155 days ago

A traditional sail, gone since the 1800s, is back in NZ

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

After more than 200 years offshore, the last known traditional Māori sail has come home to Aotearoa.

And a Waikato academic was instrumental in its return.

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1 day ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.9% Yes
    84.9% Complete
  • 13.1% No
    13.1% Complete
  • 2.1% Other - I'll share below!
    2.1% Complete
1355 votes
7 hours ago

Do you take alternative milk in your coffee?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The days of paying extra for is over at Wild Bean cafe but don’t expect your favourite city espresso haunt to follow their lead any time soon.

BP Australia and New Zealand took a “plant-based milk now at no extra cost” stance earlier this month as customers opting for the dairy alternatives tripled between 2017 and 2019.

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7 hours ago

What do you think about the number of alcohol outlets in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Te Kauwhata locals have won a major victory against the spread of booze shops in the north Waikato village.
In a just released decision, Waikato district’s licensing committee has knocked back an application to establish a Bottle-O outlet on Main Rd beside the library after receiving 81 objections.

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