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Residents who say they are tired of being ripped off at the petrol pump in Thames are opting to fuel up elsewhere to put the pressure on service stations to drop prices.
And they’re onto something, according to the NZ Automobile Association (AA) who say it’s a way to trigger … View moreResidents who say they are tired of being ripped off at the petrol pump in Thames are opting to fuel up elsewhere to put the pressure on service stations to drop prices.
And they’re onto something, according to the NZ Automobile Association (AA) who say it’s a way to trigger ”price-matching“.
Would you join a petrol station boycott? Tell us your reasons (add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).
Just two districts within Waikato bucked the trend for falling house prices over the last quarter, according to the latest QV House Price Index.
In their latest snapshot of the housing market, QV revealed just Taupō and Hauraki District saw property values increase, up 1.5% and 1.1% … View moreJust two districts within Waikato bucked the trend for falling house prices over the last quarter, according to the latest QV House Price Index.
In their latest snapshot of the housing market, QV revealed just Taupō and Hauraki District saw property values increase, up 1.5% and 1.1% respectively.
Trolleys left lying in streets around a Hamilton supermarket have prompted calls for a daily pick-up service.
One local is so sick of seeing them abandoned around Mill Street Pak’nSave - especially in Ulster Street - that he’s been pushing the supermarket for a clean-up for a year.
… View moreTrolleys left lying in streets around a Hamilton supermarket have prompted calls for a daily pick-up service.
One local is so sick of seeing them abandoned around Mill Street Pak’nSave - especially in Ulster Street - that he’s been pushing the supermarket for a clean-up for a year.
Hamilton City councillor Sarah Thomson says the council should look into a new bylaw to get more traction, and thinks supermarkets could have a daily trolley collection.
Do you agree about daily collections? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want them used in print).
A $6.4 million roundabout project is coming for Hillcrest, but debate continues about whether it will have raised pedestrian crossings.
Hamilton city councillors have approved a roundabout at the junction of Morrinsville, Silverdale and Matangi roads - part of $11.2 million in NZ Transport … View moreA $6.4 million roundabout project is coming for Hillcrest, but debate continues about whether it will have raised pedestrian crossings.
Hamilton city councillors have approved a roundabout at the junction of Morrinsville, Silverdale and Matangi roads - part of $11.2 million in NZ Transport Agency-funded works in the area.
But they were divided on whether it should have the crossings, with some saying there were no pedestrians around and others saying there are three nearby schools.
Do you think it should include raised crossings? Tell us your reasons (adding NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).
There’s optimism in Waikato that a recession climb out is underway and there’ll be even more if the reserve bank plays ball this week.
If so that could see more big ticket items back on consumers’ shopping lists.
Are you predicting an OCR cut?
ANALYSIS: Super-duper Saturday - the golden-hued greatest day in New Zealand’s Olympic history - has saved the nation from plunging into collective keening after Scott Robertson’s first loss as All Blacks coach.
There would, ordinarily be a pall of gloom enshrouding Aotearoa after an All … View moreANALYSIS: Super-duper Saturday - the golden-hued greatest day in New Zealand’s Olympic history - has saved the nation from plunging into collective keening after Scott Robertson’s first loss as All Blacks coach.
There would, ordinarily be a pall of gloom enshrouding Aotearoa after an All Blacks defeat, but everyone is jabbering about the extraordinary Dame Lisa Carrington, high jumping hot shot Hamish Kerr and full medal-set golfer Lydia Ko.
Cockies are looking at other ways to earn money from their farms amid challenging financial times.
But Federated Farmers Waikato provincial president Keith Holmes warned the grass is not always greener when considering diversification.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and… View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, go to BookMyVaccine.nz or talk to your healthcare provider.
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Hi neighbours! Here are some product recalls from the past 2 weeks. Click on the title of these to bring up specific details of the recall.
Food:
Harvest Snaps brand Baked Pea Crisps
Raymons Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls
Kings Finest Small Batch Liqueur brand Advocaat
… View moreHi neighbours! Here are some product recalls from the past 2 weeks. Click on the title of these to bring up specific details of the recall.
Food:
Harvest Snaps brand Baked Pea Crisps
Raymons Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls
Kings Finest Small Batch Liqueur brand Advocaat
King brand Traditional Soup Mix Gluten Free Vegetable
Pavillion brand Beef and Gravy Pies
Henderson Dairy brand Farm Fresh Raw Milk (unpasteurised)
Products:
Serene S2068 Bathroom Heater.
Rylee and Cru Pyjama set
Avanti Bikes
Kale Airmove Fan
Ensure you check your household items to ensure you aren't consuming or using anything harmful.
Megapolytechnic Te Pūkenga’s annual report has detailed more than $50 million in cost savings in the year leading up to the coalition Government’s announcement to disestablish the institute.
Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology was formed four years ago to run the … View moreMegapolytechnic Te Pūkenga’s annual report has detailed more than $50 million in cost savings in the year leading up to the coalition Government’s announcement to disestablish the institute.
Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology was formed four years ago to run the country’s 16 polytechs and nine ITOs (industry training organisations).
Do you think it should be split up, or stay as it is? Tell us your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want them used in print).
Purchase an occupation right to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman Village before 30 September 2024 and you won’t pay your fixed base weekly fee until 2026*.
That’s great financial certainty — you won't pay rates, water rates, building insurance, … View morePurchase an occupation right to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman Village before 30 September 2024 and you won’t pay your fixed base weekly fee until 2026*.
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Hamilton Police are appealing for sightings of missing woman Jessica Littler.
Jessica, aged 77, has been reported missing by her family and there are concerns for her welfare.
Jessica’s car was located last night in the Hamilton Gardens gate 1 car park.
A search for Jessica is ongoing … View moreHamilton Police are appealing for sightings of missing woman Jessica Littler.
Jessica, aged 77, has been reported missing by her family and there are concerns for her welfare.
Jessica’s car was located last night in the Hamilton Gardens gate 1 car park.
A search for Jessica is ongoing and Police are asking for any sightings of Jessica since Wednesday evening (7 August).
We are also appealing for sightings of Jessica’s car since Wednesday evening. It is a blue Honda Jazz, registration number NWP799.
If you believe you may have seen Jessica or her car since Wednesday evening – either in the Hamilton Gardens area or across the wider Hamilton area - please contact Police via 105 and quote file number 240808/9601.
Give an old cot a new lease of life in fresh Resene paint colours with this easy makeover project.
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So share a photo and a little bit about yourself so your neighbours can (virtually) meet you!
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