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Raglan’s transforming from surf mecca to romantic Netflix set from Hawaii this week.
After checking out towns across Australia, South America and New Zealand, Raglan stood out to be a “sweet-looking town” for Hiroshi Kurosaki, the director for Beyond Goodbye.
Schoolkid surfers may not have been the rescuers struggling swimmers expected to see at Port Waikato.
But they were in good hands: Nico Dwen, 12, and Cooper Timmerman-Friskney, 11, are “professionals” trained up as nippers with the local surf life saving club.
Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.
Make this … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.
Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today.
Demands on the health system mean research is often a low priority for government funding.
Various trusts therefore exist to facilitate health research, and three of them have philanthropic funds at Momentum Waikato that welcome public donations.
The Waikato Sick Babies Trust supports … View moreDemands on the health system mean research is often a low priority for government funding.
Various trusts therefore exist to facilitate health research, and three of them have philanthropic funds at Momentum Waikato that welcome public donations.
The Waikato Sick Babies Trust supports neonatal research and staff development in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Waikato Hospital.
The Waikato Medical Research Foundation backs small innovative research projects and builds local capacity.
The Vision Research Foundation brings about life-changing discoveries by supporting research beyond ‘safe and incremental’.
Want to know more about these Funds? Click here and then select by title.
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Hamilton water use is climbing along with the mercury with the city using about 15% more than an average summer day, meaning restrictions could soon follow as the region swelters.
And many are already heading to the river to cool off.
When times are tough, it seems yoga sessions are among the first to go.
Matthew Smart is closing his Iyengar Yoga Centre in Hamilton and will take up a regular job with someone else paying his wage again for the first time in 30 years.
And an economist says this kind of thing could be a … View moreWhen times are tough, it seems yoga sessions are among the first to go.
Matthew Smart is closing his Iyengar Yoga Centre in Hamilton and will take up a regular job with someone else paying his wage again for the first time in 30 years.
And an economist says this kind of thing could be a result of increased competition in the market and less money to go around.
Have you stopped doing any hobbies to save money?
Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!
Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.
The Freshwater Clam is an invasive species that has made its way to New Zealand.
They can harm our lakes, rivers and everything we love about the water, from boating and fishing to swimming and competing.
To help stop the spread of the Freshwater Clam, … View moreThe Freshwater Clam is an invasive species that has made its way to New Zealand.
They can harm our lakes, rivers and everything we love about the water, from boating and fishing to swimming and competing.
To help stop the spread of the Freshwater Clam, please follow the new check-clean-dry requirements when moving between rivers and lakes this summer to protect the water we love.
The number of students enrolling in Waikato’s culinary arts has halved in the post-pandemic years and the hospitality industry is feeling the consequences.
One Hamilton restaurant owner has “just been doing it all myself”, while another says eateries might start reducing their food … View moreThe number of students enrolling in Waikato’s culinary arts has halved in the post-pandemic years and the hospitality industry is feeling the consequences.
One Hamilton restaurant owner has “just been doing it all myself”, while another says eateries might start reducing their food offerings.
Fraser ACE proudly introduces our new tutor Sarah taking our New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course, aimed at fostering inclusivity and effective communication.
Designed for learners of all backgrounds, this course is a gateway to understanding and mastering one of the country's official … View moreFraser ACE proudly introduces our new tutor Sarah taking our New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) course, aimed at fostering inclusivity and effective communication.
Designed for learners of all backgrounds, this course is a gateway to understanding and mastering one of the country's official languages. Led by Sarah Mason, an experienced instructor, participants will delve into the rich culture of NZSL, honing essential communication skills through engaging lessons and practical applications. Whether for personal enrichment, professional development, or to communicate with the Deaf community, this course empowers individuals to break down barriers and build connections through the beauty of sign language.
The platforms were crowded and there were plenty of smiles as trains chugged up the Glen Afton Line.
It's about 12km southwest of Huntly and was initially built to cart coal, but has been kept alive by enthusiasts.
Waikato lifeguards might have been “bloody active” over summer, but they’re pleased with beachgoer behaviour and don’t have standout rescues to report.
After last summer’s destructive storms and torrential rain it’s no surprise people are packing out the beaches.
It’s not exactly on the tourist trail but there’s an unmistakable visual appeal to the ironsand mining operation at Taharoa.
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