470 days ago

What do you think the Kiwi House should do?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Cash-constrained Ōtorohanga Kiwi House has paused work on a major redevelopment programme and is hoping to raise more than $2 million to finish the job.

Staff have had to push pause on the project as they initially look to secure $130,000 to complete the building of an animal nutrition and enrichment centre, which includes two commercial kitchens, a small butchery and live insect house, General manager Jo Russell told the Waikato Times.

What do you think the Kiwi House should do? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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1 day ago

Have you been to Hamilton Gardens lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton will soon offer a portal to a medieval ‘hospital’, without the stress of the bubonic plague.

The Medieval Gardens will open next year at Hamilton Gardens, with much of the work already done.

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9 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.8% Yes
    40.8% Complete
  • 33.4% Maybe?
    33.4% Complete
  • 25.8% No
    25.8% Complete
449 votes