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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
A $50 to $60 million investment is set to reshape Paeroa’s landscape, turning the town’s former racecourse into a multi-use community precinct.
It’s a “legacy project” for entrepreneur and Wright Family Foundation founder Wayne Wright, who’s spearheading development at the former … View moreA $50 to $60 million investment is set to reshape Paeroa’s landscape, turning the town’s former racecourse into a multi-use community precinct.
It’s a “legacy project” for entrepreneur and Wright Family Foundation founder Wayne Wright, who’s spearheading development at the former home of the Paeroa Racing Club, bought three years ago.
Would you buy a place here? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you … View moreEveryone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.
If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?
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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
In a galaxy not so far away - Hamilton, to be precise - lightsabers clashed with lively reels as the worlds of Star Wars and Celtic folk dance collided on May the Fourth.
The event, hosted by Dance Folkus, saw seven or eight youngsters arrive in full galactic regalia: a yellow R2-D2, a baby Luke… View moreIn a galaxy not so far away - Hamilton, to be precise - lightsabers clashed with lively reels as the worlds of Star Wars and Celtic folk dance collided on May the Fourth.
The event, hosted by Dance Folkus, saw seven or eight youngsters arrive in full galactic regalia: a yellow R2-D2, a baby Luke Skywalker, Baby Yoda props, and more, some clad in pleated plaid.
Have you ever been to a ceilidh? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Kia ora team
Thinking about retirement? Maybe you’re already retired, you’re close to it, or you’re just dreaming of it in the distant future… Check out Stuff’s continuing partnership with Metlifecare, The Good Life.
This time, we’ve looked at the … View moreKia ora team
Thinking about retirement? Maybe you’re already retired, you’re close to it, or you’re just dreaming of it in the distant future… Check out Stuff’s continuing partnership with Metlifecare, The Good Life.
This time, we’ve looked at the nutrient we should be focusing on as we age (and no, it’s not the carbs v fat debate!) plus some luxury rail travel - with gourmet food.
We also feature a fabulous 80s band, by which we mean the youngest member is 80!
Joanna Davis
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The Team from Patrick Hogan Village
An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM … View moreAn impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!
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The Team from Waikato Police
Members of the public are being urged to black out their vehicle number plates when advertising them for sale online.
There have been recent reports of number plate identification theft which has led to innocent vehicle owners accumulating parking fines, speeding tickets and reports of petrol … View moreMembers of the public are being urged to black out their vehicle number plates when advertising them for sale online.
There have been recent reports of number plate identification theft which has led to innocent vehicle owners accumulating parking fines, speeding tickets and reports of petrol drive-offs which have been made by offenders in stolen vehicles using the stolen number plates.
People are encouraged to report any suspicious activity around this through our 105 service.
The Team from Momentum Waikato
We've now made it easy and free to create a legal Will, and to leave a bequest in it to your favourite local causes, ALL YEAR ROUND!
Rather than waiting until the annual Wills Month in September, which previously was the only time of year we were able to make this offer, our website now has… View moreWe've now made it easy and free to create a legal Will, and to leave a bequest in it to your favourite local causes, ALL YEAR ROUND!
Rather than waiting until the annual Wills Month in September, which previously was the only time of year we were able to make this offer, our website now has a Will Writing page linking to our Gathered Here Will-making tool.
Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum
Now the holidays are over and the cold wet weather is moving in, come on down and enjoy FREE family-friendly dinosaur activities and crafts for the whole of May.
• Trace different parts of dinosaurs to create your own Designasaur
• Make a 3D cut-out Designasaur
• Colour in a special … View moreNow the holidays are over and the cold wet weather is moving in, come on down and enjoy FREE family-friendly dinosaur activities and crafts for the whole of May.
• Trace different parts of dinosaurs to create your own Designasaur
• Make a 3D cut-out Designasaur
• Colour in a special dinosaur and we’ll make it into a badge
• Have a cool fossil handling experience
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Free Activities, drop-in anytime, no booking required.
Children under 14 must be supervised by an adult
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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
As speed limits go back up around the country, a worried mum’s had a victory after spotting an NZ Transport Agency mistake.
Anna Palmer was struggling to sleep after hearing SH3 through Rukuhia Village would go up to 100kph. She feared serious crashes involving locals she knew.
Have you had… View moreAs speed limits go back up around the country, a worried mum’s had a victory after spotting an NZ Transport Agency mistake.
Anna Palmer was struggling to sleep after hearing SH3 through Rukuhia Village would go up to 100kph. She feared serious crashes involving locals she knew.
Have you had any speed limit changes near you? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
A string of anti-social incidents in Hamilton, including public defecation, washing in the fountains and drug use, has prompted the city council to look at sharpening its bylaws.
It’s the latest recommendation for tackling a problem which has caused significant concern amongst the likes of … View moreA string of anti-social incidents in Hamilton, including public defecation, washing in the fountains and drug use, has prompted the city council to look at sharpening its bylaws.
It’s the latest recommendation for tackling a problem which has caused significant concern amongst the likes of councillors, retail businesses and members of the public, denting confidence in the CBD.
Do you think bylaw changes will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?
Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO … View moreThere have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?
Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE! It'll only take you a couple of minutes and they could win a prize package worth over $30,000! And you could win great prizes too.
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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
There was a well-known Waikato face in the lineup when Arc en Ciel played in Tamahere on Sunday, as a fundraiser for Kids in Need Waikato.
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