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Cupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for… View moreCupcake Day is back on Wednesday 29 October, and we need you!
Across New Zealand, animal lovers will be baking and selling cupcakes, raising funds to give vulnerable animals the second chances they deserve. Whether you host a morning tea, run a bake sale, or simply share treats with friends for a donation, you’ll be part of a nationwide community making a real difference. Every cupcake counts so sign up today and help create a brighter future for animals in need.
There’s been a lot of focus this election on ratepayers and their relationship with council services. But let’s not forget the many small business owners who also need to work closely with the council just to keep their operations running smoothly. It's no secret that business owners … View moreThere’s been a lot of focus this election on ratepayers and their relationship with council services. But let’s not forget the many small business owners who also need to work closely with the council just to keep their operations running smoothly. It's no secret that business owners sometimes feel like the system is designed to police and not to guide. But that’s not because council folk don’t care. It’s because the mindset of regulating shapes the process itself. A partnership mindset, on the other hand, would achieve the same outcomes of compliance, safety and quality but in a more facilitative, supportive way. Imagine if every business owner had a single council contact who could help navigate the steps and ensure everything’s done properly. Things would move much more smoothly - without compromising compliance.
The University of Waikato has signed an agreement to explore if Whanganui could become a location for medical school students to do their placements.
The university inked a document on Tuesday with the Whanganui District Council, Health New Zealand and regional health providers to explore the … View moreThe University of Waikato has signed an agreement to explore if Whanganui could become a location for medical school students to do their placements.
The university inked a document on Tuesday with the Whanganui District Council, Health New Zealand and regional health providers to explore the proposal.
A Government decision to roll back speed limit reductions has put holidaymakers at risk — and now NZTA is scrambling to fix it.
The transport agency has reopened consultation on a proposal to drop the speed limit outside Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō, from 100kph back to 60kph.
Do … View moreA Government decision to roll back speed limit reductions has put holidaymakers at risk — and now NZTA is scrambling to fix it.
The transport agency has reopened consultation on a proposal to drop the speed limit outside Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō, from 100kph back to 60kph.
Do you think this lakeside speed limit should be dropped (again)? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Six seats. That’s all it takes for one of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs to make his grand return home.
After closing the doors of Napier’s acclaimed Pacifica, a restaurant that earned three Cuisine hats and was twice crowned New Zealand’s Best Regional Restaurant, chef Jeremy … View moreSix seats. That’s all it takes for one of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs to make his grand return home.
After closing the doors of Napier’s acclaimed Pacifica, a restaurant that earned three Cuisine hats and was twice crowned New Zealand’s Best Regional Restaurant, chef Jeremy Rameka and his partner - sommelier Natalie Bulman - are trading their seaside stage for something far smaller and far more personal.
Their new venture, Ni, will seat just six diners at a time in a tiny railway cottage in the heart of Kākahi, near Taumarunui.
We are hosting coffee mornings in the coming weeks if you would like to come catch up and hear about our 2026 program.
Mixture Eatery, Tamahere on Thursday, 16th October at 10.30AM
Address: Tamahere Country Club, 70 Tamahere Drive, Tamahere, Hamilton, 3283
Please RSVP to Rochelle if you are… View moreWe are hosting coffee mornings in the coming weeks if you would like to come catch up and hear about our 2026 program.
Mixture Eatery, Tamahere on Thursday, 16th October at 10.30AM
Address: Tamahere Country Club, 70 Tamahere Drive, Tamahere, Hamilton, 3283
Please RSVP to Rochelle if you are keen to join us rochelle@calderandlawsontours.co.nz
or phone 0800 853 276
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From what I've observed, the issue of council staffing versus consultant use works a bit like this... Imagine you have a home that needs regular maintenance. You hire one handyman for your main house and another for your garage. Then someone comes along and points out that it’s wasteful … View moreFrom what I've observed, the issue of council staffing versus consultant use works a bit like this... Imagine you have a home that needs regular maintenance. You hire one handyman for your main house and another for your garage. Then someone comes along and points out that it’s wasteful since one handyman could easily manage both.
So, to 'fix' the problem, you fire both handymen and decide to use specialist contractors as and when needed. That way, you tell yourself, you’ll only pay for what you need. But before long, the same amount of work starts costing even more than what you paid for having two handymen (even though they were surplus to needs to begin with).
And now, someone else points out that you're paying too much for consultants, and in response, you hire three handymen - because it’s still cheaper than the contractors. And so, the cycle continues.
The real issue therefore, isn’t how much we spend on staff or consultants - it’s how wisely we use them.
Mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson says she will cut the city council’s consultancy spend by one-third over the next three years if she is elected to Hamilton’s top job.
“In the last financial year, the council spent $36.8 million on consultant costs, with most of this related to … View moreMayoral candidate Sarah Thomson says she will cut the city council’s consultancy spend by one-third over the next three years if she is elected to Hamilton’s top job.
“In the last financial year, the council spent $36.8 million on consultant costs, with most of this related to infrastructure projects,” Thomson said, announcing the campaign pledge on Monday.
Matamata’s long-awaited stadium is rising fast, leading the way for community-school partnerships in rural New Zealand.
The $11.1M project, Te Whare Whakapakari, is taking shape on Matamata College grounds and represents a unique partnership between Matamata-Piako District Council, the … View moreMatamata’s long-awaited stadium is rising fast, leading the way for community-school partnerships in rural New Zealand.
The $11.1M project, Te Whare Whakapakari, is taking shape on Matamata College grounds and represents a unique partnership between Matamata-Piako District Council, the Ministry of Education, Sport Waikato and the local community.
A boil water notice covering north-east Hamilton has been lifted after three days of clear tests, but the cause remains a mystery.
Residents can now go back to using tap water, though there are some steps to take first.
Whānau and friends searching for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean say the normally outgoing and social man was known to “go off grid“ from time to time but concern for his wellbeing is growing after he missed the first day of the new school term.
On Monday morning, around 80 to 100 … View moreWhānau and friends searching for missing Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean say the normally outgoing and social man was known to “go off grid“ from time to time but concern for his wellbeing is growing after he missed the first day of the new school term.
On Monday morning, around 80 to 100 people gathered at the location where Dean, 36, was last seen on the night of Tuesday, September 30 - a popular off-the-beaten-track swimming spot known as ‘hot-cold stream’, about a 20 minute drive south of Rotorua at Waiotapu.
Councils need to get water treatment “perfect” to avoid “severe outcomes”, says a water scientist.
But the results were less than perfect for Hamilton City on Saturday, with one sample testing positive for the faecal contamination indicator E coli. Monday tested clear, but the same was … View moreCouncils need to get water treatment “perfect” to avoid “severe outcomes”, says a water scientist.
But the results were less than perfect for Hamilton City on Saturday, with one sample testing positive for the faecal contamination indicator E coli. Monday tested clear, but the same was needed until Tuesday before a boil water notice could be lifted.
An animal rights campaigner, a scientist, a “man of faith”, a retired treaty constitution lawyer, and an “anti-corruption officer”.
There’s a diverse bunch who are having a crack at getting themselves elected Hamilton’s next mayor.
Are you following election news? Tell us your … View moreAn animal rights campaigner, a scientist, a “man of faith”, a retired treaty constitution lawyer, and an “anti-corruption officer”.
There’s a diverse bunch who are having a crack at getting themselves elected Hamilton’s next mayor.
Are you following election news? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The city of Hamilton was barely more than a muddy river town when Harkness Henry opened its doors in 1875.
A century and a half later, the law firm has seen everything from handwritten deeds to artificial intelligence.
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