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A Waikato man has traded the gym for “getting up hills” to check trap lines, and is leading the crusade to bring back bird life to the Hakarimata ranges.
For the last three years Greg Townsend has been checking a network of traps across his land and the neighbouring Hakarimata DoC reserve in… View moreA Waikato man has traded the gym for “getting up hills” to check trap lines, and is leading the crusade to bring back bird life to the Hakarimata ranges.
For the last three years Greg Townsend has been checking a network of traps across his land and the neighbouring Hakarimata DoC reserve in the hopes that one day, bird song will be heard again in the forest.
Are you involved in conservation in your area? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Uncertainty surrounds the fate of a controversial 60-home Kāinga Ora development for Flagstaff’s Endeavour Avenue after Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement of a “turnaround plan” for the agency.
Bishop said the turnaround plan would see the agency refocus on “its core mission… View moreUncertainty surrounds the fate of a controversial 60-home Kāinga Ora development for Flagstaff’s Endeavour Avenue after Housing Minister Chris Bishop’s announcement of a “turnaround plan” for the agency.
Bishop said the turnaround plan would see the agency refocus on “its core mission of building and managing government-owned social housing in a financially sustainable way”.
What do you think will happen with this development? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
… View moreThe Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and we are looking forward to seeing the entries on this one!
This week's category is......... Best Floral Garden.
Whether your garden is bursting with wildflowers, perfectly coordinated roses, or elegant neutrals, we want to see it!
So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your floral garden to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🌿🌱🍃
Don't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.
Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View moreDon't miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in beautiful One Tree Point, Northland.
Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new owner.
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Selling my double bed (base and mattress), originally bought for $660 NZD a year ago. Still in great condition, clean, and well-maintained.
✔️ Sturdy and comfortable
✔️ Easy to dismantle – I’m happy to help if needed
✔️ Needs to go ASAP
📍 Pick-up only (location: Hamilton … View moreSelling my double bed (base and mattress), originally bought for $660 NZD a year ago. Still in great condition, clean, and well-maintained.
✔️ Sturdy and comfortable
✔️ Easy to dismantle – I’m happy to help if needed
✔️ Needs to go ASAP
📍 Pick-up only (location: Hamilton East)
💰 Price: $350 or near offer
Selling as I am moving overseas. :)
A club that paused trading due to a “major cash flow crisis” is now open again.
Hamilton Cosmopolitan Club president John Davidson says they are working through the issues and will continue trading from 1pm Friday.
There's been an abundance of product recalls in the past few weeks. Please check the list below, and click on any products that may affect you so you can see all the details of its recall.
Food:
Heritage Mighty garlic ciabatta
LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels
Mexicano corn chips cheese
… View moreThere's been an abundance of product recalls in the past few weeks. Please check the list below, and click on any products that may affect you so you can see all the details of its recall.
Food:
Heritage Mighty garlic ciabatta
LollyShop brand Frosted Caramels
Mexicano corn chips cheese
Oxford brand steak pie
Sanitarium Up & Go Protein Energize Vanilla
Cape Herb & Spice brand himalayan pink salt, smoky bbq, salt & pepper & seasoned salt
Products:
ProtectorAI balustrade posts - Bunnings
Juniper 2-in-1 baby high chair & swing
Annabel Trends - Baby banana teether - Not Socks
Baby Way NZ baby rocker/bouncer
Fitbit - Sense and Versa 3
Hutchwilco manual inflatable lifejacket
Glow in the dark hooded jumper
Little Bambinos various pyjamas
Muve Baby Way NZ musical bouncer
Arlec power board - Bunnings
HPM Electresafe Powercentre
Polaris RZR Pro R/ Pro R4
ISOFIX rotating car seat
You can see last month's recalls here. We hope this update was helpful!
Whether it’s markets, kai, te reo lessons or concerts, the mighty Waikato is ready to celebrate Waitangi Day.
To make it easier for you to partake, Waikato Times has listed a range of events to enhance your Waitangi Day experience.
What are you doing for Waitangi Day? Tell us in the … View moreWhether it’s markets, kai, te reo lessons or concerts, the mighty Waikato is ready to celebrate Waitangi Day.
To make it easier for you to partake, Waikato Times has listed a range of events to enhance your Waitangi Day experience.
What are you doing for Waitangi Day? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Two senior Waikato Māori leaders say politicians can expect some very heated kōrero directed towards them at Waitangi on Wednesday.
A pōwhiri for politicians is set to get underway at 11am on the Upper Treaty Grounds ahead of Thursday’s Waitangi Day celebrations.
Truckies want the 80kph speed limit on the Napier-Taupō highway back at 100kph, even though crash stats point to fewer crashes under the lower limit.
Trucking companies spoken to by the Waikato Times said speed wasn’t the issue - the main problem on New Zealand’s roads was “idiot … View moreTruckies want the 80kph speed limit on the Napier-Taupō highway back at 100kph, even though crash stats point to fewer crashes under the lower limit.
Trucking companies spoken to by the Waikato Times said speed wasn’t the issue - the main problem on New Zealand’s roads was “idiot drivers”.
What are your thoughts on this 80kph stretch? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Taken some beautiful snaps lately? Whether it's rainbows, sunsets or a beautiful summer's day, we'd love you to share the joy with us.
Share a photo in the comments below
Clothing, as well as taking part in public sex, is optional at a first of a kind ‘mind and body’ festival in Taumarunui over Valentines weekend.
Naked in The Trees, pitched by organisers as a festival of curiosity, is expected to draw about 800 people to the bush- clad valleys of the King … View moreClothing, as well as taking part in public sex, is optional at a first of a kind ‘mind and body’ festival in Taumarunui over Valentines weekend.
Naked in The Trees, pitched by organisers as a festival of curiosity, is expected to draw about 800 people to the bush- clad valleys of the King Country.
American president Donald Trump’s tough talk on more tariffs being applied to goods into the US has Waikato-based exporters nervous and watchful.
It follows Trump’s announcement about new tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods and fears they could spread elsewhere.
Do you think … View moreAmerican president Donald Trump’s tough talk on more tariffs being applied to goods into the US has Waikato-based exporters nervous and watchful.
It follows Trump’s announcement about new tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods and fears they could spread elsewhere.
Do you think this will affect NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A vacant plot-turned-eyesore in central Hamilton is in limbo as its sale is negotiated, but the rubbish hasn’t stopped piling up.
While a sale outcome is said to be two to six months away, another clean-up is coming at 728 Victoria Street “if all goes well”, according to the man … View moreA vacant plot-turned-eyesore in central Hamilton is in limbo as its sale is negotiated, but the rubbish hasn’t stopped piling up.
While a sale outcome is said to be two to six months away, another clean-up is coming at 728 Victoria Street “if all goes well”, according to the man responsible for the site.
Have you passed this Hamilton CBD site recently? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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