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110 days ago

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110 days ago

Council's 'insurance' in tight times

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton City Council has a $100m parachute in case of a big shock to its balance sheet.

The extra borrowing facility - dubbed “insurance” by a council leader - was mentioned in a report to the strategic risk and assurance committee.

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110 days ago

Poll: Have you been following this bridge's construction?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

With just a couple of further I’s to dot and Ts to cross traffic should be zooming its way across Hamilton’s newest bridge in the not too distant future.

Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge was officially blessed on Friday, and is currently open to pedestrians and cyclists.

Have you been following … View more
With just a couple of further I’s to dot and Ts to cross traffic should be zooming its way across Hamilton’s newest bridge in the not too distant future.

Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge was officially blessed on Friday, and is currently open to pedestrians and cyclists.

Have you been following this bridge's construction? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been following this bridge's construction?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
110 days ago

Rowing 'strongman' on slow journey to recovery

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Violence came to Dave Rodger out of the blue. The Hamilton man was operating the lights at road works in Waharoa on January 11, seemingly a routine day.

But Waharoa man Finn Higgins, driving his SUV through the roadworks, and filled with rage, swerved through cones at Rodger and struck him with … View more
Violence came to Dave Rodger out of the blue. The Hamilton man was operating the lights at road works in Waharoa on January 11, seemingly a routine day.

But Waharoa man Finn Higgins, driving his SUV through the roadworks, and filled with rage, swerved through cones at Rodger and struck him with his car.

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110 days ago

Top Tips For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.

Click read more for the full story.

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111 days ago

Parties from 13 tribes arrive to mourn their king

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Mourners from the top of the North Island, to the South and from across oceans have gathered at Tūrangawaewae marae for the funeral of the late Māori King.

Parties from 13 different tribes, including Ngāi Tahu, arrived on Monday for the funeral of Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Vll, … View more
Mourners from the top of the North Island, to the South and from across oceans have gathered at Tūrangawaewae marae for the funeral of the late Māori King.

Parties from 13 different tribes, including Ngāi Tahu, arrived on Monday for the funeral of Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Vll, among the thousands drawn to Ngāruawāhia to pay their respects.

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111 days ago

What's your favourite local landmark?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It was once the apple of the eye of passers-by but years of neglect have taken the shine taken off Waitomo’s Big Apple.

Now the actions of one woman have seen its owners promise to give the big red apple a polish.

What's your favourite local landmark? Tell us your reasons in the … View more
It was once the apple of the eye of passers-by but years of neglect have taken the shine taken off Waitomo’s Big Apple.

Now the actions of one woman have seen its owners promise to give the big red apple a polish.

What's your favourite local landmark? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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112 days ago

Mourners arrive for King's tangi

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Thousands assembled in Ngāruawāhia at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Sunday to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII as tribes from across the country prepare to pay their respects this week.

Members of iwi and hapu far and wide gathered to attend the 8am and 2pm pōwhiri and, … View more
Thousands assembled in Ngāruawāhia at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Sunday to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII as tribes from across the country prepare to pay their respects this week.

Members of iwi and hapu far and wide gathered to attend the 8am and 2pm pōwhiri and, amongst the crowds were three members of the Kāwhia Māori Womens Welfare League - mother-daughter-aunty trio Ruth Waterhouse, Kelly Isherwood and Tiki Porima-Ryan.

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112 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 … View more
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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112 days ago

Poll: Did you check out the new bridge on Saturday?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge is off to a good start, attracting thousands of people keen to feel the new bridge under their feet for the first time.

Nearby streets were bumper to bumper as residents who came to walk or cycle the bridge for the first time at the weekend.

Did you head down? Tell us … View more
Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge is off to a good start, attracting thousands of people keen to feel the new bridge under their feet for the first time.

Nearby streets were bumper to bumper as residents who came to walk or cycle the bridge for the first time at the weekend.

Did you head down? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did you check out the new bridge on Saturday?
  • 30% Yes
    30% Complete
  • 70% No
    70% Complete
30 votes
118 days ago

Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?

Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.

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Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
  • 83.6% It's fine!
    83.6% Complete
  • 14.6% It annoys me!
    14.6% Complete
  • 1.8% Other - I'll share below
    1.8% Complete
4113 votes
112 days ago

Long-term solutions to consider in Conservation Week

The Team from Momentum Waikato

It is Conservation Week, that time each year when we are all asked to reflect on what needs to happen for our native species and biodiversity to survive and flourish.

Momentum Waikato exists to provide long-term financial resourcing solutions for people tackling social and environmental … View more
It is Conservation Week, that time each year when we are all asked to reflect on what needs to happen for our native species and biodiversity to survive and flourish.

Momentum Waikato exists to provide long-term financial resourcing solutions for people tackling social and environmental challenges. For conservation, we so far have three endowment funds that each use their investment income to provide grants and other support for local conservation efforts.

All three offer the opportunity to donate towards growing sustainable support systems for the genuine long-term solutions to the conservation challenges across the wider Waikato region.

The Fund for Nature Hauraki-Coromandel, set up by the Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust, supports this umbrella group for the two districts’ 100+ conservation groups. See momentumwaikato.nz...

The Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Fund, set up the Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust, supports the Trust's grants to conservation work up and down the length of the awa. See momentumwaikato.nz...

The Waikato Hauraki Conservation Fund, set up by Selwyn and Dianne June, is a ‘gap filler’ funder for those things that volunteers need that are not usually covered by other funders. See momentumwaikato.nz...

You can find out more and donate by clicking the links above, or the one below that take you to our communities' funds index page, where you can select the funds you're interested in supporting.

Thanks!

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116 days ago

Poll: Do you think the new rules will help?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Waikato council is attempting to put the brakes on boy racers by banning light vehicles on several rural roads.

A new bylaw by Waipā District Council means police now have the power to issue warning notices and impound cars of rule breakers.

Do you think the new rules will help? Tell us … View more
A Waikato council is attempting to put the brakes on boy racers by banning light vehicles on several rural roads.

A new bylaw by Waipā District Council means police now have the power to issue warning notices and impound cars of rule breakers.

Do you think the new rules will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think the new rules will help?
  • 19.3% Yes
    19.3% Complete
  • 19.3% Maybe
    19.3% Complete
  • 56.1% No
    56.1% Complete
  • 5.3% Don't know
    5.3% Complete
57 votes
117 days ago

Have you needed Waikato Hospital recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Patient safety is at risk at Waikato Hospital, claim doctors, with reports of at least one person not seen by a medic for six days.

The hospital was down 60% on medical registrars last weekend, New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) national secretary Dr Deborah Powell said, and … View more
Patient safety is at risk at Waikato Hospital, claim doctors, with reports of at least one person not seen by a medic for six days.

The hospital was down 60% on medical registrars last weekend, New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) national secretary Dr Deborah Powell said, and patient care was suffering.

Have you needed Waikato Hospital recently? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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115 days ago

Tributes flow after Kiingi Tuheitia dies

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has died aged 69.

King Charles and Queen Camilla said they were “profoundly saddened” by the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, who was 69.

Flags will be at half mast on all Government and public buildings in his honour.

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