Nominations close for Turangi-Tongariro ward by-election
Nominations have closed for the Turangi-Tongariro ward by-election with three nominees for the council position and five for the community board.
Maggie Stewart, David Te Takinga New and Chris Te Whare have been nominated for the council seat left vacant by the resignation of Zane Cozens while Cristina Duff, Clint Green, Pauline Jenkins-Lyons, Gus Kleingeld and John Rangituehu Tapara have been nominated for the community board position left vacant after the resignation of Sally Nelson.
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Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker
Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.
Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?
Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.
The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.
We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?
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