Waikato Interfaith Council Annual Interfaith Service: Sunday 19 October 5:00pm
The Waikato Interfaith Council is pleased to present it’s Annual Interfaith Service on Sunday 19 October 2025, from 5:00-6:30pm at Lady Goodfellow Chapel at the University of Waikato, Gate 2 off Knighton Road. This year’s event will include contributions from Bahá’í, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities. 1-hour service, followed by a half hour of networking, mingling and snacks. Free, family-friendly and fun! All are invited. For more information email: <wifconz@gmail.com>.
Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread
Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department is the latest location of interest for measles.
Two separate days in the last week were listed on Health NZ’s website on Friday morning as a place where someone with measles was known to have visited.
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