South Waikato District, Tokoroa

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

2757 days ago

Get INSPIRED by wallpaper

Resene

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2757 days ago

Poll: Are you able to afford your own home?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View more
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.

So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?

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Are you able to afford your own home?
  • 41% Yes, I can
    41% Complete
  • 15.9% Only with the help of Kiwisaver/ partner
    15.9% Complete
  • 6.9% In another 5-10 years I could
    6.9% Complete
  • 36.3% No, renting is my only option
    36.3% Complete
1997 votes
2759 days ago

Poll: Do you feel enough is being done about homelessness in the South Waikato?

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Homelessness is increasing nationwide and the South Waikato is not exempt to the issue. Is enough being done to combat it?
Feel free to share your stories and experiences with us.

*Information gathered may be used for editorial purposes.

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Do you feel enough is being done about homelessness in the South Waikato?
  • 15.4% Yes it doesn't seem to be too bad here.
    15.4% Complete
  • 7.7% Support agencies and organisations need to be doing more.
    7.7% Complete
  • 15.4% We need more emergency housing.
    15.4% Complete
  • 15.4% I've taken in extended family and friends to help out.
    15.4% Complete
  • 30.8% People need to sort out their own problems.
    30.8% Complete
  • 15.4% Other- please explain.
    15.4% Complete
13 votes
2759 days ago

Best selling author concludes war of words

Luke Kirkeby Reporter from South Waikato News

Winter weather is the perfect excuse to stay indoors with a copy of best selling Putāruru author Julie Thomas' new book.
Click the link to read more.

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2759 days ago

Tokoroa Toastmasters

Julian Neighbourly Lead from South Waikato District

Hi Tokoroa
I believe that toastmasters has so much to offer the community, we can all become better communicators and have loads of fun doing it, we have all kinds of improv games, debates and speeches prepared by speakers on anything they like I have heard some fantastic stories and told a few … View more
Hi Tokoroa
I believe that toastmasters has so much to offer the community, we can all become better communicators and have loads of fun doing it, we have all kinds of improv games, debates and speeches prepared by speakers on anything they like I have heard some fantastic stories and told a few too, However we do need to get more local involvement Taupo Toastmasters are not going to be able to come down and help us run meetings anymore so we need to get as many guests as possible anyone that would like to become better speakers, like speaking or want to hear something interesting come on down guests don't have to take part unless they want to, recommend friends and family the more the merrier, I would like to see lots of Tokoroa people this Thursday night at Tokoroa club, chambers street upstairs in the blue room 7pm.

Thank you Tokoroa

2759 days ago

GST

Compressor Care Limited

Now till the end of the month its GST FREE so give me a call Rotorua Area or South Waikato Area phone me on 027 9254509 today

2762 days ago

What do you think about our airports?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Waikato,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports … View more
Hi Waikato,

Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”

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