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The only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony in the world can be found at Dunedin's Taiaroa Head. The Albatross are largest (and arguably the prettiest) seabird and is a taonga species to Māori.
Keen to see a fluffy royal albatross live? Head to the Royal Cam - a 24-hour live stream … View moreThe only mainland Royal Albatross breeding colony in the world can be found at Dunedin's Taiaroa Head. The Albatross are largest (and arguably the prettiest) seabird and is a taonga species to Māori.
Keen to see a fluffy royal albatross live? Head to the Royal Cam - a 24-hour live stream of an albatross nest.
Why the live feed? Well, the royal albatross are slow-breeding birds, and lay only one egg every two years.
Currently the chick in the feed is in its post-guard period, and is left alone. The parents are only returning with food every few days. This little chick will be hitting a milestone really soon - it will finally take their first flight in September! Keep an eye on our little celebrity here.
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The detective hunting Tom Phillips has a message for the fugitive and those helping him: come and talk to us, let’s negotiate, let’s do a deal.
It is the first time police have offered up a negotiation to try to get Phillips to bring the missing Marokopa children home.
The owner of a business badly damaged in an overnight blaze in Hillcrest says there’s almost nothing left of the superette he’s operated for nearly 30 years.
Masters Ave Superette owner Azfar Mohammad estimated that there had been $80,000-$100,000 worth of damage inside the building after … View moreThe owner of a business badly damaged in an overnight blaze in Hillcrest says there’s almost nothing left of the superette he’s operated for nearly 30 years.
Masters Ave Superette owner Azfar Mohammad estimated that there had been $80,000-$100,000 worth of damage inside the building after fire crews battled a fire at at the block of shops in Hillcrest overnight.
Exciting news: Meet our new Store Manager, Wendy Hampton, ready to welcome you into a fresh and friendly SPCA Op Shop!
Wendy and the Morrinsville team are seeking donations of furniture and large household items. Our free local truck service makes it easy, simply call 0800 77 22 09 to book.
… View moreExciting news: Meet our new Store Manager, Wendy Hampton, ready to welcome you into a fresh and friendly SPCA Op Shop!
Wendy and the Morrinsville team are seeking donations of furniture and large household items. Our free local truck service makes it easy, simply call 0800 77 22 09 to book.
Every purchase and donation helps animals across Aotearoa. Pop in and say hi this week 👋
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Get $40 off Resene’s quality range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers with your Resene DIY card.
Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free! Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.
Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved… View moreGet $40 off Resene’s quality range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers with your Resene DIY card.
Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free! Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.
Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made right here in New Zealand.
At Ryman you'll find a perfect blend of independence and community. To learn more, read our guides to introduce you to life at Ryman, showcase our independent and assisted living options, and give clarity around the costs.
Click below to access your free guides to retirement living.
A trusted deputy, a former councillor, a rescue chopper pilot, and a long-term incumbent should deliver one of the tightest mayoral races in the region when Taupō locals elect their new council.
Lining up for the mayoralty of the fast growing district is incumbent mayor David Trewavas, his … View moreA trusted deputy, a former councillor, a rescue chopper pilot, and a long-term incumbent should deliver one of the tightest mayoral races in the region when Taupō locals elect their new council.
Lining up for the mayoralty of the fast growing district is incumbent mayor David Trewavas, his deputy mayor and former police officer Kevin Taylor (who is also running for a seat on council), real estate agent, former councillor, and ACT party candidate Zane Cozens, and long-time Taupō resident and rescue helicopter pilot John Funnell.
Are you registered to vote in the local elections? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The sight of his severed leg, gumboot still on, spinning in a feed mixer is something Cory McKinnon will never forget.
The Cambridge man was just 23 when a farm accident in Dargaville changed his life forever. Now 35, he still remembers the morning in vivid detail.
The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts will host a feast of four-part harmony from the Waikato's best barbershop choruses and quartets. Mighty River Harmony is New Zealand's top men's chorus with strong vocals and powerful bass section. Manu Mātātahi is one of this country's… View moreThe Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts will host a feast of four-part harmony from the Waikato's best barbershop choruses and quartets. Mighty River Harmony is New Zealand's top men's chorus with strong vocals and powerful bass section. Manu Mātātahi is one of this country's leading mixed youth choruses with impressive, tight harmonies. The Waikato Rivertones women's chorus has won international praise for its spectacular performances. Quartets include gold medal winners The Usual Suspects along with Centreplace and Four Square.
