21 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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8 minutes ago

The latest on city finances

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton’s projected deficit has worsened, while development is on a “downward trajectory” not seen since the Global Financial Crisis.

Those findings were in a report to Tuesday’s finance and monitoring committee hui, as the cash-strapped council battles a range of issues and is consulting on a 19.9% rates rise for 2024-25.

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11 minutes ago

Have you been to the Kihikihi Book Exchange?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Angela Ramsay has to leave “the best job in the world” because of the dust that comes with it.

The avid reader has owned Kihikihi Book Exchange since 2011, fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning a book shop.

However, being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) earlier this year has changed things.

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16 minutes ago

Who will you be following during the Olympics?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Billy Stairmand’s smile is as wide as Manu Bay after being confirmed in the New Zealand Olympic team for this year’s Paris games.

The Raglan surfer was in his hometown for the official confirmation ceremony on Tuesday morning.

While the waves were largely flat, the atmosphere was not.

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