395 days ago

Poll: Have you ever run Round the Bridges?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Stirling twins have pulled off a one-two combo in the Round the Bridges.

Jack Stirling, 14, was first to the 6km winner’s ribbon on Sunday in a time of 21 minutes. Just behind him was his twin brother Max.

Have you ever run Round the Bridges? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever run Round the Bridges?
  • 31.6% Yes
    31.6% Complete
  • 68.4% No
    68.4% Complete
19 votes
More messages from your neighbours
42 minutes ago

‘Huge potential’ for Te Rapa Racecourse site if sale goes ahead

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

If the races gallop off to Tamahere, “exciting things” could happen with the sizeable city site they leave behind, property experts say.

On Tuesday, the Waikato Times revealed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) plans to buy 150ha of farmland south of Hamilton to house the region’s three racing clubs at a new purpose-built racecourse and event centre.

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2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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