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Check out how Waipā Mayor Susan O'Regan - who's going for another term - answered our questionnaire.
Info includes the district's top three issues as she sees it, and how she'll represent the area on the national stage.
Raglan’s Xtreme Zero Waste is saying a firm “no thanks” to ultra-fast fashion giant Shein as poor quality fast fashion with no resale value swamps their opshop before usually ending up at the dump.
“Shein's impact is devastating for the environment, the garment workers, our … View moreRaglan’s Xtreme Zero Waste is saying a firm “no thanks” to ultra-fast fashion giant Shein as poor quality fast fashion with no resale value swamps their opshop before usually ending up at the dump.
“Shein's impact is devastating for the environment, the garment workers, our community and our health,” said Xtreme’s communications lead Jemma Hovelmeier.
Do you buy from Shein? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The newest Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury says his 35-year Navy career started with an inspiring recruiter who visited his high school in Thames.
Commander Wayne Andrew uttered “I have the ship” at a Change of Command ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on… View moreThe newest Commanding Officer of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Canterbury says his 35-year Navy career started with an inspiring recruiter who visited his high school in Thames.
Commander Wayne Andrew uttered “I have the ship” at a Change of Command ceremony at Devonport Naval Base on Thursday, receiving the ship’s symbol of command – a greenstone mere – from outgoing Commanding Officer Commander Bronwyn Heslop.
They’ve braved storms, crossed rivers, and climbed poles in the dark and the Muraahi family has chalked up a combined 92 years keeping the lights on in Waipā.
The Muraahi name has become etched into the backbone of Waipā Networks, with grandfather Albert, son Lloyd, and grandson Gary … View moreThey’ve braved storms, crossed rivers, and climbed poles in the dark and the Muraahi family has chalked up a combined 92 years keeping the lights on in Waipā.
The Muraahi name has become etched into the backbone of Waipā Networks, with grandfather Albert, son Lloyd, and grandson Gary dedicating a combined nine decades to the essential, often unseen work of line mechanics.
EarthDiverse is please to announce its Term 4 courses, which begin the week starting Sunday 5 October 2025. We're offering the following languages this Term (Dutch, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu) and many of our language offerings are currently offered at … View moreEarthDiverse is please to announce its Term 4 courses, which begin the week starting Sunday 5 October 2025. We're offering the following languages this Term (Dutch, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Tamil and Urdu) and many of our language offerings are currently offered at Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced levels.
In addition, we're offering two History courses this Term: HIS221: A History of the Apocalypse, and HIS310: The Dead Sea Scrolls.
Most of our courses are available as hybrid classes with both in-person courses in Hamilton, New Zealand, or as on-line Zoom classes which are accessible from anywhere in the world with a good internet connection.
Register now at: <earthdiverse.org.nz....
Hope to see you in a couple of weeks in one of our courses!
Despite insurers already using a new flood mapping tool to help set premiums, the jury is still out how much it could change the value of Hamiltonians’ biggest asset.
And one expert says more people knowing about floodrisk is actually helping some land sell.
Have you looked at the flood map… View moreDespite insurers already using a new flood mapping tool to help set premiums, the jury is still out how much it could change the value of Hamiltonians’ biggest asset.
And one expert says more people knowing about floodrisk is actually helping some land sell.
Have you looked at the flood map for your property? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Neighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
… View moreNeighbourly is celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Do you use te reo at home? Greet your neighbours with kia ora? Sing waiata with your tamariki?
Share how you celebrate te reo in your daily life in the comments below, and you could win a $50 Prezzy Card!
For some amazing te reo resources, head to ReoMāori.co.nz
Me mahi tahi tātou, Neighbours 🌿
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Hamilton marked a milestone on Thursday when an Air New Zealand jet from Christchurch became the first domestic jet flight to land here in 25 years.
Air NZ flight NZ324 touched down at 4.20pm.
Did you catch this latest airport update? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you … View moreHamilton marked a milestone on Thursday when an Air New Zealand jet from Christchurch became the first domestic jet flight to land here in 25 years.
Air NZ flight NZ324 touched down at 4.20pm.
Did you catch this latest airport update? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Summerset’s Nationwide Open Day is on Sunday 5 October. All 38 of our villages are open from 10am to 2pm.
The city’s “front door” needs a facelift, say CBD leaders, and developers could help make it happen.
Having already bankrolled much of Hamilton’s recent growth, councillors are now asking whether developers will also support improvements to Victoria Street.
Do you like the idea of … View moreThe city’s “front door” needs a facelift, say CBD leaders, and developers could help make it happen.
Having already bankrolled much of Hamilton’s recent growth, councillors are now asking whether developers will also support improvements to Victoria Street.
Do you like the idea of developers pitching in for a Victoria St revamp? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Monthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.
The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, … View moreMonthly AEA Web Events
The AEA Web Event is a monthly online meeting where AEA members from all over the world come together to share their experience, strength and hope. Three members speak for 10 minutes each, followed by member sharing.
The Event is held on the 3rd Sunday of the month, except in December where it falls on the 4th Sunday of the month.
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