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1219 days ago

Crime Writing Panel Friday 19 August 6.30pm

Catherine from Pukete

Nikki Crutchley, Michael Bennett, Angus McLean and Vanda Symon will talk crime writing on our Hamilton Book Month free panel this Friday 6.30pm in Events Room 1 at Wintec.

Enter Wintec’s City Campus via Gate 3 on Tristram St. As it is in the evening, anyone coming to the event will have free access to parking on campus and also the staff parking and reserved parking areas indicated on the city campus map. Please avoid parking where resident or hostel parking is stated. There are parking spots directly outside the Gallagher event rooms. Look out for our Hamilton Book Month banners.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.7% Maybe?
    33.7% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
581 votes
2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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2 hours ago

Fonterra cuts forecast milk forecast after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Fonterra has cut its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip.

On Thursday, the Co-op adjusted the forecast range from $9-$10 per kilo of milk solids to $8.50 to $9.50 with the midpoint changing from $9.50 per to $9.

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