Horsham Downs, Hamilton

3 days ago

Hamilton eyes boundary change as development heats up

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s city boundary could be on the verge of its first expansion in more than a decade, as new fast-track consenting laws spur development along the city’s outer edges.

A proposed project timeline shows a 210-ha block of land to the northeast could be absorbed by the city by July next … View more
Hamilton’s city boundary could be on the verge of its first expansion in more than a decade, as new fast-track consenting laws spur development along the city’s outer edges.

A proposed project timeline shows a 210-ha block of land to the northeast could be absorbed by the city by July next year.

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4 days ago

Car found after brazen Rototuna burglary

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A car belonging to a Rototuna family has been found after burglars walked into their home and stole it - along with car keys and wallet - on Monday night.

Thieves drove off with a 2009 Volkswagon Tiguan from a Cranbook Place home, also bizarrely taking a doctor’s letter appointment, a dressing… View more
A car belonging to a Rototuna family has been found after burglars walked into their home and stole it - along with car keys and wallet - on Monday night.

Thieves drove off with a 2009 Volkswagon Tiguan from a Cranbook Place home, also bizarrely taking a doctor’s letter appointment, a dressing gown and sunglasses.

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4 days ago

Red stickers, yellow stickers, orange dirt: Tairua residents pick up pieces after night of hell

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

They are a plucky bunch up on Mt Paku.

Last week’s devastating rainfall event created a night of disruption for some, absolute hell for others whose homes are dotted over the ancient, tree-enshrouded volcanic cone that overlooks Tairua Harbour on the Coromandel Peninsula.

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4 days ago

Community rallies for Te Aroha ambulance officer in ICU

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The family of an ambulance officer who suffered a life changing medical condition say the support they have received while they wait to see if he will wake up has been “amazing”.

Te Aroha man Matthew Liddle’s future hangs in the balance after he suffered a major aneurysm on 26 January, … View more
The family of an ambulance officer who suffered a life changing medical condition say the support they have received while they wait to see if he will wake up has been “amazing”.

Te Aroha man Matthew Liddle’s future hangs in the balance after he suffered a major aneurysm on 26 January, bleeding rapidly due to the blood thinners he took for his underlying heart condition.

A Givealittle page has been set up for him and his family.

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4 days ago

Sallies’ social housing apartments plan for Te Rapa

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

South Island property developers are planning on turning empty land on Te Rapa Rd into social housing.

Thirty five two bedroom and 18 one bedroom apartments will be built at the site of the former Te Rapa Motor Inn, which was sold for $5 million last June to Te Rapa Hamilton Development Limited.

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4 days ago

TWINKLEBELLS NEEDS A FOREVER LOVING HOME

Michelle from Saint Andrews

HI MY NAME IS TWINKLEBELLS AND I'M LESS THAN A YEAR OLD I'M DE-SEXED, REGISTERED & MICROCHIPPED AND LOOKING FOR A HOME I CAN CALL MY OWN, DUE TO A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES MY HUMAN MUMMY CAN NO LONGER KEEP ME HERE ANYMORE AND I KNOW I WOULD BE MUCH BETTER OFF IN A SAFE AND LOVING HOME … View moreHI MY NAME IS TWINKLEBELLS AND I'M LESS THAN A YEAR OLD I'M DE-SEXED, REGISTERED & MICROCHIPPED AND LOOKING FOR A HOME I CAN CALL MY OWN, DUE TO A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES MY HUMAN MUMMY CAN NO LONGER KEEP ME HERE ANYMORE AND I KNOW I WOULD BE MUCH BETTER OFF IN A SAFE AND LOVING HOME OF MY OWN, I COME WITH MY CAT CARRY CASE AND I AM FREE OF CHARGE JUST GET MY MICROCHIP DETAILS CHANGED OVER AND I CAN BE YOURS FOREVER I WAS FOUND ORPHANED ON A FARM 4 HOURS FROM THE WAIKATO, STARVING, SCARED AND ALONE, I HAVE HEALED SINCE THEN AND I REALLY AM A LOVELY WEE GIRL AND I COULD BE YOUR FAITHFUL COMPANION FOR A VERY LONG TIME, ALL I NEED IS PATIENCE, TIME, LOVE AND XTRA AFFECTION WOULD SOMEONE OUT THERE PLEASE GIVE ME A CHANCE TO TRULY BLOSSOM AND I COULD BE A SPECIAL FAMILY'S BEST FRIEND PHONE MICHELLE ON HAMILTON 07 8497744

