1376 days ago

Join the festival fun

Hamilton Gardens

Get ready for week two of the Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival!

With over 50 shows celebrating the best of NZ, this whanau-friendly festival of the arts is not to be missed!

Discover new reggae tunes with Ria Hall, witness the thought-provoking dance of Shifting Dynamics, be enchanted by classical music from NZ Opera, or laugh out loud with recent edition and festival favourite Ben Hurley

Join us at the Grassroots Trust Festival Hub each night for free and live entertainment, and make sure you don't miss out on the incredible fireworks display at Sunset Symphony!
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More messages from your neighbours
18 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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4 days ago

Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.

One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.

Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you think this was the right decision?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City Council is defending a $60,000 spend on a flood of water management PR featuring a TV personality as residents face huge rates rises.

At a time of council cash constraints, Te Radar - real name Andrew Lumsden - catches the eye on the council’s Facebook page, where he currently features in three “explainer” video clips about Hamilton’s water services.

Do you think this was the right decision? 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 think this was the right decision?
  • 4.3% Yes
    4.3% Complete
  • 91.3% No
    91.3% Complete
  • 4.3% Not sure
    4.3% Complete
23 votes