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182 days ago

Ship shape: NZ Navy’s latest commender began high seas journey in Thames

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The newest Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury says his 35-year Navy career started with an inspiring recruiter who visited his high school in Thames.

Commander Wayne Andrew uttered “I have the ship” at a Change of Command ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on Thursday, receiving the ship’s symbol of command – a greenstone mere – from outgoing Commanding Officer Commander Bronwyn Heslop.

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7 days ago

Looking for kids trike

Aaron from Chartwell

Hi there, anyone got any kids trikes like this in Hamilton area, they want to get rid of. Looking for couple for craft project.

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4 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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2 hours ago

Struggle to see a specialist: Majority of cardiology referrals declined

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Less than half of cardiology referrals to Waikato Hospital were accepted last year, as new data paints a grim picture of people struggling to access specialist care in multiple areas.

GP representatives warn the situation is getting worse, leaving patients in “horrible" pain as they attempt to manage symptoms through primary care, or turning to private healthcare if they could afford it.

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