37 days ago

Deserted Huntly iSite building to become river hub

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Huntly’s old iSite is getting a new lease on life as a hub where children learn how to paddle and tales of the river’s history are shared.

The riverside building on Great South Road closed in 2019. A few years later Waikato District Council said it had looked into knocking the former iSite down because it was being vandalised and no local groups wanted to lease it.

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3 days ago

Former Waipā mayor, regional council chairperson Alan Livingston dies

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

He’s been as described as a “true statesman” with a “calm, considered approach” who dedicated decades to his community.

Tributes are flowing after the death of former Waipā mayor and regional council chairperson Alan Livingston.

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2 hours ago

Poll: What do you think about medicinal cannabis?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Politicians may not usually be keen to be snapped with cannabis, but the Deputy Prime Minister is backing a growing medicinal export industry.

David Seymour was in Waikato to cut the ribbon at the opening of Ora Pharm’s medicinal cannabis and hemp extraction facility this week.

What do you think about medicinal cannabis? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about medicinal cannabis?
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2 days ago

What is the meaning of this?!

The Neighboury Riddler

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