Claudelands, Hamilton

43 days ago

Hamilton eyes boundary change as development heats up

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s city boundary could be on the verge of its first expansion in more than a decade, as new fast-track consenting laws spur development along the city’s outer edges.

A proposed project timeline shows a 210-ha block of land to the northeast could be absorbed by the city by July next … View more
Hamilton’s city boundary could be on the verge of its first expansion in more than a decade, as new fast-track consenting laws spur development along the city’s outer edges.

A proposed project timeline shows a 210-ha block of land to the northeast could be absorbed by the city by July next year.

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43 days ago

Longer prescriptions are here

Health NZ

Some people with stable, long-term health conditions may be able to get prescriptions that last up to 12 months.

People with a 12 month prescription will still collect three months’ supply of medicine at a time, from the pharmacy.

Ask your doctor if 12 month prescriptions are right for you.
Find out more

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43 days ago

Guitar & Ukelele lessons

Gonzalo from Silverdale

Hi! I’ve recently moved to Hamilton and I’m taking new students for guitar & ukulele lessons (all ages and levels welcome).

I can teach from my place or travel to you

Ph. 027 204 2323
e-mail: palomino.gong@gmail.com

Negotiable

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44 days ago

Car found after brazen Rototuna burglary

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A car belonging to a Rototuna family has been found after burglars walked into their home and stole it - along with car keys and wallet - on Monday night.

Thieves drove off with a 2009 Volkswagon Tiguan from a Cranbook Place home, also bizarrely taking a doctor’s letter appointment, a dressing… View more
A car belonging to a Rototuna family has been found after burglars walked into their home and stole it - along with car keys and wallet - on Monday night.

Thieves drove off with a 2009 Volkswagon Tiguan from a Cranbook Place home, also bizarrely taking a doctor’s letter appointment, a dressing gown and sunglasses.

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44 days ago

Red stickers, yellow stickers, orange dirt: Tairua residents pick up pieces after night of hell

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

They are a plucky bunch up on Mt Paku.

Last week’s devastating rainfall event created a night of disruption for some, absolute hell for others whose homes are dotted over the ancient, tree-enshrouded volcanic cone that overlooks Tairua Harbour on the Coromandel Peninsula.

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44 days ago

Community rallies for Te Aroha ambulance officer in ICU

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The family of an ambulance officer who suffered a life changing medical condition say the support they have received while they wait to see if he will wake up has been “amazing”.

Te Aroha man Matthew Liddle’s future hangs in the balance after he suffered a major aneurysm on 26 January, … View more
The family of an ambulance officer who suffered a life changing medical condition say the support they have received while they wait to see if he will wake up has been “amazing”.

Te Aroha man Matthew Liddle’s future hangs in the balance after he suffered a major aneurysm on 26 January, bleeding rapidly due to the blood thinners he took for his underlying heart condition.

A Givealittle page has been set up for him and his family.

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44 days ago

Sallies’ social housing apartments plan for Te Rapa

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

South Island property developers are planning on turning empty land on Te Rapa Rd into social housing.

Thirty five two bedroom and 18 one bedroom apartments will be built at the site of the former Te Rapa Motor Inn, which was sold for $5 million last June to Te Rapa Hamilton Development Limited.

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44 days ago

Nilfisk Vacuum Bags- Free

Brenda from Chartwell

Pack of five unopened Nilfisk filter bags to fit Models Action/ Bravo/Coupe/Sprint.
Pickup Chartwell, message 021 151 6076

Free

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44 days ago

MEGA CROP SWAP! 21 Feb 11am - 12.30pm, Garden Place Hamilton.

Melanie from Hamilton Lake

When we grow, share, and swap with each other, we shorten supply chains, reduce waste and build more resilient communities. No money, no expectations, just people bringing what they can, and taking what they need. Hope to see you there!

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47 days ago

Poll: Do you often use NZ Post services?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato is set to lose eight NZ Post counters as part of a nationwide retail shakeup.

They’re nestled inside other businesses such as dairies, and will disappear from sites stretching from Hamilton to Taupō’s Acacia Bay, according to NZ Post’s website.

Do you often use NZ Post … View more
Waikato is set to lose eight NZ Post counters as part of a nationwide retail shakeup.

They’re nestled inside other businesses such as dairies, and will disappear from sites stretching from Hamilton to Taupō’s Acacia Bay, according to NZ Post’s website.

Do you often use NZ Post services? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you often use NZ Post services?
  • 59% Yes
    59% Complete
  • 41% No
    41% Complete
39 votes
48 days ago

Poll: Do you reckon we'll get to swimming in Lake Rotoroa?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The dream of taking a summertime dip in Hamilton’s Lake Rotoroa isn’t dead, with new plans to be considered Thursday floated to help improve water quality.

The lake is currently at a ‘caution’ level, meaning people should avoid the water — something they have been advised to do for … View more
The dream of taking a summertime dip in Hamilton’s Lake Rotoroa isn’t dead, with new plans to be considered Thursday floated to help improve water quality.

The lake is currently at a ‘caution’ level, meaning people should avoid the water — something they have been advised to do for decades.

Do you reckon we'll get to swimming in Lake Rotoroa? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you reckon we'll get to swimming in Lake Rotoroa?
  • 15.8% Yes
    15.8% Complete
  • 84.2% No
    84.2% Complete
38 votes
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45 days ago

Drawers and Bedside units $100 each

Greg from Silverdale

3 X drawers , 1 with Mirror $100 each
2 X Bedside Drawers $100 for both
Txt only 021461912

Price: $100

46 days ago

Awards trip not a bridge too far, says Hamilton City Council

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s newest bridges have been labelled “a monument to council spending” after it was revealed $8691 was spent sending a staff member to an overseas awards ceremony.

This came alongside other costs such as opening celebrations totalling $58,602, which Hamilton City Council has … View more
Hamilton’s newest bridges have been labelled “a monument to council spending” after it was revealed $8691 was spent sending a staff member to an overseas awards ceremony.

This came alongside other costs such as opening celebrations totalling $58,602, which Hamilton City Council has staunchly defended as marking a “once-in-a-generation” event and boosting the city’s profile.

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46 days ago

Bestsellers: Mother-daughter duo serve up summer

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

To the delight of Gordonton locals, after twenty years Michele Bishop has set up shop where she first entered the hospitality world.

Bishop founded MatteBlack Cafe & Catering eight years ago, but that wasn’t the start of her hospo journey. Originally a stay-at-home mum, when her son … View more
To the delight of Gordonton locals, after twenty years Michele Bishop has set up shop where she first entered the hospitality world.

Bishop founded MatteBlack Cafe & Catering eight years ago, but that wasn’t the start of her hospo journey. Originally a stay-at-home mum, when her son started school twenty years ago, Bishop jumped into a new challenge and opened a cafe in Gordonton.

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47 days ago

Greyhound racer without a future wonders what next

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

As D-Day for greyhound racers across New Zealand approaches, one Waikato industry stalwart says the industry is “still at a loss of what the future looks like”.

The announcement by Racing Minister Winston Peters in December 2024 to end the greyhound racing industry came as a shock to … View more
As D-Day for greyhound racers across New Zealand approaches, one Waikato industry stalwart says the industry is “still at a loss of what the future looks like”.

The announcement by Racing Minister Winston Peters in December 2024 to end the greyhound racing industry came as a shock to Waipā-based Corey Steele and his family.

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