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A meeting about options for dealing with erosion battering Port Waikato - described by one expert as “the most difficult coastal erosion issue in New Zealand” - has left some frustrated by Waikato District Council.
Speaking about the meeting held on Sunday, one resident - who wished to … View moreA meeting about options for dealing with erosion battering Port Waikato - described by one expert as “the most difficult coastal erosion issue in New Zealand” - has left some frustrated by Waikato District Council.
Speaking about the meeting held on Sunday, one resident - who wished to remain anonymous - told the Waikato Times they left the meeting with “no real solutions”.
Fraser ACE is excited to announce that Term 4 classes will begin on 14th Oct! Enrollments open from 01 September 2024. This term offers a diverse range of courses designed to cater to various interests. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pick up a new hobby, or expand your … View moreFraser ACE is excited to announce that Term 4 classes will begin on 14th Oct! Enrollments open from 01 September 2024. This term offers a diverse range of courses designed to cater to various interests. Whether you're looking to advance your career, pick up a new hobby, or expand your knowledge, Fraser ACE has something for everyone.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experienced instructors in a supportive and engaging environment. Enroll now to secure your spot and embark on a new educational journey this October.
For more information and to register, visit Fraser ACE, phone 07 846 8624 or email us on comed@fraser.school.nz
Hamilton councillors have agreed to an extra 85 all day paid parking spaces in the central city.
The vast majority of the 365 metres of extra space will be in Seddon Rd with just 40 metres in Ward St after a vote by the traffic, speed limit and road closure hearings panel.
Do you think … View moreHamilton councillors have agreed to an extra 85 all day paid parking spaces in the central city.
The vast majority of the 365 metres of extra space will be in Seddon Rd with just 40 metres in Ward St after a vote by the traffic, speed limit and road closure hearings panel.
Do you think Hamilton needs more all-day parking? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
A food vendor’s turning her back on the Hamilton Night Market after a manager “screamed at” her staff member.
However, the market director says the staffer wouldn’t move a caravan blocking the set-up at the new Chartwell location. “Sometimes you have to yell,” Paul de Jonge said.
… View moreA food vendor’s turning her back on the Hamilton Night Market after a manager “screamed at” her staff member.
However, the market director says the staffer wouldn’t move a caravan blocking the set-up at the new Chartwell location. “Sometimes you have to yell,” Paul de Jonge said.
Have you been to the market at Chartwell? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Stark Property is putting a shine on a nearly 115-year-old building in Hamilton East but they’re also keeping a cherished festive tradition alive.
Matt Stark purchased 455 Grey St - a prominent heritage building at the corner of Grey and Clyde streets - in 2019 to ensure the entry point to … View moreStark Property is putting a shine on a nearly 115-year-old building in Hamilton East but they’re also keeping a cherished festive tradition alive.
Matt Stark purchased 455 Grey St - a prominent heritage building at the corner of Grey and Clyde streets - in 2019 to ensure the entry point to Hills Village was “nice and sophisticated”.
Do you know the history of this building? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
The meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, … View moreThe meaning of retirement is changing. It’s no longer just about saying goodbye to work - it’s now an opportunity to try something new or keep doing what you love. Rather than hanging up their hats, many of today’s retirees are redefining this phase by staying active through part-time jobs, volunteering, or even launching new careers.
Living in a retirement village doesn’t necessarily mean you’re done with work either; rather, it offers the opportunity to explore different activities, pursue long-held passions, and discover new interests. In fact, many people find the lifestyle gives them more freedom to stay engaged and active through work they enjoy.
Click read more for the full story.
The Hauraki Coromandel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many.
Whether it is summer holidays spent at the family bach, exploring secluded islands by boat, or spotting rare and endangered birds while hiking through lush forest, there are many reasons for treasuring this wonderful … View moreThe Hauraki Coromandel holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many.
Whether it is summer holidays spent at the family bach, exploring secluded islands by boat, or spotting rare and endangered birds while hiking through lush forest, there are many reasons for treasuring this wonderful region.
Our experiences may vary, but one common truth remains: the Coromandel is a place of unparalleled natural beauty, globally recognised as one of New Zealand’s biodiversity hotspots.
But the Coromandel we know, and love is under threat.
Established in 2017, the Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust (PFHCCT) has an ambitious goal to scale and link conservation efforts across 286,000 ha from Te Aroha to Moehau. Its Field Support Team of three rangers provide vital practical on the ground support in all aspects of community conservation work to 60+ groups around the region.
Early results from the river that turned bright orange on Friday have shown elevated levels of arsenic in the discharged sediment.
However, the arsenic present in the water was well within drinking water and ecological protection guidelines for fresh water, the Waikato Regional Council said in a… View moreEarly results from the river that turned bright orange on Friday have shown elevated levels of arsenic in the discharged sediment.
However, the arsenic present in the water was well within drinking water and ecological protection guidelines for fresh water, the Waikato Regional Council said in a statement on Tuesday morning.
Hamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.
The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.
What do you think about the plan? Tell us your … View moreHamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.
The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.
What do you think about the plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Hamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.
The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.
What do you think about the plan? Tell us your … View moreHamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.
The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.
What do you think about the plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Just for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!
Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences … View moreJust for a little bit of fun, we'd love to know whether Kiwis believe in ghosts. What goes on in our communities that we don't know about!
Perhaps you've seen a ghost or lived in a haunted home in New Zealand. We'd love to know, so vote in our poll and share your experiences in the comments below.
Give your decor a twist with some two-toned clay candleholders in an array of Resene testpot paint colours.
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For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in picturesque Cooks Beach, worth over $1.2 million dollars.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in picturesque Cooks Beach, worth over $1.2 million dollars.
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Hamilton has no real financial fat in the system for unforeseen events, the chairperson of the council’s finance committee warns.
The council has been pushing to find savings - though ratepayers still got a 16.5% increase - and a report from Councillor Maxine van Oosten says spending was … View moreHamilton has no real financial fat in the system for unforeseen events, the chairperson of the council’s finance committee warns.
The council has been pushing to find savings - though ratepayers still got a 16.5% increase - and a report from Councillor Maxine van Oosten says spending was reduced to “bare essentials”.
A specially appointed board will decide if a $200m waste-to-energy plant should be built in Te Awamutu.
The proposal by Global Contracting Solutions (GCS) has proved contentious, and would involve incinerating up to 150,000 tonnes of rubbish a year at a purpose-built plant in Racecourse Rd. It … View moreA specially appointed board will decide if a $200m waste-to-energy plant should be built in Te Awamutu.
The proposal by Global Contracting Solutions (GCS) has proved contentious, and would involve incinerating up to 150,000 tonnes of rubbish a year at a purpose-built plant in Racecourse Rd. It would generate electricity from steam.
Do you think sending it to a board of inquiry is the right call? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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