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54 days ago

Poll: 🎃 Which New Zealand creature/theme would make the best Halloween outfit?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (It’s easy to miss — Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)

The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! 🦇

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We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (It’s easy to miss — Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)

The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! 🦇

💬 Bonus question: What is the best kind of costume? Funny, scary, DIY, or pop culture themed?

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🎃 Which New Zealand creature/theme would make the best Halloween outfit?
  • 13.9% Vladislav, from 'What We Do in the Shadows'
    13.9% Complete
  • 12.3% Moa-zombie
    12.3% Complete
  • 35.6% Possessed sheep
    35.6% Complete
  • 38.2% A half-eaten chocolate fish
    38.2% Complete
382 votes
50 days ago

Developers to new mayor: Show us ‘proof’ Hamilton is open for business

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s development community is cautiously optimistic about new mayor Tim Macindoe’s promises to make the city easier to do business in — but say they want proof, not platitudes.

After years of red tape, sewer shortages and rising development costs, several of the city’s most active … View more
Hamilton’s development community is cautiously optimistic about new mayor Tim Macindoe’s promises to make the city easier to do business in — but say they want proof, not platitudes.

After years of red tape, sewer shortages and rising development costs, several of the city’s most active developers say they’ve heard it all before.

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50 days ago

Think beyond walls with creative wallpaper ideas

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

With a little imagination, one roll of Resene wallpaper can add touches of colour and design throughout your home, from artworks to table runners or to refresh furniture or the inside of your drawers. It’s an easy way to get started and grow in confidence using wallpaper, then expand to bigger … View moreWith a little imagination, one roll of Resene wallpaper can add touches of colour and design throughout your home, from artworks to table runners or to refresh furniture or the inside of your drawers. It’s an easy way to get started and grow in confidence using wallpaper, then expand to bigger features and rooms. Find out how to use wallpaper in your projects with these easy step by step instructions.

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50 days ago

‘The ultimate connector’: Waikato leaders salute Jim Bolger

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

To most New Zealanders he was a prime minister - but for many in the Waikato region, Jim Bolger was best known as the prime mover for a new era of racial reconciliation.

Bolger, who died on Wednesday at the age of 90, was the country’s leader at the time of the formation and signing of the … View more
To most New Zealanders he was a prime minister - but for many in the Waikato region, Jim Bolger was best known as the prime mover for a new era of racial reconciliation.

Bolger, who died on Wednesday at the age of 90, was the country’s leader at the time of the formation and signing of the landmark Waikato-Tainui Raupatu agreement in 1995, in which the Crown formally acknowledged the wrongful confiscation of 1.2 million acres of Waikato land, with a Treaty settlement of $170 million.

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50 days ago

Scam Alert: Refund requests targeting small businesses

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Westpac has reported a new scam targeting businesses.

Scammers are reportedly messaging businesses with screenshots of bank statements that appear to show two identical payments to the business, and asking to be refunded for the falsified duplicate payment.

Businesses should double-check any… View more
Westpac has reported a new scam targeting businesses.

Scammers are reportedly messaging businesses with screenshots of bank statements that appear to show two identical payments to the business, and asking to be refunded for the falsified duplicate payment.

Businesses should double-check any payment details before responding to queries or processing refunds for customers.

If you receive suspicious communication regarding your accounts, contact your bank directly.

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51 days ago

From oil changes to golf with ministers: Mayor Ash Tanner is back

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Matamata-Piako’s bridge painting, panel-beating ‘maverick mayor’ is back.

Ash Tanner has secured the mayoralty of Matamata-Piako, seeing off incumbent Adrienne Wilcock by more than 1000 votes.

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53 days ago

The Waikato District's new mayor

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Aksel “Danger” Bech will be the new mayor of the Waikato District after comfortably beating his one and only opponent Jacqui Church in the weekend’s elections.

Bech was meeting with council staff in Ngāruawāhia on Monday as he looks to take the reins of one of the geographically largest,… View more
Aksel “Danger” Bech will be the new mayor of the Waikato District after comfortably beating his one and only opponent Jacqui Church in the weekend’s elections.

Bech was meeting with council staff in Ngāruawāhia on Monday as he looks to take the reins of one of the geographically largest, and most diverse district’s in the country.

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51 days ago

Have you been affected by bad weather recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The impact on the on the district of heavy rainfall is looking like twice the cost of the devastating February 2004 floods, according to Ōtorohanga Mayor Rodney Dow.

