9 hours ago

Assaults on staff at Waikato Hospital double the national average

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Assaults on Waikato Hospital staff have increased by more than double the national average over just three years, according to Health NZ data obtained by the Waikato Times.

From July-December 2022 to January-June 2025 reported assaults on hospital workers in Waikato increased 63% from 120 to 152.

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21 days ago

Poll: Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s Te Awe Library on Brandon St will be closing its doors for good at 5 pm on March 1. It’s been the city’s largest temporary library, and now it’s making way for the exciting return of Te Matapihi Central Library!

We want to know: Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?

Want all the details? The Post has everything you need to know.

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Are you as excited as we are for Te Matapihi’s grand reopening?
  • 46.2% Yes
    46.2% Complete
  • 53.8% No
    53.8% Complete
266 votes
16 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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11 hours ago

Plimmerton Croquet Club Open Day Sunday 15 Feb

Carolyn from Whitby

Interested in learning about the game of croquet? Then come to Plimmerton Croquet Club's Open Day on Sunday 15 February at 1 pm. Wear flat soled shoes, bring a sunhat and a jacket. All equipment supplied.
The club is located in Ulric Street. At the roundabout near Palmers Garden Centre turn left into Ulric Street

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