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Te Rapa Rd is changing, but opinions are divided on whether it is turning into world of retail opportunity or downgrading into a crime-ridden wasteland.
The recent arrival of the Popeyes fast food franchise and the imminent opening of the neighbouring Starbucks drive-through coffee shop have … View moreTe Rapa Rd is changing, but opinions are divided on whether it is turning into world of retail opportunity or downgrading into a crime-ridden wasteland.
The recent arrival of the Popeyes fast food franchise and the imminent opening of the neighbouring Starbucks drive-through coffee shop have added an exciting new element to the thoroughfare popularly known as T-Straight.
What do you reckon? Is Te Rapa Straight on the up? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Once dominated by grey cubicles, sterile lighting, and rows of desks, Hamilton’s office spaces are being re-imagined, and not just for aesthetics.
As vacancy across the CBD rises, a new kind of workplace is taking shape - softer, more flexible, and built around how people actually want to … View moreOnce dominated by grey cubicles, sterile lighting, and rows of desks, Hamilton’s office spaces are being re-imagined, and not just for aesthetics.
As vacancy across the CBD rises, a new kind of workplace is taking shape - softer, more flexible, and built around how people actually want to work.
Do you like a 'soft and tactile' work space? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.
Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?
When: May 1 - 31, 2025
What: A fitness challenge that encourages you to get active and fundraise for a good cause while unlocking inspiring humanitarian stories from our disaster response volunteers, former refugees and international delegates.
Where: Anywhere! Track your steps and join … View moreWhen: May 1 - 31, 2025
What: A fitness challenge that encourages you to get active and fundraise for a good cause while unlocking inspiring humanitarian stories from our disaster response volunteers, former refugees and international delegates.
Where: Anywhere! Track your steps and join from your location.
Who: Everyone is welcome to participate! Join as an individual or team.
Why: Get active and support humanitarian work in your community and around the world.
By participating, you'll contribute to humanitarian work here in New Zealand and around the world including:
·Equipping our Disaster Welfare and Support Teams to respond swiftly to emergencies. Supporting former refugee families as they build new lives in Aotearoa New Zealand.
·Training international delegates to be ready for lifesaving missions.
Sign up today at Red Cross Journey
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Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...
Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...
ANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any … View moreANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any special traditions you follow each year.
Perhaps you have a loved one who served? If you feel comfortable, we’d love for you to share their story here with us.
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The Donny Trust started supporting the Friends of Morrinsville Charitable Trust nearly 30 years ago, and the Donny Fund, its successor here at Momentum Waikato, has continued this tradition with a grant for their latest 'Donny Van'.
The Donny Trust-now-Fund is a shining example of … View moreThe Donny Trust started supporting the Friends of Morrinsville Charitable Trust nearly 30 years ago, and the Donny Fund, its successor here at Momentum Waikato, has continued this tradition with a grant for their latest 'Donny Van'.
The Donny Trust-now-Fund is a shining example of Waikato philanthropy over several decades, to find out more read this story from 2023, via the link below.
The 46-year-old has been reported missing and there are concerns for her welfare.
She is possibly in the Te Kuiti area.
We urge anyone with information to contact Police online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105 and quoting file number 250414/2331.
Kirstin Miller was not a fan of Donald Trump - and that was before the US President inadvertently intervened in her attempt to get a foot on the property ladder.
First home buyer Miller said she and her partner had applied to use their KiwiSaver funds to buy their first home but in the weeks … View moreKirstin Miller was not a fan of Donald Trump - and that was before the US President inadvertently intervened in her attempt to get a foot on the property ladder.
First home buyer Miller said she and her partner had applied to use their KiwiSaver funds to buy their first home but in the weeks since their loan was approved their KiwiSaver balances had dropped below their agreed deposit amount.
Has your KiwiSaver (or another investment) been affected by Trump's moves on tariffs? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hot shot Hamilton property developer Matt Stark has scooped up the old Fed Farmers building in London Street.
Stark Property has bought all of the Waikato Farmer Trust’s property assets for sale on the site, a sizeable chunk on the west end of London Street opposite Seddon Park.
What would … View moreHot shot Hamilton property developer Matt Stark has scooped up the old Fed Farmers building in London Street.
Stark Property has bought all of the Waikato Farmer Trust’s property assets for sale on the site, a sizeable chunk on the west end of London Street opposite Seddon Park.
What would you like to see in this spot? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
An industry steering group is turning the tide in the battle against regiments of road cones which forced two Waikato RSAs to cancel their street parades this Anzac Day.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has also clarified its position on temporary traffic management (TTM) issues which saw… View moreAn industry steering group is turning the tide in the battle against regiments of road cones which forced two Waikato RSAs to cancel their street parades this Anzac Day.
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has also clarified its position on temporary traffic management (TTM) issues which saw the Waihī and Paeroa RSAs have to “break with tradition” by marching on footpaths, instead of down their towns’ main streets.
Will you attend an Anzac Day parade? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Parking misdeeds cost drivers in Hamilton almost $1m in a year, with several streets racking up high fine totals.
In 2024, Hamilton City Council’s parking team issued 22,892 parking infringements, which is 5255 more than in 2023.
Have you had a parking fine recently?
Writing your Will is one of the few moments in life when you can choose to commit to giving significant financial support to the things you really care about in your community and across the world. Your decisions about what will happen to your money and assets after you are gone are an opportunity … View moreWriting your Will is one of the few moments in life when you can choose to commit to giving significant financial support to the things you really care about in your community and across the world. Your decisions about what will happen to your money and assets after you are gone are an opportunity to make a real difference.
That’s the central proposition of The Bequest Report, newly published by financial advisors JBWere New Zealand.
Their research points to a curious anomaly of Kiwis’ generosity – our giving to charities over our lifetimes is relatively high by international standards, and yet the number of charitable ‘gifts in Wills’ is quite low here, when compared to bequest rates in equivalent countries.
This matters, because with the Baby Boomers beginning to pass away, the Western world is at the start of the largest-ever inter-generational transfer of wealth.
The Bequest Report is therefore intended to be a ‘call to action’, for all New Zealanders to leave a portion of their estates to charitable organisations, so that our society as a whole benefits from this moment in history.
What are the key researched facts in the Report that confirm this development?
Inside the Raglan Town Hall a crowd of people are sweating, grinning, joyously laughing - and in some cases grimacing - as they lift each other’s bodies up above themselves.
It’s an activity that calls for well-developed muscles, a finely-attuned sense of balance, and an innate understanding… View moreInside the Raglan Town Hall a crowd of people are sweating, grinning, joyously laughing - and in some cases grimacing - as they lift each other’s bodies up above themselves.
It’s an activity that calls for well-developed muscles, a finely-attuned sense of balance, and an innate understanding of how the person you are with is feeling.
Would you give acro a go? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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