Waikato Excellence Awards 2019
A group of 18 remarkable young Kiwis, mentors, and volunteers were last night celebrated for their resilience, self-belief and contribution to society at the annual Graeme Dingle Foundation Waikato’s Excellence Awards, held at Waikato University.
The evening showcased the efforts of more than 3,000 students, their mentors, leaders and volunteers across the region who have been involved in their various youth development programmes including Kiwi Can, Stars and Career Navigator over the previous 12 months.
Find out more in the link below.
Poll: Are you feeling more optimistic about our local economy lately?
Waikato farmers are leading the way! 🚜🐄 With exports booming and "stellar seasons" on the books, our farmers are pumping value back into the region.
Even with a cautious approach to spending, the benefits are slowly making their way into the local economy.
We want to know: Are you feeling more optimistic about our local economy lately?
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0% Yes, definitely!
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0% Getting there...
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0% Still waiting to see it.
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Do you think you know the answer?
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Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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