Horotiu, Hamilton

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

23 days ago

Eyewitness dived out of path of campground slip

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

An Australian tourist has described his terrifying escape from the Mount Maunganui landslide, saying he was swimming in a pool when a caravan smashed through a cinder block wall and crashed down beside him.

Speaking to Stuff reporter Tony Wall, the survivor Sonny Worrall from Newcastle, said he … View more
An Australian tourist has described his terrifying escape from the Mount Maunganui landslide, saying he was swimming in a pool when a caravan smashed through a cinder block wall and crashed down beside him.

Speaking to Stuff reporter Tony Wall, the survivor Sonny Worrall from Newcastle, said he had to dive into the next pool to avoid being struck.

Multiple people are missing after a major land slide wiped out parts of a camp site at the base of Mauao in Mount Maunganui, police have confirmed.

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23 days ago

Scam Alert: Text scam

The Team from New Zealand Police

If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link!

We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.

Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us ❌

Report to Department of Internal … View more
If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link!

We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.

Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us ❌

Report to Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for free by forwarding to 7726.

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24 days ago

Antique model train

Kirk from Taupiri

This a Sakai train which is a Japanese copy of a Lionel train all runs we’ll video is available on request

Negotiable

24 days ago

How many cops police Huntly?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Police are refusing to disclose how many full-time equivalent (FTE) cops are based in Huntly, citing concerns over crime prevention.

Figures released to Waikato Times under the Official Information Act shed light on Waikato’s police staffing gaps as of November 2025.

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25 days ago

Exciting times as BNZ Theatre hosts first show

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

There was a palpable sense of elation at the BNZ Theatre on Monday night as the doors opened to the public for the $80 million venue’s inaugural production.

For almost everyone who comprised the full house attending the locally-made showcase, To The Stars/Ki Ngā Whetū, it was their first … View more
There was a palpable sense of elation at the BNZ Theatre on Monday night as the doors opened to the public for the $80 million venue’s inaugural production.

For almost everyone who comprised the full house attending the locally-made showcase, To The Stars/Ki Ngā Whetū, it was their first proper glimpse of the theatre’s main auditorium - an environment carefully kept hidden from public sight until Monday night’s “big reveal”.

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25 days ago

Poll: Do you think the housing market is bouncing back?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Waikato’s housing market has turned a corner and is now well on its way to recovery as new data shows home values on the up and strong long-term returns for homeowners.

While data from QV showed current prices remained below the 2022 peak, home values in Waikato saw a 2.3% increase over the … View more
Waikato’s housing market has turned a corner and is now well on its way to recovery as new data shows home values on the up and strong long-term returns for homeowners.

While data from QV showed current prices remained below the 2022 peak, home values in Waikato saw a 2.3% increase over the three months ending in December and a 0.4% increase on the previous year.

Do you think the housing market is bouncing back?

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Do you think the housing market is bouncing back?
  • 47.6% Yes
    47.6% Complete
  • 52.4% No
    52.4% Complete
21 votes
29 days ago

Veteran GP Leo Revell brings hands-on wisdom to Waikato’s new medical school

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

When Leo Revell first started working as a GP, scans had barely been invented, and the best way to test for pregnancy involved a frog and a syringe.

The sector has made huge progress since then — not least with modern pregnancy tests — saving many lives in the process.

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25 days ago

A family legacy of breeding champions

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

After 55 years breeding Ayrshire cattle and over 100 years of farming, Zane Kite is stoked to see his calves selling for record prices.

Nestled in the heart of Ōhaupō is Kiteroa Ayrshires - one of the few pure-bred Ayrshire herds left in New Zealand. Owner Zane Kite started working in … View more
After 55 years breeding Ayrshire cattle and over 100 years of farming, Zane Kite is stoked to see his calves selling for record prices.

Nestled in the heart of Ōhaupō is Kiteroa Ayrshires - one of the few pure-bred Ayrshire herds left in New Zealand. Owner Zane Kite started working in partnership with his father, Wally, on the family farm 40 years ago, but he has lived there all of his life.

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25 days ago

Brother Sewing Machine

Danny from Pukete

Brother GS2510 Sewing Machine \ Instruction book and DVD

Barely used, as new
Retail $289.00.

Pickup in Millthorp Crescent, Pukete Ph 027 843 8161

Price: $150

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25 days ago

Power Multibox - Surge catcher

Danny from Pukete

6 , 3pin sockets
1 line in and 2 line outs ( it equipment)
Antenna - aerial In and Out
Fault warning light


Pickup is in Millthorp Crescent , Pukete PH 027 843 8161

Price: $20

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25 days ago

Relax and pay no weekly fee for 3 months*

Linda Jones Retirement Village

In our serviced apartments, you’ll enjoy assisted living that lets you focus on friends, hobbies, and the moments that matter most.

To make settling in even easier you’ll pay no base weekly fee for your first three months when you sign up to a serviced apartment at a participating Ryman … View more
In our serviced apartments, you’ll enjoy assisted living that lets you focus on friends, hobbies, and the moments that matter most.

To make settling in even easier you’ll pay no base weekly fee for your first three months when you sign up to a serviced apartment at a participating Ryman village by 31 January 2026.*

*Terms and conditions apply

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25 days ago

Do you agree with the prediction of a 'theatre effect'?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Downtown Hamilton is about to be transformed by the BNZ Theatre, the city’s civic leaders say - and it will be up to landlords and property owners to play their part.

In a frank discussion with the Waikato Times, Hamilton mayor Tim Macindoe and deputy mayor Geoff Taylor said they were thrilled… View more
Downtown Hamilton is about to be transformed by the BNZ Theatre, the city’s civic leaders say - and it will be up to landlords and property owners to play their part.

In a frank discussion with the Waikato Times, Hamilton mayor Tim Macindoe and deputy mayor Geoff Taylor said they were thrilled with the quality of the new theatre - and were expecting a snowball effect of quality development to result.

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25 days ago

Tainui drops 1200-home Ruakura development bid

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Ruakura development of about 1200 homes and a new supermarket will not go ahead, with Tainui Group Holdings deciding it is "not the right time" for the project.

The abandoned bid for a plan change sought to rezone about 68ha of Hamilton land for development, which would have been … View more
A Ruakura development of about 1200 homes and a new supermarket will not go ahead, with Tainui Group Holdings deciding it is "not the right time" for the project.

The abandoned bid for a plan change sought to rezone about 68ha of Hamilton land for development, which would have been another major step in the city’s eastward expansion.

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26 days ago

How the Waikato got its new theatre

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The BNZ Theatre - which opens its doors to the public tonight with the first of three nights of community-led celebrations - is indisputably the new crowning glory of Hamilton.

However, Leonard Gardner and Fosters Construction Group may have come uncomfortably close to having to part with some … View more
The BNZ Theatre - which opens its doors to the public tonight with the first of three nights of community-led celebrations - is indisputably the new crowning glory of Hamilton.

However, Leonard Gardner and Fosters Construction Group may have come uncomfortably close to having to part with some of their own crown jewels to make it happen.

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26 days ago

Multi Power and signal adaptor

Danny from Pukete

Power adapter and voltage surge - spike protection as per photos

Pickup in Millthorpe Crescent, Pukete
PH & Text 027 843 8161

Price: $25

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