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Another potential mayoral contender for Hamilton
Former Labour Hamilton East MP Jamie Strange, who voluntarily left Parliament in 2023, has confirmed he’s now considering a tilt at the Hamilton mayoralty this year.
His comments come in the wake of incumbent mayor Paula Southgate announcing she won’t run again, while … View moreFormer Labour Hamilton East MP Jamie Strange, who voluntarily left Parliament in 2023, has confirmed he’s now considering a tilt at the Hamilton mayoralty this year.
His comments come in the wake of incumbent mayor Paula Southgate announcing she won’t run again, while three potential “conservative” contenders on the current council are thinking about having a go.
Regional mayors: Who's standing again and who's not
Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter will hand over his district’s mayoral chains this year and watch October’s electoral race with interest.
He’s the only regional mayor who told the Waikato Times they wouldn’t stand again - though another one’s still making up his mind.
One-test All Black, Chiefs star Shaun Stevenson granted short-term Japan sabbatical
Star fullback Shaun Stevenson is on his way to Japan, but will still pull on the Chiefs jersey in 2025.
The Waikato Times can reveal that New Zealand Rugby have opted to grant the one-test All Black a unique short-term sabbatical, one which will see him suit up for the Kubota Spears as early as … View moreStar fullback Shaun Stevenson is on his way to Japan, but will still pull on the Chiefs jersey in 2025.
The Waikato Times can reveal that New Zealand Rugby have opted to grant the one-test All Black a unique short-term sabbatical, one which will see him suit up for the Kubota Spears as early as this weekend, but also see him return early in the Super Rugby Pacific season.
Who'd you like to see as Hamilton's next mayor?
Paula Southgate’s decision not to run for Hamilton mayor this year has turned the spotlight on who’ll replace her, with at least three strong, fiscally “conservative” male possibilities.
There were also longer-shot “maybes” from female councillors on the left of the political … View morePaula Southgate’s decision not to run for Hamilton mayor this year has turned the spotlight on who’ll replace her, with at least three strong, fiscally “conservative” male possibilities.
There were also longer-shot “maybes” from female councillors on the left of the political spectrum when Waikato Times did a ring-around.
Who'd you like to see as Hamilton's next mayor? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Firefighting continues at Kūaotunu
Crews are back in action on day three of fighting the Black Jack Road vegetation fire in Coromandel.
The fire broke out mid-afternoon Saturday in a remote part of the Coromandel Peninsula, near Kūaotunu.
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