The assessment comes after a deluge the MetService said was, for some areas, an entire month worth of rain in just two days.

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The impact on the on the district of heavy rainfall is looking like twice the cost of the devastating February 2004 floods, according to Ōtorohanga Mayor Rodney Dow.

The assessment comes after a deluge the MetService said was, for some areas, an entire month worth of rain in just two days.

Have you been affected by bad weather recently? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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51 days ago

Whangamatā pool at risk as costs rise

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A popular community pool in Whangamatā could close if extra funding can’t be found.

The pool attracted about 33,000 swimmers last year, including school children, local clubs, and recreational swimmers, making it a popular community hub and stepping stone for young swimmers.

The news comes… View more
A popular community pool in Whangamatā could close if extra funding can’t be found.

The pool attracted about 33,000 swimmers last year, including school children, local clubs, and recreational swimmers, making it a popular community hub and stepping stone for young swimmers.

The news comes amid a Stuff campaign to teach more kids how to keep safe in the water.

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51 days ago

Waipā District Council has changed its tune on who's allowed in this popular dog walking spot

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

The sign forbidding walkers from entering Sainsbury Forest has vanished a month after its installation, and so has the ban.

Less than a week after the Waikato Times reported on the closure of the popular dog-walking spot, access to Sainsbury Forest has been reinstated.

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52 days ago

Poll: Who would you pick as your deputy, if you were Hamilton's mayor?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A new chapter is about to be written in the history of Hamilton’s leadership, but three of the city’s former mayors have some strong views on what the words should say.

And Paula Southgate, Andrew King and Margaret Evans are also divided on … View more
A new chapter is about to be written in the history of Hamilton’s leadership, but three of the city’s former mayors have some strong views on what the words should say.

And Paula Southgate, Andrew King and Margaret Evans are also divided on whether incoming mayor Tim Macindoe should appoint Geoff Taylor or Sarah Thomson to be his deputy.

Who would you pick? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Who would you pick as your deputy, if you were Hamilton's mayor?
  • 59.1% Geoff Taylor
    59.1% Complete
  • 40.9% Sarah Thomson
    40.9% Complete
22 votes
52 days ago

Why Stuff donated to help 1000 kids learn life-saving water skills - and how you can help

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Stuff is fundraising to teach 10,000 Kiwi kids safe swimming this summer.
In the article at the link, Stuff owner and publisher Sinead Boucher explains why this campaign matters so much - and why her business is contributing for the first 1000 children to learn life saving skills this season.

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53 days ago

Can you help police with information about this incident?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton Police are appealing for public help following a serious assault in Fairview Downs on Monday night.

The incident occurred at a residential address on Northolt Road about 9.25pm on Monday.

Can you help police with information about this incident? Contact them on 105.

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53 days ago

🔴 Caution when on the roads

The Team from Waikato Police

Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads ⚠️

Parts of the Waikato District area are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across roads.
Please limit yourself to essential … View more
Police are advising motorists to be aware of the weather warnings, and to take caution when on the roads ⚠️

Parts of the Waikato District area are experiencing significant weather conditions, with reports of flooding, large slips, and trees across roads.
Please limit yourself to essential travel only and allow for extra time for your journey.

Reducing speed, using headlights and windscreen wipers, and watching your visibility will also ensure a safe trip.
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Note: There is flooding and a number of slips on State Highway 3 just north of Awakino in the Awakino Gorge. This has made the road impassable in places, and Police there are aware of some vehicles that are unable to move as a result.

Motorists are urged not to travel through the Gorge area until the slips can be cleared and the road made safe by contractors who are on scene.

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53 days ago

Are you a fan of any of these Kiwi groups?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

If you grew up with Ready To Roll on your TV every Saturday, then this one is for you.

Three of Aotearoa’s iconic bands, Th’ Dudes, The Mockers and Stellar* are joining forces for Ready To Roll, a nationwide tour set to revive the country with old-school Kiwi rock and roll energy.

Are you… View more
If you grew up with Ready To Roll on your TV every Saturday, then this one is for you.

Three of Aotearoa’s iconic bands, Th’ Dudes, The Mockers and Stellar* are joining forces for Ready To Roll, a nationwide tour set to revive the country with old-school Kiwi rock and roll energy.

Are you a fan of any of these Kiwi groups? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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