146 days ago

‘That bike’s coming fast’: Eyewitness's shock

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

An eyewitness to the fatal crash in Hamilton’s CBD has spoken of their shock at learning the person later died - and revealed their message for the whānau of the deceased.

Waikato Times news director Libby Wilson said she was on her way to her band practice when she witnessed the serious crash involving a car and motorbike at the intersection of London and Anglesea streets around 7.25pm on Tuesday.

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More messages from your neighbours
16 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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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.6% Complete
  • 16.4% Hmm, maybe?
    16.4% Complete
  • 10% Yes!
    10% Complete
451 votes
29 days ago

animal abuse

Nicky from Fitzroy

36 Waterford road Fitzroy . rang police and spca this man and his family have moved into this area and has done nothing but abuse his dog. told spca he has disability of hearing .. this is not the case we are working on getting a recording and video . please keep your ears and eyes open together we grow our community thank you nicky.