Silverdale, Hamilton

From rugged campsite to 7.5ha resort

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Grant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.

He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in … View moreGrant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.

He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in my blood.”

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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.

The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce… View moreA small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.

The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce Commission decision to reduce interchange fees paid by businesses to accept Visa and Mastercard payments.

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