Have you been wondering what's happening at this former Mobil site?
The petrol station selling everything but petrol is now selling nothing at all and an up-start rival has swooped in to pick up the prime location on Te Rapa Straight.
But it’s not the only new acquisition for Waitomo Group, with CEO Simon Parham saying they’d also picked up locations in Greenwood St and up north in Kaikohe as it continues its expansion across the country.
Have you been wondering what's happening at this former Mobil site? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.3% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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25.9% No
Giant tui takes flight on Te Awa River Ride Art Trail
Spotting a tui is usually enough to make anyone pause what they are doing to behold its beauty - but this one will definitely stop you in your tracks.
The tracks in this case are on the Te Awa River Ride, the new cycle and walking trail that runs alongside the Waikato River. A section of the route, between central Cambridge and the Grassroots Trust Velodrome, is in the process of becoming a grand outdoor art gallery.
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