Rukuhia, Hamilton

3294 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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3294 days ago

Hamilton Lake's bird poo

Reporter Hamilton Press

So too much bird poo could be contributing to the poor water quality of Lake Rotoroa. What improvements would you like to see at the lake? We're keen to hear for a story on Hamilton City Council's draft management plan for the lake.
*Please post NFP if you do not wish your comments to be… View more
So too much bird poo could be contributing to the poor water quality of Lake Rotoroa. What improvements would you like to see at the lake? We're keen to hear for a story on Hamilton City Council's draft management plan for the lake.
*Please post NFP if you do not wish your comments to be used for a story.

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3298 days ago

Meth addicts swamping drug rehab facilities

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning neighbours,

Methamphetamine appears to be closing in on alcohol as the nation's most addictive substance.

Usage is so rampant that Waikato District Health Board workers say it has endangered the region's methadone programme and pushed rehab facilities to maximum capacity.
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Morning neighbours,

Methamphetamine appears to be closing in on alcohol as the nation's most addictive substance.

Usage is so rampant that Waikato District Health Board workers say it has endangered the region's methadone programme and pushed rehab facilities to maximum capacity.

Have you seen meth's impact in the community? And what do you think should be done about the issue?

We're also on the lookout for meaningful stories in this area so please email news@waikatotimes.co.nz if you have a story to tell.

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3295 days ago

Volunteer in the Waipa District - Give A Shift!

Heather Moore from Volunteering Waikato

Volunteering Waikato has lots of opportunities in the Waipa district for those who have some time to give... Whether you want to volunteer with horses, for an upcoming event, to visit and older person, to work in an op shop, to help teach new skills...  and many other roles!
You can register on … View more
Volunteering Waikato has lots of opportunities in the Waipa district for those who have some time to give... Whether you want to volunteer with horses, for an upcoming event, to visit and older person, to work in an op shop, to help teach new skills...  and many other roles!
You can register on our website, search for positions in your town, and apply online - or give us a call on 07 839 3191 and we can help.
www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz...

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3295 days ago

Friendly wave goes a long way to making the day for the stop-go traffic controller

Mike Bain Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Reporter Mike Bain spent some time working as stop-go traffic controller in Cambridge, as part of our On The Job series. There is a school of thought about giving an older man a white coat or in this case a vest and putting him in charge of traffic. I told no one my age and was armed with a hi-vis … View moreReporter Mike Bain spent some time working as stop-go traffic controller in Cambridge, as part of our On The Job series. There is a school of thought about giving an older man a white coat or in this case a vest and putting him in charge of traffic. I told no one my age and was armed with a hi-vis ...

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3296 days ago

Rocked by earthquake in 2011, in the Rockabilly Festival in 2017.

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton's Monique McLennan has found a way to overcome the devasting impact of the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. We're keen to hear from other neighbours who fled the south to start a new life in the Waikato. Share your stories with us and your neighbours via the Hamilton Press!

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