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The meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, … View moreThe meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, volunteering, or even launching new careers.
Living in a retirement village doesn’t necessarily mean you’re done with work either; rather, it offers the opportunity to explore different activities, pursue long-held passions, and discover new interests. In fact, many people find the lifestyle gives them more freedom to stay engaged and active through work they enjoy.
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The Hauraki Coromandel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many.
Whether it is summer holidays spent at the family bach, exploring secluded islands by boat, or spotting rare and endangered birds while hiking through lush forest, there are many reasons for treasuring this wonderful … View moreThe Hauraki Coromandel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many.
Whether it is summer holidays spent at the family bach, exploring secluded islands by boat, or spotting rare and endangered birds while hiking through lush forest, there are many reasons for treasuring this wonderful region.
Our experiences may vary, but one common truth remains: the Coromandel is a place of unparalleled natural beauty, globally recognised as one of New Zealand’s biodiversity hotspots.
But the Coromandel we know, and love is under threat.
Established in 2017, the Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust (PFHCCT) has an ambitious goal to scale and link conservation efforts across 286,000 ha from Te Aroha to Moehau. Its Field Support Team of three rangers provide vital practical on the ground support in all aspects of community conservation work to 60+ groups around the region.
Hamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.
The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.
What do you think about the plan? Tell us your … View moreHamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.
The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.
What do you think about the plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Just for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!
Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences … View moreJust for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!
Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences in the comments below.
Give your decor a twist with some two-toned clay candleholders in an array of Resene testpot paint colours.
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As the orange hue fades from the water of a Waikato river, Hauraki’s mayor says it seems someone reopened the boarded-up old mine behind the problem.
Testing of the potentially toxic contamination is getting started, though Waikato Regional Council says an investigation will take time.
What… View moreAs the orange hue fades from the water of a Waikato river, Hauraki’s mayor says it seems someone reopened the boarded-up old mine behind the problem.
Testing of the potentially toxic contamination is getting started, though Waikato Regional Council says an investigation will take time.
What you do you think about what happened to the Ohinemuri River? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
As promised, albeit seven months later than expected, the owner of Hamilton’s inner city eyesore has started a clean-up.
Te Aroha farmer Andrew Matijasevich said squatters had been moved on and the time was right to get stuck in at 728 - 750 Victoria St. It turned into an unofficial dumping … View moreAs promised, albeit seven months later than expected, the owner of Hamilton’s inner city eyesore has started a clean-up.
Te Aroha farmer Andrew Matijasevich said squatters had been moved on and the time was right to get stuck in at 728 - 750 Victoria St. It turned into an unofficial dumping ground after fire destroyed the former Calendar Girls building shortly after he bought the site in 2018.
Will you be watching this clean-up? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Father’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.
… View moreFather’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.
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Many of us are sentimental about our childhoods and lives, and some even collect things to remember moments or people.
Share what you've held on to over the years and whether you still have it today. Feel free to share photos too, we'd love to see.
Delmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand antipasto products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
This includes Delmaine, Woolworths packaged antipasto products and deli antipasto mix.
"The concern with these products is that they may contain… View moreDelmaine Fine Foods and Woolworths brand antipasto products are being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
This includes Delmaine, Woolworths packaged antipasto products and deli antipasto mix.
"The concern with these products is that they may contain Listeria, which can cause serious illness in pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems,” says New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle.
These products should not be eaten. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund or throw them out.
The following products, within the date markings below, are affected by this recall:
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Five Olive Mix (200g) with a use-by between 16/10/24 - 20/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Jumbo Olive Selection (200g) with a use-by between 9/10/24 - 27/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Pitted Olive Medley (180g) with a use-by between 9/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Stuffed Olive Mix (160g) with a use-by of 5/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Mediterranean Antipasto Mix (215g) with a use-by between 16/10/24-20/11/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Feta (150g) with a use-by between 10/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Stuffed Red Peppers (190g) with a use-by between 24/10/24 - 5/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes (200g) with a use-by between 10/10/24 - 4/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes (270g) with a use-by between 7/04/25 - 30/04/25
Woolworths brand Feta and Sundried Tomatoes (200g) with a use-by between 21/11/24 - 25/12/24
Woolworths brand Greek Mix (200g) with a use-by between 20/11/24 - 1/01/25
Woolworths brand Olive Selection (200g) with a use-by between 13/11/24 - 25/12/24
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Mediterranean Mix, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Italian Mix, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Sundried Tomatoes, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Delmaine Fine Foods brand Marinated Feta & Sundried Tomatoes, sold from Woolworths Deli between 22 July 2024 – 23 August 2024
Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.
Watch her journey of teaching, retirement … View moreDeirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.
Watch her journey of teaching, retirement and still working. Plus, we’ve included the recipe to her cheese puffs which were gobbled up by our camera crew because they’re delicious!
Click read more for the full recipe.
An ‘obvious and sensible location’ and locally trained GPs - these are among the reasons readers want a med school in Waikato.
What about you? Do you think the region should have a med school?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in … View moreAn ‘obvious and sensible location’ and locally trained GPs - these are among the reasons readers want a med school in Waikato.
What about you? Do you think the region should have a med school?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A controversial wind farm project near Waiuku has been denied fast-track consent, with a note that the application looked like it was done “in an excessive hurry”.
An expert panel also said the 13-turbine project would have “significant adverse visual effects” on neighbouring properties.
Raglan’s got so many Airbnbs that market owners struggling for clients are turning the spaces into long-term rentals.
But it’s still far from making a dent in the housing shortage in Waikato’s most sought-after coastal town, says a property manager.
Would you be an Airbnb host? Tell us … View moreRaglan’s got so many Airbnbs that market owners struggling for clients are turning the spaces into long-term rentals.
But it’s still far from making a dent in the housing shortage in Waikato’s most sought-after coastal town, says a property manager.
Would you be an Airbnb host? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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