Horotiu, Hamilton

207 days ago

Curious about the top salary at your local council?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City Council has more staffers earning in excess of $100,000 a year than any other council across Waikato - and the region’s highest paid council mandarin.

The Waikato Times filed an Official Information Act request with all 11 district, regional and city councils asking how much … View more
Hamilton City Council has more staffers earning in excess of $100,000 a year than any other council across Waikato - and the region’s highest paid council mandarin.

The Waikato Times filed an Official Information Act request with all 11 district, regional and city councils asking how much their top five earners were paid, how many staff pulled in more than $100,000 a year and what their lowest salaries were.

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207 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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208 days ago

Chain saw

Audrey from Huntly

Stihl ms 170 14 inch bar. Near new chain, serviced by stihl. very good condition. no longer needed. Ph Garry 0272444518. NO TEXTS. Cash only no hold.

Price: $150

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214 days ago

What do you think of the mayor's suggestion?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton’s mayor wants to cut a 19.9% rates increase proposed for next year - and she’d support selling some city council asset sales to help.

Paula Southgate said she wants to pull the increase back towards the originally proposed 16.3%, which would be challenging but could make a … View more
Hamilton’s mayor wants to cut a 19.9% rates increase proposed for next year - and she’d support selling some city council asset sales to help.

Paula Southgate said she wants to pull the increase back towards the originally proposed 16.3%, which would be challenging but could make a $100-a-year difference for the average Hamilton home.

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209 days ago

Four 65” Panasonic 4K TVs up for grabs worth $3,999 each

TV Guide

This winter, we are celebrating the 2024 Olympics with our TV Guide readers with a chance to win 1 of 4 65” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $3,999 each.

Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week starting from the June 1 - 7 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put… View more
This winter, we are celebrating the 2024 Olympics with our TV Guide readers with a chance to win 1 of 4 65” Panasonic 4K TVs worth $3,999 each.

Pick up a copy of the TV Guide each week starting from the June 1 - 7 issue, find the codeword, and follow the directions to be in to win! We’ve put a codeword in each of the following three issues, so find them all for more chances to win. You’ll have until July 3 to enter online or mail in your codeword. T&Cs apply.
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212 days ago

Agee Jars Needed please

Michelle from Pukete

Just wondering if anyone has AGEE jars sitting in their garage they want to get rid of, as I would love to take them off your hands prepared to pay for them if required.
Please message 0226787300 Eric

210 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Papamoa, worth just over $1.1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by … View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in gorgeous Papamoa, worth just over $1.1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
Find out more

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216 days ago

Could the jury service process be improved?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every year, thousands of New Zealanders are called up to serve as jurors in the High and District Courts, and it's an important way to contribute to your country.

But for some, jury service can be a huge disruption and a financial burden. Do you think changes could be made to our jury … View more
Every year, thousands of New Zealanders are called up to serve as jurors in the High and District Courts, and it's an important way to contribute to your country.

But for some, jury service can be a huge disruption and a financial burden. Do you think changes could be made to our jury service system to address these challenges?

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211 days ago

Utility trolley tyres

Ashley from Nawton

2 Utility trolley/ hand truck tyres. Brand new, includes tubes. Size 4.10/3.50-4

Price: $20

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213 days ago

What do you think of the regional council rate rise?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One frustrated councillor walked out of a meeting before regional councillors set rates, and another didn’t vote in “protest”.

Regional councillors have agreed by a thin 7 for and 5 against margin to put forward a 2024-34 long term plan for adoption, exposing particular divisions over the … View more
One frustrated councillor walked out of a meeting before regional councillors set rates, and another didn’t vote in “protest”.

Regional councillors have agreed by a thin 7 for and 5 against margin to put forward a 2024-34 long term plan for adoption, exposing particular divisions over the higher-than-suggested rates rise for next year: 7.4%.

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222 days ago

Woman dies after cancer X-ray reminder missed

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A friend of a woman who died of cancer may receive an apology after Te Whatu Ora Waikato didn’t follow up on x-rays looking for the cancer that killed her.

The recommendation, released on Monday, came after the friend filed a complaint with the Health and Disability Commissioner in August … View more
A friend of a woman who died of cancer may receive an apology after Te Whatu Ora Waikato didn’t follow up on x-rays looking for the cancer that killed her.

The recommendation, released on Monday, came after the friend filed a complaint with the Health and Disability Commissioner in August 2020.

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214 days ago

'Tragic' head-on crash near Hamilton killed five people

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The stretch of highway near Hamilton where five people died in a head-on crash late Tuesday afternoon re-opened about midnight.⁠

The two-vehicle crash is the deadliest since 2022. ⁠

It happened on State Highway 3 in Ōhaupō, halfway between Hamilton and Te Awamutu, at 4.44pm on … View more
The stretch of highway near Hamilton where five people died in a head-on crash late Tuesday afternoon re-opened about midnight.⁠

The two-vehicle crash is the deadliest since 2022. ⁠

It happened on State Highway 3 in Ōhaupō, halfway between Hamilton and Te Awamutu, at 4.44pm on Tuesday.

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212 days ago

Home projects

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Creating an office out of a small room by utilising built-in furniture, floating shelves, a tidy charging station and Resene Atlas makes space-saving sense.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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213 days ago

Waikato Open Days

Linda Jones Retirement Village

Join us at our open days and experience why the Ryman lifestyle could be for you.

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

We look forward to seeing you.

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213 days ago

Have you been following the housing policy changes?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

New mortgage lending rules could work in first-home buyers’ favour, but it remains to be seen, according to Waikato real estate leaders.

On Tuesday the Reserve Bank announced new debt-to-income (DTI) ratios from July 1 this year, saying they reduce the likelihood of mortgage defaults.

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