Volunteers needed for Hospice Waikato's new Hospice Shop in Claudelands
We are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions at our brand new shop located on Grey Street, Claudelands.
Retail assistants, fashion merchandisers, storeroom assistants, clothing/linen/bric-a-brac sorters and van drivers.
Morning shifts (9.00am – 12.30pm) or afternoon shifts (12.30am – 4pm) are available, Monday to Saturday.
Join a great group of people and build new friendships while raising valuable funds to ensure Hospice services remain free of charge in your community.
For more information please email karen@hospicewaikato.org.nz or phone 07 859 1260.
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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