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58 days ago

Money pressure's putting the squeeze on planting initiatives

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

With poor farm-gate returns, ‘non-essential’ restoration work is being put on the back burner.

Catchment restoration work on Waikato farms has halved over the past two years, despite farmers being ‘willing’ to fence off land and waterways.

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58 days ago

Te Rapa petrol station that isn’t as computer says no

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It isn’t quite a petrol station without petrol - but it might as well be - for the next couple of weeks anyway.

The Waikato Times can finally provide an answer to the mystery of why the Mobil petrol station in Te Rapa hasn’t been able to sell petrol - since at least last Friday, according to… View more
It isn’t quite a petrol station without petrol - but it might as well be - for the next couple of weeks anyway.

The Waikato Times can finally provide an answer to the mystery of why the Mobil petrol station in Te Rapa hasn’t been able to sell petrol - since at least last Friday, according to one disgruntled customer.

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58 days ago

Double-duty seed tray

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Make a handy seed tray that can also double as a mini propagator. Finish in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Silvered Grey for a sleek look. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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58 days ago

Rimu drawers

Jim from Huntly

This unit has had borer. Handy size for a bedroom or storage in your garage. View at menzshed Huntly. Behind the RSA William St Huntly, or ring Jim 027 2923729

Price: $30

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58 days ago

English Oak drawers with cupboard

Jim from Huntly

Refurbish and keep or resell.

Price: $40

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58 days ago

DIY cornhole set

Resene

Cornhole is the perfect game for summer entertaining and the matching scoreboard helps you see who’s winning at a glance.

Finish in contrasting Resene Lustacryl colours or choose complementary colours to suit your home.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step … View more
Cornhole is the perfect game for summer entertaining and the matching scoreboard helps you see who’s winning at a glance.

Finish in contrasting Resene Lustacryl colours or choose complementary colours to suit your home.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Find out more

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60 days ago

Poll: What do you think about the new rules for nangs?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Retailers selling “laughing gas” for recreational purposes can now be prosecuted but the message isn’t getting through to some Hamilton retailers.

A Waikato Times reporter was able to buy a pack of 10 silver bullets at two, out of six stores they enquired at, in Hamilton.

What do you … View more
Retailers selling “laughing gas” for recreational purposes can now be prosecuted but the message isn’t getting through to some Hamilton retailers.

A Waikato Times reporter was able to buy a pack of 10 silver bullets at two, out of six stores they enquired at, in Hamilton.

What do you think about the new rules for nangs? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about the new rules for nangs?
  • 60.5% I support them
    60.5% Complete
  • 39.5% I don't support them
    39.5% Complete
38 votes
60 days ago

Join us for our 80th anniversary celebrations at Hamilton Gardens!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours, NZ Gardener is marking an incredible 80 years of inspiring and informing New Zealand gardeners and we want to celebrate with you! Join editor Jo McCarroll at one of a series of events across the country to mark this significant milestone. Readers in Waikato can join Jo at … View moreKia ora neighbours, NZ Gardener is marking an incredible 80 years of inspiring and informing New Zealand gardeners and we want to celebrate with you! Join editor Jo McCarroll at one of a series of events across the country to mark this significant milestone. Readers in Waikato can join Jo at Hamilton Gardens. Ticket holders will enjoy:
* an early copy of the anniversary special edition (RRP$16.20).
* a goody bag packed with gardening paraphernalia.
* a brand new Jack Hobbs-bred Hebe 'The Gardener' plant, released to mark this amazing milestone.
* all-day entry to the Enclosed Gardens.
* canapes and bubbles
* spot prizes.
Numbers are limited, so book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. We'd love to see you there.

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60 days ago

Support Pots for Tots with Resene!

Resene

Get painting and help Kiwi kids. Buy any Resene 60 mL testpot colour starting with the letter P, O or T and Resene will donate $1 to Plunket NZ.

