South Waikato District, Tokoroa

It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

12 days ago

Council will hold workshop to tackle Blue Spring popularity problem

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

South Waikato District Council will hold a workshop to discuss problems at Putāruru’s Blue Spring Te Waihou Walkway but won’t be closing access to tourists flocking to the site.

First term councillor Zed Latinovic has tabled a notice of motion asking his colleagues to support his calls for … View more
South Waikato District Council will hold a workshop to discuss problems at Putāruru’s Blue Spring Te Waihou Walkway but won’t be closing access to tourists flocking to the site.

First term councillor Zed Latinovic has tabled a notice of motion asking his colleagues to support his calls for a comprehensive review of how the walkway is managed after rising visitor numbers were creating “material and escalating risks” at the popular site.

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12 days ago

Longer prescriptions are here

Health NZ

Some people with stable, long-term health conditions may be able to get prescriptions that last up to 12 months.

People with a 12 month prescription will still collect three months’ supply of medicine at a time, from the pharmacy.

Ask your doctor if 12 month prescriptions are right for you.
Find out more

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13 days ago

Car found after brazen Rototuna burglary

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A car belonging to a Rototuna family has been found after burglars walked into their home and stole it - along with car keys and wallet - on Monday night.

Thieves drove off with a 2009 Volkswagon Tiguan from a Cranbook Place home, also bizarrely taking a doctor’s letter appointment, a dressing… View more
A car belonging to a Rototuna family has been found after burglars walked into their home and stole it - along with car keys and wallet - on Monday night.

Thieves drove off with a 2009 Volkswagon Tiguan from a Cranbook Place home, also bizarrely taking a doctor’s letter appointment, a dressing gown and sunglasses.

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13 days ago

Red stickers, yellow stickers, orange dirt: Tairua residents pick up pieces after night of hell

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

They are a plucky bunch up on Mt Paku.

Last week’s devastating rainfall event created a night of disruption for some, absolute hell for others whose homes are dotted over the ancient, tree-enshrouded volcanic cone that overlooks Tairua Harbour on the Coromandel Peninsula.

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13 days ago

Community rallies for Te Aroha ambulance officer in ICU

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The family of an ambulance officer who suffered a life changing medical condition say the support they have received while they wait to see if he will wake up has been “amazing”.

Te Aroha man Matthew Liddle’s future hangs in the balance after he suffered a major aneurysm on 26 January, … View more
The family of an ambulance officer who suffered a life changing medical condition say the support they have received while they wait to see if he will wake up has been “amazing”.

Te Aroha man Matthew Liddle’s future hangs in the balance after he suffered a major aneurysm on 26 January, bleeding rapidly due to the blood thinners he took for his underlying heart condition.

A Givealittle page has been set up for him and his family.

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16 days ago

Bestsellers: Mother-daughter duo serve up summer

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

To the delight of Gordonton locals, after twenty years Michele Bishop has set up shop where she first entered the hospitality world.

Bishop founded MatteBlack Cafe & Catering eight years ago, but that wasn’t the start of her hospo journey. Originally a stay-at-home mum, when her son … View more
To the delight of Gordonton locals, after twenty years Michele Bishop has set up shop where she first entered the hospitality world.

Bishop founded MatteBlack Cafe & Catering eight years ago, but that wasn’t the start of her hospo journey. Originally a stay-at-home mum, when her son started school twenty years ago, Bishop jumped into a new challenge and opened a cafe in Gordonton.

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16 days ago

Kākāpō ancestor found in Waitomo cave

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Scientists have unearthed the remains of ancient wildlife in a cave near Waitomo, the first time a large number of million-year-old fossils have been found in Aotearoa.

The discovery of fossils from 12 ancient bird species and 4 frog species has opened a rare window into how New Zealand looked … View more
Scientists have unearthed the remains of ancient wildlife in a cave near Waitomo, the first time a large number of million-year-old fossils have been found in Aotearoa.

The discovery of fossils from 12 ancient bird species and 4 frog species has opened a rare window into how New Zealand looked about 1 million years ago. It indicates that New Zealand’s ancient wildlife was significantly impacted by catastrophic climate changes and volcanic eruptions. This resulted in frequent extinctions and species replacements well before human arrival.

