Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

240 days ago

Poll: Have you paid to visit the gardens?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Six months after Hamilton Gardens introduced paid entry to its Enclosed Gardens, the numbers are in - and they're looking as lush as the gardens themselves.

With $2.85 million in revenue generated, over 227,000 visitors welcomed, and more than 45,000 MyGardens passes issued since August … View more
Six months after Hamilton Gardens introduced paid entry to its Enclosed Gardens, the numbers are in - and they're looking as lush as the gardens themselves.

With $2.85 million in revenue generated, over 227,000 visitors welcomed, and more than 45,000 MyGardens passes issued since August 2024, the decision to introduce a fee has turned into one of Hamilton’s most successful moves in recent years.

If you're not a Hamilton City ratepayer, have you paid to visit? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you paid to visit the gardens?
  • 10.5% Yes
    10.5% Complete
  • 89.5% No
    89.5% Complete
38 votes
236 days ago

The perfect Mother's Day gift is here!🌸

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237 days ago

Bruce (Springsteen) - Peter Ames Carlin (book)

Cordwainer from Melville

Bruce (Springsteen) - Peter Ames Carlin (book)

Simon and Schuster, 2012. Hardback, 494 pages, illustrated.
Excellent condition.

A startlingly intimate and vivid portrait of a rock icon. A must read for fans.

Price: $10

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237 days ago

Transform Your Cabinet with Colour and Resene Gold

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Add colour and a splash of Resene gold to transform and accentuate an old cabinet’s understated Art Deco style. Find out how you can bring out the best in your furniture with these easy step by step instructions.

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238 days ago

Queen bed base

Arnie from Hamilton East

Wanted a wooden/timber queen bed base and good mattress(optional). Please call 02102390325. Thanks , have an awesome day.

Price: $100

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239 days ago

Tuitions @ Ham East

VIdya from Hamilton East

Numeracy and Literacy!
Saturday 1-2pm, 2pm-3pm and 3pm -4pm slots available. Contact vidya.anza@gmail.com for more information and fee structure.

239 days ago

Have you been to Waitomo recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One of the region’s premier tourist locations is shaking off its long Covid hangover as a new caving experience opens near Waitomo promising local jobs, and a boost to visitor numbers after the pandemic decimated local businesses.

Co-owner and founder of The Waitomo Experience, John Heskett … View more
One of the region’s premier tourist locations is shaking off its long Covid hangover as a new caving experience opens near Waitomo promising local jobs, and a boost to visitor numbers after the pandemic decimated local businesses.

Co-owner and founder of The Waitomo Experience, John Heskett said pre-Covid there were more than five black water rafting operators working in the caves beneath Waitomo, but that number dropped down to just one.

Have you been to Waitomo recently? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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239 days ago

KiwiRail fined $63,000 after Te Huia train runs red light in Auckland

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

KiwiRail has been fined $63,000 in relation to a 2023 incident where the Te Huia train failed to obey a red signal at the Penrose station in Auckland.

The train service, which runs between Hamilton and Auckland, was carrying 94 passengers on June 17, 2023, when it went past a red light, setting … View more
KiwiRail has been fined $63,000 in relation to a 2023 incident where the Te Huia train failed to obey a red signal at the Penrose station in Auckland.

The train service, which runs between Hamilton and Auckland, was carrying 94 passengers on June 17, 2023, when it went past a red light, setting up a potential collision and causing significant disruption on the Auckland metro network.

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246 days ago

Poll: What do you think of the wastewater-linked development restrictions?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Developers are questioning whether they want to invest in Hamilton as they let rip at councillors over wastewater related planning brakes that have kyboshed at least 750 projects worth tens of millions.

Matt Stark, who was behind the $25m-$30million MADE market project in Hamilton East told … View more
Developers are questioning whether they want to invest in Hamilton as they let rip at councillors over wastewater related planning brakes that have kyboshed at least 750 projects worth tens of millions.

Matt Stark, who was behind the $25m-$30million MADE market project in Hamilton East told councillors it was intended to be a catalyst for growth but the halt on new builds due to over capacity pipes had stifled that expected flow-on.

What do you think of the wastewater-linked development restrictions? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think of the wastewater-linked development restrictions?
  • 36% We need them
    36% Complete
  • 64% Too strict
    64% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments
    0% Complete
25 votes
239 days ago

Poll: Is there illegal street racing going on in your area?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Street racers have been caught on camera having sex and taking drugs outside a Horotiu property, and the owner doubts a new council crackdown nearby would make a difference.

