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78 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lottery

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in picturesque Cooks Beach, worth over $1.2 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in picturesque Cooks Beach, worth over $1.2 million dollars.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this coastal property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!

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79 days ago

Spending's pared back to 'bare essentials', finance chairperson says

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton has no real financial fat in the system for unforeseen events, the chairperson of the council’s finance committee warns.

The council has been pushing to find savings - though ratepayers still got a 16.5% increase - and a report from Councillor Maxine van Oosten says spending was … View more
Hamilton has no real financial fat in the system for unforeseen events, the chairperson of the council’s finance committee warns.

The council has been pushing to find savings - though ratepayers still got a 16.5% increase - and a report from Councillor Maxine van Oosten says spending was reduced to “bare essentials”.

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79 days ago

Poll: Do you think this is the right way to decide?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A specially appointed board will decide if a $200m waste-to-energy plant should be built in Te Awamutu.

The proposal by Global Contracting Solutions (GCS) has proved contentious, and would involve incinerating up to 150,000 tonnes of rubbish a year at a purpose-built plant in Racecourse Rd. It … View more
A specially appointed board will decide if a $200m waste-to-energy plant should be built in Te Awamutu.

The proposal by Global Contracting Solutions (GCS) has proved contentious, and would involve incinerating up to 150,000 tonnes of rubbish a year at a purpose-built plant in Racecourse Rd. It would generate electricity from steam.

Do you think sending it to a board of inquiry is the right call? 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 this is the right way to decide?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Not sure
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
79 days ago

What you do you think about what happened to the Ohinemuri River?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

As the orange hue fades from the water of a Waikato river, Hauraki’s mayor says it seems someone reopened the boarded-up old mine behind the problem.

Testing of the potentially toxic contamination is getting started, though Waikato Regional Council says an investigation will take time.

What… View more
As the orange hue fades from the water of a Waikato river, Hauraki’s mayor says it seems someone reopened the boarded-up old mine behind the problem.

Testing of the potentially toxic contamination is getting started, though Waikato Regional Council says an investigation will take time.

What you do you think about what happened to the Ohinemuri River? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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79 days ago

Will you be watching for the results of this clean-up?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

As promised, albeit seven months later than expected, the owner of Hamilton’s inner city eyesore has started a clean-up.

Te Aroha farmer Andrew Matijasevich said squatters had been moved on and the time was right to get stuck in at 728 - 750 Victoria St. It turned into an unofficial dumping … View more
As promised, albeit seven months later than expected, the owner of Hamilton’s inner city eyesore has started a clean-up.

Te Aroha farmer Andrew Matijasevich said squatters had been moved on and the time was right to get stuck in at 728 - 750 Victoria St. It turned into an unofficial dumping ground after fire destroyed the former Calendar Girls building shortly after he bought the site in 2018.

Will you be watching this clean-up? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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79 days ago

Something in Common

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Get ready for a celebration of creativity! Arts for Health invites you to participate in our annual art competition and exhibition. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, we would love for you to be part of this event. Submit your artwork for a chance to win prizes and … View moreGet ready for a celebration of creativity! Arts for Health invites you to participate in our annual art competition and exhibition. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, we would love for you to be part of this event. Submit your artwork for a chance to win prizes and showcase your talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow artists and celebrate the power of art in our community.

This art competition is our major fundraising event for the year. Your entry helps support vulnerable local artists in Hamilton, which we are grateful for. The winning piece takes away the first place prize and becomes part of the Arts for Health Community Trust Art Collection.

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79 days ago

Celebrate Father’s Day with the Gift that Keeps on Giving

Mags4Gifts

Father’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.

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Father’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.

Visit mags4gifts.co.nz before 1 September to enjoy generous savings of up to 29%* on magazine subscriptions. Don’t forget to include a personalised message with our free e-card service. *T&Cs apply.

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94 days ago

Poll: Have you kept trinkets from your life?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many of us are sentimental about our childhoods and lives, and some even collect things to remember moments or people.

Share what you've held on to over the years and whether you still have it today. Feel free to share photos too, we'd love to see.

