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Rod Burch isn’t sure how much longer he’s got to live, but he wants to spend the time he does have keeping electronics from ending up in the dump.
An electrician trained by Auckland City Council (back in the days when “there wasn’t anything in the electrical line the council didn’t … View moreRod Burch isn’t sure how much longer he’s got to live, but he wants to spend the time he does have keeping electronics from ending up in the dump.
An electrician trained by Auckland City Council (back in the days when “there wasn’t anything in the electrical line the council didn’t deal with”), Burch spends every Wednesday volunteering to fix up lamps, printers, coffee machines, and toasters.
What kind of volunteering would you most like to do? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Two teenage boys hunting for pigs on their granddad’s remote Waikato farm came across the missing Phillips family a week ago. In an interview with Tony Wall, they reveal what one of the kids really said.
The 16-year-old friends were near a trig station on the coastal farm, about 4km north of … View moreTwo teenage boys hunting for pigs on their granddad’s remote Waikato farm came across the missing Phillips family a week ago. In an interview with Tony Wall, they reveal what one of the kids really said.
The 16-year-old friends were near a trig station on the coastal farm, about 4km north of Marokopa, waiting for pigs to come out of the bush.
Waikato may be getting a new ‘go-to’ body for building the region’s economy.
The previous economic development agency, Te Waka, shut down earlier this year, saying the “passionate advocates” no longer had the resources to do what they’d planned.
Do you think Waikato needs an … View moreWaikato may be getting a new ‘go-to’ body for building the region’s economy.
The previous economic development agency, Te Waka, shut down earlier this year, saying the “passionate advocates” no longer had the resources to do what they’d planned.
Do you think Waikato needs an agency? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Politicians, along with many other New Zealanders, are breathing a sigh of relief over Wednesday’s official cash rate (OCR) drop.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said shortly after the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate cut to 4.75% that it was “a sign we've got inflation coming under … View morePoliticians, along with many other New Zealanders, are breathing a sigh of relief over Wednesday’s official cash rate (OCR) drop.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said shortly after the Reserve Bank’s official cash rate cut to 4.75% that it was “a sign we've got inflation coming under control”.
Do you expect the OCR drop to have an impact on you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Insurance giant Aon has pulled the pin on the CBD after inhabitants of nearby emergency housing motels intimidated their staff.
Waikato Times reported earlier this year that the anti social antics spilling over from motels had driven Aon workers to work from home. Now they're not … View moreInsurance giant Aon has pulled the pin on the CBD after inhabitants of nearby emergency housing motels intimidated their staff.
Waikato Times reported earlier this year that the anti social antics spilling over from motels had driven Aon workers to work from home. Now they're not going back.
How do you feel when you're in the CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The tiny settlement of Te Uku could be about to get a lot bigger with the rezoning of 43 hectares of farmland into residential sections.
The sought-after ‘tranquil’ Waikato spot is for sale and is attracting developers from out of the country.
Would you like to live in Te Uku? Tell us … View moreThe tiny settlement of Te Uku could be about to get a lot bigger with the rezoning of 43 hectares of farmland into residential sections.
The sought-after ‘tranquil’ Waikato spot is for sale and is attracting developers from out of the country.
Would you like to live in Te Uku? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A single-lane bridge in and out of the Coromandel town of Tairua is vying for an advanced revamp under the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Tairua Shores Motel, Manager Steven Fang is used to seeing the trail of cars “backed up all the way” from the SH25 Pepe stream bridge leading … View moreA single-lane bridge in and out of the Coromandel town of Tairua is vying for an advanced revamp under the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.
Tairua Shores Motel, Manager Steven Fang is used to seeing the trail of cars “backed up all the way” from the SH25 Pepe stream bridge leading into Tairua township.
Have you experienced the queues at this bridge at summertime? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
After sitting vacant and dark for three years, the old Lone Star site premises directly opposite the Waikato Regional Theatre has been transformed into a world of movie themed mini golf... with booze on the menu.
The site is Hamilton hospitality veteran John Lawrenson’s newest venture and he … View moreAfter sitting vacant and dark for three years, the old Lone Star site premises directly opposite the Waikato Regional Theatre has been transformed into a world of movie themed mini golf... with booze on the menu.
The site is Hamilton hospitality veteran John Lawrenson’s newest venture and he said the soft opening attracted a crowd bigger than he had anticipated.
Will you give Tipsy Putt a go? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, … View moreReducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
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I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.
What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?
A Whangamatā 11-year-old has placed his award-winning mullet up for auction to raise money for Starship Hospital.
Kahū Hall, who named himself ‘Taco’ when he was three years old, is selling his mullet after growing it for three years. Taco said he was motivated to raise the money after his… View moreA Whangamatā 11-year-old has placed his award-winning mullet up for auction to raise money for Starship Hospital.
Kahū Hall, who named himself ‘Taco’ when he was three years old, is selling his mullet after growing it for three years. Taco said he was motivated to raise the money after his friend Evie Taylor stayed at Starship Hospital for a heart operation.
What do you think of this 11-year-old's chosen cause? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton’s Op Shop for Breast Cancer has recently hit their first $1 million in sales, and it’s thanks to a volunteer run workshop that would give Santa’s elves a run for their money.
The store is manager Sharyn Cawood’s fifth location of the Op Shop for Breast Cancer, and has been … View moreHamilton’s Op Shop for Breast Cancer has recently hit their first $1 million in sales, and it’s thanks to a volunteer run workshop that would give Santa’s elves a run for their money.
The store is manager Sharyn Cawood’s fifth location of the Op Shop for Breast Cancer, and has been running since Covid.
Where's your favourite op shop? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Louise Daniels never thought walking her son’s dog Alfie on a sunny Hamilton afternoon would result in three weeks off work.
An horrific dog attack left both her and Alfie with serious injuries - just a year after Waikato recorded its highest ever ACC cost for dog attack claims at $883,000.
… View moreLouise Daniels never thought walking her son’s dog Alfie on a sunny Hamilton afternoon would result in three weeks off work.
An horrific dog attack left both her and Alfie with serious injuries - just a year after Waikato recorded its highest ever ACC cost for dog attack claims at $883,000.
Do you think more dogs should be muzzled? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).
Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from … View moreAt the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).
Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.
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