231 days ago

Poll: Do you like the idea of a fenced wildlife sanctuary on the edge of Hamilton?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Visitors to Hamilton Zoo will soon be able to pop across the road to Hamilton’s first fenced sanctuary.

Hamilton’s Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park is edging closer to becoming a fully fenced wildlife sanctuary, with funding for the predator-proof fence now just shy of its $3.3 million target.

Do you like the idea of a fenced wildlife sanctuary on the edge of Hamilton? 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 like the idea of a fenced wildlife sanctuary on the edge of Hamilton?
  • 74.4% Yes
    74.4% Complete
  • 7.7% No
    7.7% Complete
  • 17.9% Doesn't make a lot of difference to me.
    17.9% Complete
39 votes
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27 minutes ago

The 23-carat pie that could be New Zealand’s most expensive

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Baker Tīrau has created what might be New Zealand's most luxurious, and expensive, take on a Kiwi classic steak and cheese pie and is auctioning it off for a good cause.

Made with wagyu beef, French red wine, the most expensive cheese he could get his hands on, and topped with 23-carat gold flakes, award-winning baker Shane Kearns is auctioning off his unique steak and cheese pie to raise funds for local volunteer fire-fighters.

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7 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.6% Inside!
    76.6% Complete
  • 23.4% On top!
    23.4% Complete
1176 votes
2 hours ago

Poll: How are fuel prices affecting you?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

We’re taking the bus or the train and trucking companies are getting slammed with price rises to simply stay on the road.

Welcome to the world of $3 a litre plus for fuel.

As the average price of 91 octane petrol across the country rose to $3.32/L at the start of the working week and politicians nervously eyed storage figures, Waikato households feeling the strain were offered little but hope.

How are fuel prices affecting you? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How are fuel prices affecting you?
  • 0% A lot
    0% Complete
  • 0% A bit
    0% Complete
  • 0% I don't drive much
    0% Complete
0 votes