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It was once the apple of the eye of passers-by but years of neglect have taken the shine taken off Waitomo’s Big Apple.
Now the actions of one woman have seen its owners promise to give the big red apple a polish.
What's your favourite local landmark? Tell us your reasons in the … View moreIt was once the apple of the eye of passers-by but years of neglect have taken the shine taken off Waitomo’s Big Apple.
Now the actions of one woman have seen its owners promise to give the big red apple a polish.
What's your favourite local landmark? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Thousands assembled in Ngāruawāhia at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Sunday to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII as tribes from across the country prepare to pay their respects this week.
Members of iwi and hapu far and wide gathered to attend the 8am and 2pm pōwhiri and, … View moreThousands assembled in Ngāruawāhia at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Sunday to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII as tribes from across the country prepare to pay their respects this week.
Members of iwi and hapu far and wide gathered to attend the 8am and 2pm pōwhiri and, amongst the crowds were three members of the Kāwhia Māori Womens Welfare League - mother-daughter-aunty trio Ruth Waterhouse, Kelly Isherwood and Tiki Porima-Ryan.
Cash-constrained Ōtorohanga Kiwi House has paused work on a major redevelopment programme and is hoping to raise more than $2 million to finish the job.
Staff have had to push pause on the project as they initially look to secure $130,000 to complete the building of an animal nutrition and … View moreCash-constrained Ōtorohanga Kiwi House has paused work on a major redevelopment programme and is hoping to raise more than $2 million to finish the job.
Staff have had to push pause on the project as they initially look to secure $130,000 to complete the building of an animal nutrition and enrichment centre, which includes two commercial kitchens, a small butchery and live insect house, General manager Jo Russell told the Waikato Times.
What do you think the Kiwi House should do? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge is off to a good start, attracting thousands of people keen to feel the new bridge under their feet for the first time.
Nearby streets were bumper to bumper as residents who came to walk or cycle the bridge for the first time at the weekend.
Did you head down? Tell us … View moreTe Ara Pekapeka Bridge is off to a good start, attracting thousands of people keen to feel the new bridge under their feet for the first time.
Nearby streets were bumper to bumper as residents who came to walk or cycle the bridge for the first time at the weekend.
Did you head down? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.
It is Conservation Week, that time each year when we are all asked to reflect on what needs to happen for our native species and biodiversity to survive and flourish.
Momentum Waikato exists to provide long-term financial resourcing solutions for people tackling social and environmental … View moreIt is Conservation Week, that time each year when we are all asked to reflect on what needs to happen for our native species and biodiversity to survive and flourish.
Momentum Waikato exists to provide long-term financial resourcing solutions for people tackling social and environmental challenges. For conservation, we so far have three endowment funds that each use their investment income to provide grants and other support for local conservation efforts.
All three offer the opportunity to donate towards growing sustainable support systems for the genuine long-term solutions to the conservation challenges across the wider Waikato region.
The Fund for Nature Hauraki-Coromandel, set up by the Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust, supports this umbrella group for the two districts’ 100+ conservation groups. See momentumwaikato.nz...
The Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Fund, set up the Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust, supports the Trust's grants to conservation work up and down the length of the awa. See momentumwaikato.nz...
The Waikato Hauraki Conservation Fund, set up by Selwyn and Dianne June, is a ‘gap filler’ funder for those things that volunteers need that are not usually covered by other funders. See momentumwaikato.nz...
You can find out more and donate by clicking the links above, or the one below that take you to our communities' funds index page, where you can select the funds you're interested in supporting.
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A Waikato council is attempting to put the brakes on boy racers by banning light vehicles on several rural roads.
A new bylaw by Waipā District Council means police now have the power to issue warning notices and impound cars of rule breakers.
Do you think the new rules will help? Tell us … View moreA Waikato council is attempting to put the brakes on boy racers by banning light vehicles on several rural roads.
