331 days ago

Did you know about this new rescue helicopter?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato’s new rescue helicopter has an auto take-off function and can carry more kit.

The $20 million dollar 5-blade Airbus H145 D3 has come “straight from the factory floor” in Germany, and replaces the former H145 Wespac rescue helicopter, which is going to Tauranga.

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5 days ago

Poll: Are you a Te Huia fan?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

All three Hamilton MPs appear to be united behind the retention of the Te Huia passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland, as well as potentially expanding it to Tauranga.

But whether Hamilton East’s Ryan Hamilton, Hamilton West’s Tama Potaka and soon-to-be Labour list MP Georgie Dansey have the combined power to shunt transport minister Chris Bishop and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon onto their line of thinking remains to be seen.

Are you a Te Huia fan? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a Te Huia fan?
  • 84.8% Yes
    84.8% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
46 votes
1 day ago

One size fits all rates cap model ‘unworkable’, says Waipā DC

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waipā District Council says the government’s “one size fits all” proposal to cap rate rises could disproportionately harm fast-growing councils such as Waipā.

On Wednesday, Strategic Planning and Policy committee members debated the council’s submission on the proposed rates cap model.

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19 hours ago

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