544 days ago

Reward for missing children

The Team from Waikato Police

Today, Police are announcing a reward of $80,000 for information leading to the location and safe return of missing children Jayda, Maverick and Ember Phillips.

Police continue to have concerns for the welfare of these children who have been missing since December 2021. We are looking for credible, current information as to their whereabouts, which leads to their location and safe return.

Information can be provided to the investigation team by contacting the 105 reporting line, quoting the file number 211218/5611, or by emailing to the dedicated email address op.curly@police.govt.nz

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3 hours ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area. Find out more

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1876 votes
2 days ago

Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in the Waikato?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?

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Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in the Waikato?
  • 44.4% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
    44.4% Complete
  • 55.6% Please, give me some peace
    55.6% Complete
  • 0% I escape the region during summer
    0% Complete
9 votes