776 days ago

You’re invited to Grow Waikato

MP Jamie Strange Parliamentary Services

It is an exciting time for our Events and Tourism sector with the summer season fast approaching.

Over the next year our region will host several major events including the annual Field Days at Mystery Creek, The World Rugby Sevens, The 2023 FIFA Womens World Cup and the return of Balloons over Waikato.

This is the final Grow Waikato event for 2022 and I look forward to seeing you there to hear about some exciting events and tourism updates for our region.
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PM says the ‘war on farming’ is over, at Fieldays’ Mystery Creek

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The rural sector will pull the country out of recession, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told farmers at Mystery Creek on Tuesday.

Luxon’s main message was that farmers are not villains, they are “partners” of the Government and the saviours of the New Zealand economy.

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16 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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Tributes flow for Paul Galletta

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Paul Galletta, “a real Waikato guy”, was farewelled by police and the rugby community at FMG Stadium on Wednesday.

A crowd of nearly 1500 gathered to celebrate the life of Galletta, who died at the age of 62 on November 23.

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