Another potential mayoral contender for Hamilton
Former Labour Hamilton East MP Jamie Strange, who voluntarily left Parliament in 2023, has confirmed he’s now considering a tilt at the Hamilton mayoralty this year.
His comments come in the wake of incumbent mayor Paula Southgate announcing she won’t run again, while three potential “conservative” contenders on the current council are thinking about having a go.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
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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72.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.3% Hmm, maybe?
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10.5% Yes!
Meatstock 2026 canned amid tough 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.
Some Choice News!
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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