Posts by Waikato Local
276 days ago

Do you think Hamilton has missed out on big concerts in the past?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton music fans are glad the city’s not being “left out” any more now it’s announced Homegrown will return to Waikato in 2026.

Next year’s festival will be held at Claudelands Oval, after 18 years of being based in Wellington.

Do you think Hamilton has missed out on big concerts in the past? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Poll: Are you a Te Huia fan?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

All three Hamilton MPs appear to be united behind the retention of the Te Huia passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland, as well as potentially expanding it to Tauranga.

But whether Hamilton East’s Ryan Hamilton, Hamilton West’s Tama Potaka and soon-to-be Labour list MP Georgie Dansey have the combined power to shunt transport minister Chris Bishop and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon onto their line of thinking remains to be seen.

Are you a Te Huia fan? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a Te Huia fan?
  • 81.6% Yes
    81.6% Complete
  • 18.4% No
    18.4% Complete
38 votes
1 day 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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18 hours ago

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