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224 days ago

Ever imagined seeing your local reporters on the TV news?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Waikato Times will be a crucial part of what has been described as “a new era of innovation and freshness”, when Stuff takes over the news on Three.

Stuff and Warner Bros Discovery confirmed on Tuesday morning a deal that will see Stuff produce a 6pm bulletin for the television network.

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227 days ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Could we live without public bins?
  • 11.6% Yes
    11.6% Complete
  • 87.9% No
    87.9% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2661 votes
224 days ago

Poll: What do you think of Hamilton's new parking meters?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A new parking meter system is supposed to “offer greater convenience” in central Hamilton, but CBD barber Gini Berggren says it has the potential to trim her customers.

Forty per cent of Berggren’s customers are elderly, and she’s frustrated to watch them walk the distance from her … View more
A new parking meter system is supposed to “offer greater convenience” in central Hamilton, but CBD barber Gini Berggren says it has the potential to trim her customers.

Forty per cent of Berggren’s customers are elderly, and she’s frustrated to watch them walk the distance from her premises at Barber on Barton up the street to sort out their parking.

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What do you think of Hamilton's new parking meters?
  • 0% I like them.
    0% Complete
  • 8% Doesn't make much of a difference for me.
    8% Complete
  • 48% Don't like them.
    48% Complete
  • 44% Haven't used them yet.
    44% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments
    0% Complete
25 votes
224 days ago

What are your thoughts on Cambridge's housing needs?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

A leading developer says Cambridge residents need to get ready for infill housing.

While Hamiltonians are used to intensive housing it’s only a matter of time, a developer says, before townhouses become a part of Cambridge’s landscape too.

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224 days ago

Understanding money is path to wellbeing

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Managing your own finances wisely is a life skill that is becoming ever more important for survival and wellbeing in the modern world, and yet many people don’t know how to make money work for them and often pay a high price for that lack of understanding.

Cambridge philanthropists John and … View more
Managing your own finances wisely is a life skill that is becoming ever more important for survival and wellbeing in the modern world, and yet many people don’t know how to make money work for them and often pay a high price for that lack of understanding.

Cambridge philanthropists John and Nicola Kenel see this knowledge gap as a serious issue for the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and the nation. Treasury recommended in 2010 that financial literacy be added to the school curriculum, but with no sign of that actually happening, they decided to get on with actively supporting financial literacy training in the community.

So in mid-2022 they made a significant founding donation to establish the Waikato Financial Literacy Fund at Momentum Waikato. It offers grants for well-run local financial literacy programs for kids and teenagers, and providing access to relevant online tools and apps, such as ‘SquareOne’.

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225 days ago

More Completed Properties Available Now!

Pragma Homes

Hamilton’s well-known and trusted property developer, Pragma Homes, has several completed properties available right now. If you’re not ready to buy and settle right away, then talk to our Sales Team about upcoming Full Turn-Key Land & Home packages.

By purchasing a Pragma property, … View more
Hamilton’s well-known and trusted property developer, Pragma Homes, has several completed properties available right now. If you’re not ready to buy and settle right away, then talk to our Sales Team about upcoming Full Turn-Key Land & Home packages.

By purchasing a Pragma property, you're not just buying a property; you're investing in a thriving community and positioning yourself for future growth and prosperity.

Don’t delay! Contact us today and let us turn your homeownership dreams into reality!
Find out more

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226 days ago

Golden Ages Dance - Wednesday 24th April 10am - 1pm

Melanie from Hamilton Lake

The Glenview Community Centre are hosting an Old-time Dance Event for all our senior citizens (see invite attached).
We are planning a touch of nostalgia and charm for all our grama's and grampa's with a YOUNG AT HEART dance at:

Glenview Community Centre
Wednesday 24th April from … View more
The Glenview Community Centre are hosting an Old-time Dance Event for all our senior citizens (see invite attached).
We are planning a touch of nostalgia and charm for all our grama's and grampa's with a YOUNG AT HEART dance at:

Glenview Community Centre
Wednesday 24th April from 10am - 1pm (day before ANZAC).

Our kaumatua/elderly often get overlooked so let's honour them by bringing back the Memories, the Fun and a Touch of Yester-year with dances like the Viennese swing, the Glengarry, the Platinum waltz and the Maxina! Put your dancing shoes on and come along and join us! For beginners to experienced and everyone in between.

