41 days ago

Frosts possible as autumn arrives with a bang

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

MetService are forecasting possible frosts for Waikato early Friday, as autumn arrives with a bang.

MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says Friday morning is shaping up to be one of the chilliest starts the North Island has seen in a while, with frosts possible for parts of the Waikato and the Central Plateau.

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20 minutes ago

Tuitions @ Ham East

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Saturday 1-2pm, 2pm-3pm and 3pm -4pm slots available. Contact vidya.anza@gmail.com for more information and fee structure.

1 hour ago

Have you been to Waitomo recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One of the region’s premier tourist locations is shaking off its long Covid hangover as a new caving experience opens near Waitomo promising local jobs, and a boost to visitor numbers after the pandemic decimated local businesses.

Co-owner and founder of The Waitomo Experience, John Heskett said pre-Covid there were more than five black water rafting operators working in the caves beneath Waitomo, but that number dropped down to just one.

Have you been to Waitomo recently? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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2 days ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 85.1% Yes, it's decreased
    85.1% Complete
  • 11.7% Nope
    11.7% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
497 votes