A new bylaw by Waipā District Council means police now have the power to issue warning notices and impound cars of rule breakers.
Do you think the new rules will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Patient safety is at risk at Waikato Hospital, claim doctors, with reports of at least one person not seen by a medic for six days.
The hospital was down 60% on medical registrars last weekend, New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) national secretary Dr Deborah Powell said, and … View morePatient safety is at risk at Waikato Hospital, claim doctors, with reports of at least one person not seen by a medic for six days.
The hospital was down 60% on medical registrars last weekend, New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) national secretary Dr Deborah Powell said, and patient care was suffering.
Have you needed Waikato Hospital recently? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has died aged 69.
King Charles and Queen Camilla said they were “profoundly saddened” by the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, who was 69.
Flags will be at half mast on all Government and public buildings in his honour.
Although Hamiltonians can still enter their beloved Gardens for free, the technologically inept of us may feel daunted by the idea of signing up for the entry pass.
Fortunately, the whole process is designed to allow for absolute ease and convenience, says Hamilton City Council’s director of … View moreAlthough Hamiltonians can still enter their beloved Gardens for free, the technologically inept of us may feel daunted by the idea of signing up for the entry pass.
Fortunately, the whole process is designed to allow for absolute ease and convenience, says Hamilton City Council’s director of Hamilton Gardens Lucy Ryan.
Will you be getting one? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Surcharges might be the top reason customers avoid payWave, but businesses say skyrocketing costs are pushing them to pass on the charge.
Hamilton shop Variety World didn’t have www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|a surcharge| during the first three months after opening, but soon realised they were … View moreSurcharges might be the top reason customers avoid payWave, but businesses say skyrocketing costs are pushing them to pass on the charge.
Hamilton shop Variety World didn’t have www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|a surcharge| during the first three months after opening, but soon realised they were losing money on some products due to the transaction charge due to their banks.
Do you pay extra for contactless payment? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Police are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies.
The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material.
The recipient is directed to reply within 72 … View morePolice are warning people to be on alert for the latest round of email scams referencing Police and other justice agencies.
The email claims authorities have done a search of the email recipient’s computer and located explicit illegal material.
The recipient is directed to reply within 72 hours, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest. This email is a scam and anyone who receives it should not reply under any circumstances.
Although some versions of the email do not specifically reference money, other similar scams involve the recipient being issued a ‘fine’ when they respond.
While the nature and specific details of scams often varies, it’s important to note that Police and other government agencies will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your password, credit card or bank details.
Police have received several reports of this scam and enquires are underway.
Anyone who received this email can either forward the spam email to the Department of Internal Affairs directly at complaint@spam.govt.nz or use their online reporting portal: www.reportspam.co.nz...
Police recommend taking a cautious approach to unsolicited emails. Trust your gut instinct - if it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Information on other scams currently operating can be found on the Consumer Protection NZ website: www.consumerprotection.govt.nz...
Consumer Protection NZ, along with Netsafe, also provides helpful advice about keeping safe online.
Anyone who has received this email can report it to police online via www.police.govt.nz.... Please reference file number 240830/5842.
Splashes of Resene colour and pattern in unexpected places add personality and a little whimsy to our homes.
Start with this super easy wardrobe door project.
After waiting 44 months for a hip replacement, withdrawal from the drugs he was on for the pain felt like “madness” for Sean Steele.
The Hamilton man’s had his share of addictions but is so anxious to avoid a repeat of that experience he’s not using pain medication while waiting for his … View moreAfter waiting 44 months for a hip replacement, withdrawal from the drugs he was on for the pain felt like “madness” for Sean Steele.
The Hamilton man’s had his share of addictions but is so anxious to avoid a repeat of that experience he’s not using pain medication while waiting for his second hip replacement.
Have you had to take opioids for pain? Tell us about your experience in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
With a clever bit of colour matching and spot patching you can have your front door tidied up quickly.
Check out our handy advice to get the job done.
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