it was crawling about in a chopper or sitting in an ambulance there was plenty to keep the kids and even bigger kids happy.

Did you check out the rescue chopper open day? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did you check out the rescue chopper open day?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
244 days ago

All Blacks star Wallace Sititi to make early return for Super Rugby Pacific ladder-leading Chiefs

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

All Blacks star Wallace Sititi is set to make a surprise early return from injury for the Chiefs prior to the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.

The dynamic loose forward, who stormed onto the scene in 2024, so much so that he went on to be crowned World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, as well… View more
All Blacks star Wallace Sititi is set to make a surprise early return from injury for the Chiefs prior to the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs.

The dynamic loose forward, who stormed onto the scene in 2024, so much so that he went on to be crowned World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year, as well as All Blacks Player of the Year, picked up a knee injury on the national side’s end-of-year northern tour that had initially seemed destined to keep him out of the entire Super season.

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244 days ago

Poll: Do you buy Volare products?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

The company started out in Cambridge and now it's in a sprawling new factory with the capacity to quadruple production.

Volare began as a two-person dream in a converted garage and has flourished into a thriving business employing nearly 150 people and fuelling a bread-loving community … View more
The company started out in Cambridge and now it's in a sprawling new factory with the capacity to quadruple production.

Volare began as a two-person dream in a converted garage and has flourished into a thriving business employing nearly 150 people and fuelling a bread-loving community across Waikato and beyond.

Do you buy Volare products? Tell us your favourites in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you buy Volare products?
  • 66.7% Yes
    66.7% Complete
  • 33.3% No
    33.3% Complete
6 votes
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