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12-year-old Jorja McCarthy holds a plaque which reads, “Appollo. You will always be in our hearts like a star in the sky”.
She fits it in place with the same care and tenderness that she gave little Appollo in life. The fence she’s attaching it to is Hamilton’s new Rainbow Bridge; a … View more12-year-old Jorja McCarthy holds a plaque which reads, “Appollo. You will always be in our hearts like a star in the sky”.
She fits it in place with the same care and tenderness that she gave little Appollo in life. The fence she’s attaching it to is Hamilton’s new Rainbow Bridge; a place to remember the city’s departed pets.
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There are spots in Hamilton where it’s inescapable. Supermarket trolleys loaded with rubbish. Debris accumulating under trees. Plastic bags and Lime scooters thrown down a riverbank.
The depressing tide of litter and rubbish shows few signs of going away, despite the heroic efforts of some … View moreThere are spots in Hamilton where it’s inescapable. Supermarket trolleys loaded with rubbish. Debris accumulating under trees. Plastic bags and Lime scooters thrown down a riverbank.
The depressing tide of litter and rubbish shows few signs of going away, despite the heroic efforts of some individuals to do their bit. One gully cleanup in Donny Park netted a tonne of rubbish, including supermarket trolleys.
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It was built on the property by a neighbour, without consent or the business owner knowing part of it crossed the boundary onto his property.
Hamilton City Council told him to fix the retaining wall, but MBIE has recently overturned the decision.
Do you think he should have to fix it? Tell us… View moreIt was built on the property by a neighbour, without consent or the business owner knowing part of it crossed the boundary onto his property.
Hamilton City Council told him to fix the retaining wall, but MBIE has recently overturned the decision.
Do you think he should have to fix it? Tell us why/why not in the comments. Please add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.
An illegal dumping hotspot outside a Kāinga Ora housing complex has cost the state landlord more than $12,000 to clean up, but stopping it from happening remains a difficult job.
The oak tree is outside a 32-home complex on Peachgrove Rd near the intersection with Clyde St in Hamilton East and … View moreAn illegal dumping hotspot outside a Kāinga Ora housing complex has cost the state landlord more than $12,000 to clean up, but stopping it from happening remains a difficult job.
The oak tree is outside a 32-home complex on Peachgrove Rd near the intersection with Clyde St in Hamilton East and has mostly been surrounded by rubbish for the last five years.
Is rubbish illegally dumped near you? Let us know in the comments. (Please add NFP if you don't want your comments to appear in print.)
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free and … View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, go to BookMyVaccine.nz or talk to your healthcare provider.
For years former Waikato woman Anna Petchell would deal to the unholy mess at marinas when she worked on yachts around the world.
But New Zealand was a shock when she returned in 2019. “I had always said to people, no, New Zealand's a clean green place. We always get raised to pick up our… View moreFor years former Waikato woman Anna Petchell would deal to the unholy mess at marinas when she worked on yachts around the world.
But New Zealand was a shock when she returned in 2019. “I had always said to people, no, New Zealand's a clean green place. We always get raised to pick up our rubbish,” she says. “And then I got home and I was like, it's terrible."
Have you ever done your own cleanup? Let us know in the comments. (Please add NFP if you don't want your comment to appear in print.)
Wellington Street beachgoers won’t have their revamped beach space finished before this summer, but their new favourite “temporary” pontoon is there to stay.
In January last year visitors to the river-side beach told the Waikato Times they were loving the new pontoon installed as a … View moreWellington Street beachgoers won’t have their revamped beach space finished before this summer, but their new favourite “temporary” pontoon is there to stay.
In January last year visitors to the river-side beach told the Waikato Times they were loving the new pontoon installed as a temporary replacement for the tired old jetty.
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These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
… View moreThese items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food Recalls
Kiki seed crackers
My Food Bag Ltg white sesame seeds
Couplands mince & vege pie
Ghiotti mozarella cheese
Papamoa Spice King sesame seeds
Mahadeo Spices and Produce Warehouse sesame seeds and Qandahari Bazaar sesame seeds
Sesame seeds from these following brands / stores: Bin Inn, Scrumptious, Bare Refill, Grand Market, Classic Taste, Food 4 Less and Apna.
Doughboys bread products
New World Wanaka spaghetti & meatballs
Essente mixed nuts
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds
Product Recalls
Zodiac swimming pool heat pump
Rubber duckie toy
H&M children/baby pyjamas
CFMOTO Youth All Terrain vehicle
Magnetic Ball set
Vehicle recalls can be found here.
We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.
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Winter is well and truly here, and we’re helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!
… View moreWinter is well and truly here, and we’re helping you keep your cup full and your mind entertained. Simply purchase or gift a subscription via mags4gifts.co.nz before 31 July and you’ll automatically be placed in the draw to win 1 of 3 Delonghi Espresso Coffee Makers worth $229* each!
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A police car that crashed into an iconic Hamilton bridge did its damage on a slightly easier to repair part, the council says.
Specialist structural engineers are assessing Fairfield Bridge after the crash about 12.25am on Tuesday.
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It’s easy to create your very own colourful planter box, with the kids or for the kids to enjoy, from an old wooden drawer and Resene testpots.
Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
A passion project has turned into an international award winning whisky distillery.
Tucked in the industrial pocket of the ever-growing Pōkeno, is New Zealand’s largest dedicated single malt distillery, Pōkeno Whisky.
Buyers have been snapping up land for new homes near Hamilton’s Ruakura Superhub, with just over half the available sections sold.
This is stage one of a 74-section subdivision near the iwi-led inland port but the developer, Tainui Group Holdings (TGH), said there would be room for up to 4500 … View moreBuyers have been snapping up land for new homes near Hamilton’s Ruakura Superhub, with just over half the available sections sold.
This is stage one of a 74-section subdivision near the iwi-led inland port but the developer, Tainui Group Holdings (TGH), said there would be room for up to 4500 family homes in the coming 20 to 30 years. Land will be released for sale in stages.
Would you like to live near the superhub? Tell us your reasons in the comments (include NFP if you don't want them to be used in print).
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