154 days ago

Aussie inspiration aids Waikato medical school

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The University of Waikato has partnered with experts in rural and regional health from across the ditch to shape studies for its New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine in Hamilton.

On Friday, representatives from Waikato and Wollongong universities signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) formalising their collaboration, which will draw on Wollongong’s experience in regional medical education to develop the programme for Waikato’s newly approved medical school.

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3 minutes 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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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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