599 days ago

Conservation fund fills gaps others don’t reach

The Team from Momentum Waikato

A conservationist couple are calling on Waikato people to join them in building a philanthropic investment fund dedicated to filling the funding gaps for volunteer nature groups.

Selwyn and Dianne June established the Waikato Hauraki Conservation Fund at Momentum Waikato with a significant donation in 2021, with the intent of creating a long-term source of funding for conservation work anywhere in the Waikato.

They invite the public to donate and grow the Fund’s ability to support local predator control and other conservation projects by volunteers and landowners.

“We want to help people get active and achieve things in protecting the environment,” says Selwyn.

“The practical purpose of the Conservation Fund is to remove the barriers a group may face in carrying out a conservation activity,” says Dianne.

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5 days ago

Poll: Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Reckless dirt bike riders on the streets of Hamilton have prompted police to issue a public safety warning and an appeal for witnesses.

They have observed a growing number of incidents involving dirt bikes being ridden in an unsafe and dangerous manner around the city, said Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie, Hamilton area manager for youth and community.

Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?
  • 63.2% Yes, often
    63.2% Complete
  • 28.1% Occasionally
    28.1% Complete
  • 8.8% No
    8.8% Complete
57 votes
1 day ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 86% Yes, it's decreased
    86% Complete
  • 11% Nope
    11% Complete
  • 3% Other - I'll share below
    3% Complete
401 votes
7 days ago

Poll: If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It might not be too late for you, but some people look back and wish they had taken a different career path.

If you could go back in time, would you choose something different? Let us know what you would have chosen in the comments below.

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If you could rewind time, would you choose a different career?
  • 58.6% Yes
    58.6% Complete
  • 40.9% No
    40.9% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below
    0.5% Complete
1126 votes