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32 days ago

See the work of the man behind carved wharenui around NZ

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A rare opportunity is coming up to experience the work of one of New Zealand’s most eminent carvers up close.

Dr Pakaariki “Paki” Harrison’s handiwork will feature in an exhibition titled Uri Tangata – Succeeding Generations, which will be shown in Coromandel next month.

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33 days ago

What's your favourite photo from 2024?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Waikato Times photographer Mark Jephson has shared his.

At a Crowded House concert in Claudelands, he caught a nice moment of interaction between Neill Finn and the audience; during the historic hikoi down Victoria St he scoped out the best spot to show the size and power of the march.

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Waikato Times photographer Mark Jephson has shared his.

At a Crowded House concert in Claudelands, he caught a nice moment of interaction between Neill Finn and the audience; during the historic hikoi down Victoria St he scoped out the best spot to show the size and power of the march.

What about your photos, do you have a favourite from 2024?

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33 days ago

Regional mayors: Who's standing again and who's not

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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.

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33 days ago

New year, new look?

Resene

Get big summer savings at Resene ColorShops! Bring out the best in your home with kiwi made Resene paints, colours and wood stains. Plus choose from a huge range of wallpaper and accessories. Find out more

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33 days ago

One-test All Black, Chiefs star Shaun Stevenson granted short-term Japan sabbatical

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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 more
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 this weekend, but also see him return early in the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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33 days ago

Poll: Have you been to the beach this summer?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A lack of swell in the water means lifeguards on Coromandel Peninsula beaches are having a pretty swell time.

As of Monday afternoon there had been few incidents of note on the seven Coromandel beaches patrolled by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand lifeguards - but that does not mean anyone can relax … View more
A lack of swell in the water means lifeguards on Coromandel Peninsula beaches are having a pretty swell time.

As of Monday afternoon there had been few incidents of note on the seven Coromandel beaches patrolled by Surf Lifesaving New Zealand lifeguards - but that does not mean anyone can relax just yet.

Have you been to the beach this summer? Tell us how it was in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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34 days ago

Poll: How do you rate your artistic skills?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Sue Wickison is one of the world’s foremost botanical illustrators - she held a role at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London, for 10 years.

Her work will soon be on show in Hamilton East.

How do you rate your artistic skills? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you … View more
Sue Wickison is one of the world’s foremost botanical illustrators - she held a role at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Kew, London, for 10 years.

Her work will soon be on show in Hamilton East.

How do you rate your artistic skills? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How do you rate your artistic skills?
  • 7.1% Advanced
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  • 14.3% Pretty good
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  • 21.4% I'm OK
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  • 14.3% Not that great
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  • 42.9% It's not my thing
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34 days ago

Need to keep kids occupied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This one is for the members who have kids at home and still a few weeks of school holidays left.

There might be some ideas on here for when the sun isn't shining!

Click on the poster to enlarge it to see better.

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50 days ago

What word sums up 2024, neighbours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

If 2020 was the year of lockdowns, banana bread, and WFH (work from home)....

In one word, how would you define 2024?

We're excited to see what you come up with!

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34 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

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Valued at over $1 million, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View more
Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Clark's Beach.

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34 days ago

Firefighting continues at Kūaotunu

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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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35 days ago

Campgoers came from around the country for this gathering

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Alan Methven doesn’t give a “rat’s toenail” that he’s got Williams Syndrome. The Cambridge resident says he’s as normal and different as anyone else.

Methven, 57, is one of 120 people who gathered in Hamilton at the weekend for a camp organised by the New Zealand Williams Syndrome … View more
Alan Methven doesn’t give a “rat’s toenail” that he’s got Williams Syndrome. The Cambridge resident says he’s as normal and different as anyone else.

Methven, 57, is one of 120 people who gathered in Hamilton at the weekend for a camp organised by the New Zealand Williams Syndrome Association.

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35 days ago

Poll: Do you think it's better to work in the office?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Councils across Waikato are mostly unfazed by Nicola Willis’s push for public servants to get back to the office.

Three are looking at sharpening up their arrangements, and there have been questions from some councillors about remote working’s impact on productivity and team culture.

Do … View more
Councils across Waikato are mostly unfazed by Nicola Willis’s push for public servants to get back to the office.

Three are looking at sharpening up their arrangements, and there have been questions from some councillors about remote working’s impact on productivity and team culture.

Do you think it's better to work in the office? 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 think it's better to work in the office?
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35 days ago

Tastes like summer

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Chef Troy at Ryman’s Diana Isaac Village serves up a mouthwatering array of summer dishes inspired by patio gardens teeming with herbs.

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any summer holiday occasion! It features a crunchy gingernut biscuit base and a smooth, creamy mascarpone filling … View more
Chef Troy at Ryman’s Diana Isaac Village serves up a mouthwatering array of summer dishes inspired by patio gardens teeming with herbs.

This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any summer holiday occasion! It features a crunchy gingernut biscuit base and a smooth, creamy mascarpone filling that’s both tangy and sweet. Topped with a layer of lemon curd and finished with mint and edible flowers, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Click read more for the recipe.

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36 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Recovery from Binge Eating

Do you go through periods of controlled eating and then binge? Don’t know how to stop binge eating? Do you find you can exercise willpower in certain areas of your life, but not where food is concerned? Does the way you eat baffle you? Find out how some of our binge … View more
Recovery from Binge Eating

Do you go through periods of controlled eating and then binge? Don’t know how to stop binge eating? Do you find you can exercise willpower in certain areas of your life, but not where food is concerned? Does the way you eat baffle you? Find out how some of our binge eating members have found release from food obsession by working the AEA Twelve Step programme.

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