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296 days ago

What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

“We’re moving to Australia.”

Those were the words shouted from the window of a passing car full of Kinleith Mill workers after hearing that at least 230 of them would be losing their jobs by the end of June.

What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill? Tell us in the … View more
“We’re moving to Australia.”

Those were the words shouted from the window of a passing car full of Kinleith Mill workers after hearing that at least 230 of them would be losing their jobs by the end of June.

What are your thoughts on the job losses at Kinleith Mill? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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296 days ago

Poll: Do you think there should be a toll on the Waikato Expressway extension?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

The latest piece of the Waikato Expressway could be a toll road.

New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed it will assess whether the 16km, four laned stretch from the outskirts of Cambridge to the new SH1/SH29 roundabout at Piarere would be suitable for charging.

Do you think there should … View more
The latest piece of the Waikato Expressway could be a toll road.

New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed it will assess whether the 16km, four laned stretch from the outskirts of Cambridge to the new SH1/SH29 roundabout at Piarere would be suitable for charging.

Do you think there should be a toll on the expressway extension? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think there should be a toll on the Waikato Expressway extension?
  • 18.2% Yes
    18.2% Complete
  • 72.7% No
    72.7% Complete
  • 9.1% Don't know
    9.1% Complete
11 votes
296 days ago

Do you think Hamilton plays a big economic role?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The finance minister has been well impressed by Hamilton’s growth and expects the wider region to play a big part in achieving a goal of doubling exports by 2034.

Those comments from Nicola Willis, the minister of both Finance and Economic Growth, came in an exclusive interview with the … View more
The finance minister has been well impressed by Hamilton’s growth and expects the wider region to play a big part in achieving a goal of doubling exports by 2034.

Those comments from Nicola Willis, the minister of both Finance and Economic Growth, came in an exclusive interview with the Waikato Times at Hamilton Gardens on Thursday.

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296 days ago

Rates

Mano Neighbourly Lead from Silverdale

What is your opinion about this:-
"Rates rage: Homeowners ‘furious’ in face of crushing council increases"

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297 days ago

Pond plants

Kris from Melville

Hi. Does anyone have some pond plants. I have some waterlilies in my pond but would like other pond plants as well. Thanks

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299 days ago

Ever dreamed of having a 'powder room'?

The Team from Resene ColorShop Cambridge

Get on a roll and make your powder room pop with personality with Resene wallpaper, Resene Foundry and Resene Alabaster. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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299 days ago

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Valued at $845,000, this home features three bedrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. It’s waiting to be loved by its new … View more
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299 days ago

Poll: Did you know about these sand mine plans?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A Gordonton pre-school owner is scratching her head over plans for a large sand mining operation only metres away from her centre’s back fence.

Great Beginnings Early Learning Centre owner Tracey Ryan opposes the bid for a large-scale sand mining operation, struggles to comprehend why anyone … View more
A Gordonton pre-school owner is scratching her head over plans for a large sand mining operation only metres away from her centre’s back fence.

Great Beginnings Early Learning Centre owner Tracey Ryan opposes the bid for a large-scale sand mining operation, struggles to comprehend why anyone would want to build one in Gordonton, and holds concerns for the safety of little ones in her care.

Did you know about these sand mine plans? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did you know about these sand mine plans?
  • 8.7% Yes
    8.7% Complete
  • 91.3% No
    91.3% Complete
23 votes
299 days ago

Poll: What do you think - waste of money or vital work?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Two critics of Plan Change 9 processes are questioning the $2.67 million cost so far, saying the city council is ‘wasting money’.

The council insists the spending on PC9 to the district plan - which sets local development rules - is on par with other district plan changes of this size and … View more
Two critics of Plan Change 9 processes are questioning the $2.67 million cost so far, saying the city council is ‘wasting money’.

The council insists the spending on PC9 to the district plan - which sets local development rules - is on par with other district plan changes of this size and scale nationally.

What do you think? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think - waste of money or vital work?
  • 75% Waste of money
    75% Complete
  • 25% Vital work
    25% Complete
  • 0% Other (explain in the comments)
    0% Complete
16 votes
299 days ago

Fatal crashes in small Waikato community of Ngāhinapōuri not connected

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Three people died on the roads of a rural Waipā community in six days, but police say there’s no common factor.

The three crashes all happened in the small settlement of Ngāhinapōuri, between Whatawhata and Pirongia.

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299 days ago

There's quite a variety of events coming up in the King Country town

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Mobsters, policemen, farmers and naked festival-goers are all heading to Taumarunui this weekend and nonplussed locals are seeing dollar signs rather than trouble.

New Zealand’s first-of-its-kind sex-positive festival, Naked in the Trees, will coincide with a King Country Mongrel Mob reunion … View more
Mobsters, policemen, farmers and naked festival-goers are all heading to Taumarunui this weekend and nonplussed locals are seeing dollar signs rather than trouble.

New Zealand’s first-of-its-kind sex-positive festival, Naked in the Trees, will coincide with a King Country Mongrel Mob reunion event in Taumuranui, running from February 13 to 17. Eight hundred tickets had been sold to the Naked in the Trees event.

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300 days ago

What do you think the next valuation of your home will bring?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamiltonians can expect a fall in residential property valuations for rating purposes after the latest triennial stocktake by the city council’s valuer.

The RVs will be based on data from September last year, with results due out in April.

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300 days ago

Ryman Open Days

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Join us at our open days and explore our living and care options, tour our show homes and see the amenities on offer. Plus, attend our open days and you could win a $500 travel voucher* — perfect… View more
FRIDAY 14 & SATURDAY 15 FEBRUARY, 10AM - 2PM

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300 days ago

Poll: Did you know about George Clarke's NZ links?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Amazing Spaces TV presenter and architect George Clarke is in New Zealand and he is making a request for Kiwis to get behind a rebuild of a Coromandel beach town’s 1970s Surf Life Saving Club.

The club’s building in Whiritoa has a special connection for the UK’s Clarke as it was built … View more
The Amazing Spaces TV presenter and architect George Clarke is in New Zealand and he is making a request for Kiwis to get behind a rebuild of a Coromandel beach town’s 1970s Surf Life Saving Club.

The club’s building in Whiritoa has a special connection for the UK’s Clarke as it was built around the same month and the same year that he was born, he said in a video posted to Facebook.

Did you know about George Clarke's NZ links?

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Did you know about George Clarke's NZ links?
  • 5% Yes
    5% Complete
  • 95% No
    95% Complete
20 votes
300 days ago

Poll: Have you ever been in this part of the town hall?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

There’s a movie theatre upstairs in Cambridge Town Hall, but the big screen’s broken and the projector room is derelict.

Its heyday was in the 80s and more recent arrivals to Cambridge - or those under the age of 30 - probably don’t know it exists.

Have you ever been in this part of the… View more
There’s a movie theatre upstairs in Cambridge Town Hall, but the big screen’s broken and the projector room is derelict.

Its heyday was in the 80s and more recent arrivals to Cambridge - or those under the age of 30 - probably don’t know it exists.

Have you ever been in this part of the town hall?

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Have you ever been in this part of the town hall?
  • 33.3% Yes
    33.3% Complete
  • 66.7% No
    66.7% Complete
12 votes
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