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A part-time café worker who turned up for work to find the business closed has won $4450 in unpaid wages and leave entitlements.
Sharon Shen did regular shifts at a café operated by Supreme Huang Limited from October 2021 until July 2024, a determination by the Employment Relations Authority … View moreA part-time café worker who turned up for work to find the business closed has won $4450 in unpaid wages and leave entitlements.
Sharon Shen did regular shifts at a café operated by Supreme Huang Limited from October 2021 until July 2024, a determination by the Employment Relations Authority says.
Forget the flash motorbikes and bling - a digital image of a chimp like creature with a techni-colour runny nose is among the booty crims were hoarding their cash in before police confiscated it in a New Zealand first.
The strange image was seized in Waikato and was part of item 590 on the … View moreForget the flash motorbikes and bling - a digital image of a chimp like creature with a techni-colour runny nose is among the booty crims were hoarding their cash in before police confiscated it in a New Zealand first.
The strange image was seized in Waikato and was part of item 590 on the 1171-strong list of criminal assets seized by police in the last two years - non-fungible tokens, or NFTs valued at $275, 461.
Anti-social behaviour by streeties in Hamilton’s CBD is further eroding business confidence, says the chairperson of the city council’s economic development committee.
Councillor Ewan Wilson’s comments come in his report for this Thursday’s meeting.
Do you avoid Hamilton's CBD? … View moreAnti-social behaviour by streeties in Hamilton’s CBD is further eroding business confidence, says the chairperson of the city council’s economic development committee.
Councillor Ewan Wilson’s comments come in his report for this Thursday’s meeting.
Do you avoid Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
It started off as a rubbish idea - or an idea about what to do with rubbish - and 17 months later, it’s a architecturally-designed transportable studio cabin with, at the time of writing, a more than $5000 bid on auction website TradeMe.
The studio is the brainchild of Nine Thirty Architecture… View moreIt started off as a rubbish idea - or an idea about what to do with rubbish - and 17 months later, it’s a architecturally-designed transportable studio cabin with, at the time of writing, a more than $5000 bid on auction website TradeMe.
The studio is the brainchild of Nine Thirty Architecture director John Hayes, who told the Waikato Times the inspiration came in the wake of seeing some neighbouring homes demolished.
Would you buy a cabin made from construction waste? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
State housing provider Kāinga Ora wants a court to overturn planning restrictions that prevent the building of multi-storey state homes in heritage housing areas like Hamilton East.
Currently development in those zones is restricted by Hamilton City Council’s controversial Plan Change 9.
… View moreState housing provider Kāinga Ora wants a court to overturn planning restrictions that prevent the building of multi-storey state homes in heritage housing areas like Hamilton East.
Currently development in those zones is restricted by Hamilton City Council’s controversial Plan Change 9.
Do you think this block should be overturned? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Traffic will soon be going 20kph faster through one of Hamilton’s worst crash spots, unless a speed limit reversal is reversed.
The “very dangerous” Cobham Drive intersection with Grey St - near Hamilton Gardens - sits in the middle of … View moreTraffic will soon be going 20kph faster through one of Hamilton’s worst crash spots, unless a speed limit reversal is reversed.
The “very dangerous” Cobham Drive intersection with Grey St - near Hamilton Gardens - sits in the middle of a stretch of road where the 60kph speed limit is due to be reversed to 80kph in July.
What do you want the speed limit to be here? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
You can’t go wrong with black and white, and this bold table setting adds a modern monochromatic touch to mealtime. Finish your setting in Resene Poured Milk, Resene All Black, Resene Noir and Resene Eighth Black White or choose your favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own with … View moreYou can’t go wrong with black and white, and this bold table setting adds a modern monochromatic touch to mealtime. Finish your setting in Resene Poured Milk, Resene All Black, Resene Noir and Resene Eighth Black White or choose your favourite Resene colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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If you could invent one piece of technology to make life easier, what would it be?
Comment below with what you think would be a handy new invention - it may even already exist!
More Waikato people than ever are being chased for unpaid rates.
And while a tiny locale is leading the charge, Hamilton says sovereign citizens are fueling the problem.
Which Waikato district do you think has the most legal action under way?
Dust off the blue suede shoes, pull out the petticoats and grease back the hair as 25 years of Repco Beach Hop is celebrated over the next five days.
Over 2000 cars will converge on the Coromandel for the festival that transports people back to the 50s and 60s.
The row of 1950s flat-roofed wooden duplexes in Pinfold Ave are gems of Kiwi historic house design needing protection, say the planning boffins.
But some of those who live in them just want a house that’s less ‘worn’ - and their state landlord agrees, saying removing their protection will … View moreThe row of 1950s flat-roofed wooden duplexes in Pinfold Ave are gems of Kiwi historic house design needing protection, say the planning boffins.
But some of those who live in them just want a house that’s less ‘worn’ - and their state landlord agrees, saying removing their protection will help build more homes.
Do you think these homes should have heritage protection? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Whether it’s visiting the Eiffel Tower, or a cruise around the Mediterranean, Ryman are giving you the opportunity to tick a destination off your bucket list.
When you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating … View moreWhether it’s visiting the Eiffel Tower, or a cruise around the Mediterranean, Ryman are giving you the opportunity to tick a destination off your bucket list.
When you move into an independent apartment or townhouse, we’ll give you a $15,000 House of Travel Gift Card*.
*Participating villages only, terms & conditions apply.
Click read more to find out more.
Tokoroa’s “social supermarket” has quietly closed its doors after its founder could not afford to keep it running any longer.
Opened in August 2022 by Auckland-based community leader and former professional boxer David Letele and his BBM (Buttabean Motivation) health charity, the social … View moreTokoroa’s “social supermarket” has quietly closed its doors after its founder could not afford to keep it running any longer.
Opened in August 2022 by Auckland-based community leader and former professional boxer David Letele and his BBM (Buttabean Motivation) health charity, the social supermarket handed out the last of its supplies not long after Christmas.
Have hard times led to closures in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Join our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy … View moreJoin our circle of women for some self-care and creativity at our Ladies Art Workshops. Here’s what you can expect:
Community: Collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts, forging new friendships and connections.
Art Equipment: Access basic art equipment.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy personalised attention in our intimate group setting.
Snacks: A complimentary light snack to fuel your creative journey.
Convenient Parking: Free parking right outside the studio.
Starts Friday 14th February - 11th April
9.30am - 11.30am, 9x weeks - $90
or pay $15 dollars each time.
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