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42 days ago

Poll: Have you had to take opioids for pain?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

After waiting 44 months for a hip replacement, withdrawal from the drugs he was on for the pain felt like “madness” for Sean Steele.

The Hamilton man’s had his share of addictions but is so anxious to avoid a repeat of that experience he’s not using pain medication while waiting for his … View more
After waiting 44 months for a hip replacement, withdrawal from the drugs he was on for the pain felt like “madness” for Sean Steele.

The Hamilton man’s had his share of addictions but is so anxious to avoid a repeat of that experience he’s not using pain medication while waiting for his second hip replacement.

Have you had to take opioids for pain? Tell us about your experience in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you had to take opioids for pain?
  • 21.7% Yes
    21.7% Complete
  • 78.3% No
    78.3% Complete
23 votes
41 days ago
42 days ago

Poll: Do you like these Hamilton East upgrades?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Street upgrades to the Hayes Paddock area are complete, but some locals aren’t convinced they needed to happen.

Meanwhile, regular visitors and walkers are chuffed with the Hamilton East intersection after a $1.2m upgrade funded by the Climate Emergency Response Fund via NZTA.

Do you like … View more
Street upgrades to the Hayes Paddock area are complete, but some locals aren’t convinced they needed to happen.

Meanwhile, regular visitors and walkers are chuffed with the Hamilton East intersection after a $1.2m upgrade funded by the Climate Emergency Response Fund via NZTA.

Do you like these Hamilton East upgrades? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you like these Hamilton East upgrades?
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42 days ago

Principal of struggling college resigns

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The principal of embattled Hamilton school Mangakōtukutuku College has resigned after being on leave since the end of term one this year.

In a brief Facebook post on Wednesday, the presiding member of the school’s board, Jacqueline Woodland, said she had accepted Dr Thilo Govender’s … View more
The principal of embattled Hamilton school Mangakōtukutuku College has resigned after being on leave since the end of term one this year.

In a brief Facebook post on Wednesday, the presiding member of the school’s board, Jacqueline Woodland, said she had accepted Dr Thilo Govender’s resignation. “Please join me in wishing her well for the future”.

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43 days ago

Have you heard about the trouble at the Thames Goldmine Experience?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Burgled seven times in 12 months, the volunteers running Thames’ Goldmine Experience have been left heart-broken after the theft of rare and “irreplaceable antiques”.

The Goldmine Experience is one of the Thames’ largest tourism operations and is run by the not-for-profit volunteer-based… View more
Burgled seven times in 12 months, the volunteers running Thames’ Goldmine Experience have been left heart-broken after the theft of rare and “irreplaceable antiques”.

The Goldmine Experience is one of the Thames’ largest tourism operations and is run by the not-for-profit volunteer-based Hauraki Prospectors Association.

What do you think the group should do? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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44 days ago

Frustration as Port Waikato grapples with difficult erosion issue

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A meeting about options for dealing with erosion battering Port Waikato - described by one expert as “the most difficult coastal erosion issue in New Zealand” - has left some frustrated by Waikato District Council.

Speaking about the meeting held on Sunday, one resident - who wished to … View more
A meeting about options for dealing with erosion battering Port Waikato - described by one expert as “the most difficult coastal erosion issue in New Zealand” - has left some frustrated by Waikato District Council.

Speaking about the meeting held on Sunday, one resident - who wished to remain anonymous - told the Waikato Times they left the meeting with “no real solutions”.

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42 days ago

Fraser ACE Term 4 Starting Soon

Fraser ACE from Nawton

Fraser ACE is excited to announce that Term 4 classes will begin on 14th Oct! Enrollments open from 01 September 2024. This term offers a diverse range of courses designed to cater to various interests. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pick up a new hobby, or expand your … View moreFraser ACE is excited to announce that Term 4 classes will begin on 14th Oct! Enrollments open from 01 September 2024. This term offers a diverse range of courses designed to cater to various interests. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pick up a new hobby, or expand your knowledge, Fraser ACE has something for everyone.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced instructors in a supportive and engaging environment. Enroll now to secure your spot and embark on a new educational journey this October.

For more information and to register, visit Fraser ACE, phone 07 846 8624 or email us on comed@fraser.school.nz
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55 days ago

Poll: Do you think Hamilton needs more all-day parking?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton councillors have agreed to an extra 85 all day paid parking spaces in the central city.

The vast majority of the 365 metres of extra space will be in Seddon Rd with just 40 metres in Ward St after a vote by the traffic, speed limit and road closure hearings panel.

Do you think … View more
Hamilton councillors have agreed to an extra 85 all day paid parking spaces in the central city.

The vast majority of the 365 metres of extra space will be in Seddon Rd with just 40 metres in Ward St after a vote by the traffic, speed limit and road closure hearings panel.

Do you think Hamilton needs more all-day parking? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think Hamilton needs more all-day parking?
  • 79.7% Yes
    79.7% Complete
  • 9.5% Not sure
    9.5% Complete
  • 10.8% No
    10.8% Complete
74 votes
43 days ago

Poll: Have you been to the market's new Chartwell location?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A food vendor’s turning her back on the Hamilton Night Market after a manager “screamed at” her staff member.

