58 days ago

Developers buoyed as latest OCR cut fuels growing optimism

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One Waikato property developer who went from selling zero homes in the first half of last year to 68 in the latter half after the first Official Cash Rate drop sees the latest big cut as set to fuel some much needed optimism.

When the Reserve Bank sliced another 50 basis points off the OCR on Wednesday, bringing it down to 2.5%, developers across the region felt the lift.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
1868 votes
11 hours ago

Shop Opening at Queenwood Village Shops

Owner from iFixComputer ifixcomputer.co.nz

πŸŽ‰ BIG NEWS! iFixComputer has opened a Brand NEW Shop! πŸŽ‰
Get ready, because your go-to experts for all things tech are expanding! We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new iFixComputer location at 2 Queenwood Avenue, Hamilton.
From cracked screens and slow laptops to tricky data recovery, we've got you covered. Come visit our new, modern space and say hello to the same friendly, expert service you know and trust.

πŸ“ Find Us At: 2 Queenwoord Avenue, Hamilton
To celebrate, we'll be offering Free Diagnostics for the month!
Tag a friend who needs their computer fixed! πŸ‘‡

www.ifixcomputer.co.nz...

1 day ago

Looking for a local Travel Agent

Sunita from Flagstaff

Hello fellow travelers.
Planning a holiday in 2026, and need some advise, suggestions, recommendations or any information travel related? Give me a call and we can chat. No obligations.
I constantly get travel promotions on offer. Feel free to send me a message by Email-EpicTravels1818@gmail.com or like and follow me on my Facebook page - www.facebook.com....
Look forward to hearing from you.

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