37 days ago

Developers buoyed as latest OCR cut fuels growing optimism

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One Waikato property developer who went from selling zero homes in the first half of last year to 68 in the latter half after the first Official Cash Rate drop sees the latest big cut as set to fuel some much needed optimism.

When the Reserve Bank sliced another 50 basis points off the OCR on Wednesday, bringing it down to 2.5%, developers across the region felt the lift.

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6 days ago

Scam Alert: Text from Police

The Team from New Zealand Police

If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link.
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.

❌ Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.

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2 hours ago

PSA - Smart Cell - Chartwell

Anton from Rototuna

I approached this business for a refund as I got a terminal diagnosis. The lady at the counter laughed in my face and refused to assist. Please do not support businesses in our community with no social responsibility.

11 hours ago

Summer Fiesta in the Park 2026

Aaron from Chartwell

Grab a rug, slip, slop slap and come on down for a day in the park these Summer Holidays and enjoy Summer Fiesta in the Park.

🎪Market Stalls
🥤Food and Drink, Hangi and more
🎁Treasure Hunt and Spot Prizes
🎨Face painting
🎶Live music

An amazing outdoor area with a skatepark, playground, toilets, plenty of parking. We look forward to seeing you on the day.

Event Details:
📅Date: Saturday 10th January 2026
🕙Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
📍Venue: Tamahere Park, Corner Devine & Airport Rds, Tamahere,
Hamilton

✅Cash
✅Eftpos, some stalls offer Afterpay and Bank Transfer
✅Pet Friendly, (dogs must be on leashes at all times)
✅Shop Local, Eat Local, Support Local
✅Free Parking
✅Free Entry

Contact: popupmarketeers@gmail.com

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