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A small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.
The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce… View moreA small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.
The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce Commission decision to reduce interchange fees paid by businesses to accept Visa and Mastercard payments.
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The Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.
News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety … View moreThe Thames Information Centre was forced to close its doors after a woman was doused in what “appears to have been rotten fish”.
News of the closure was first shared via a social media post from the Thames Business Association, saying the centre had to be closed after a “health and safety incident”.
The future funding of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail link to Auckland is now in the hands of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
But any decisions coming from the NZTA’s board won’t be made until it meets again in February after the Waikato Regional Council voted unanimously to send it a … View moreThe future funding of Hamilton’s Te Huia rail link to Auckland is now in the hands of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
But any decisions coming from the NZTA’s board won’t be made until it meets again in February after the Waikato Regional Council voted unanimously to send it a letter asking for an extension of Te Huia’s trial period for an extra year with the same levels of funding.
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Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours … View moreMany New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Let the Christmas elves at Mags4gifts.co.nz handle your last-minute shopping. For a limited time, gift a subscription with up to 40% off best-sellers like TV Guide, NZ House & Garden, and NZ Gardener. It’s the perfect Christmas present, sorted in minutes (and no one needs to know it was a … View moreLet the Christmas elves at Mags4gifts.co.nz handle your last-minute shopping. For a limited time, gift a subscription with up to 40% off best-sellers like TV Guide, NZ House & Garden, and NZ Gardener. It’s the perfect Christmas present, sorted in minutes (and no one needs to know it was a last-minute surprise)!
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Returning Chiefs hooker Tyrone Thompson refuses to label his short-lived NRL stint a failed experiment, as he goes about resuming his rugby career and pursuing an All Blacks dream.
After three seasons in Super Rugby Pacific, the 25-year-old had crossed the ditch, and crossed codes, to play with … View moreReturning Chiefs hooker Tyrone Thompson refuses to label his short-lived NRL stint a failed experiment, as he goes about resuming his rugby career and pursuing an All Blacks dream.
After three seasons in Super Rugby Pacific, the 25-year-old had crossed the ditch, and crossed codes, to play with the Newcastle Knights in 2025.
Thames Coromandel ratepayers could end up carrying the can for earthworks at a failed coastal subdivision in Tairua, to the tune of millions.
However, just how much skin the Thames Coromandel District Council has got in the game can’t be confirmed until after the developer finishes liquidation… View moreThames Coromandel ratepayers could end up carrying the can for earthworks at a failed coastal subdivision in Tairua, to the tune of millions.
However, just how much skin the Thames Coromandel District Council has got in the game can’t be confirmed until after the developer finishes liquidation proceedings, now in their final stages.
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