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4 days ago

MISS TWINKLEBELLS IS FREE TO A FOREVER LOVING HOME DE-SEXED, MICROCHIPPED & REGISTERED

Michelle from Saint Andrews

HI MY NAME IS TWINKLEBELLS AND I'M LESS THAN A YEAR OLD I'M DE-SEXED, REGISTERED & MICROCHIPPED AND LOOKING FOR A HOME I CAN CALL MY OWN, DUE TO A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES MY HUMAN MUMMY CAN NO LONGER KEEP ME HERE ANYMORE AND I KNOW I WOULD BE MUCH BETTER OFF IN A SAFE AND LOVING HOME… View moreHI MY NAME IS TWINKLEBELLS AND I'M LESS THAN A YEAR OLD I'M DE-SEXED, REGISTERED & MICROCHIPPED AND LOOKING FOR A HOME I CAN CALL MY OWN, DUE TO A CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES MY HUMAN MUMMY CAN NO LONGER KEEP ME HERE ANYMORE AND I KNOW I WOULD BE MUCH BETTER OFF IN A SAFE AND LOVING HOME OF MY OWN, I COME WITH MY CAT CARRY CASE AND I AM FREE OF CHARGE JUST GET MY MICROCHIP DETAILS CHANGED OVER AND I CAN BE YOURS FOREVER I WAS FOUND ORPHANED ON A FARM 4 HOURS FROM THE WAIKATO, STARVING, SCARED AND ALONE, I HAVE HEALED SINCE THEN AND I REALLY AM A LOVELY WEE GIRL AND I COULD BE YOUR FAITHFUL COMPANION FOR A VERY LONG TIME, ALL I NEED IS PATIENCE, TIME, LOVE AND XTRA AFFECTION WOULD SOMEONE OUT THERE PLEASE GIVE ME A CHANCE TO TRULY BLOSSOM AND I COULD BE A SPECIAL FAMILY'S BEST FRIEND PHONE MICHELLE ON HAMILTON 07 8497744

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7 days ago

Poll: Do you often use NZ Post services?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato is set to lose eight NZ Post counters as part of a nationwide retail shakeup.

They’re nestled inside other businesses such as dairies, and will disappear from sites stretching from Hamilton to Taupō’s Acacia Bay, according to NZ Post’s website.

Do you often use NZ Post … View more
Waikato is set to lose eight NZ Post counters as part of a nationwide retail shakeup.

They’re nestled inside other businesses such as dairies, and will disappear from sites stretching from Hamilton to Taupō’s Acacia Bay, according to NZ Post’s website.

Do you often use NZ Post services? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you often use NZ Post services?
  • 57.9% Yes
    57.9% Complete
  • 42.1% No
    42.1% Complete
38 votes
8 days ago

Poll: Do you reckon we'll get to swimming in Lake Rotoroa?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The dream of taking a summertime dip in Hamilton’s Lake Rotoroa isn’t dead, with new plans to be considered Thursday floated to help improve water quality.

The lake is currently at a ‘caution’ level, meaning people should avoid the water — something they have been advised to do for … View more
The dream of taking a summertime dip in Hamilton’s Lake Rotoroa isn’t dead, with new plans to be considered Thursday floated to help improve water quality.

The lake is currently at a ‘caution’ level, meaning people should avoid the water — something they have been advised to do for decades.

Do you reckon we'll get to swimming in Lake Rotoroa? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you reckon we'll get to swimming in Lake Rotoroa?
  • 16.2% Yes
    16.2% Complete
  • 83.8% No
    83.8% Complete
37 votes
6 days ago

Glass display cabinets x 2

Judy from Rototuna North

Price is $150 each

Price: $150

6 days ago

Awards trip not a bridge too far, says Hamilton City Council

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s newest bridges have been labelled “a monument to council spending” after it was revealed $8691 was spent sending a staff member to an overseas awards ceremony.

This came alongside other costs such as opening celebrations totalling $58,602, which Hamilton City Council has … View more
Hamilton’s newest bridges have been labelled “a monument to council spending” after it was revealed $8691 was spent sending a staff member to an overseas awards ceremony.

This came alongside other costs such as opening celebrations totalling $58,602, which Hamilton City Council has staunchly defended as marking a “once-in-a-generation” event and boosting the city’s profile.

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7 days ago

Bestsellers: Mother-daughter duo serve up summer

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

To the delight of Gordonton locals, after twenty years Michele Bishop has set up shop where she first entered the hospitality world.

Bishop founded MatteBlack Cafe & Catering eight years ago, but that wasn’t the start of her hospo journey. Originally a stay-at-home mum, when her son … View more
To the delight of Gordonton locals, after twenty years Michele Bishop has set up shop where she first entered the hospitality world.

Bishop founded MatteBlack Cafe & Catering eight years ago, but that wasn’t the start of her hospo journey. Originally a stay-at-home mum, when her son started school twenty years ago, Bishop jumped into a new challenge and opened a cafe in Gordonton.

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7 days ago

Greyhound racer without a future wonders what next

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

As D-Day for greyhound racers across New Zealand approaches, one Waikato industry stalwart says the industry is “still at a loss of what the future looks like”.

The announcement by Racing Minister Winston Peters in December 2024 to end the greyhound racing industry came as a shock to … View more
As D-Day for greyhound racers across New Zealand approaches, one Waikato industry stalwart says the industry is “still at a loss of what the future looks like”.

The announcement by Racing Minister Winston Peters in December 2024 to end the greyhound racing industry came as a shock to Waipā-based Corey Steele and his family.

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7 days ago

Kākāpō ancestor found in Waitomo cave

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Scientists have unearthed the remains of ancient wildlife in a cave near Waitomo, the first time a large number of million-year-old fossils have been found in Aotearoa.

The discovery of fossils from 12 ancient bird species and 4 frog species has opened a rare window into how New Zealand looked … View more
Scientists have unearthed the remains of ancient wildlife in a cave near Waitomo, the first time a large number of million-year-old fossils have been found in Aotearoa.

The discovery of fossils from 12 ancient bird species and 4 frog species has opened a rare window into how New Zealand looked about 1 million years ago. It indicates that New Zealand’s ancient wildlife was significantly impacted by catastrophic climate changes and volcanic eruptions. This resulted in frequent extinctions and species replacements well before human arrival.

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7 days ago

Build Your Own Beach Wagon

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Load up this handy trolley with your bucket and spade, boogie boards and towels for a fun day at the beach. But first it’s time to get DIYing to build and paint it. Find out how to create and paint your own handy outdoor wagon with these easy step by step instructions.

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