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4 days ago

Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.

The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness … View more
Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.

The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.

We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?

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4 days ago

Fonterra cuts forecast milk forecast after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Fonterra has cut its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip.

On Thursday, the Co-op adjusted the forecast range from $9-$10 per kilo of milk solids to $8.50 to $9.50 with the midpoint changing from $9.50 per to $9.

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4 days ago

Waipā District Council adopts annual report late after audit delays

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Waipā’s annual report has been signed off - more than six weeks past deadline and after a change of council.

Local authorities have to adopt an audited annual plan by 31 October following the end of the financial year, but Waipā District Council said that hadn’t happened because of Audit … View more
Waipā’s annual report has been signed off - more than six weeks past deadline and after a change of council.

Local authorities have to adopt an audited annual plan by 31 October following the end of the financial year, but Waipā District Council said that hadn’t happened because of Audit NZ resourcing priorities.

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5 days ago

Art in the Making

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Hands-On Art Workshops Hamilton – Learn 2D & 3D Art

Looking for art workshops in Hamilton? Our hands-on art workshops are perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to learn new art techniques and grow their creativity. In these workshops, you’ll learn 2D 3D skills using a wide range of art… View more
Hands-On Art Workshops Hamilton – Learn 2D & 3D Art

Looking for art workshops in Hamilton? Our hands-on art workshops are perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to learn new art techniques and grow their creativity. In these workshops, you’ll learn 2D 3D skills using a wide range of art materials, while building confidence and developing your artistic abilities.

Whether you want to learn new skills, grow your creativity, or enjoy a full hands-on art workshop, these art workshops in Hamilton are the perfect place to start. Enrol now and start learning!

Book at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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5 days ago

Outdoor fish pond

Les from Saint Andrews

Plastic outdoor fish pond, some fish, plus two water lillies. Includes pond and pump with filter, water fall phone Les on 021500622 for anymore imformation After boxing day.

Price: $250

5 days ago

Suellen's Sweet Christmas Tradition

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a … View more
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !

An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.

Click read more for the full recipe.

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7 days ago

Have you been to Hamilton Gardens lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton will soon offer a portal to a medieval ‘hospital’, without the stress of the bubonic plague.

The Medieval Gardens will open next year at Hamilton Gardens, with much of the work already done.

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7 days ago

Rotten fish attack the ‘health and safety’ incident that closed Thames Info Centre

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.

News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety … View more
The Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.

News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety incident”.

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6 days ago

Latter Day Saints land covenant discrimination claim thrown out

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A man who claimed the Latter Day Saints church secretly imposed “bank-hostile” land covenants on him because he was not a “worthy” member has had his case dismissed by the Human Rights Review Tribunal.

Rakaipaka Puriri claimed that he was discriminated against by the Church of Jesus … View more
A man who claimed the Latter Day Saints church secretly imposed “bank-hostile” land covenants on him because he was not a “worthy” member has had his case dismissed by the Human Rights Review Tribunal.

Rakaipaka Puriri claimed that he was discriminated against by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Trust Board and project manager Paul Coward.

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6 days ago

Giant tui takes flight on Te Awa River Ride Art Trail

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Spotting a tui is usually enough to make anyone pause what they are doing to behold its beauty - but this one will definitely stop you in your tracks.

The tracks in this case are on the Te Awa River Ride, the new cycle and walking trail that runs alongside the Waikato River. A section of the … View more
Spotting a tui is usually enough to make anyone pause what they are doing to behold its beauty - but this one will definitely stop you in your tracks.

The tracks in this case are on the Te Awa River Ride, the new cycle and walking trail that runs alongside the Waikato River. A section of the route, between central Cambridge and the Grassroots Trust Velodrome, is in the process of becoming a grand outdoor art gallery.

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6 days ago

Professional Art Development

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

An 8-week professional development programme for emerging artists ready to advance their creative practice. Ideal if you’re working towards an exhibition or want more structure and direction.

You’ll focus on:
Developing your art practice

Building a cohesive body of work
One-on-one tutor… View more
An 8-week professional development programme for emerging artists ready to advance their creative practice. Ideal if you’re working towards an exhibition or want more structure and direction.

You’ll focus on:
Developing your art practice

Building a cohesive body of work
One-on-one tutor support
Weekly group critiques
Project planning
Exhibition preparation (optional)
Pricing your work
Presenting your work professionally
Growing confidence as an artist

If you’re ready to take the next step, this programme will help strengthen and elevate your practice. Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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6 days ago

Dwarf sunflower and tomato seedlings

Sara from Fairfield

Hey everyone !

I have been loving being in the garden the last few months and experimenting with germinating seeds 🪴 🌱

I've tried my hand at dwarf sunflowers and now have a surplus 🌻

If any one was after any I was thinking just koha based towards the potting mix and time etc.

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Hey everyone !

I have been loving being in the garden the last few months and experimenting with germinating seeds 🪴 🌱

I've tried my hand at dwarf sunflowers and now have a surplus 🌻

If any one was after any I was thinking just koha based towards the potting mix and time etc.

Just want to share the love at an affordable price that you may get the same enjoyment out of what I have !

Have 7 sunflower seedlings available now and 4 tomato seedlings (lucky dip from a bunch of seeds) !!

Negotiable

7 days ago

Poll: Do you think Te Huia's trial should be extended?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The future of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service remains uncertain, with Waikato Regional Council looking at asking for an extra year of trial time - with the same level of government funding.

Regional councillors will meet on Thursday to … View more
The future of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service remains uncertain, with Waikato Regional Council looking at asking for an extra year of trial time - with the same level of government funding.

Regional councillors will meet on Thursday to vote on a proposal to support, or not, sending a letter to the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) board asking it to extend Te Huia’s five-year trial until June 30, 2027, and to maintain the NZTA’s 60% Financial Assistance Rate (FAR).

Do you think Te Huia's trial should be extended? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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7 days ago

Why Tyrone Thompson is back with Chiefs to chase All Blacks dream after NRL season in Newcastle

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Returning Chiefs hooker Tyrone Thompson refuses to label his short-lived NRL stint a failed experiment, as he goes about resuming his rugby career and pursuing an All Blacks dream.

After three seasons in Super Rugby Pacific, the 25-year-old had crossed the ditch, and crossed codes, to play with … View more
Returning Chiefs hooker Tyrone Thompson refuses to label his short-lived NRL stint a failed experiment, as he goes about resuming his rugby career and pursuing an All Blacks dream.

After three seasons in Super Rugby Pacific, the 25-year-old had crossed the ditch, and crossed codes, to play with the Newcastle Knights in 2025.

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11 days ago

Principal defends $17k overseas trip as research

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton principal whose $17,000 trip to Hawaii and Alaska was highlighted in an report on questionable school spending says he was doing doctoral work on how streaming affects students.

Fairfield College principal Richard Crawford is defending the trip, saying it was his first sabbatical in … View more
A Hamilton principal whose $17,000 trip to Hawaii and Alaska was highlighted in an report on questionable school spending says he was doing doctoral work on how streaming affects students.

Fairfield College principal Richard Crawford is defending the trip, saying it was his first sabbatical in his 19-year career as a principal and contributed to learning he’d be applying to both his school, and potentially others, through his research.

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