A light lunch will be provided so come along, bring a friend and enjoy an entertaining trip down memory lane.

$5 entry
Ph Mel on 021 229 8097 for more details

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225 days ago

Shear Harmony - Barbershop in The Woolshed

Richard from Cambridge

Friday May 10th at 7pm. Stunning vocal entertainment from Mighty River Harmony, Manu Mātātahi, and The Usual Suspects - the Waikato's top barbershop groups - at The Woolshed, 1866 Cambridge Road, Cambridge.
Tickets $20 from Paper Plus Cambridge, Te Awa Lifecare Village reception, and from… View more
Friday May 10th at 7pm. Stunning vocal entertainment from Mighty River Harmony, Manu Mātātahi, and The Usual Suspects - the Waikato's top barbershop groups - at The Woolshed, 1866 Cambridge Road, Cambridge.
Tickets $20 from Paper Plus Cambridge, Te Awa Lifecare Village reception, and from Harmony Waikato ph.0211844570.

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225 days ago

Do you think Cambridge needs more compact and new housing?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Robert and Dawn Laws thought they had made a sound investment buying a home in Cambridge.

The value of that asset has now “eroded by $200,000” after a company sought consent to build a two-story high density complex next door, the couple say.

The developer for the Taylor Street project, … View more
Robert and Dawn Laws thought they had made a sound investment buying a home in Cambridge.

The value of that asset has now “eroded by $200,000” after a company sought consent to build a two-story high density complex next door, the couple say.

The developer for the Taylor Street project, John Kenel, says it's is a step towards addressing critical housing needs and will replace “outdated, old, single glazed, minimal insulation, cold and damp” houses.

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225 days ago

Have you seen Enderley's new health centre?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A new multi-million dollar diagnostic centre in the heart of Hamilton aims to help reduce the “five biggest killers” in Māori health by bringing services back into the community.

The $12 million diagnostic centre Taakiri Tuu was unveiled on Monday and spearheaded by Waikato health provider,… View more
A new multi-million dollar diagnostic centre in the heart of Hamilton aims to help reduce the “five biggest killers” in Māori health by bringing services back into the community.

The $12 million diagnostic centre Taakiri Tuu was unveiled on Monday and spearheaded by Waikato health provider, Te Kōhao Health. It aims to reduce common but detectable health issues like cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

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226 days ago

Building character with environment of care

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Boys’ Brigade once had a much higher public profile, decades ago you would have routinely seen lads out and about in its military cadet-style uniform, but it is still going strong in the community, making a difference in boys’ lives.

The Boys Brigade Waikato Trust Fund at Momentum … View more
The Boys’ Brigade once had a much higher public profile, decades ago you would have routinely seen lads out and about in its military cadet-style uniform, but it is still going strong in the community, making a difference in boys’ lives.

The Boys Brigade Waikato Trust Fund at Momentum Waikato provides the Trust with income it uses to support the Brigade’s Waikato units.

Trust Treasurer Glenn Johnson says: “The parents that I am in contact with on a weekly basis consistently express their gratitude for what our leaders and the programmes do for their boys."

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227 days ago

Chicken coop

Lucca from Rukuhia

Chicken coop 2.4m by 1.2m ready to go
Build with h3.2 timber
Located Rukuhia
Price drop from $650 to $550
Can deliver at your expense

For an extra $180 we can supply 4 chickens from Jakes heritage hens as also a bag of food to get you going on your new chicken adventure!

Price: $550

231 days ago

Did you see the aftermath of this Dinsdale robbery?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Working a day shift, Umesh Kahanal never expected to use his emergency training when he started at Caltex Dinsdale nine months ago.

But luckily he remembered the lessons when robbers rushed into the petrol station on Tuesday at 1.15pm.

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230 days ago

Did you stay in any of your jobs for 25 years?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

When Susan Hassall was young women did “teaching or nursing“.

Fortunately, she loved teaching. She’s now both sad and excited to retire after a quarter-century as Hamilton Boys’ High School headmaster.

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229 days ago

Make your own plant support

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Create this stylish plant support using a few garden stakes and Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain. Find out how to create your own with these easy instructions.

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