305 days ago

Poll: Have you tried a Providence Pantry pie?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

What started as a quiet break from burnout has turned into national recognition for a small-town baker.

Providence Pantry, run by chef Rensha Bouwer in Paeroa, has been featured in the New Zealand’s Best Gourmet Pies 2024 book, highlighting its place among the country’s standout pie-makers.

Have you tried a Providence Pantry pie? Tell us what it was like in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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5 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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10 days ago

Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!

Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫

What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇

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1 hour ago

Drone ‘incident’ during Balloons Over Waikato landing

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A pilot taking part in Balloons Over Waikato had an incident with a drone in Hamilton on Tuesday morning.

The incident happened while the balloon was landing at Wake Park, near Aberdeen School in Dinsdale.

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