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When John Parker spotted the rare white tūī, it was like a ghost emerging from the bush.
“I stood there for a number of hours, and then out of the blue, like a ghost coming out of the bush, it flew in and landed.”
Have you ever seen a white tūī? Tell us more in the comments (adding … View moreWhen John Parker spotted the rare white tūī, it was like a ghost emerging from the bush.
“I stood there for a number of hours, and then out of the blue, like a ghost coming out of the bush, it flew in and landed.”
Have you ever seen a white tūī? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
An unexpected boost from the country’s national airline in the form of a big flights, sponsorship and marketing deal has given a boost to the crew behind the Hamilton Arts Festival.
While neither Air New Zealand nor the arts festival team are saying what the arrangement is worth, the annual … View moreAn unexpected boost from the country’s national airline in the form of a big flights, sponsorship and marketing deal has given a boost to the crew behind the Hamilton Arts Festival.
While neither Air New Zealand nor the arts festival team are saying what the arrangement is worth, the annual event held - mostly - at the Hamilton Gardens each February and March is set to be one of the initial beneficiaries of a new Regional Event Sponsorship programme.
Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage? … View moreImagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?
With housing costs climbing and parking options for mobile-home dwellers disappearing, some are asking whether it’s time the city had a trailer park.
Some might not like the connotations of the term, but they can’t argue with the need.
Does Hamilton need a trailer park? Tell us your … View moreWith housing costs climbing and parking options for mobile-home dwellers disappearing, some are asking whether it’s time the city had a trailer park.
Some might not like the connotations of the term, but they can’t argue with the need.
Does Hamilton need a trailer park? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A barber says she’s “shocked” her 500-signature petition calling for a return to two hours of free parking in the CBD won’t lead to a formal city council report, even though general information on it will be passed on.
Barber on Barton owner Gini Berggren’s petition was handed over to … View moreA barber says she’s “shocked” her 500-signature petition calling for a return to two hours of free parking in the CBD won’t lead to a formal city council report, even though general information on it will be passed on.
Barber on Barton owner Gini Berggren’s petition was handed over to the council in late May by councillor Tim Macindoe, who’s campaigning for going back to two hours free.
Have you ever started a petition? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
After more than three years, the Telephone Rd railway crossing is about to re-open.
Making the crossing east of Hamilton safer hasn’t been straightforward, according to those behind the project, but soon Puketaha locals won’t need to do a “lengthy detour”.
Have you been waiting for … View moreAfter more than three years, the Telephone Rd railway crossing is about to re-open.
Making the crossing east of Hamilton safer hasn’t been straightforward, according to those behind the project, but soon Puketaha locals won’t need to do a “lengthy detour”.
Have you been waiting for this road to reopen? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - … View moreA few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - another parent shares our niggling worries.
We wanted to check in with our online neighbours: do you feel the same way? We are all busy, and keeping children home from school is sometimes impossible given other responsibilities. Busy lives and the apparent loss of collective energy around monitoring cold symptoms have led to more students and staff in shared spaces with sniffles and coughs.
But what do you think? Is this a concern?
We want to know: Are there clear Guidelines on when to keep kids off of school?
Should we be having a nuanced conversation about risk management, and how to better support working families?
Share your opinion with us below!
A car crashed into a power pole on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton on Monday morning, closing part of the road.
The single-car crash occurred around 7.30am, bringing down the pole and causing sagging power lines.
Kiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free … View moreKiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free sanctuaries, and are the descendants of just 5 birds which had been translocated to Kapiti Island from South Westland in 1912.
The March discovery in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, on the West Coast, is definitely choice news.
Ka pai to the amazing investigation team: DOC biodiversity ranger Iain Graham and his conservation dog, Brew!
We hope this news brings a smile!
So well does Sharyn know the old red ute that she can trace the grooves worn into the steering wheel made by her late husband Murray’s hands in its decades with him. It’s more a family heirloom than a vehicle.
That’s why, after it was stolen her Hamilton family swung into action to track … View moreSo well does Sharyn know the old red ute that she can trace the grooves worn into the steering wheel made by her late husband Murray’s hands in its decades with him. It’s more a family heirloom than a vehicle.
That’s why, after it was stolen her Hamilton family swung into action to track the quintessential Kiwi ute.
There’s little doubt that Waikato University will come up with its share of the cash for a new medical school, says its top boss.
The university will contribute $150 million towards the expected $230m cost, and Vice-Chancellor Neil Quigley says work is well underway to raise it.
Who do you … View moreThere’s little doubt that Waikato University will come up with its share of the cash for a new medical school, says its top boss.
The university will contribute $150 million towards the expected $230m cost, and Vice-Chancellor Neil Quigley says work is well underway to raise it.
Who do you think will be helping to fund the new med school? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton has shivered through its coldest morning of the year so far, plunging to -3.2C overnight - the lowest temperature recorded in the city this winter.
But the chilliest spot in the Waikato region wasn’t Hamilton. That title went to Taupō, which dropped to -4.6C on Friday morning, the … View moreHamilton has shivered through its coldest morning of the year so far, plunging to -3.2C overnight - the lowest temperature recorded in the city this winter.
But the chilliest spot in the Waikato region wasn’t Hamilton. That title went to Taupō, which dropped to -4.6C on Friday morning, the lowest reading across the region this winter.
Were you cold this morning? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Waikato’s fixed speed camera network — a system that has pulled in more than $16.5 million in fines over the past five years - is no longer in the hands of police.
The seven-camera system, which issued over 205,000 tickets between 2020 and 2024, is … View moreWaikato’s fixed speed camera network — a system that has pulled in more than $16.5 million in fines over the past five years - is no longer in the hands of police.
The seven-camera system, which issued over 205,000 tickets between 2020 and 2024, is now managed by the New Zealand Transport Agency as part of a national shift in enforcement operations from New Zealand Police.
Did you know NZTA was taking over speed camera operations?
The Green Party has launched a petition calling on the Minister for Rail to reinstate passenger rail services across the country, and extend Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service to Tauranga.
Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter launched the petition on Thursday, saying it would cost… View moreThe Green Party has launched a petition calling on the Minister for Rail to reinstate passenger rail services across the country, and extend Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service to Tauranga.
Green Party transport spokesperson Julie Anne Genter launched the petition on Thursday, saying it would cost around $10 million to use existing tracks linking the two fast growing cities.
Do you support passenger rail to Tauranga? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A Hamilton man says he’s still floating on air after waking up to find he’d won $1 million in the weekend’s Lotto draw.
“I don’t think I’ve come down yet – it’s just unbelievable, isn’t it,” said the winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous.
What would you do if you won?… View moreA Hamilton man says he’s still floating on air after waking up to find he’d won $1 million in the weekend’s Lotto draw.
“I don’t think I’ve come down yet – it’s just unbelievable, isn’t it,” said the winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous.
What would you do if you won? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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