South Waikato District, Tokoroa

237 days ago

The perfect Mother's Day gift is here! 🌸

Mags4Gifts

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!

This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!

Enjoy these 1-year … View more
Looking for a thoughtful gift for Mum? Give her something she'll enjoy all year round with a magazine subscription!

This Mother's Day, save up to 35% on subscriptions – perfect for Mum, Grandma, a special mother figure, or even as a treat for yourself!

Enjoy these 1-year subscriptions at unbeatable prices: NZ Gardener for $79 (was $106.80), NZ House & Garden for $99 (was $132), and TV Guide for $119 (was $166.40).

Whether she’s passionate about gardening, inspired by beautiful homes, or loves to keep up with the latest entertainment, you’ll find the perfect match at Mags4Gifts.co.nz.

Don't miss out – shop now and make her day unforgettable!

From the team at Mags4Gifts
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239 days ago

Massive turnout for PM’s Jane Winstone meet and greet

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.

Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM … View more
An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.

Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!

Click read more for the full story.

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239 days ago

A warning about number plates

The Team from Waikato Police

Members of the public are being urged to black out their vehicle number plates when advertising them for sale online.

There have been recent reports of number plate identification theft which has led to innocent vehicle owners accumulating parking fines, speeding tickets and reports of petrol … View more
Members of the public are being urged to black out their vehicle number plates when advertising them for sale online.

There have been recent reports of number plate identification theft which has led to innocent vehicle owners accumulating parking fines, speeding tickets and reports of petrol drive-offs which have been made by offenders in stolen vehicles using the stolen number plates.

People are encouraged to report any suspicious activity around this through our 105 service.

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240 days ago

Free online Will-writing online tool

The Team from Momentum Waikato

We've now made it easy and free to create a legal Will, and to leave a bequest in it to your favourite local causes, ALL YEAR ROUND!

Rather than waiting until the annual Wills Month in September, which previously was the only time of year we were able to make this offer, our website now has… View more
We've now made it easy and free to create a legal Will, and to leave a bequest in it to your favourite local causes, ALL YEAR ROUND!

Rather than waiting until the annual Wills Month in September, which previously was the only time of year we were able to make this offer, our website now has a Will Writing page linking to our Gathered Here Will-making tool.

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241 days ago

Create your own unique Designasaur!

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Now the holidays are over and the cold wet weather is moving in, come on down and enjoy FREE family-friendly dinosaur activities and crafts for the whole of May.

• Trace different parts of dinosaurs to create your own Designasaur
• Make a 3D cut-out Designasaur
• Colour in a special … View more
Now the holidays are over and the cold wet weather is moving in, come on down and enjoy FREE family-friendly dinosaur activities and crafts for the whole of May.

• Trace different parts of dinosaurs to create your own Designasaur
• Make a 3D cut-out Designasaur
• Colour in a special dinosaur and we’ll make it into a badge
• Have a cool fossil handling experience

Check out our Facebook page and website for details:
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Free Activities, drop-in anytime, no booking required.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult

241 days ago

✨ 22 nights from $6,999pp ✨

Imagine Holidays

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an … View moreEmbark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an Interior to an Oceanview cabin.

Don't miss out - book your dream getaway today and experience the Panama Canal in unforgettable style.

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242 days ago

Firewood.

Leanne from Matamata

U can take rings etc of green firewood from my property. It will b ready 4 u to burn next winter from u storing it.

Free

242 days ago

Have you had any speed limit changes near you?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

As speed limits go back up around the country, a worried mum’s had a victory after spotting an NZ Transport Agency mistake.

Anna Palmer was struggling to sleep after hearing SH3 through Rukuhia Village would go up to 100kph. She feared serious crashes involving locals she knew.

Have you had… View more
As speed limits go back up around the country, a worried mum’s had a victory after spotting an NZ Transport Agency mistake.

Anna Palmer was struggling to sleep after hearing SH3 through Rukuhia Village would go up to 100kph. She feared serious crashes involving locals she knew.

