130 days ago

Poll: Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Most people passing through the sleepy North Waikato settlement of Glen Afton would never know it was the location of one of the country’s most tragic mining disasters.

Now, you can’t miss it. The Glen Afton Pukemiro Society, working in conjunction with a community-led development team at the Waikato District Council and others in the community, west of Huntly, has created an impressive memorial.

Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you know anyone affected by the Glen Afton mine disaster?
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14 hours ago

Poll: Have you tried this spot?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Tucked in the heart of Matamata’s farming and industrial business area, Pepper Street Kitchen defies expectations.

The cafe is owned by contracting giant J Swap and located in their Matamata workshop. Originally it was set up just for employees about six years ago, but once word got out around town about the stellar food they switched to the commercial operation.

Have you tried this spot? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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2 votes
18 hours ago

One size fits all rates cap model ‘unworkable’, says Waipā DC

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waipā District Council says the government’s “one size fits all” proposal to cap rate rises could disproportionately harm fast-growing councils such as Waipā.

On Wednesday, Strategic Planning and Policy committee members debated the council’s submission on the proposed rates cap model.

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16 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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