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A rental property owner has hit out at a “laughable” Tenancy Tribunal ruling that saw her awarded $25,000 from a disruptive tenant - to be paid off at $30 a week.
“I will be 82 years-old when it’s fully paid off,” she said. “Laughable.”
DOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited … View moreDOC is rolling out a new tool to help figure out what to tackle first when it comes to protecting our threatened species and the things putting them at risk.
Why does this matter? As Nikki Macdonald from The Post points out, we’re a country with around 4,400 threatened species. With limited time and funding, conservation has always meant making tough calls about what gets attention first.
For the first time, DOC has put real numbers around what it would take to do everything needed to properly safeguard our unique natural environment. The new BioInvest tool shows the scale of the challenge: 310,177 actions across 28,007 sites.
Now that we can see the full picture, it brings the big question into focus: how much do we, as Kiwis, truly value protecting nature — and what are we prepared to invest to make it happen?
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Changes to a busy road in Hillcrest are being reviewed before they’re even finished after they “horrified” residents and shop-owners.
Local Murray Brown’s up in arms about the new layout on Cambridge Rd. Parking spaces have disappeared near Hillcrest Stadium and nearby shops, and he says… View moreChanges to a busy road in Hillcrest are being reviewed before they’re even finished after they “horrified” residents and shop-owners.
Local Murray Brown’s up in arms about the new layout on Cambridge Rd. Parking spaces have disappeared near Hillcrest Stadium and nearby shops, and he says the configuration leaves drivers backing out of parking spaces into oncoming traffic that they can’t see - which includes trucks and double-decker buses.
Have you been through Hillcrest recently? Tell us what you thought of the changes in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Bespoke menus, dinner at the zoo, and over $200,000 fundraised for Ronald McDonald House Charities - for Waikato Supper Club guests, Wednesday evening was a night out to remember.
The 440 guests who attended the event helped raise funds to support Ronald McDonald House Charities in providing … View moreBespoke menus, dinner at the zoo, and over $200,000 fundraised for Ronald McDonald House Charities - for Waikato Supper Club guests, Wednesday evening was a night out to remember.
The 440 guests who attended the event helped raise funds to support Ronald McDonald House Charities in providing accommodation to families with a child in hospital.
Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi couldn’t have wished for a more fitting opponent for his first start of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
The experienced Chiefs lock is back in the run-on side for Friday night’s round-four clash against Moana Pasifika in Hamilton - and now sporting the Samoan matai … View moreSeuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi couldn’t have wished for a more fitting opponent for his first start of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
The experienced Chiefs lock is back in the run-on side for Friday night’s round-four clash against Moana Pasifika in Hamilton - and now sporting the Samoan matai title of ‘Seuseu’ in front of his first name.
The same night Roya Feyz was awarded a top prize in a major competition for an artwork reflecting the horrors of life in her native Iran, US bombs began falling on the country.
It’s a coincidence that is not lost on Feyz, who was in Hamilton to accept the Merit in Painting award on Saturday … View moreThe same night Roya Feyz was awarded a top prize in a major competition for an artwork reflecting the horrors of life in her native Iran, US bombs began falling on the country.
It’s a coincidence that is not lost on Feyz, who was in Hamilton to accept the Merit in Painting award on Saturday night at the New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards.
From dad duty to father figure for Damian McKenzie.
The (somewhat) rested-up Chiefs and All Blacks playmaker will make his return from paternity leave and lace the boots up for the first time this season in Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific clash against Moana Pasifika in Hamilton.
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A central Raglan car park could soon become home to a new church and community venue.
Surfside Church is eyeing a site in the CBD of the laid-back beach town for a 300-person venue — and says it needs a steer from the community board.
A pilates studio owner whose rates were overcharged for 21 years is fighting to get the money refunded by the city council.
Progressive Pilates owner Sonia Lidington estimated she had paid an extra $20,000 over the years, but Hamilton City Council has said it can only refund her $7416.
Family members caring for loved ones with dementia are having to book up to a year in advance for a day off as a crisis hits respite care availability across the Waikato.
Carers with no options to take a break are left facing a breakdown themselves, says one advocate.
Do you know someone … View moreFamily members caring for loved ones with dementia are having to book up to a year in advance for a day off as a crisis hits respite care availability across the Waikato.
Carers with no options to take a break are left facing a breakdown themselves, says one advocate.
Do you know someone affected by this? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
An early-morning bakery rave, complete with DJs, dancing, coffee and pastries, is set to take over Riverbank Lane this Saturday.
Rudi’s Bakehouse is swapping bright lights for the Hamilton sunrise and alcohol for espresso as it hosts what it believes to be one of the city’s first “bakery … View moreAn early-morning bakery rave, complete with DJs, dancing, coffee and pastries, is set to take over Riverbank Lane this Saturday.
Rudi’s Bakehouse is swapping bright lights for the Hamilton sunrise and alcohol for espresso as it hosts what it believes to be one of the city’s first “bakery raves”.
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It’s not quite the seven wonders of the ancient world, but the seven warehouses of the Ruakura Superhub are promising big things.
The new addition close by the inland port on the outskirts of the city will augment the numerous multi-million dollar investments already there.
Storyteller Eatery & Bar is more than just a business for co-owner Bridie Osborne, it’s about continuing her family’s legacy of sharing stories.
It’s all about the people for her, whether that’s having a great team around her or chatting to customers, which is where the Te Awamutu … View moreStoryteller Eatery & Bar is more than just a business for co-owner Bridie Osborne, it’s about continuing her family’s legacy of sharing stories.
It’s all about the people for her, whether that’s having a great team around her or chatting to customers, which is where the Te Awamutu eatery’s name comes from.
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