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Hamilton Zoo’s earnings are on the rise as despite having fewer visitors, they’re each spending more.
But director Baird Fleming says the higher than target visitor numbers and revenue don’t increase cash available for park developments, and the zoo remains too lean to afford one key … View moreHamilton Zoo’s earnings are on the rise as despite having fewer visitors, they’re each spending more.
But director Baird Fleming says the higher than target visitor numbers and revenue don’t increase cash available for park developments, and the zoo remains too lean to afford one key addition: a kangaroo encounter.
Would you like to see kangaroos at our zoo? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
I recently got my quarterly rates demand. I then dug out from my files my last rates demand and I find mine in Hamilton has got up 17.4% and not by the 15.5% alluded to by council newsletters . Have you also checked yours ? I wonder what existing councillors seeking re-election have now got to … View moreI recently got my quarterly rates demand. I then dug out from my files my last rates demand and I find mine in Hamilton has got up 17.4% and not by the 15.5% alluded to by council newsletters . Have you also checked yours ? I wonder what existing councillors seeking re-election have now got to say.
Brush up your painting skills and brighten your wash days. There’s no two ways about it, doing laundry is a chore so why not inject a sense of fun into it with a quick refresh? Paint a striped ceiling with Resene SpaceCote Flat, a blackboard with Resene FX Blackboard Paint, stencil words with … View moreBrush up your painting skills and brighten your wash days. There’s no two ways about it, doing laundry is a chore so why not inject a sense of fun into it with a quick refresh? Paint a striped ceiling with Resene SpaceCote Flat, a blackboard with Resene FX Blackboard Paint, stencil words with Resene SpaceCote Flat and Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to refresh your laundry with these easy step by step instructions.
Mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson may have come up with a money-spinning plan to ring-fence CBD parking revenue and then reinvest it back into the central city.
It’s a scheme that could raise as much as $1.5 million per year - and city retailers would take a leading hand on deciding how that … View moreMayoral candidate Sarah Thomson may have come up with a money-spinning plan to ring-fence CBD parking revenue and then reinvest it back into the central city.
It’s a scheme that could raise as much as $1.5 million per year - and city retailers would take a leading hand on deciding how that money is spent.
Do you like the idea of ring-fencing CBD parking revenue for central city improvements? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
New giant “poo tanks”, each longer than three city buses and designed to hold two million litres of wastewater, are sitting empty at the Pukete waste water treatment plant after a major Hamilton City Council project blew its budget and timeline.
The city’s first underground bulk wastewater… View moreNew giant “poo tanks”, each longer than three city buses and designed to hold two million litres of wastewater, are sitting empty at the Pukete waste water treatment plant after a major Hamilton City Council project blew its budget and timeline.
The city’s first underground bulk wastewater storage system set to go in Melville’s Collins Road opposite Deanwell Park has cost an extra $2.9 million, with the project completion delayed over a year after contractors discovered higher groundwater during excavations than anticipated.
Did you know about this Melville project? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Kitchen Things Hamilton is standing firm and continuing to trade — despite the collapse of the national Kitchen Things group into receivership.
General manager Matthew Weatherell and his brother, group sales manager Nathan Weatherell, say their family-owned business is unaffected by the Jones … View moreKitchen Things Hamilton is standing firm and continuing to trade — despite the collapse of the national Kitchen Things group into receivership.
General manager Matthew Weatherell and his brother, group sales manager Nathan Weatherell, say their family-owned business is unaffected by the Jones family company’s financial troubles and remains open for business as usual.
Primary school teachers across the Waikato have indicated they are keen to follow their secondary school counterparts and go on strike.
About 600 teachers and learning support staff belonging to union NZEI packed the Te Rapa racecourse’s centennial lounge on Tuesday.
Monika Suchecka’s love affair with chocolate began with crime. As a little girl in Poland, she was a repeat offender — caught stealing chocolates from markets and shops, even marched to the police station more than once.
Today, that same craving fuels something very different: … View moreMonika Suchecka’s love affair with chocolate began with crime. As a little girl in Poland, she was a repeat offender — caught stealing chocolates from markets and shops, even marched to the police station more than once.
Today, that same craving fuels something very different: La La Land, Raglan’s whimsical chocolate café where thick, velvety hot chocolates and handmade cakes have become a local institution.
Are you a hot chocolate fan?
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.
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Citizens of Tīrau have a nervous wait to see if jobs, growth and roadside refreshments will trump the town’s village vibe and corrugated-iron character.
Hearings into a controversial plan to bring two fast-food giants to the main street of the small Waikato town have been adjourned with a … View moreCitizens of Tīrau have a nervous wait to see if jobs, growth and roadside refreshments will trump the town’s village vibe and corrugated-iron character.
Hearings into a controversial plan to bring two fast-food giants to the main street of the small Waikato town have been adjourned with a decision on whether the town will have to bend the knee to Burger King expected before the end of the year.
What do you reckon? Fast food in Tīrau, or not?
Working in a soup kitchen isn’t every top chef’s career goal.
But for ten Waikato ladle wielders, its a highlight as they dish up hearty bowls of high end soup to back Go Eco’s food rescue operation.
Will you be buying some soup from these guys? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View moreWorking in a soup kitchen isn’t every top chef’s career goal.
But for ten Waikato ladle wielders, its a highlight as they dish up hearty bowls of high end soup to back Go Eco’s food rescue operation.
Will you be buying some soup from these guys? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
When a councillor asked why Raglan locals were finding plastic strands coming from the town’s new seawall, the engineering firm behind the project billed ratepayers to give them an answer.
The incident is among revelations in correspondence obtained under the Official Information Act that … View moreWhen a councillor asked why Raglan locals were finding plastic strands coming from the town’s new seawall, the engineering firm behind the project billed ratepayers to give them an answer.
The incident is among revelations in correspondence obtained under the Official Information Act that shows Waikato District Council staff and its contractors scrambling to explain why plastic fibres had been used at all.
The only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony in the world can be found at Dunedin's Taiaroa Head. The Albatross are largest (and arguably the prettiest) seabird and is a taonga species to Māori.
Keen to see a fluffy royal albatross live? Head to the Royal Cam - a 24-hour live stream … View moreThe only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony in the world can be found at Dunedin's Taiaroa Head. The Albatross are largest (and arguably the prettiest) seabird and is a taonga species to Māori.
Keen to see a fluffy royal albatross live? Head to the Royal Cam - a 24-hour live stream of an albatross nest.
Why the live feed? Well, the royal albatross are slow-breeding birds, and lay only one egg every two years.
Currently the chick in the feed is in its post-guard period, and is left alone. The parents are only returning with food every few days. This little chick will be hitting a milestone really soon - it will finally take their first flight in September! Keep an eye on our little celebrity here.
We hope this link brings a smile!
The detective hunting Tom Phillips has a message for the fugitive and those helping him: come and talk to us, let’s negotiate, let’s do a deal.
It is the first time police have offered up a negotiation to try to get Phillips to bring the missing Marokopa children home.
The owner of a business badly damaged in an overnight blaze in Hillcrest says there’s almost nothing left of the superette he’s operated for nearly 30 years.
Masters Ave Superette owner Azfar Mohammad estimated that there had been $80,000-$100,000 worth of damage inside the building after … View moreThe owner of a business badly damaged in an overnight blaze in Hillcrest says there’s almost nothing left of the superette he’s operated for nearly 30 years.
Masters Ave Superette owner Azfar Mohammad estimated that there had been $80,000-$100,000 worth of damage inside the building after fire crews battled a fire at at the block of shops in Hillcrest overnight.
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