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17 days ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Friday 13 & Saturday 14 February, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

No need to RSVP, simply drop in on the day.
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Friday 13 & Saturday 14 February, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.

No need to RSVP, simply drop in on the day.
Can't join us on these dates? Our doors are always open - get in touch to arrange a time that suits you.

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18 days ago

Tui & Tama's Eco Expo 2026!

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

We’re celebrating our 4th Annual Tui & Tama Eco Expo!
Saturday 28 February 9am - 1pm
Te Awamutu Library Community Room - Selwyn Lane

Come on down to this FREE family-friendly event, being held
in conjunction with the Te Awamutu Library, and find out
about all the awesome mahi being … View more
We’re celebrating our 4th Annual Tui & Tama Eco Expo!
Saturday 28 February 9am - 1pm
Te Awamutu Library Community Room - Selwyn Lane

Come on down to this FREE family-friendly event, being held
in conjunction with the Te Awamutu Library, and find out
about all the awesome mahi being done by our local
community groups to help our native plants and animals
thrive, and preserve our resources.
Face-painters, free gifts and fun activities for all!
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult

18 days ago

Treaty of Waitangi Event

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

A FREE event over Waitangi weekend!
Thursday 5th February: 10am - 4pm
Friday Waitangi Day 6th February: 10am - 2pm
Saturday 7th February: 10am - 2pm

Bring the whanau down and find out more about the treaty through
family-friendly interactive activities.
Children under 14 must be supervised … View more
A FREE event over Waitangi weekend!
Thursday 5th February: 10am - 4pm
Friday Waitangi Day 6th February: 10am - 2pm
Saturday 7th February: 10am - 2pm

Bring the whanau down and find out more about the treaty through
family-friendly interactive activities.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult.

19 days ago

Review: Iggy Pop retains his raw power in star-studded Taupō show

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

It might have been headlined by the grand old grandparents of punk rock, but there were plenty of granddaughters and grandsons in the crowd for this year's iteration of the Greenstone Summer Concert at the Taupō Amphitheatre.

The cross-generational appeal of Iggy Pop and Joan Jett was … View more
It might have been headlined by the grand old grandparents of punk rock, but there were plenty of granddaughters and grandsons in the crowd for this year's iteration of the Greenstone Summer Concert at the Taupō Amphitheatre.

The cross-generational appeal of Iggy Pop and Joan Jett was underscored by a big contingent of teenagers deliriously pogo-ing away, as old grey-heads standing next to them sagely nodded their noggins in time to the music.

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19 days ago

Poll: Do you remember the Telecom Classic Motorfest?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Ratepayers old enough to recall when the city played host to a round of the V8s will remember the fallout continued for some time after that, casting a shadow over more than one political career.

But there is a happier tale to be told about Hamilton street racing - with minimal ticket costs, … View more
Ratepayers old enough to recall when the city played host to a round of the V8s will remember the fallout continued for some time after that, casting a shadow over more than one political career.

But there is a happier tale to be told about Hamilton street racing - with minimal ticket costs, profits going to charity, and vintage and classic cars showcased.

Do you remember the Telecom Classic Motorfest? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you remember the Telecom Classic Motorfest?
  • 55.6% Yes
    55.6% Complete
  • 44.4% No
    44.4% Complete
18 votes
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24 days ago

Putaruru Theatre Players present

Jay from Putaruru

Auditions for the next production of the year in collaboration withMoos Baas and oinks Barnyard Blitz

24 days ago

Scam Alert: Text scam

The Team from New Zealand Police

If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link!

We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.

Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us ❌

Report to Department of Internal … View more
If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link!

We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.

Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us ❌

Report to Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) for free by forwarding to 7726.

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25 days ago

How many cops police Huntly?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Police are refusing to disclose how many full-time equivalent (FTE) cops are based in Huntly, citing concerns over crime prevention.

Figures released to Waikato Times under the Official Information Act shed light on Waikato’s police staffing gaps as of November 2025.

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