Have you had any speed limit changes near you? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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242 days ago

Poll: Do you think bylaw changes will help?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A string of anti-social incidents in Hamilton, including public defecation, washing in the fountains and drug use, has prompted the city council to look at sharpening its bylaws.

It’s the latest recommendation for tackling a problem which has caused significant concern amongst the likes of … View more
A string of anti-social incidents in Hamilton, including public defecation, washing in the fountains and drug use, has prompted the city council to look at sharpening its bylaws.

It’s the latest recommendation for tackling a problem which has caused significant concern amongst the likes of councillors, retail businesses and members of the public, denting confidence in the CBD.

Do you think bylaw changes will help? 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 bylaw changes will help?
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  • 0% No
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0 votes
242 days ago

Have you nominated a Local Business Hero yet?

Prospa

There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?

Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO … View more
There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?

Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE! It'll only take you a couple of minutes and they could win a prize package worth over $30,000! And you could win great prizes too.

Nominate a business making an impact in your community now.
Nominate now

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243 days ago

Jazz for a rainy day

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There was a well-known Waikato face in the lineup when Arc en Ciel played in Tamahere on Sunday, as a fundraiser for Kids in Need Waikato.⁠

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243 days ago

Poll: Did you watch Pope Francis' funeral?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A photo of the late Pope Francis sat in pride of place at Hamilton’s St Pius X Catholic Church as congregation members prayed for departed leader and awaited his successor.

World leaders, royalty and more than 200 cardinals gathered at the papal funeral in St Peter’s Square on Saturday night… View more
A photo of the late Pope Francis sat in pride of place at Hamilton’s St Pius X Catholic Church as congregation members prayed for departed leader and awaited his successor.

World leaders, royalty and more than 200 cardinals gathered at the papal funeral in St Peter’s Square on Saturday night (NZT).

Did you watch Pope Francis' funeral?

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Did you watch Pope Francis' funeral?
  • 32.3% Yes
    32.3% Complete
  • 67.7% No
    67.7% Complete
31 votes
248 days ago

Do you like a 'soft and tactile' work space?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Once dominated by grey cubicles, sterile lighting, and rows of desks, Hamilton’s office spaces are being re-imagined, and not just for aesthetics.

As vacancy across the CBD rises, a new kind of workplace is taking shape - softer, more flexible, and built around how people actually want to … View more
Once dominated by grey cubicles, sterile lighting, and rows of desks, Hamilton’s office spaces are being re-imagined, and not just for aesthetics.

As vacancy across the CBD rises, a new kind of workplace is taking shape - softer, more flexible, and built around how people actually want to work.

Do you like a 'soft and tactile' work space? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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249 days ago

Poll: Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.

Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?

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Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?
  • 95.7% Yes, it's too expensive
    95.7% Complete
  • 3.7% No, it's reasonable
    3.7% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
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2321 votes
243 days ago

Join Us for the New Zealand Red Cross Journey 2025!

New Zealand Red Cross Midland from New Zealand Red Cross - Midland Area

When: May 1 - 31, 2025

What: A fitness challenge that encourages you to get active and fundraise for a good cause while unlocking inspiring humanitarian stories from our disaster response volunteers, former refugees and international delegates.

Where: Anywhere! Track your steps and join … View more
When: May 1 - 31, 2025

What: A fitness challenge that encourages you to get active and fundraise for a good cause while unlocking inspiring humanitarian stories from our disaster response volunteers, former refugees and international delegates.

Where: Anywhere! Track your steps and join from your location.

Who: Everyone is welcome to participate! Join as an individual or team.

Why: Get active and support humanitarian work in your community and around the world.
By participating, you'll contribute to humanitarian work here in New Zealand and around the world including:

·Equipping our Disaster Welfare and Support Teams to respond swiftly to emergencies. Supporting former refugee families as they build new lives in Aotearoa New Zealand.

·Training international delegates to be ready for lifesaving missions.

Sign up today at Red Cross Journey
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