Kelvin Baker, who owns Westside Engineering on Ruffell Road, said he’s sick of finding used condoms outside his home and… View more
Street racers have been caught on camera having sex and taking drugs outside a Horotiu property, and the owner doubts a new council crackdown nearby would make a difference.

Kelvin Baker, who owns Westside Engineering on Ruffell Road, said he’s sick of finding used condoms outside his home and business.

Is there illegal street racing going on in your area? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is there illegal street racing going on in your area?
  • 50% Yes
    50% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
14 votes
239 days ago

Poll: Will you try some Popeyes chicken?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

First in line when Popeyes Te Rapa opened was a Huntly woman who remembers hearing about the fast food restaurant in a movie.

Huntly-based Chay, 33, also had another motivator on Tuesday morning.

Will you try some Popeyes chicken? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you … View more
First in line when Popeyes Te Rapa opened was a Huntly woman who remembers hearing about the fast food restaurant in a movie.

Huntly-based Chay, 33, also had another motivator on Tuesday morning.

Will you try some Popeyes chicken? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you try some Popeyes chicken?
  • 16% Yes
    16% Complete
  • 44% Maybe
    44% Complete
  • 40% No
    40% Complete
25 votes
245 days ago

Poll: Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Reckless dirt bike riders on the streets of Hamilton have prompted police to issue a public safety warning and an appeal for witnesses.

They have observed a growing number of incidents involving dirt bikes being ridden in an unsafe and dangerous manner around the city, said Senior Sergeant Scott… View more
Reckless dirt bike riders on the streets of Hamilton have prompted police to issue a public safety warning and an appeal for witnesses.

They have observed a growing number of incidents involving dirt bikes being ridden in an unsafe and dangerous manner around the city, said Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie, Hamilton area manager for youth and community.

Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?
  • 60.3% Yes, often
    60.3% Complete
  • 27% Occasionally
    27% Complete
  • 12.7% No
    12.7% Complete
63 votes
240 days ago

Scrumptious hot cross bun recipe

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Warm, fragrant hot cross buns are always a firm favourite in Ryman villages over the Easter holidays. It’s also the perfect time to spend with family – and what better way to create a festive atmosphere than by baking some delicious hot cross buns with your grandkids?

Nothing beats … View more
Warm, fragrant hot cross buns are always a firm favourite in Ryman villages over the Easter holidays. It’s also the perfect time to spend with family – and what better way to create a festive atmosphere than by baking some delicious hot cross buns with your grandkids?

Nothing beats home-made, and this recipe, shared by Ryman chef Matt Orr, will make a perfect Easter treat. As they bake, your home will be filled with the sweet aromas of Easter, and you’ll have a wonderful snack to enjoy together. So, let’s get baking!

Click read more for the full recipe.

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240 days ago

'If you grow your own, they're more likely to stay,' Malcolm Mulholland says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The proposed Waikato medical school could be nearly two decades too late, according to one health advocate.

Patient Voice Aotearoa Malcolm Mulholland is in Hamilton on Thursday night as part of a road show he’s conducting to allow people to share their thoughts on the country’s health … View more
The proposed Waikato medical school could be nearly two decades too late, according to one health advocate.

Patient Voice Aotearoa Malcolm Mulholland is in Hamilton on Thursday night as part of a road show he’s conducting to allow people to share their thoughts on the country’s health system.

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240 days ago

Poll: Will you attend your local Anzac parade?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Road cones have won the battle, but hopefully not the war, after forcing two small town Anzac parades to retreat from the main road and instead have veterans parading down the footpath.

The defeat has seen Transport Minister Chris Bishop also fire shots at what he described as “insane and … View more
Road cones have won the battle, but hopefully not the war, after forcing two small town Anzac parades to retreat from the main road and instead have veterans parading down the footpath.

The defeat has seen Transport Minister Chris Bishop also fire shots at what he described as “insane and absurd” rules, and prohibitive costs of temporary traffic management and vow to do something about it.

Will you attend your local Anzac parade? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you attend your local Anzac parade?
  • 35.3% Yes
    35.3% Complete
  • 64.7% No
    64.7% Complete
17 votes
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