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1 day ago

This week's prize winners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congrats to the winners of the $100 Grocery vouchers:

Lynette Baker from Palmerston North
Maurice Higgs from Nelson
Rafael Laverde from Miramar
Janet Atkinson from Masterton

If you're a winner, get in touch here before 26th November.

Not a winner this week? There's always … View more
Congrats to the winners of the $100 Grocery vouchers:

Lynette Baker from Palmerston North
Maurice Higgs from Nelson
Rafael Laverde from Miramar
Janet Atkinson from Masterton

If you're a winner, get in touch here before 26th November.

Not a winner this week? There's always next week!

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2 days ago

Poll: Do you think this is probably the reason?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Work changes, divorces and other life events are probably behind many of Waikato’s loss-making house sales, a realtor says.

Recent figures revealed more than 10% properties resold in Hamilton and Waikato District went for less than what the sellers had paid.

Do you think this is probably … View more
Work changes, divorces and other life events are probably behind many of Waikato’s loss-making house sales, a realtor says.

Recent figures revealed more than 10% properties resold in Hamilton and Waikato District went for less than what the sellers had paid.

Do you think this is probably the reason? 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 probably the reason?
  • 50% Yes
    50% Complete
  • 25% Not sure
    25% Complete
  • 25% No
    25% Complete
16 votes
2 days ago

Waikato University midwife training programme approved

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A midwifery degree has just been added to Waikato University’s growing list of health study options.

The university aims to host the country’s third medical school and is awaiting a response from the Government.

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2 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… View more
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?
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
16 votes
2 days ago

Supreme winner made finalists for five out of ten award categories

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Fuel company Waitomo Group has been named the supreme winner at this year’s Waikato Business Awards.

The company took the top spot at a sold-out gala dinner at Claudelands on Friday night, a celebration of the strength of the Waikato business community.

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8 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access … View more
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.3% Yes
    85.3% Complete
  • 13.7% No
    13.7% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
2429 votes
7 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are you expecting lots of development and new businesses around the theatre?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The owner of Raglan Roast has secured another property on Hamilton’s “golden mile” to potentially expand the brand into what’s turning into a focal point of CBD.

At an auction day at Bayleys this week, the Victoria St title appeared among a list of farms, commercial properties and … View more
The owner of Raglan Roast has secured another property on Hamilton’s “golden mile” to potentially expand the brand into what’s turning into a focal point of CBD.

At an auction day at Bayleys this week, the Victoria St title appeared among a list of farms, commercial properties and lifestyle blocks in front of a competitive crowd of about 60 would-be buyers.

Are you expecting lots of development and new businesses around the theatre? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you expecting lots of development and new businesses around the theatre?
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 35.7% Not sure
    35.7% Complete
  • 21.4% No
    21.4% Complete
14 votes
3 days ago

Poll: Is a Santa parade a must for you?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

South Waikato councillors have deemed Santa a “must have”, and a core part of fostering community spirit in the district, with the man in red set to return despite the lean times.

In December 2023, the South Waikato District Council had to cancel the town’s annual Christmas parade after a … View more
South Waikato councillors have deemed Santa a “must have”, and a core part of fostering community spirit in the district, with the man in red set to return despite the lean times.

In December 2023, the South Waikato District Council had to cancel the town’s annual Christmas parade after a local Lions club, that traditionally organised and ran the parade, had to pull out due to a lack of manpower and escalating costs for traffic management.

Is a Santa parade a must for you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is a Santa parade a must for you?
  • 30.8% Yes
    30.8% Complete
  • 38.5% Don't mind either way
    38.5% Complete
  • 30.8% No
    30.8% Complete
26 votes
3 days ago

Discovery of remains could answer one question but leave more

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s been more than 900 days since Alvina Smith last saw her partner Shane Edwards - standing at the kitchen sink doing dishes.

Now, if human remains found near a Tokoroa creek turn out to be his, it’ll resolve at least one of her many questions.

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16 days ago

Do you have a most-hated intersection in Waikato?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

New data has pinpointed Hamilton’s most dangerous intersections, including a high risk Cobham Drive turn off that a resident and driving experts believe should be shut for good.

While that turn into Grey St has resulted in the highest number of injuries, most crashes occurred at the bustling … View more
New data has pinpointed Hamilton’s most dangerous intersections, including a high risk Cobham Drive turn off that a resident and driving experts believe should be shut for good.

While that turn into Grey St has resulted in the highest number of injuries, most crashes occurred at the bustling intersection of Te Rapa Straight and Wairere Drive.

Do you have a most-hated intersection in Waikato? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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5 days ago

Market Day 23 November

MICHAEL Ferri from Tuition By Top Teachers Ltd

Come along and support our local arts and crafts friends, support our community, and find some bargains!

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5 days ago

Railing planters

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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6 days ago

New baby?

Olivia Wannan Reporter from Stuff

Hi - I'm Olivia from Stuff (and a new mum myself).
I'm writing an article on the different challenges faced by parents around the country, from midwife availability and getting on wait lists for childcare right down to the food at birthing centres.

Are you keen to share your … View more
Hi - I'm Olivia from Stuff (and a new mum myself).
I'm writing an article on the different challenges faced by parents around the country, from midwife availability and getting on wait lists for childcare right down to the food at birthing centres.

Are you keen to share your experience on what you found easy and what was hard? Please email olivia.wannan@stuff.co.nz or leave a message below. Thanks all :)

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7 days ago

Neighbour drags bodies from car after fatal collision with train

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A neighbour has described the horrifying scene he came across when a train and car collided in Hamilton on Wednesday morning.

The man and his partner, who didn’t want to be named, live four houses back from the Peachgrove Rd rail crossing where the incident occurred at around 4.30am.

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