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You might be surprised. Scammers are getting slicker, sneakier, and a whole lot more convincing, and they’re targeting everyone from students to grandparents.
Before you brush it off with “I’d never fall for that,” give your scam radar a quick tune-up! Test yourself with Netsafe’s fun … View moreYou might be surprised. Scammers are getting slicker, sneakier, and a whole lot more convincing, and they’re targeting everyone from students to grandparents.
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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
This festive season looks like it’ll be a mixed bag for Hamilton’s hospitality scene - but one key player sees a $3.2b boost on the horizon.
With Christmas, and Christmas party season, kicking off the Waikato Times spoke to two of Hamilton’s key hospitality players to get their gauge on … View moreThis festive season looks like it’ll be a mixed bag for Hamilton’s hospitality scene - but one key player sees a $3.2b boost on the horizon.
With Christmas, and Christmas party season, kicking off the Waikato Times spoke to two of Hamilton’s key hospitality players to get their gauge on how the sector was looking.
Have you slowed down your spending on eating out? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Chances are, if you live on a residential street, you’ve got a berm.
While they might look just like any other strip of grass, berms can spark disputes, inspire guerilla gardeners, and generate some confusion about whose job it is to mow it.
Have you ever had berm issues? Tell us more in … View moreChances are, if you live on a residential street, you’ve got a berm.
While they might look just like any other strip of grass, berms can spark disputes, inspire guerilla gardeners, and generate some confusion about whose job it is to mow it.
Have you ever had berm issues? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
It’s a blink-and-you-miss-it small Waikato town, but that might not be the case for much longer.
With plans well under way to establish New Zealand’s first purpose-built residential aviation community there - tapping into Te Kōwhai’s long-standing aviation connection - the town’s appeal… View moreIt’s a blink-and-you-miss-it small Waikato town, but that might not be the case for much longer.
With plans well under way to establish New Zealand’s first purpose-built residential aviation community there - tapping into Te Kōwhai’s long-standing aviation connection - the town’s appeal is set to widen.
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Expanding gold mining north of Waihī is the kind of project that could help reverse the flow of workers heading overseas, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
“They’re not going to come back from Australia to work in some community garden at Kennedy Bay,” Jones told the Waikato Times, … View moreExpanding gold mining north of Waihī is the kind of project that could help reverse the flow of workers heading overseas, Resources Minister Shane Jones says.
“They’re not going to come back from Australia to work in some community garden at Kennedy Bay,” Jones told the Waikato Times, adding that he and NZ First leader Winston Peters had long campaigned for growth in the extractive sector.
Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
OPINION: I’ve always sung Hamilton’s praises because A, it's my hometown and B, it’s in my professional interests to do so. However, my pitch has changed lately.
I confess, the narrative I defaulted to for decades was largely centred on Hamilton being close to other places. Now, I … View moreOPINION: I’ve always sung Hamilton’s praises because A, it's my hometown and B, it’s in my professional interests to do so. However, my pitch has changed lately.
I confess, the narrative I defaulted to for decades was largely centred on Hamilton being close to other places. Now, I find myself leading with Hamilton being legitimately cool in and of itself, and 100% believing it.
Are you a champion of Hamilton? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
Shopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.
If you’d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. … View moreShopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.
If you’d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. Shifting a portion of that toward small, local retailers can make a huge difference for the wider small-business economy.
Read business journalist Aimee Shaw's piece.
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Kia ora, Neighbourly whānau!
I’m Paige, an 18-year-old Māori artist studying at Waikato University. I create authentic Māori artwork inspired by my whakapapa, whenua, and the stories of my whānau. Art keeps me grounded in my culture and helps support my studies as I work towards a future … View moreKia ora, Neighbourly whānau!
I’m Paige, an 18-year-old Māori artist studying at Waikato University. I create authentic Māori artwork inspired by my whakapapa, whenua, and the stories of my whānau. Art keeps me grounded in my culture and helps support my studies as I work towards a future supporting tamariki in our community.
This piece is created with aroha, intention, and deep respect for our culture.
Price: $48
If you’d like to support a young local artist and bring meaningful Māori art into your home, I’d love to share my mahi with you. Ngā mihi nui!
The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock … View moreSenior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
Hi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bed or mattress, this is the best week of the year to do it. With 31 Beds4U stores across New Zealand, you can easily test comfort, compare sizes, and find the perfect fit in person.
… View moreHi Neighbours — Get your Biggest Black Friday Deal at Beds4U!
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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
On-street all-day parking rates at some central city locations will become cheaper for workers and other long-stay visitors parking in central Hamilton.
Starting on Monday, Hamilton City Council introduced lower pricing at selected all-day parking locations where occupancy is below 85% making it… View moreOn-street all-day parking rates at some central city locations will become cheaper for workers and other long-stay visitors parking in central Hamilton.
Starting on Monday, Hamilton City Council introduced lower pricing at selected all-day parking locations where occupancy is below 85% making it more cost-effective for those looking to park in the city longer every day.
Do you use all-day CBD parking? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
David from South Waikato District
Folks, come on down to a public open day for the new Tokoroa Community Gardens.
Paint it Orange - Arthritis - 1st - 29th November 2025
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Libby Reporter from Waikato Local
Star singer-songwriter Bic Runga - who headlined the Hamilton Arts Festival in 2024 - is the latest artists to announces she is heading to Hamilton to play at the Waikato Regional Theatre.
The newly-constructed venue, which will open its doors on January 19, is already proving to be a magnet for… View moreStar singer-songwriter Bic Runga - who headlined the Hamilton Arts Festival in 2024 - is the latest artists to announces she is heading to Hamilton to play at the Waikato Regional Theatre.
The newly-constructed venue, which will open its doors on January 19, is already proving to be a magnet for top level performers.
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