Raglan life savers extend patrols into autumn for ‘exceptionally dangerous’ beach
A mass rescue of 21 people was among the many incidents during a dangerous summer at Raglan’s Ngarunui Beach.
More than one in ten patrol incidents throughout New Zealand took place in Raglan, where Surf Life Saving New Zealand has announced extended lifeguard coverage into autumn.
Planned water charges target new home buyers
Brand new homes could get more expensive for some Waikato buyers who risk being slapped with a new tax to pay for water.
A new plan laying out how residents will pay for water services in Hamilton City and Waikato District effectively hikes the cost of owning a new-build home by $12,500.
Doubts and delays plague big Hamilton waterfront hotel scheme
A 25- storey building intended to be iconic on Hamilton’s waterfront has hit delays, with the developers behind the project appearing to have little skin in the game.
Several people who spoke anonymously to the Waikato Times had doubts about the future of the project, while Hamilton City Council confirmed a resource consent application has not been lodged.
However, the developer behind the hotel said yesterday that it remained “fully confident in and committed to the project.”
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