274 days ago

Developer hails potential for ‘hundreds of jobs’ at new 187-home Tokoroa development

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Tokoroa is set to get 187 new homes - including as many as 31 “affordable” $550,000 properties - after resource consent has been granted for the Strathmore Park development.

South Waikato District Council also said the development would provide “significant employment opportunities” at a time when Tokoroa has been left reeling with the loss of up to 230 jobs at the Kinleith Mill.

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.2% Complete
  • 17.3% Hmm, maybe?
    17.3% Complete
  • 10.5% Yes!
    10.5% Complete
352 votes
11 minutes ago

Meatstock 2026 canned amid tough times

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Popular BBQ festival Meatstock will not be going ahead in New Zealand this summer.

In an email sent to ticket holders by organiser Jay Beaumont, Meatstock said the New Zealand festival would not be going ahead.

The two-day BBQ and music festival was meant to take place from February 13 to 14 at Mystery Creek near Hamilton.

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15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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