Horsham Downs, Hamilton

21 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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16 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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16 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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16 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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17 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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17 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

17 days ago

Poll: Have you ever had problems with roaming dogs?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Dennis the terrier could still lose a leg after being mauled by roaming dogs at a Huntly lake.
Two of the dogs that attacked him at Lake Hakanoa on January 7 have been put down, though animal control is still looking for the third.

Have you ever had problems with roaming dogs? Tell us more in … View more
Dennis the terrier could still lose a leg after being mauled by roaming dogs at a Huntly lake.
Two of the dogs that attacked him at Lake Hakanoa on January 7 have been put down, though animal control is still looking for the third.

Have you ever had problems with roaming dogs? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever had problems with roaming dogs?
  • 66.7% Yes
    66.7% Complete
  • 33.3% No
    33.3% Complete
15 votes
18 days ago

It's showtime!

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The day is finally here - BNZ Theatre's first show is tonight and we've got a souvenir liftout to celebrate the occasion.

As editor Jonathan MacKenzie puts it, this is "one of those moments that invites us to pause, look around, and recognise what a city can achieve when it … View more
The day is finally here - BNZ Theatre's first show is tonight and we've got a souvenir liftout to celebrate the occasion.

As editor Jonathan MacKenzie puts it, this is "one of those moments that invites us to pause, look around, and recognise what a city can achieve when it commits to something bigger than itself".

Read his editorial at the link below.

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19 days ago

Freeview installation equipment

Kirk from Taupiri

Have retired no more roofs for me

Price: $300

20 days ago

F-bomb gin complaint against Good George lights fuse on sales instead

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

An attempt to crack down on a cheekily profanity labelled Hamilton gin by booze control campaigners appears to have backfired by pushing up sales.

Hamilton-based distillery Good George’s F...ery gin came under scrutiny after the Communities Against Alcohol Harm group alleged it breached … View more
An attempt to crack down on a cheekily profanity labelled Hamilton gin by booze control campaigners appears to have backfired by pushing up sales.

Hamilton-based distillery Good George’s F...ery gin came under scrutiny after the Communities Against Alcohol Harm group alleged it breached socially responsible advertising standards.

However, the Advertising Standards Authority ruled it was more of a joke than offensive.

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20 days ago

‘He was one of a kind’: Whānau can finally farewell Aydan Brown

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

For four months, Aydan Brown’s anguished whānau wondered where he was.

On Monday they got an answer when his body was found in his ute in the Waikato River. It was minutes away from Chartwell, where Brown, 39, was last seen leaving his cousin’s birthday party in August.

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21 days ago

Well, that was quite a storm!

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It was a flash of light brighter than day at 2am on Friday that heralded the arrival of nature’s fury on a quiet Melville St.

And when resident Leanne Norris peered outside at a massive tree reduced to matchwood, it was clear where the lightning had found its mark.

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