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Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
The health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.
This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.
Do you … View moreThe health system has been accused of breaking the law amid sky-rocketing demand for community-based nurses in Waikato.
This comes as the supply of district nurses lags behind referral increases of more than 100%, leading to staff burn out and an “unprecedented” service failure.
Do you use the district nursing service? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
At 50 metres long, the pool planned at Hamilton Gardens would be long enough for Olympians to race in.
However, it will be very shallow — like the other features at the themed gardens, it will showcase the magic of illusion.
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we … View moreIn The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.
The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness … View moreVandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.
The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.
We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?
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Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
Fonterra has cut its forecast Farmgate Milk Price for the 2025/26 season after a ninth straight global dairy trade auction dip.
On Thursday, the Co-op adjusted the forecast range from $9-$10 per kilo of milk solids to $8.50 to $9.50 with the midpoint changing from $9.50 per to $9.
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Does anyone know of a reasonable priced dog boarding kennel in Pirongia - Hamilton area. Dog used to go to Brackendell Boarding Kennel Pirongia. Date 17-19 th January 2026 Labrador 8.5 yrs, female desexed.
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Waipā’s annual report has been signed off - more than six weeks past deadline and after a change of council.
Local authorities have to adopt an audited annual plan by 31 October following the end of the financial year, but Waipā District Council said that hadn’t happened because of Audit … View moreWaipā’s annual report has been signed off - more than six weeks past deadline and after a change of council.
Local authorities have to adopt an audited annual plan by 31 October following the end of the financial year, but Waipā District Council said that hadn’t happened because of Audit NZ resourcing priorities.
The festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a … View moreThe festive season is the perfect excuse to indulge your sweet tooth and to bring something truly special to the Christmas table. For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche !
An impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with delicate spun sugar, this classic dessert is a favourite at weddings across France and Italy and a much-loved Christmas tradition at home.
Click read more for the full recipe.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
Hamilton will soon offer a portal to a medieval ‘hospital’, without the stress of the bubonic plague.
The Medieval Gardens will open next year at Hamilton Gardens, with much of the work already done.
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
A man who claimed the Latter Day Saints church secretly imposed “bank-hostile” land covenants on him because he was not a “worthy” member has had his case dismissed by the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
Rakaipaka Puriri claimed that he was discriminated against by the Church of Jesus … View moreA man who claimed the Latter Day Saints church secretly imposed “bank-hostile” land covenants on him because he was not a “worthy” member has had his case dismissed by the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
Rakaipaka Puriri claimed that he was discriminated against by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Trust Board and project manager Paul Coward.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
Spotting a tui is usually enough to make anyone pause what they are doing to behold its beauty - but this one will definitely stop you in your tracks.
The tracks in this case are on the Te Awa River Ride, the new cycle and walking trail that runs alongside the Waikato River. A section of the … View moreSpotting a tui is usually enough to make anyone pause what they are doing to behold its beauty - but this one will definitely stop you in your tracks.
The tracks in this case are on the Te Awa River Ride, the new cycle and walking trail that runs alongside the Waikato River. A section of the route, between central Cambridge and the Grassroots Trust Velodrome, is in the process of becoming a grand outdoor art gallery.
Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times
The future of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service remains uncertain, with Waikato Regional Council looking at asking for an extra year of trial time - with the same level of government funding.
Regional councillors will meet on Thursday to … View moreThe future of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service remains uncertain, with Waikato Regional Council looking at asking for an extra year of trial time - with the same level of government funding.
Regional councillors will meet on Thursday to vote on a proposal to support, or not, sending a letter to the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) board asking it to extend Te Huia’s five-year trial until June 30, 2027, and to maintain the NZTA’s 60% Financial Assistance Rate (FAR).
Do you think Te Huia's trial should be extended? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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