Man and car involved in fatal shooting sought
Car and driver pictured below are wanted in connection to the fatal shooting that killed Hamilton man Robert Nelson on July 8 this year.
He was understood to be protecting his girlfriend from armed intruders who came knocking at the door in a targeted attack on her father and Mongrel Mob member Mark Griffiths.
On Monday, Waikato police made a public appeal for any sightings of a vehicle - believed to be a red Mazda Atenza.
Police have made a public appeal for any sightings of a vehicle - believed to be a red Mazda Atenza, and want to hear from anyone who recognises the man in the blue hoodie. The licence plate on the vehicle pictured belongs to a black ute believe to have been stolen from Papakura on or around 6 July. The image was taken from a service station on Cavendish Drive, Manukau on 18 July.
Anyone with information can call 07 858 6339 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning
Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.
The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.
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