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Expanding gold mining north of Waihī is the kind of project that could help reverse the flow of workers heading overseas, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
“They’re not going to come back from Australia to work in some community garden at Kennedy Bay,” Jones told the Waikato Times, … View moreExpanding gold mining north of Waihī is the kind of project that could help reverse the flow of workers heading overseas, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
“They’re not going to come back from Australia to work in some community garden at Kennedy Bay,” Jones told the Waikato Times, adding that he and NZ First leader Winston Peters had long campaigned for growth in the extractive sector.
OPINION: I’ve always sung Hamilton’s praises because A, it's my hometown and B, it’s in my professional interests to do so. However, my pitch has changed lately.
I confess, the narrative I defaulted to for decades was largely centred on Hamilton being close to other places. Now, I … View moreOPINION: I’ve always sung Hamilton’s praises because A, it's my hometown and B, it’s in my professional interests to do so. However, my pitch has changed lately.
I confess, the narrative I defaulted to for decades was largely centred on Hamilton being close to other places. Now, I find myself leading with Hamilton being legitimately cool in and of itself, and 100% believing it.
Are you a champion of Hamilton? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Shopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.
If you’d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. … View moreShopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.
If you’d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. Shifting a portion of that toward small, local retailers can make a huge difference for the wider small-business economy.
Read business journalist Aimee Shaw's piece.
Kia ora, Neighbourly whānau!
I’m Paige, an 18-year-old Māori artist studying at Waikato University. I create authentic Māori artwork inspired by my whakapapa, whenua, and the stories of my whānau. Art keeps me grounded in my culture and helps support my studies as I work towards a future … View moreKia ora, Neighbourly whānau!
I’m Paige, an 18-year-old Māori artist studying at Waikato University. I create authentic Māori artwork inspired by my whakapapa, whenua, and the stories of my whānau. Art keeps me grounded in my culture and helps support my studies as I work towards a future supporting tamariki in our community.
This piece is created with aroha, intention, and deep respect for our culture.
Price: $48
If you’d like to support a young local artist and bring meaningful Māori art into your home, I’d love to share my mahi with you. Ngā mihi nui!
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock … View moreSenior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
Hi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
… View moreHi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
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On-street all-day parking rates at some central city locations will become cheaper for workers and other long-stay visitors parking in central Hamilton.
Starting on Monday, Hamilton City Council introduced lower pricing at selected all-day parking locations where occupancy is below 85% making it… View moreOn-street all-day parking rates at some central city locations will become cheaper for workers and other long-stay visitors parking in central Hamilton.
Starting on Monday, Hamilton City Council introduced lower pricing at selected all-day parking locations where occupancy is below 85% making it more cost-effective for those looking to park in the city longer every day.
Do you use all-day CBD parking? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
Paint it orange with Resene for Arthritis NZ!
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ!
The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Star singer-songwriter Bic Runga - who headlined the Hamilton Arts Festival in 2024 - is the latest artists to announces she is heading to Hamilton to play at the Waikato Regional Theatre.
The newly-constructed venue, which will open its doors on January 19, is already proving to be a magnet for… View moreStar singer-songwriter Bic Runga - who headlined the Hamilton Arts Festival in 2024 - is the latest artists to announces she is heading to Hamilton to play at the Waikato Regional Theatre.
The newly-constructed venue, which will open its doors on January 19, is already proving to be a magnet for top level performers.
Tony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.
“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it… View moreTony and June feel like the luckiest people living in a Ryman village.
The couple have lived in their large, sunny serviced apartment for four years now and still can’t quite believe what a good score it was.
“It was the best thing we’ve done,” says June. “It’s north facing, so it gets lots of light, and it’s a good size, so I’ve got room for my card-making supplies.”
Click below to read their full story.
Thames-Coromandel District’s new mayor has thrown cold water on the idea of combining with other Waikato councils.
Peter Revell questioned the savings and service benefits of amalgamation, and noted that the top of the Coromandel peninsula was a long way from anywhere.
Do you think … View moreThames-Coromandel District’s new mayor has thrown cold water on the idea of combining with other Waikato councils.
Peter Revell questioned the savings and service benefits of amalgamation, and noted that the top of the Coromandel peninsula was a long way from anywhere.
Do you think combining councils is a good idea? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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The region’s business community gathered on Friday for the Waikato Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala at Claudelands arena. See more photos from visual journalist Christel Yardley at the link.
You can also read about the results in an article by Benn Bathgate.
Waikato Hospital typically brings new graduates on at 0.8 or 0.9 FTE, but recent interviewees are being told the only roles available are part-time at just 0.6 FTE.
Nurses are essential, and our health system is already under pressure, so why aren’t we offering these new nurses the secure … View moreWaikato Hospital typically brings new graduates on at 0.8 or 0.9 FTE, but recent interviewees are being told the only roles available are part-time at just 0.6 FTE.
Nurses are essential, and our health system is already under pressure, so why aren’t we offering these new nurses the secure roles they’ve trained for?
We want to know: Are we unintentionally training New Zealand nurses for the Australian job market?
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