393 days ago

Poll: Will you check out this shop?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

One of the world’s largest jewellery retailers is setting up shop in Hamilton, overlooking Christchurch, Dunedin and Tauranga for the fastest growing city in the country.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will enter the New Zealand market with an initial investment of $75m and will open three retail showrooms in Hamilton, Auckland, and Wellington.

Will you check out this shop? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you check out this shop?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 36.4% Maybe
    36.4% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
22 votes
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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.6% Inside!
    76.6% Complete
  • 23.4% On top!
    23.4% Complete
1188 votes
5 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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6 hours ago

The 23-carat pie that could be New Zealand’s most expensive

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Baker Tīrau has created what might be New Zealand's most luxurious, and expensive, take on a Kiwi classic steak and cheese pie and is auctioning it off for a good cause.

Made with wagyu beef, French red wine, the most expensive cheese he could get his hands on, and topped with 23-carat gold flakes, award-winning baker Shane Kearns is auctioning off his unique steak and cheese pie to raise funds for local volunteer fire-fighters.

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