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33 days ago

What would motivate you to walk the length of NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A former stock agent with the gift of the gab is going to great lengths, walking the length of the country in fact, to get people talking about freshwater.

Mark Woods, otherwise known as ‘Woodsie’ left Cape Reinga in August, and is walking the length of New Zealand following the 3,000km Te … View more
A former stock agent with the gift of the gab is going to great lengths, walking the length of the country in fact, to get people talking about freshwater.

Mark Woods, otherwise known as ‘Woodsie’ left Cape Reinga in August, and is walking the length of New Zealand following the 3,000km Te Araroa trail.

What would motivate you to walk the length of NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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33 days ago

How do you think this will affect the Chiefs?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Injured All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho will not likely be seen back on the park until several rounds into the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

While the All Blacks noted last week the 30-test rep was done for the year, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan confirmed to the Waikato Times that it… View more
Injured All Blacks hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho will not likely be seen back on the park until several rounds into the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.

While the All Blacks noted last week the 30-test rep was done for the year, Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan confirmed to the Waikato Times that it was a ruptured achilles tendon which the 27-year-old had suffered in the semifinal win over the Hurricanes in Wellington on June 15.

How do you think this will affect the Chiefs? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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33 days ago

Poll: Are you going to the show?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Annabelle White won’t be doing “a whole lot of complicated recipes” at the Waikato Home and Garden show.

“I've written 12 cookbooks and the extraordinary thing is that people are actually wanting tips,” the television and radio cooking personality said.

Are you going to the … View more
Annabelle White won’t be doing “a whole lot of complicated recipes” at the Waikato Home and Garden show.

“I've written 12 cookbooks and the extraordinary thing is that people are actually wanting tips,” the television and radio cooking personality said.

Are you going to the show? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you going to the show?
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33 days ago

Poll: Do you think the six-week South Waikato closure is needed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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|The country’s main north/south artery is set to be cut south of Tokoroa for six weeks|, sparking disbelief from the truckies and workers using it daily and now facing long detours.

They say they don’t understand why State Highway 1 between Tokoroa and Kinleith … View more
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|The country’s main north/south artery is set to be cut south of Tokoroa for six weeks|, sparking disbelief from the truckies and workers using it daily and now facing long detours.

They say they don’t understand why State Highway 1 between Tokoroa and Kinleith has to be closed, and felt proposed detours were unsuitable to handle the tens of thousands of extra vehicles using them during the closure.

Do you think the six-week South Waikato closure is needed? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think the six-week South Waikato closure is needed?
  • 3.3% Yes
    3.3% Complete
  • 40% Don't know
    40% Complete
  • 56.7% No
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30 votes
34 days ago

Poll: Will you check out the Meatstock festival?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

BBQ and music festival Meatstock is returning to Hamilton with a stellar lineup on Valentine’s Day.


It’s not known whether there will be any activities to spark romance, but organisers have pledged a line up of events to “rock the fields of Mystery Creek”.

Will you check out the … View more
BBQ and music festival Meatstock is returning to Hamilton with a stellar lineup on Valentine’s Day.


It’s not known whether there will be any activities to spark romance, but organisers have pledged a line up of events to “rock the fields of Mystery Creek”.

Will you check out the Meatstock festival? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you check out the Meatstock festival?
  • 10% Yes
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  • 16.7% I'll consider it
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  • 73.3% No
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30 votes
34 days ago

What do you think Waikato District Council could stop doing?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Libraries, rubbish collection and climate action - which of these could you do without to reduce your rates bill?

Waikato District Council is asking what locals want their money spent on, and is open to suggestions that could help lower rates in the 2025/34 long term plan.

What do you think … View more
Libraries, rubbish collection and climate action - which of these could you do without to reduce your rates bill?

Waikato District Council is asking what locals want their money spent on, and is open to suggestions that could help lower rates in the 2025/34 long term plan.

What do you think Waikato District Council could stop doing? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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34 days ago

Join us at our Walk in Wednesdays

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Join us any Wednesday in October and November, 10am - 3pm and experience the Ryman lifestyle that awaits.

Learn about our living options, tour our show homes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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39 days ago

Clams create a construction water challenge

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Pest clams have created a challenge for NZTA as it prepares to extend the Waikato Expressway to Piarere.

The project will need water and Lake Karāpiro’s a nearby source - but it’s also infiltrated by gold clams, first found in the Waikato River in May 2023.

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35 days ago

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42 days ago

Poll: Is there a spot like this that has been bothering you?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A mystery sprayer has taken it into their own hands to highlight the state of a Hamilton road.

Obviously frustrated by Te Rapa Road’s condition, they’ve grabbed the yellow spray paint.

Is there a spot like this that has been bothering you? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if … View more
A mystery sprayer has taken it into their own hands to highlight the state of a Hamilton road.

Obviously frustrated by Te Rapa Road’s condition, they’ve grabbed the yellow spray paint.

Is there a spot like this that has been bothering you? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is there a spot like this that has been bothering you?
  • 90% Yes
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  • 10% No
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20 votes
35 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Audio Recovery Stories

Hear how some of our members came to find a solution to their food obsession in Addictive Eaters Anonymous.

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36 days ago

What do you think of this scholarship opportunity?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

As a child, Ben McMorran noticed a girl at his school was getting out of class by taking piano lessons.

Thinking, “I want some of that”, he began a musical journey that would eventually see him win the 2025 Six60 scholarship.

The Six60 scholarship package for McMorran includes a rent … View more
As a child, Ben McMorran noticed a girl at his school was getting out of class by taking piano lessons.

Thinking, “I want some of that”, he began a musical journey that would eventually see him win the 2025 Six60 scholarship.

The Six60 scholarship package for McMorran includes a rent rebate to the value of $10,000 for tenancy at 660 Castle Street, full access to the university’s recording studio, and mentorship and guidance from members of Six60.

What do you think of this scholarship opportunity? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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36 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the clean-up push?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton councillors have voted unanimously for a cleaner city.

At a recent council meeting councillors voted to consider ways to tackle illegal dumping and funding for future initiatives as part of its 2025 annual plan.

Do you agree with the councillors? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View more
Hamilton councillors have voted unanimously for a cleaner city.

At a recent council meeting councillors voted to consider ways to tackle illegal dumping and funding for future initiatives as part of its 2025 annual plan.

Do you agree with the councillors? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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36 days ago

Poll: Are you pleased with this Waikato med school news?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

City leaders are hailing a significant milestone in the region’s quest to establish the country’s third medical school in Waikato.

The Government at the weekend gave the project a green light when it announced that an initial cost-benefit analysis to establish a third medical school based at… View more
City leaders are hailing a significant milestone in the region’s quest to establish the country’s third medical school in Waikato.

The Government at the weekend gave the project a green light when it announced that an initial cost-benefit analysis to establish a third medical school based at the University of Waikato had been completed and had been found to provide confidence for the project to progress to a full business case.

Are you pleased with this Waikato med school news? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you pleased with this Waikato med school news?
  • 89.5% Yes
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  • 2.6% Not really fussed
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  • 7.9% No
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38 votes
43 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 26.5% I love it!
    26.5% Complete
  • 31.4% Only in designated areas
    31.4% Complete
  • 42.1% No, it should be outdoors only.
    42.1% Complete
4107 votes
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