29 days ago

Mark Donovan resigns

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton East Ward councillor Mark Donovan has stepped down effective immediately, but insists his work for the city isn’t over.

“Although I’m resigning, I’m not leaving Hamilton. This city has been my home for over 30 years, and I remain committed to its wellbeing.”

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1 day ago

Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
  • 35.3% Yes, it serves us well
    35.3% Complete
  • 63.8% No, I have concerns
    63.8% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
991 votes
1 hour ago

Watts points to a brighter future for solar energy

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Soon to be New Zealand’s largest solar farm, the first sod has been turned at the Tauhei Solar site near Te Aroha, a project that promises jobs for locals and sustainable energy for the nation.

Beneath Mt Te Aroha, and on ancestral land belonging to Ngāti Haua and Ngāti Tumutumu, around 80 people witnessed the start of construction on Wednesday, including Minister for Energy Simon Watts, the projects directors and Matamata-Piako mayor Adrienne Wilcock.

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3 hours ago

Central Hamilton riverside development deal goes unconditional

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A 25-storey development by Templeton Group - combining a 218 bed hotel, apartments and dining precinct - is set to become Hamilton’s tallest building.

Auckland-headquartered Templeton and the city council announced on Thursday they’ve struck an unconditional deal with the city for the land next to Victoria on the River and promised to create an Auckland Viaduct-style hospitality precinct linking to the river.

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