However, the market director says the staffer wouldn’t move a caravan blocking the set-up at the new Chartwell location. “Sometimes you have to yell,” Paul de Jonge said.

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A food vendor’s turning her back on the Hamilton Night Market after a manager “screamed at” her staff member.

However, the market director says the staffer wouldn’t move a caravan blocking the set-up at the new Chartwell location. “Sometimes you have to yell,” Paul de Jonge said.

Have you been to the market at Chartwell? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been to the market's new Chartwell location?
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43 days ago

Do you know the history of this building?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Stark Property is putting a shine on a nearly 115-year-old building in Hamilton East but they’re also keeping a cherished festive tradition alive.

Matt Stark purchased 455 Grey St - a prominent heritage building at the corner of Grey and Clyde streets - in 2019 to ensure the entry point to … View more
Stark Property is putting a shine on a nearly 115-year-old building in Hamilton East but they’re also keeping a cherished festive tradition alive.

Matt Stark purchased 455 Grey St - a prominent heritage building at the corner of Grey and Clyde streets - in 2019 to ensure the entry point to Hills Village was “nice and sophisticated”.

Do you know the history of this building? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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43 days ago

Redefining retirement

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

The meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, … View moreThe meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, volunteering, or even launching new careers.

Living in a retirement village doesn’t necessarily mean you’re done with work either; rather, it offers the opportunity to explore different activities, pursue long-held passions, and discover new interests. In fact, many people find the lifestyle gives them more freedom to stay engaged and active through work they enjoy.

Click read more for the full story.

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44 days ago

Help preserve the Hauraki Coromandel for future generations

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Hauraki Coromandel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many.

Whether it is summer holidays spent at the family bach, exploring secluded islands by boat, or spotting rare and endangered birds while hiking through lush forest, there are many reasons for treasuring this wonderful … View more
The Hauraki Coromandel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many.

Whether it is summer holidays spent at the family bach, exploring secluded islands by boat, or spotting rare and endangered birds while hiking through lush forest, there are many reasons for treasuring this wonderful region.

Our experiences may vary, but one common truth remains: the Coromandel is a place of unparalleled natural beauty, globally recognised as one of New Zealand’s biodiversity hotspots.

But the Coromandel we know, and love is under threat.

Established in 2017, the Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust (PFHCCT) has an ambitious goal to scale and link conservation efforts across 286,000 ha from Te Aroha to Moehau. Its Field Support Team of three rangers provide vital practical on the ground support in all aspects of community conservation work to 60+ groups around the region.

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44 days ago

Orange river test results start to come back

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Early results from the river that turned bright orange on Friday have shown elevated levels of arsenic in the discharged sediment.

However, the arsenic present in the water was well within drinking water and ecological protection guidelines for fresh water, the Waikato Regional Council said in a… View more
Early results from the river that turned bright orange on Friday have shown elevated levels of arsenic in the discharged sediment.

However, the arsenic present in the water was well within drinking water and ecological protection guidelines for fresh water, the Waikato Regional Council said in a statement on Tuesday morning.

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44 days ago

LAST CALL for EarthDiverse's newest course beginning tomorrow (Wed 11:00am)!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to present Peter Dornauf's newest course entitled "Loss" available as both an in-person class in Hamilton, New Zealand and on-line via Zoom from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection!

LOSS:
• Schopenhauer once said that life was a series… View more
EarthDiverse is pleased to present Peter Dornauf's newest course entitled "Loss" available as both an in-person class in Hamilton, New Zealand and on-line via Zoom from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection!

LOSS:
• Schopenhauer once said that life was a series of losses. Like all philosophical claims, it is three quarters true. A good deal of western literature, starting with the story of Adam and Eve losing their Eden home, is replete with narratives that deal with the subject. Today there is talk of losing our own garden home – the planet. This series of 3 consecutive weekly talks will traverse the theme of loss—that “dark underpinning of our lives”—looking at everything from the loss of hopes and dreams, to the loss of love, innocence and life itself.

• Lecture 1. Loss of innocence, (coming of age): Wed 28 Aug 2024 (11am-1pm)
• Lecture 2: Loss of life, (death).: Wednesday 4 Sep 2024 (11am-1pm)
• Lecture 3: Loss of Possessions, (theft): Wednesday 11 Sep 2024 (11am-1pm)

Note that you can also sign up to watch the video recordings at a time and place of your choosing!

For more information, costs and local time zone details check out the links below by clicking on the Read More buttons below.

Hope to see you in-person or on-line!

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44 days ago

Poll: What do you think of these plans for the Peachgrove area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.

The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.

What do you think about the plan? Tell us your … View more
Hamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.

The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.

What do you think about the plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think of these plans for the Peachgrove area?
  • 17.2% I like it.
    17.2% Complete
  • 37.9% Don't mind either way.
    37.9% Complete
  • 44.8% I'm not a fan.
    44.8% Complete
29 votes
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