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146 days ago

‘It saved my life’ - Couple’s caravan home faces closure

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Alan Berryman has been told more times than he can count that he’s only got weeks left to live, but says, for some reason, God has kept him alive.

For the past five years, he and his wife Gwen have lived in a caravan at the Classics Museum car park.

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152 days ago

Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View more
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.

We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?

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Is AI rewiring our minds?
  • 19.8% AI is making us lazy
    19.8% Complete
  • 51.5% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
    51.5% Complete
  • 5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
    5.2% Complete
  • 21.7% Too early to tell
    21.7% Complete
  • 1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
    1.8% Complete
1242 votes
146 days ago

Ngakau Hailey’s final ride

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Ngakau Hailey was only 18 when everything changed.

The promising young jockey had already carved out a life packed with adventure, adrenaline, and deep connections when his life was cut short on a Wednesday afternoon in downtown Hamilton.

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147 days ago

AutoCAD lessons?

Rod Neighbourly Lead from Melville

Hi all. I don't think anything will come up from this post. But just in case if you need to learn how to use AutoCAD or if you know anyone who is looking for an AutoCAD tutor...
I have over 28 years of experience as a user and teaching. Basic to Advanced levels, 2D and 3D.

152 days ago

Got a tricky neighbour situation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View more
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions

Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Find out more

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148 days ago

Transform Your Trolley: A Glam Mid-Century DIY Makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.

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159 days ago

Love watercress? Share your recipe and win a copy of our mag!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.

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151 days ago

Poll: Do you like this idea for bus changes?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato Regional Council is proposing a shake-up of Hamilton’s bus network that would see more frequent buses on fewer routes, in a shift aimed at boosting public transport use across the city.

Under the plan, three key routes, Orbiter, Comet and Meteor, along with a new Rototuna line, would … View more
Waikato Regional Council is proposing a shake-up of Hamilton’s bus network that would see more frequent buses on fewer routes, in a shift aimed at boosting public transport use across the city.

Under the plan, three key routes, Orbiter, Comet and Meteor, along with a new Rototuna line, would operate as high-frequency services with buses running every 15 minutes from 7am to 10pm, and every 30 minutes outside those hours, from 6am to midnight, seven days a week including public holidays.

Do you like this idea? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you like this idea for bus changes?
  • 52.9% Yes
    52.9% Complete
  • 47.1% No
    47.1% Complete
34 votes
149 days ago

We are moving back to our Roche Street home!

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

The doors to our Te Awamutu Museum Education and Research Centre’s temporary Rickit Road site will close from Monday 14 July as we prepare to move back.

The Roche Street building has been made safer for taonga, visitors and staff following seismic strengthening work.

All going to plan … View more
The doors to our Te Awamutu Museum Education and Research Centre’s temporary Rickit Road site will close from Monday 14 July as we prepare to move back.

The Roche Street building has been made safer for taonga, visitors and staff following seismic strengthening work.

All going to plan you'll be able to experience Waipā’s precious taonga, including Uenuku, once again in late October.

Read more here: bit.ly...

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156 days ago

Jaffas are leaving our shelves 🫠

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.

We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?

(We can confirm that a number of the … View more
Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.

We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?

(We can confirm that a number of the Neighbourly team will be heading out to stock up our lolly jars before Jaffas disappear!)

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150 days ago

Waikato Women's Fund invites you to 'Still We Rise: The Work Continues'

The Team from Momentum Waikato

We’ve come a long way—but there’s still work to do.

This isn’t a gala. It’s a gathering. A rally cry. A night for the women who keep showing up - for themselves, for each other, and for the generations coming next.

Charlotte Twigg is a powerhouse. She brings truth, fire, … View more
We’ve come a long way—but there’s still work to do.

This isn’t a gala. It’s a gathering. A rally cry. A night for the women who keep showing up - for themselves, for each other, and for the generations coming next.

Charlotte Twigg is a powerhouse. She brings truth, fire, fatigue—and hope.

She’ll speak to what it means to lead, to rise, to rest, and to keep going anyway.

We won’t pretend everything’s fine. But we will remind each other: this work, while unfinished, is already changing the world.

Free event | Limited seats - use the button below to click through to Eventbrite to book tickets.

Join us. Back us. Build with us.

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158 days ago

Poll: Have you noticed a change in the river level?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Waikato River is running high and several river paths in Hamilton have been closed as a result, the city council has advised.

There are also warnings of anticipated heavy rain in the region later this week and calls for people in flood-prone areas to be watchful and review emergency plans.
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The Waikato River is running high and several river paths in Hamilton have been closed as a result, the city council has advised.

There are also warnings of anticipated heavy rain in the region later this week and calls for people in flood-prone areas to be watchful and review emergency plans.

Have you noticed a change in the river level? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you noticed a change in the river level?
  • 43.5% Yes
    43.5% Complete
  • 56.5% No
    56.5% Complete
23 votes
158 days ago

What are your thoughts on the mill stopping paper production?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

It was the end of an era, and the end of employment for more than 150 Kinleith Mill workers after New Zealand’s last paper making machine was shut down for good on Monday.

One worker told the Waikato Times that while the news had taken six months to sink in, it was still … View more
It was the end of an era, and the end of employment for more than 150 Kinleith Mill workers after New Zealand’s last paper making machine was shut down for good on Monday.

One worker told the Waikato Times that while the news had taken six months to sink in, it was still an emotional day for many workers, some who had been there for more than 40 years.

What are your thoughts on the mill stopping paper production? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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157 days ago

Poll: Do you think differently about motels once used for emergency housing?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton motels once used for emergency housing are still grappling with “significant wear and tear, tenant-related damage, and reputational issues”, according to newly released liquidation reports.

The Waikato Times has obtained documents from KPMG, detailing the downfall of Hamilton … View more
Hamilton motels once used for emergency housing are still grappling with “significant wear and tear, tenant-related damage, and reputational issues”, according to newly released liquidation reports.

The Waikato Times has obtained documents from KPMG, detailing the downfall of Hamilton Accommodation Ltd and its network of 15 properties, including Abbey Motel Hamilton Ltd, Te Rapa Motor Inn Ltd, and Hamilton Motel Ltd.

Do you think differently about motels once used for emergency housing? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think differently about motels once used for emergency housing?
  • 89.7% Yes
    89.7% Complete
  • 10.3% No
    10.3% Complete
39 votes
156 days ago

Poll: Do you vote in local council elections?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Less than a third of Hamiltonians are picking the leaders who make huge decisions for the city and its residents - and the council boss wants that to change.

“It’s too crucial to leave to too few,” said city council chief executive Lance Vervoort, as the council grapples with rapid growth … View more
Less than a third of Hamiltonians are picking the leaders who make huge decisions for the city and its residents - and the council boss wants that to change.

“It’s too crucial to leave to too few,” said city council chief executive Lance Vervoort, as the council grapples with rapid growth and financial challenges, issuing a 15.5% rates rise.

Do you vote in local council elections? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you vote in local council elections?
  • 80% Yes
    80% Complete
  • 16.4% Sometimes
    16.4% Complete
  • 3.6% No
    3.6% Complete
55 votes
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