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Have you kept trinkets from your life?
  • 88.6% Yes
    88.6% Complete
  • 11.4% No
    11.4% Complete
1474 votes
82 days ago

Product recall - Antipasto products

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Delmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand antipasto products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

This includes Delmaine, Woolworths packaged antipasto products and deli antipasto mix.

"The concern with these products is that they may contain… View more
Delmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand antipasto products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

This includes Delmaine, Woolworths packaged antipasto products and deli antipasto mix.

"The concern with these products is that they may contain Listeria, which can cause serious illness in pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.

These products should not be eaten. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund or throw them out.

The following products, within the date markings below, are affected by this recall:
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Five Olive Mix (200g) with a use-by between 16/10/24 - 20/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Jumbo Olive Selection (200g) with a use-by between 9/10/24 - 27/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Pitted Olive Medley (180g) with a use-by between 9/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Stuffed Olive Mix (160g) with a use-by of 5/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Mediterranean Antipasto Mix (215g) with a use-by between 16/10/24-20/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Feta (150g) with a use-by between 10/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Stuffed Red Peppers (190g) with a use-by between 24/10/24 - 5/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes (200g) with a use-by between 10/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes (270g) with a use-by between 7/04/25 - 30/04/25
Woolworths brand Feta and Sundried Tomatoes (200g) with a use-by between 21/11/24 - 25/12/24
Woolworths brand Greek Mix (200g) with a use-by between 20/11/24 - 1/01/25
Woolworths brand Olive Selection (200g) with a use-by between 13/11/24 - 25/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Mediterranean Mix, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Italian Mix, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Feta & Sundried Tomatoes, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024

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82 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Recovery from Obesity

Are you always on diets but unable to stick to them? Are you preoccupied with your weight? Do you constantly think about food? Can’t figure out how to stop eating? Is your weight causing you health problems? Are you considering or have you had weight loss surgery? Find … View more
Recovery from Obesity

Are you always on diets but unable to stick to them? Are you preoccupied with your weight? Do you constantly think about food? Can’t figure out how to stop eating? Is your weight causing you health problems? Are you considering or have you had weight loss surgery? Find out how AEA members are finding relief from addictive eating, maintaining a healthy body weight and living happy, useful lives.

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82 days ago

Poll: Do you think Waikato should get a med school?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

An ‘obvious and sensible location’ and locally trained GPs - these are among the reasons readers want a med school in Waikato.

What about you? Do you think the region should have a med school?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in … View more
An ‘obvious and sensible location’ and locally trained GPs - these are among the reasons readers want a med school in Waikato.

What about you? Do you think the region should have a med school?
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 Waikato should get a med school?
  • 87.9% Yes
    87.9% Complete
  • 5.2% Not sure
    5.2% Complete
  • 6.9% No
    6.9% Complete
58 votes
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83 days ago

Mannequin

Helen from Dinsdale

I am seeking a mannequin for use in a project. Doing some wearable art projects. Would prefer cheap or free.

Many thanks

Helen

83 days ago

Wind farm plans blown away

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A controversial wind farm project near Waiuku has been denied fast-track consent, with a note that the application looked like it was done “in an excessive hurry”.

An expert panel also said the 13-turbine project would have “significant adverse visual effects” on neighbouring properties.

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83 days ago

Poll: Would you be an Airbnb host?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Raglan’s got so many Airbnbs that market owners struggling for clients are turning the spaces into long-term rentals.

But it’s still far from making a dent in the housing shortage in Waikato’s most sought-after coastal town, says a property manager.

Would you be an Airbnb host? Tell us … View more
Raglan’s got so many Airbnbs that market owners struggling for clients are turning the spaces into long-term rentals.

But it’s still far from making a dent in the housing shortage in Waikato’s most sought-after coastal town, says a property manager.

Would you be an Airbnb host? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you be an Airbnb host?
  • 0% I already am.
    0% Complete
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 91.3% No
    91.3% Complete
  • 8.7% Maybe
    8.7% Complete
23 votes
83 days ago

Have you got an interesting tale of business inspiration?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Life gave Dave Murray lemons, so he made lemonade - and eventually, pretzels and soft serve as well.

What started as a side-of-the-road lemonade stall, fundraising for a trip for his kids, turned into Murray receiving bags and bags of lemons, even after the trip was over.

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