167 days ago

Bird poo? What could be behind north Hamilton’s boil water notice

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Councils need to get water treatment “perfect” to avoid “severe outcomes”, says a water scientist.

But the results were less than perfect for Hamilton City on Saturday, with one sample testing positive for the faecal contamination indicator E coli. Monday tested clear, but the same was needed until Tuesday before a boil water notice could be lifted.

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6 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.3% Inside!
    76.3% Complete
  • 23.7% On top!
    23.7% Complete
1123 votes
2 hours ago

What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Early plans for a new 164ha base for the Waikato’s horse racing industry have been revealed, which will include space for harness racing, a retirement village, a small commercial precinct and a residential lifestyle block.

A community information day was held at the Tamahere Community Hall on Sunday where locals and other interested parties got to see early versions of the master plan for Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) new racing and events centre to the south of Hamilton.

What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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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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