Te Kowhai, Hamilton

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2 hours ago

Another potential mayoral contender for Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Former Labour Hamilton East MP Jamie Strange, who voluntarily left Parliament in 2023, has confirmed he’s now considering a tilt at the Hamilton mayoralty this year.

His comments come in the wake of incumbent mayor Paula Southgate announcing she won’t run again, while … View more
Former Labour Hamilton East MP Jamie Strange, who voluntarily left Parliament in 2023, has confirmed he’s now considering a tilt at the Hamilton mayoralty this year.

His comments come in the wake of incumbent mayor Paula Southgate announcing she won’t run again, while three potential “conservative” contenders on the current council are thinking about having a go.

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18 hours ago

New year, new look?

Resene

Get big summer savings at Resene ColorShops! Bring out the best in your home with kiwi made Resene paints, colours and wood stains. Plus choose from a huge range of wallpaper and accessories. Find out more

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1 day ago

Have you got a great recipe for feijoas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.

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18 hours ago

Classes are starting soon

Manukau Institute of Technology

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Gain new skills full-time, part-time or online and get more for you, your whānau and your community.

Classes are starting soon – apply now.
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21 days ago

Best way to use leftovers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've got some excess ham at home or cold roast potatoes.

What are some of your favourite ways to use leftover food from Christmas day? Share below.

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3 hours ago

See the work of the man behind carved wharenui around NZ

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A rare opportunity is coming up to experience the work of one of New Zealand’s most eminent carvers up close.

Dr Pakaariki “Paki” Harrison’s handiwork will feature in an exhibition titled Uri Tangata – Succeeding Generations, which will be shown in Coromandel next month.

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8 days ago

Share your summer photos! 📷

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.

Share a photo in the comments below

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7 hours ago

What's your favourite photo from 2024?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Waikato Times photographer Mark Jephson has shared his.

At a Crowded House concert in Claudelands, he caught a nice moment of interaction between Neill Finn and the audience; during the historic hikoi down Victoria St he scoped out the best spot to show the size and power of the march.

What … View more
Waikato Times photographer Mark Jephson has shared his.

At a Crowded House concert in Claudelands, he caught a nice moment of interaction between Neill Finn and the audience; during the historic hikoi down Victoria St he scoped out the best spot to show the size and power of the march.

What about your photos, do you have a favourite from 2024?

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7 hours ago

Regional mayors: Who's standing again and who's not

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter will hand over his district’s mayoral chains this year and watch October’s electoral race with interest.

He’s the only regional mayor who told the Waikato Times they wouldn’t stand again - though another one’s still making up his mind.

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1 day ago

Attempted kidnapping

The Team from Canterbury Police

A man has been charged after allegedly trying to pull a person into his vehicle in Christchurch, and Police would like to hear from people who were in the area around the time of the incident.

It occurred about 3pm on Thursday 2 January, when a man approached the victim on the northern end of … View more
A man has been charged after allegedly trying to pull a person into his vehicle in Christchurch, and Police would like to hear from people who were in the area around the time of the incident.

It occurred about 3pm on Thursday 2 January, when a man approached the victim on the northern end of Tennyson Street, before attempting to pull them into a vehicle.

On Friday 10 January, Police arrested a man, who is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on 16 January, charged with attempted kidnapping.

As part of our ongoing enquiries, we would like to hear from anyone who was in the Tennyson Street area between 2:50pm and 3:10pm on Thursday 2 January.

If you have any information that could help our enquiries, please update us online now or call 105.
Please use the reference number 250102/6559.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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