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Time is running out to have your say in the future shape of the city, but if a street poll of Hamiltonians is any indication, the prevailing mood is: “We’ll get around to it”.
With just four days left for Hamiltonians to vote in the 2025 local elections, only 20,100 votes have been … View moreTime is running out to have your say in the future shape of the city, but if a street poll of Hamiltonians is any indication, the prevailing mood is: “We’ll get around to it”.
With just four days left for Hamiltonians to vote in the 2025 local elections, only 20,100 votes have been received – a puny 17.4% of the city’s 115,433 enrolled voters.
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A single devastating ferret attack has left a flagship Waikato conservation project reeling after it wiped out half a vital seabird colony in a bloody rampage.
Only one lone grey-faced petrel (oi) chick survived in its burrow following the initial night attack at Karioi, only to be “dragged … View moreA single devastating ferret attack has left a flagship Waikato conservation project reeling after it wiped out half a vital seabird colony in a bloody rampage.
Only one lone grey-faced petrel (oi) chick survived in its burrow following the initial night attack at Karioi, only to be “dragged away” by the same culprit days later.
Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
Waikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient.
“We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long … View moreWaikato Police are already noticing significant congestion on roads across the district as people head away for the long weekend, prompting a reminder to people to be extra patient.
“We’re already seeing southbound traffic building up south of Cambridge as people get away for the long weekend," says Senior Sergeant Andrew O'Reilly.
"Traffic though Waitakaruru and up to the Kopu bridge is also likely to become heavily congested.
"If you’re considering travelling this afternoon, please consider that roads are already very busy, and travel times will be longer.”
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Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So what’s the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? 👇
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
A Hillcrest tenant has been ordered to cough up more than $8000 to her former landlord after the Tenancy Tribunal ruled the property “had been intentionally made dirty”.
In total the woman has been ordered to pay $8855.66, including $1663 for rubbish removal, $443.07 for a skip bin, $2487 … View moreA Hillcrest tenant has been ordered to cough up more than $8000 to her former landlord after the Tenancy Tribunal ruled the property “had been intentionally made dirty”.
In total the woman has been ordered to pay $8855.66, including $1663 for rubbish removal, $443.07 for a skip bin, $2487 for cleaning, $2800 on wall repairs and $795 for lock/key replacement and window repair.
Hear about reporter Avina Vidyadharan's quest to learn swimming skills.
"I wanted a miracle. Ten lessons in, I’d emerge from the pool sleek and streamlined, slicing through blue water like a fish with a press pass. After nine classes, I’ve learned two things: fish don’t file on … View moreHear about reporter Avina Vidyadharan's quest to learn swimming skills.
"I wanted a miracle. Ten lessons in, I’d emerge from the pool sleek and streamlined, slicing through blue water like a fish with a press pass. After nine classes, I’ve learned two things: fish don’t file on deadline, and that dream was arrogant."
Do you remember learning to swim? How was it for you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Businesses in Hamilton’s CBD are calling for tighter control of off-leash dogs.
It comes amid a significant rise in dog related complaints with 122 in 2024-25, the highest in five years.
Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you … View moreBusinesses in Hamilton’s CBD are calling for tighter control of off-leash dogs.
It comes amid a significant rise in dog related complaints with 122 in 2024-25, the highest in five years.
Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
We’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWe’re celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what you’re planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?
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Saving Chateau Tongariro just got cheaper thanks to new earthquake strengthening rules that could slash millions from repair bills.
However, Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton, whose council has championed the saving of the iconic heritage hotel, is not getting too excited, saying earthquake … View moreSaving Chateau Tongariro just got cheaper thanks to new earthquake strengthening rules that could slash millions from repair bills.
However, Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton, whose council has championed the saving of the iconic heritage hotel, is not getting too excited, saying earthquake strengthening costs were “another part of the puzzle, but a significant one”.
Do you know of a building that might benefit from the earthquake rating rule changes? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton’s next big roading project just got a boost.
Southern Links - a 32km transport project in Hamilton’s south - is getting $100m of funding released to speed up the journey to construction.
The roads will “complete the missing connection between West Hamilton and SH1”, according to … View moreHamilton’s next big roading project just got a boost.
Southern Links - a 32km transport project in Hamilton’s south - is getting $100m of funding released to speed up the journey to construction.
The roads will “complete the missing connection between West Hamilton and SH1”, according to an NZTA factsheet.
Are you a fan of the Southern Links plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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