Visit your local Resene ColorShop to find all the colour you need to bring out the best in your home.
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60 days ago

Poll: Have you been to an event at Claudelands?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Despite a dip in delegate headcounts Hamilton’s Claudelands events centre insists it’s going gangbusters, securing repeat bookings and taking business off other main centres.⁠

On Monday, in response to Waikato Times queries, the city council said that in June-August 2023 there were 9588… View more
Despite a dip in delegate headcounts Hamilton’s Claudelands events centre insists it’s going gangbusters, securing repeat bookings and taking business off other main centres.⁠

On Monday, in response to Waikato Times queries, the city council said that in June-August 2023 there were 9588 delegates attending business events at Claudelands, and 8829 in the same period this year.⁠

Have you been to an event at Claudelands? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been to an event at Claudelands?
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61 days ago

Poll: Do you think these spots chosen are good for raised pedestrian crossings?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

New plans for controversial raised pedestrian crossings in Hamilton look set to proceed on Heaphy Tce outside the Jamia Mosque and at a major intersection in Hillcrest.

Staff have recommended to the infrastructure and transport committee that a paired zebra crossing with a raised safety … View more
New plans for controversial raised pedestrian crossings in Hamilton look set to proceed on Heaphy Tce outside the Jamia Mosque and at a major intersection in Hillcrest.

Staff have recommended to the infrastructure and transport committee that a paired zebra crossing with a raised safety platform, refuge island and kerb extension is built near the mosque.

Do you think these spots chosen are good for raised pedestrian crossings? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think these spots chosen are good for raised pedestrian crossings?
  • 0% Yes
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  • 0% Unsure
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  • 100% No
    100% Complete
1 vote
62 days ago

Poll: What do you reckon, should first home buyers get in now?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

First home buyers have until Christmas to get the best deals in the market, real estate agents warn.

As official cash rates both in NZ and the US start to fall, agents in Waikato are urging first home buyers to take advantage of a window of opportunity before lower lending rates draw investors … View more
First home buyers have until Christmas to get the best deals in the market, real estate agents warn.

As official cash rates both in NZ and the US start to fall, agents in Waikato are urging first home buyers to take advantage of a window of opportunity before lower lending rates draw investors back in numbers.

What do you reckon, should first home buyers get in now? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you reckon, should first home buyers get in now?
  • 39.3% Yes
    39.3% Complete
  • 39.3% Not sure
    39.3% Complete
  • 21.4% No
    21.4% Complete
28 votes
61 days ago

Poll: Do you think an online casino is a good idea?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Three of the country’s gambling trusts have launched an online casino and sports betting website targeted at Kiwi punters - a move which has stunned anti-gambling advocates.

The New Zealand Community Trust, The Lion Foundation and Aotearoa Gaming Trust have formed an online casino joint … View more
Three of the country’s gambling trusts have launched an online casino and sports betting website targeted at Kiwi punters - a move which has stunned anti-gambling advocates.

The New Zealand Community Trust, The Lion Foundation and Aotearoa Gaming Trust have formed an online casino joint venture they say will “protect and grow the essential community funding they provide nationwide in New Zealand”.

Do you think an online casino is a good idea? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think an online casino is a good idea?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 2.3% Not sure
    2.3% Complete
  • 97.7% No
    97.7% Complete
43 votes
61 days ago

Have you heard of fake notes being used in your area?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Counterfeit notes are believed to be in circulation in Waikato after police made two arrests that resulted in counterfeit notes being seized.

The first arrest was made earlier this month on September 9, after a 33-year-old man was allegedly using counterfeit notes to purchase items from a number… View more
Counterfeit notes are believed to be in circulation in Waikato after police made two arrests that resulted in counterfeit notes being seized.

The first arrest was made earlier this month on September 9, after a 33-year-old man was allegedly using counterfeit notes to purchase items from a number of stores in the Waikato area, and was also allegedly found with multiple counterfeit notes in his possession, police said in a statement.

Have you heard of fake notes being used in your area? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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61 days ago

Small mahogany table that extends

Alan Neighbourly Lead from Huntly

Extended, the top measures 45cm by 18cm wide and 51cm high, folded up it is 45cm long, only 18cm wide and still 51cm high. To extend it lift the sides and turn the top. has a few small marks but is still a nice piece of furniture and very hard to find. Pick up from Huntly

Price: $75

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