1836 days ago

Win tickets to the Great NZ Food Show

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

We have four tickets to the Great NZ Food Show at Claudelands on May 4-5 to give away.

Just comment below and tell us why you deserve to go along free of charge and you'll be in the running. The editor will choose the winning response.

Read more about this year's event here

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1 day ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.6% Yes
    84.6% Complete
  • 13.5% No
    13.5% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below!
    2% Complete
1412 votes
11 hours ago

Do you take alternative milk in your coffee?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The days of paying extra for is over at Wild Bean cafe but don’t expect your favourite city espresso haunt to follow their lead any time soon.

BP Australia and New Zealand took a “plant-based milk now at no extra cost” stance earlier this month as customers opting for the dairy alternatives tripled between 2017 and 2019.

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11 hours ago

Are you fascinated by fossils?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Bones, teeth and other fossilised animal remains that have taken nearly 25 years to collect will soon be displayed in Hamilton.

City man Vance Smith has amassed about $15,000 worth of fossils and is opening a museum-shop in Frankton in May to share his passion.

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