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It is Conservation Week! Do you have any big plans for Conservation Week?
So many native fauna and flora make New Zealand special - show us a picture of your backyard native species in the comments below 💚 Perhaps we can inspire others to find the beauty in our local species.
Spring’s here, and with it comes warmer weather and lots of activity from our birds. It’s a great time to get outside—many birds are easier to spot as they build nests, raise their chicks, or return from their Arctic adventures 👀
Keen to do some backyard birdwatching? The Department of … View moreSpring’s here, and with it comes warmer weather and lots of activity from our birds. It’s a great time to get outside—many birds are easier to spot as they build nests, raise their chicks, or return from their Arctic adventures 👀
Keen to do some backyard birdwatching? The Department of Conservation have put together a nifty guide on how to plan and plant a garden that attracts native birds.
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Waikato Regional Council chairperson Pamela Storey has accused council members of spreading misinformation about spending on consultants, but they say the information came directly from council staff.
Storey said figures released by councillors who have joined forces as the Rates Control Team … View moreWaikato Regional Council chairperson Pamela Storey has accused council members of spreading misinformation about spending on consultants, but they say the information came directly from council staff.
Storey said figures released by councillors who have joined forces as the Rates Control Team are misleading, and undermine “trust in democracy”.
As the setting sun illuminated a near-capacity crown in Wintec’s atrium, four politicians competed to paint the sunniest picture of Hamilton’s future.
And whether the who’s who of Hamilton’s business and civic leaders gathered in the room were fully illuminated as to which of the four - … View moreAs the setting sun illuminated a near-capacity crown in Wintec’s atrium, four politicians competed to paint the sunniest picture of Hamilton’s future.
And whether the who’s who of Hamilton’s business and civic leaders gathered in the room were fully illuminated as to which of the four - Sarah Thomson, Tim Macindoe, Rachel Karalus and Maria Huata - would be the city’s leader remains to be seen.
When it comes to rates and debt, little separates the views of four prominent contenders for the Hamilton mayoralty.
Rachel Karalus, Sarah Thomson, Tim Macindoe and Maria Huata will face off in a Waikato Chamber of Commerce mayoral debate, in association with Waikato Times, on Monday night.
Friday 12 & Saturday 13 September, 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.
A Waitomo mayoral candidate’s appearance on Country Calendar just ahead of the election has been pulled after the incumbent’s wife called foul.
Janette Osborne is running for mayor of Waitomo and was only a day away from her family featuring on national television, an appearance she’d … View moreA Waitomo mayoral candidate’s appearance on Country Calendar just ahead of the election has been pulled after the incumbent’s wife called foul.
Janette Osborne is running for mayor of Waitomo and was only a day away from her family featuring on national television, an appearance she’d advertised in her campaign.
Friday 12 & Saturday 13 September, 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.
Ratepayers have spent more than $58,000 on a drawn-out legal battle over a Te Aroha pensioner living in a commercial building.
The Environment Court on Tuesday ordered Dave Stewart to vacate his Whitaker Street home within 90 days, siding with Matamata-Piako District Council after years of … View moreRatepayers have spent more than $58,000 on a drawn-out legal battle over a Te Aroha pensioner living in a commercial building.
The Environment Court on Tuesday ordered Dave Stewart to vacate his Whitaker Street home within 90 days, siding with Matamata-Piako District Council after years of wrangling.
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A pioneering meat brand which aimed to get consumers to pay for the higher cost of producing beef while protecting Lake Taupō’s water quality is shutting down.
The decision to cease trading after almost 15 years in business was described as “reluctant but necessary” by owners Sharon and … View moreA pioneering meat brand which aimed to get consumers to pay for the higher cost of producing beef while protecting Lake Taupō’s water quality is shutting down.
The decision to cease trading after almost 15 years in business was described as “reluctant but necessary” by owners Sharon and Mike Barton, who said an inability to sustain the company’s original purpose in the current market environment saw them shut up shop.
Would you pay a premium for products with lower environmental impact? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
On a quiet corner of Rimu Street in Maeroa, a modest lunch bar has turned into an international food destination, all thanks to a pie that most people never imagined would exist.
Eighty8 Lunch Bar, co-owned by Kim and Ra Sok, has built a reputation for seafood pies so unusual – and so beloved … View moreOn a quiet corner of Rimu Street in Maeroa, a modest lunch bar has turned into an international food destination, all thanks to a pie that most people never imagined would exist.
Eighty8 Lunch Bar, co-owned by Kim and Ra Sok, has built a reputation for seafood pies so unusual – and so beloved – that people now fly in from overseas and get their hands on them.
What's your favourite pie flavour? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
From Sat 6 – Sun 21 September, all long-stay animals at SPCA will be available for adoption by donation/koha - for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been … View moreFrom Sat 6 – Sun 21 September, all long-stay animals at SPCA will be available for adoption by donation/koha - for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!
Look for the ‘Long-stay resident’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz...
*animals looking for their forever family for more than 42 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.
Many of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!
Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a … View moreMany of our villages are lucky to have four-legged friends like Lulu the poodle!
Lulu is a loved companion with a big personality and an even bigger routine. She’s up at 6am sharp and she never misses an outing - whether it’s a trip to the caravan, a ride in the Bunnings trolley, or even a spin on the jetski with her own life jacket!
Click read more to learn about Lulu's village life.
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