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A Hamilton East restaurant has had to close its doors after its owners went into liquidation over unpaid taxes.
Entertainment 720 Ltd, which owned the Winner Winner restaurant on Grey St, was placed into liquidation on September 9 by the High Court in Hamilton, after a request by Inland Revenue.
There’ll be no more sloshing about in muddy gumboots, says the Fieldays chief executive.
Home of the biggest national ag event, Fieldays Society is seeking government co-investment, in the millions, to speed up infrastructure upgrades at Mystery Creek.
What would you like to see changed at … View moreThere’ll be no more sloshing about in muddy gumboots, says the Fieldays chief executive.
Home of the biggest national ag event, Fieldays Society is seeking government co-investment, in the millions, to speed up infrastructure upgrades at Mystery Creek.
What would you like to see changed at Mystery Creek? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Christmas is more than two months away, but themed products are appearing on shop shelves.
It got the newsroom thinking about a divisive topic - how early is too early to get the decorations out?
What do you reckon? Is it too early for Christmas decorations? Tell us your reasons in the comments… View moreChristmas is more than two months away, but themed products are appearing on shop shelves.
It got the newsroom thinking about a divisive topic - how early is too early to get the decorations out?
What do you reckon? Is it too early for Christmas decorations? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Editor Jonathan MacKenzie had a chat with RNZ about what's been happening in the Waikato, from the boil water notice to fine dining near Taumarunui.
Click the link to listen, or catch up with all the news on our site.
One Waikato property developer who went from selling zero homes in the first half of last year to 68 in the latter half after the first Official Cash Rate drop sees the latest big cut as set to fuel some much needed optimism.
When the Reserve Bank … View moreOne Waikato property developer who went from selling zero homes in the first half of last year to 68 in the latter half after the first Official Cash Rate drop sees the latest big cut as set to fuel some much needed optimism.
When the Reserve Bank sliced another 50 basis points off the OCR on Wednesday, bringing it down to 2.5%, developers across the region felt the lift.
The out-of-the-blue appearance of a sign banning dogs, walkers and other users from a Waipā forest has sparked a backlash and a council apology for the “confusion”.
The sign was installed at Sainsbury Forest and the Pirongia Mountain Bike Park on September 5, with symbols showing only … View moreThe out-of-the-blue appearance of a sign banning dogs, walkers and other users from a Waipā forest has sparked a backlash and a council apology for the “confusion”.
The sign was installed at Sainsbury Forest and the Pirongia Mountain Bike Park on September 5, with symbols showing only mountain bikers were allowed. Dirt bikes, dog walkers, walkers, and horse riders were not.
Building your own glasshouse need not be a daunting task. Using recycled windows of equal size makes this project a whole lot easier. We painted ours in Resene Bilbao and Resene Bush. Find out how to create and paint your own mini glasshouse with these easy step by step instructions.
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
… View more🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
🚗 Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
🚙 Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
🚗 Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
🚙 Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
🚗 If the vehicle is keyless, ‘keys’ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
🚙 Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so you’ll know if you see something that doesn’t seem right.
Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.
If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.
Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers
For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.
Hamilton’s housing market may never be this “affordable” again, a real estate expert says, but for many residents the dream of owning a home remains out of reach.
After years of freefall from the pandemic-era peak, prices in the city appear to have stabilised. August’s median house price… View moreHamilton’s housing market may never be this “affordable” again, a real estate expert says, but for many residents the dream of owning a home remains out of reach.
After years of freefall from the pandemic-era peak, prices in the city appear to have stabilised. August’s median house price sat at $742,000, almost unchanged from a year ago and well below the December 2021 peak of $870,000, according to REINZ data.
Do you think homes are more affordable at the moment? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Join us for the Arts for Health Annual Art Competition and Exhibition – our biggest fundraiser of the year!
By entering, you’re not only supporting local artists and creative wellbeing in Hamilton, but also giving your own artwork the opportunity to shine. Whether you're emerging or … View moreJoin us for the Arts for Health Annual Art Competition and Exhibition – our biggest fundraiser of the year!
By entering, you’re not only supporting local artists and creative wellbeing in Hamilton, but also giving your own artwork the opportunity to shine. Whether you're emerging or experienced, this is a great chance to develop your practice, connect with others, and share your creativity.
Submit your art at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...
Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
… View moreFinancial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.
The Neighbourly team has been diving into a big question: should our curiosity take us up into space or down into the ocean?
It’s wild to think that more people have walked on the Moon than have reached the deepest point of the sea. Why is that?
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.
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.
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