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Don’t expect a quick trip between Cambridge and Tamahere for much of this year, because major roadworks are starting.
Asphalt works on that section of Waikato Expressway will run from March through to late 2026, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says. Motorists are warned to plan for … View moreDon’t expect a quick trip between Cambridge and Tamahere for much of this year, because major roadworks are starting.
Asphalt works on that section of Waikato Expressway will run from March through to late 2026, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) says. Motorists are warned to plan for significant delays.
“Unfortunately the pavement, particularly in the slow lanes, has deteriorated faster than expected,” NZTA’s Roger Brady said.
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Homegrown organisers say punters will be able to get from the bar back to the music within 60 seconds at next month’s festival.
The one-minute turnaround is central to their pitch as 30,000 people prepare to descend on Claudelands Oval for the March 14 event, after 18 years of it being based … View moreHomegrown organisers say punters will be able to get from the bar back to the music within 60 seconds at next month’s festival.
The one-minute turnaround is central to their pitch as 30,000 people prepare to descend on Claudelands Oval for the March 14 event, after 18 years of it being based in Wellington.
Hamilton City Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor will head-up a special delegation to find out why a damning report on council procurement was buried from public scrutiny for two years.
The 2024 draft report from top financial firm KPMG has now been … View moreHamilton City Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor will head-up a special delegation to find out why a damning report on council procurement was buried from public scrutiny for two years.
The 2024 draft report from top financial firm KPMG has now been provided to the council’s new Finance and Assurance Committee, and reveals a total of $239 million (or 12%) of total contract values had not gone through tenders.
A Crown-owned subsidence property has come on the market, but whether potential buyers reckon it’s a bargain or risky buy is yet to be seen.
While some might view the Huntly east property as a bargain, Huntly real estate agents reckoned living on top of the mining zone makes some buyers … View moreA Crown-owned subsidence property has come on the market, but whether potential buyers reckon it’s a bargain or risky buy is yet to be seen.
While some might view the Huntly east property as a bargain, Huntly real estate agents reckoned living on top of the mining zone makes some buyers nervous they’re going to “just sink one day”. Although, the agents are fairly confident the area is safe.
A meeting of the South Waikato District Council ended before it began after mayor Gary Petley abruptly pulled the plug “due to unruly behaviour disrupting proceedings”.
Shouts of “grow some balls Gary”, “you guys are a bunch of chickens”, and “start being a real mayor and represent… View moreA meeting of the South Waikato District Council ended before it began after mayor Gary Petley abruptly pulled the plug “due to unruly behaviour disrupting proceedings”.
Shouts of “grow some balls Gary”, “you guys are a bunch of chickens”, and “start being a real mayor and represent your community”, followed Petley out of the council chamber on Thursday when the packed public gallery realised what was happening.
The jockey at the centre of a crash that killed Waikato rider Taiki Yanagida had racked up 11 careless riding offences in less than three years, including earlier on the fatal day.
A coroner has now found that 28-year-old Yanagida might still be alive if fellow jockey Sam Weatherley had been … View moreThe jockey at the centre of a crash that killed Waikato rider Taiki Yanagida had racked up 11 careless riding offences in less than three years, including earlier on the fatal day.
A coroner has now found that 28-year-old Yanagida might still be alive if fellow jockey Sam Weatherley had been stopped from riding again at that meet, instead of being given a deferred suspension that allowed him back in the saddle.
An InterCity bus driver with five decades behind the wheel says Tokoroa’s new public toilet block is welcome but insufficient for the hundreds of passengers stopping in the town each day.
Perry Davis, 73, who drives back and forward through Tokoroa most days says he and his passengers are also… View moreAn InterCity bus driver with five decades behind the wheel says Tokoroa’s new public toilet block is welcome but insufficient for the hundreds of passengers stopping in the town each day.
Perry Davis, 73, who drives back and forward through Tokoroa most days says he and his passengers are also being greeted by habitual beggars asking for money, a situation he calls “more of a nuisance” but “could get a lot worse” if left unchecked.
South Waikato mayor Gary Petley will make a public apology, and has sworn off social media after admitting he got it wrong when an online dispute turned sour.
A code of conduct complaint was made by Putāruru ward councillor Zed Latinovic in January after Petley reacted to comments made about … View moreSouth Waikato mayor Gary Petley will make a public apology, and has sworn off social media after admitting he got it wrong when an online dispute turned sour.
A code of conduct complaint was made by Putāruru ward councillor Zed Latinovic in January after Petley reacted to comments made about council expenditure on Facebook by using the ‘poo emoji’.
Waipā District Council is set to dispose of 5880m² of surplus land at Puahue Cemetery as part of its ongoing property optimisation programme.
Councillors voted unanimously to approve, in principle, the sale of part of the site, which was identified as being underutilised in the 2023 Cemetery … View moreWaipā District Council is set to dispose of 5880m² of surplus land at Puahue Cemetery as part of its ongoing property optimisation programme.
Councillors voted unanimously to approve, in principle, the sale of part of the site, which was identified as being underutilised in the 2023 Cemetery Concept Plan.
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Waikato District Council has voted against the mayor in retaining membership of the under-fire Local Government New Zealand advocacy group.
Councillors voted narrowly in favour of the organisation, to which the council pays between $60,000 to $80,000 a year in membership fees and training … View moreWaikato District Council has voted against the mayor in retaining membership of the under-fire Local Government New Zealand advocacy group.
Councillors voted narrowly in favour of the organisation, to which the council pays between $60,000 to $80,000 a year in membership fees and training programmes.
Central Hamilton businesses are welcoming police being given new powers to move on vagrants, with a city retail advocate saying the previous hands-off approach wasn’t working.
On Sunday the Government announced it would … View moreCentral Hamilton businesses are welcoming police being given new powers to move on vagrants, with a city retail advocate saying the previous hands-off approach wasn’t working.
On Sunday the Government announced it would grant police powers to order any individual rough sleeping, begging, or displaying disorderly behaviour to move on.
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The Chiefs are keeping Damian McKenzie on ice, with coach Jono Gibbes resisting the temptation to throw his star playmaker straight back into the fray against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday night.
Having sat out the opening two rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific season on paternity leave … View moreThe Chiefs are keeping Damian McKenzie on ice, with coach Jono Gibbes resisting the temptation to throw his star playmaker straight back into the fray against the Crusaders in Hamilton on Saturday night.
Having sat out the opening two rounds of the Super Rugby Pacific season on paternity leave following the birth of his first child, son, Louie, in the first week of February, McKenzie has re-joined the franchise for training this week.
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