Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

58 days ago

Break free with Awatere Village

Oceania Awatere Village

Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Awatere today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.

Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first … View more
Why spend another summer mowing lawns and clipping hedges? Secure your spot at Awatere today and kickstart your real retirement in effortless style.

Beautiful homes with all the space and none of the maintenance. Not to mention a $10,000 island holiday, $5,000 moving package, plus your first year’s weekly fees free*.

Ready to escape? Call our Retirement Limbo Hotline on 0800 920 002.

*Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply. Visit retirementlimbo.co.nz for full T&Cs.
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58 days ago

Winner Winner no more: Hamilton eatery closes over unpaid taxes

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton East restaurant has had to close its doors after its owners went into liquidation over unpaid taxes.

Entertainment 720 Ltd, which owned the Winner Winner restaurant on Grey St, was placed into liquidation on September 9 by the High Court in Hamilton, after a request by Inland Revenue.

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58 days ago

What would you like to see changed at Mystery Creek?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There’ll be no more sloshing about in muddy gumboots, says the Fieldays chief executive.

Home of the biggest national ag event, Fieldays Society is seeking government co-investment, in the millions, to speed up infrastructure upgrades at Mystery Creek.

What would you like to see changed at … View more
There’ll be no more sloshing about in muddy gumboots, says the Fieldays chief executive.

Home of the biggest national ag event, Fieldays Society is seeking government co-investment, in the millions, to speed up infrastructure upgrades at Mystery Creek.

What would you like to see changed at Mystery Creek? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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59 days ago

Poll: Is it too early for Christmas decorations?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Christmas is more than two months away, but themed products are appearing on shop shelves.
It got the newsroom thinking about a divisive topic - how early is too early to get the decorations out?

What do you reckon? Is it too early for Christmas decorations? Tell us your reasons in the comments… View more
Christmas is more than two months away, but themed products are appearing on shop shelves.
It got the newsroom thinking about a divisive topic - how early is too early to get the decorations out?

What do you reckon? Is it too early for Christmas decorations? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is it too early for Christmas decorations?
  • 89.5% Yes
    89.5% Complete
  • 10.5% No
    10.5% Complete
38 votes
59 days ago

The editor on recent news in our ptach

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Editor Jonathan MacKenzie had a chat with RNZ about what's been happening in the Waikato, from the boil water notice to fine dining near Taumarunui.
Click the link to listen, or catch up with all the news on our site.

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59 days ago

Developers buoyed as latest OCR cut fuels growing optimism

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One Waikato property developer who went from selling zero homes in the first half of last year to 68 in the latter half after the first Official Cash Rate drop sees the latest big cut as set to fuel some much needed optimism.

When the Reserve Bank … View more
One Waikato property developer who went from selling zero homes in the first half of last year to 68 in the latter half after the first Official Cash Rate drop sees the latest big cut as set to fuel some much needed optimism.

When the Reserve Bank sliced another 50 basis points off the OCR on Wednesday, bringing it down to 2.5%, developers across the region felt the lift.

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59 days ago

Furore after new sign ‘bans’ dogs, walkers, horses from Pirongia’s Sainsbury Forest

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The out-of-the-blue appearance of a sign banning dogs, walkers and other users from a Waipā forest has sparked a backlash and a council apology for the “confusion”.

The sign was installed at Sainsbury Forest and the Pirongia Mountain Bike Park on September 5, with symbols showing only … View more
The out-of-the-blue appearance of a sign banning dogs, walkers and other users from a Waipā forest has sparked a backlash and a council apology for the “confusion”.

The sign was installed at Sainsbury Forest and the Pirongia Mountain Bike Park on September 5, with symbols showing only mountain bikers were allowed. Dirt bikes, dog walkers, walkers, and horse riders were not.

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59 days ago

DIY mini glasshouse makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Building your own glasshouse need not be a daunting task. Using recycled windows of equal size makes this project a whole lot easier. We painted ours in Resene Bilbao and Resene Bush. Find out how to create and paint your own mini glasshouse with these easy step by step instructions.

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59 days ago

Do you think homes are more affordable at the moment?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s housing market may never be this “affordable” again, a real estate expert says, but for many residents the dream of owning a home remains out of reach.

