Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

148 days ago

Car park camping quandary continues

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City Council staff say they haven’t ordered campervans off the Classics Museum site, and have “presented an option” that would allow them to stay.

However the diner’s owner Tom Andrews says he felt he had no choice but to … View more
Hamilton City Council staff say they haven’t ordered campervans off the Classics Museum site, and have “presented an option” that would allow them to stay.

However the diner’s owner Tom Andrews says he felt he had no choice but to ask the long term campers living on-site in vans and buses to move on, after he was “read the riot act” by council staff.

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147 days ago

Where are they now? Duane Monkley

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato rugby legend Duane Monkley is widely regarded as among the unluckiest players to never represent the All Blacks.

The openside flanker was a dominant figure at NPC level, but played in a talented era of New Zealand loose forwards.

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147 days ago

Childrens Art Classes

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join us this term for art classes designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and help children connect through creativity. From homeschool art sessions to children's creative arts therapy, we offer a range of supportive programmes where your child can learn new skills and enjoy making … View moreJoin us this term for art classes designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and help children connect through creativity. From homeschool art sessions to children's creative arts therapy, we offer a range of supportive programmes where your child can learn new skills and enjoy making art with others.

Find out more and enrol at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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148 days ago

'The best-prepared families discuss values, not just valuables'

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Here's some wisdom from financial advisor Katie Wesney, in a recent Stuff column...

"The antidote to inheritance drama isn’t complicated: start talking.

The best-prepared families discuss values, not just valuables. They talk about timing - could part of the inheritance be gifted… View more
Here's some wisdom from financial advisor Katie Wesney, in a recent Stuff column...

"The antidote to inheritance drama isn’t complicated: start talking.

The best-prepared families discuss values, not just valuables. They talk about timing - could part of the inheritance be gifted earlier when it might have more impact? They update wills regularly and include everyone in understanding the bigger picture.

They also acknowledge that financial literacy isn’t inherited along with the money. If you’re expecting to leave or receive a significant sum, everyone involved should understand how money actually works.

And here’s the crucial bit: they treat inheritance as a nice-to-have, not a financial strategy. You can’t control when it comes, how much it is, or who else might need support."

If your values include supporting charities that tackle the issues you care about, and or the community in which you've thrived, then after taking care of your family, including a bequest in your Will to create a philanthropic endowment that gives back forever is a wise and effective strategy. Contact us at Momentum Waikato to find out more - via momentumwaikato.nz....

You can read more of Katie's column at the link below.

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149 days ago

Tag - you're it: Cocky wall scrawler interrupted by cops

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A brazen tagger who scrawled on a Hamilton car park’s walls in broad daylight was trapped with nowhere to go when police turned up.

The tagger vandalised the walls in full view of an office block full of people - including staff at the Waikato Times.

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148 days ago

'It's troll central': Devilskin shrug off 'AI' album cover criticism

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hard rock band Devilskin say ‘trolls’ are driving AI controversy around the group’s latest album cover.

Debate about “the soulless plagiarism machine” erupted on social media after the Hamilton group released its sixth album, Re-Evolution.

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148 days ago

Poll: Did you join in any Matariki activities?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Eyes were on the skies at Hamilton Gardens on Sunday - and the skies were full of colourful kites.

Waikato Times photographer Mark Taylor stopped in to Manu Tukutuku (Kite Day).

Did you join in any Matariki activities?

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Did you join in any Matariki activities?
  • 6.3% Yes
    6.3% Complete
  • 93.8% No
    93.8% Complete
16 votes
149 days ago

‘It saved my life’ - Couple’s caravan home faces closure

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Alan Berryman has been told more times than he can count that he’s only got weeks left to live, but says, for some reason, God has kept him alive.

For the past five years, he and his wife Gwen have lived in a caravan at the Classics Museum car park.

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149 days ago

EarthDiverse launches Term 3 courses!

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse is pleased to announce that our Term 3 courses all begin the week starting Monday 21 July 2025 and are all ready for registrations now. Check our our webpage and register for any of our language programmes (e.g. Dutch, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Urdu), all of which have … View moreEarthDiverse is pleased to announce that our Term 3 courses all begin the week starting Monday 21 July 2025 and are all ready for registrations now. Check our our webpage and register for any of our language programmes (e.g. Dutch, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish, Urdu), all of which have beginning 101 courses available now, along with multiple Intermediate and advanced courses in a wide variety of languages..

We also have new Art, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies courses available this Term.

Don't miss out, visit now!

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149 days ago

Ngakau Hailey’s final ride

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Ngakau Hailey was only 18 when everything changed.

The promising young jockey had already carved out a life packed with adventure, adrenaline, and deep connections when his life was cut short on a Wednesday afternoon in downtown Hamilton.

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149 days ago

Quiz Night

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Put your thinking caps on and join us for a one-night-only Quiz Night Fundraiser – a fun evening of trivia, prizes, and community spirit, all in support of our creative community spaces.

Details:
When: Thursday 17 July, 6pm–8:30pm
Where: Biddy Mulligans, 17b Hood Street, Hamilton
Cost: … View more
Put your thinking caps on and join us for a one-night-only Quiz Night Fundraiser – a fun evening of trivia, prizes, and community spirit, all in support of our creative community spaces.

Details:
When: Thursday 17 July, 6pm–8:30pm
Where: Biddy Mulligans, 17b Hood Street, Hamilton
Cost: $15 per person (teams of 4–6, or join solo and we’ll match you up)

On the night:
Team prize for 1st place
Spot prizes and raffles
Drinks and food available to purchase

It’s a great way to support a good cause and have a blast while you're at it. July 17 will be here before you know it – book your spot now -www.artsforhealth.co.nz

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150 days ago

Childrens Art Classes

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Join us this term for art classes designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and help children connect through creativity. From homeschool art sessions to children's creative arts therapy, we offer a range of supportive programmes where your child can learn new skills and enjoy making … View moreJoin us this term for art classes designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and help children connect through creativity. From homeschool art sessions to children's creative arts therapy, we offer a range of supportive programmes where your child can learn new skills and enjoy making art with others.

Find out more and enrol at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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150 days ago

AutoCAD lessons?

Rod Neighbourly Lead from Melville

Hi all. I don't think anything will come up from this post. But just in case if you need to learn how to use AutoCAD or if you know anyone who is looking for an AutoCAD tutor...
I have over 28 years of experience as a user and teaching. Basic to Advanced levels, 2D and 3D.

151 days ago

Morning Art Classes

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Looking for a creative way to start your day? Explore your creativity with our adult art classes – choose from Watercolour, Acrylic Painting, or Arts Therapy classes. Whether you're building skills or supporting your wellbeing, there's a class for you.

Term enrolments now open at … View more
Looking for a creative way to start your day? Explore your creativity with our adult art classes – choose from Watercolour, Acrylic Painting, or Arts Therapy classes. Whether you're building skills or supporting your wellbeing, there's a class for you.

Term enrolments now open at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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151 days ago

Transform Your Trolley: A Glam Mid-Century DIY Makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.

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