Also on the programme (pictured below) are champion high school choruses - Heart Attack from Sacred Heart Girls' College, Espresso from Waikato Diocesan School for Girls, and Uptown Girls from Hamilton Girls High School, the top three Young Singers In Harmony choruses from our regional competition. And, if that isn't enough, the top two quartets, Dolcelatte and Tetris.
Come along and be impressed by truly high quality vocal musicianship with a distinctive Waikato flair – 7pm, Saturday 6th September at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato. Tickets $35/$30 available from the Academy, and www.eventfinda.co.nz...
It’s very likely to be the top place to see a show in New Zealand - and the view from the top of the Waikato Regional Theatre also makes for a pretty amazing experience.
With the construction of Kirikiriroa’s new $80 million theatre coming together like some particularly well-executed stage … View moreIt’s very likely to be the top place to see a show in New Zealand - and the view from the top of the Waikato Regional Theatre also makes for a pretty amazing experience.
With the construction of Kirikiriroa’s new $80 million theatre coming together like some particularly well-executed stage play, the Waikato Times was offered a rare opportunity to see what only those intimately involved in the project have experienced first-hand.
Have you had a look at the theatre's progress lately? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Accommodation choices for Waikato’s burgeoning elderly population could soon get wider, with three applications for big new developments referred to the Government’s Fast-track programme.
However, a demographer has warned that simply having more retirement villages is not a silver bullet for… View moreAccommodation choices for Waikato’s burgeoning elderly population could soon get wider, with three applications for big new developments referred to the Government’s Fast-track programme.
However, a demographer has warned that simply having more retirement villages is not a silver bullet for the coming “tsunami” of elderly - and what is particularly needed in the region are more “hospital level” facilities and the people to staff them.
Is there enough accommodation choice for Waikato's older population? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
They might be about to go into battle for the right to rule Hamilton, but Sarah Thomson and Tim Macindoe were the picture of co-operation and civility in giving city developers a helping hand.
And it’s a consensus that could prove profitable for the Hamilton City Council in more ways than one,… View moreThey might be about to go into battle for the right to rule Hamilton, but Sarah Thomson and Tim Macindoe were the picture of co-operation and civility in giving city developers a helping hand.
And it’s a consensus that could prove profitable for the Hamilton City Council in more ways than one, with the possibility of selling intellectual property - in the form of a working two-tier building consents process - to other councils for use as a template.
Do you like the idea being able to pay more to get a quicker building consent? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Restructure.
A scary word that can make people uneasy—and for good reason. According to The Post, more than a third of New Zealand’s public services have recently faced it.
But why is restructuring the go-to strategy for driving change?
In The Post’s article '… View moreRestructure.
A scary word that can make people uneasy—and for good reason. According to The Post, more than a third of New Zealand’s public services have recently faced it.
But why is restructuring the go-to strategy for driving change?
In The Post’s article 'Reaching for change: Is our public service obsessed with restructuring?', doctoral candidate Annika Naschitzki from Victoria University is trying to understand repetitive restructuring.
New Zealand’s public service is often seen as risk-averse, slow-moving, and stuck. But interviewed staff indicate that they want change, that change is needed ... just not through restructuring.
Naschitzki doesn’t mince words: “We always have the same issues, but we keep trying to fix the same problem with the same hammer we've been using for decades.”
Are we leaning too heavily on structural change when real transformation might lie elsewhere? Perhaps through training, resourcing, tools, and practice, as Naschitzki suggests.
What do you think?
Is restructuring the right tool for meaningful change, or just a habit we can’t seem to break?
If you are wary of restructuring, how can we do better?
Tell us your thoughts in the comments!
VOTING in the upcoming Waikato District Council Mayoral and Councilor election has never been so important. Check out ALL the Tamahere-Woodlands candidate profiles. Some are incumbent and others are fresh and enthusiastic. Also 'Meet the Candidate' dates and times. … View moreVOTING in the upcoming Waikato District Council Mayoral and Councilor election has never been so important. Check out ALL the Tamahere-Woodlands candidate profiles. Some are incumbent and others are fresh and enthusiastic. Also 'Meet the Candidate' dates and times. www.tamahereforum.org...
Be aware of an investment scam that is allowing access to people’s phones.
How it works: The scam encourages you to install an app from an unverified source. This requires that you change your phone settings.
❌ DO NOT allow your phone to install unknown apps.
Once the app is … View moreBe aware of an investment scam that is allowing access to people’s phones.
How it works: The scam encourages you to install an app from an unverified source. This requires that you change your phone settings.
❌ DO NOT allow your phone to install unknown apps.
Once the app is installed, the scammers can gain access to your phone’s info. This will impact you, but may also facilitate scams on people you know using information lifted from your phone and installed apps.
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