After years of freefall from the pandemic-era peak, prices in the city appear to have stabilised. August’s median house price… View more
Hamilton’s housing market may never be this “affordable” again, a real estate expert says, but for many residents the dream of owning a home remains out of reach.

After years of freefall from the pandemic-era peak, prices in the city appear to have stabilised. August’s median house price sat at $742,000, almost unchanged from a year ago and well below the December 2021 peak of $870,000, according to REINZ data.

Do you think homes are more affordable at the moment? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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59 days ago

Making Changes Art Competition and Exhibition

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join us for the Arts for Health Annual Art Competition and Exhibition – our biggest fundraiser of the year!
By entering, you’re not only supporting local artists and creative wellbeing in Hamilton, but also giving your own artwork the opportunity to shine. Whether you're emerging or … View more
Join us for the Arts for Health Annual Art Competition and Exhibition – our biggest fundraiser of the year!
By entering, you’re not only supporting local artists and creative wellbeing in Hamilton, but also giving your own artwork the opportunity to shine. Whether you're emerging or experienced, this is a great chance to develop your practice, connect with others, and share your creativity.

Submit your art at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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60 days ago

Whanganui might become training ground for Waikato medical students

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The University of Waikato has signed an agreement to explore if Whanganui could become a location for medical school students to do their placements.

The university inked a document on Tuesday with the Whanganui District Council, Health New Zealand and regional health providers to explore the … View more
The University of Waikato has signed an agreement to explore if Whanganui could become a location for medical school students to do their placements.

The university inked a document on Tuesday with the Whanganui District Council, Health New Zealand and regional health providers to explore the proposal.

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60 days ago

Tuitions @ Ham East

VIdya from Hamilton East

New Schedule starting, now that seniors will move on!

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60 days ago

Do you think this lakeside speed limit should be dropped (again)?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A Government decision to roll back speed limit reductions has put holidaymakers at risk — and now NZTA is scrambling to fix it.

The transport agency has reopened consultation on a proposal to drop the speed limit outside Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō, from 100kph back to 60kph.

Do … View more
A Government decision to roll back speed limit reductions has put holidaymakers at risk — and now NZTA is scrambling to fix it.

The transport agency has reopened consultation on a proposal to drop the speed limit outside Motutere Holiday Park, south of Taupō, from 100kph back to 60kph.

Do you think this lakeside speed limit should be dropped (again)? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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60 days ago

Homecoming with a twist: Award-winning chef brings destination dining to Taumarunui

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Six seats. That’s all it takes for one of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs to make his grand return home.

After closing the doors of Napier’s acclaimed Pacifica, a restaurant that earned three Cuisine hats and was twice crowned New Zealand’s Best Regional Restaurant, chef Jeremy … View more
Six seats. That’s all it takes for one of New Zealand’s most celebrated chefs to make his grand return home.

After closing the doors of Napier’s acclaimed Pacifica, a restaurant that earned three Cuisine hats and was twice crowned New Zealand’s Best Regional Restaurant, chef Jeremy Rameka and his partner - sommelier Natalie Bulman - are trading their seaside stage for something far smaller and far more personal.

Their new venture, Ni, will seat just six diners at a time in a tiny railway cottage in the heart of Kākahi, near Taumarunui.

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61 days ago

Arts for Wellbeing

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Discover the benefits of art making at Arts for Health. Our Wednesday art therapy class offers a creative, relaxing escape. Guided by Scarlett, you'll engage in artful activities designed to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself as you paint, draw, design and experiment with a wide range… View moreDiscover the benefits of art making at Arts for Health. Our Wednesday art therapy class offers a creative, relaxing escape. Guided by Scarlett, you'll engage in artful activities designed to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself as you paint, draw, design and experiment with a wide range of art materials. This art therapy class is ideal for adults, no experience is needed - just bring yourself, and we’ll provide all materials and equipment. With a limit of only 8 participants, you'll enjoy a personalised experience and meet some amazing people along the way.

Book your art therapy class now and take some well-deserved time for yourself!

Starts Wednesday 8th October - 26th November 9:30am - 11:30am,
with Arts Therapist Scarlett Jeong $185

Join at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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