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34 days ago

Poll: Have you been watching the Olympics?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Today was all about the Olympic men’s 100m race, which US sprinter Noah Lyles won by just .005 seconds.

It took about 30 seconds after the finish for Lyles to find out he'd beaten Kishane Thompson of Jamaica.

Have you been tuning in?

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Have you been watching the Olympics?
  • 27.3% Yes, watching everything I can
    27.3% Complete
  • 27.3% For some sports
    27.3% Complete
  • 45.5% No
    45.5% Complete
22 votes
38 days ago

What will you spend your tax cut on?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

From Thursday most New Zealanders can expect to take more of their paycheck home as a major plank of the coalition government’s election promises come into effect.

Coffees and saving for a cruise were ideas mentioned to the Times, but what Waikato people will be spending it on is a mixed bag.
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From Thursday most New Zealanders can expect to take more of their paycheck home as a major plank of the coalition government’s election promises come into effect.

Coffees and saving for a cruise were ideas mentioned to the Times, but what Waikato people will be spending it on is a mixed bag.

Do you have plans for your tax cut money? Let us know in the comments below (add NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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34 days ago

Looking for carpools to Auckland on 28/09/2024

Wenyu from Rototuna North

Hi, does anyone go to Auckland on 28/09/2024 for THE WIGGLES at SPARK ARENA show at 12:30 PM? I'm looking for carpools there and back to Hamilton for me and my son. Thanks. : )

34 days ago

Poll: Would you do this kind of Hobbiton tour?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hobbiton fans will soon be able to see where and how the magic happens.

A new tour will begin at Hobbiton in December where visitors will be taken into art department workshops to watch in real time as artists create hobbit furniture and architecture.

Would you do a tour to take you behind … View more
Hobbiton fans will soon be able to see where and how the magic happens.

A new tour will begin at Hobbiton in December where visitors will be taken into art department workshops to watch in real time as artists create hobbit furniture and architecture.

Would you do a tour to take you behind the scenes? Tell us your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you do this kind of Hobbiton tour?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Maybe
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
34 days ago

Poll: Do you think the health system is understaffed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hundreds of roles at Te Whatu Ora Waikato are vacant, including a senior pharmacist position unfilled for 1081 days and more than 250 nursing jobs.

Nurses have “gruelling and relentless workloads“ according to a 30-year veteran who recently resigned from a Waikato Hospital role, saying there… View more
Hundreds of roles at Te Whatu Ora Waikato are vacant, including a senior pharmacist position unfilled for 1081 days and more than 250 nursing jobs.

Nurses have “gruelling and relentless workloads“ according to a 30-year veteran who recently resigned from a Waikato Hospital role, saying there was high turnover and she was one of few seniors.

Does our health system need more staff, in your opinion? Let us know your reasons in the comments (add NFP if you don't want them used in print).

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Do you think the health system is understaffed?
  • 96% Yes
    96% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 4% Not really sure
    4% Complete
25 votes
38 days ago

Welcome to the park, if you can get past the rubbish

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

On one side it’s a lush field of green grass enjoyed by families.

But to get there, you have to navigate a path past a broken car filled with rubbish, a few mattresses, broken TVs and scrap metal.

What are your best ideas for rubbish solutions? Let us know in the comments (add NFP if you … View more
On one side it’s a lush field of green grass enjoyed by families.

But to get there, you have to navigate a path past a broken car filled with rubbish, a few mattresses, broken TVs and scrap metal.

What are your best ideas for rubbish solutions? Let us know in the comments (add NFP if you don't want them used in print).

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34 days ago

Lovely bunny to rehome

Denise from Horsham Downs

Hi Neighbours
We have lovely bunny to rehome as.my daughter is moving for work and cant take her.
Snowbelle is 3 years old, friendly, and loves grazing in a run.
She comes with a home and run as well.
Please only avid bunny lovers please apply.

Free

34 days ago

Extravaganza in the Park 2024

Aaron from Chartwell

CELEBRATING OUR BIG 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

OVER 120 MARKET STALLS TO SHOP FROM and do all your Festive Shopping, along with Live Music/Entertainment and Performances, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo, Bouncy Castle, Food/Hangi, Coffee, Giveaways, Face painting, Activities and lots more.........

ALL IN… View more
CELEBRATING OUR BIG 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

OVER 120 MARKET STALLS TO SHOP FROM and do all your Festive Shopping, along with Live Music/Entertainment and Performances, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo, Bouncy Castle, Food/Hangi, Coffee, Giveaways, Face painting, Activities and lots more.........

ALL IN 1 PLACE
SAT 7th Dec 2024, Elliott Park Nawton Hamilton 9am-2pm
FREE ENTRY Western Community Centre

Like our facebook page for updates of what's going be at the event.
www.facebook.com...

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36 days ago

Woodlands Estate Antique Fair

Marie from Taupiri

This Antique Fair is in it 5th year and is very successful.
This years Fair will include Dealers from Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty. Selling a wide variety of Classic items.

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35 days ago

2019 Radius Targa 30 Bicycle (18 Inch)

Cheryl from Huntington

This bike has hardly been ridden. There is a slight clicking noise when peddling & the gears take a while to change. The back tire might need replacing as the treads are slightly balding. Both tires are fully pumped with air. Comes with a Lazer Helmet with an adjustable head strap. The bike is … View moreThis bike has hardly been ridden. There is a slight clicking noise when peddling & the gears take a while to change. The back tire might need replacing as the treads are slightly balding. Both tires are fully pumped with air. Comes with a Lazer Helmet with an adjustable head strap. The bike is an 18 inch size.

Price: $250

37 days ago

Step it up!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

A splash of Resene red transforms a rumpty old ladder into a handy stool or nifty shelves.

Find out how to repurpose your old ladder.

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37 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell… View more
Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this Father's Day.

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our colourful spot prizes.
Find out more

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46 days ago

Poll: Do you think fining illegal dumpers will help reduce rubbish?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A crackdown on Hamilton rubbish dumpers may be paying off after the city council more than quadrupled the number of infringement notices it issues annually.

The council trialled notices with a “don’t be a tosser” message a couple of years ago, in an attempt to prick people’s consciences,… View more
A crackdown on Hamilton rubbish dumpers may be paying off after the city council more than quadrupled the number of infringement notices it issues annually.

The council trialled notices with a “don’t be a tosser” message a couple of years ago, in an attempt to prick people’s consciences, but they weren’t successful, so it has gone the other way and started taking a tougher line.

Do you think this will help stop illegal dumpers? Let us know your reason in the comments. (Please add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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Do you think fining illegal dumpers will help reduce rubbish?
  • 64.8% Yes
    64.8% Complete
  • 27.5% No
    27.5% Complete
  • 7.7% Not sure
    7.7% Complete
91 votes
38 days ago

Poll: Are you a pie fan?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

As our Olympians compete in Paris, there’s been a medal race a bit closer to home... involving pies.

Two Hamilton bakeries that have competed for nearly a decade won silver medals in the 2024 Bakels Supreme Pie Awards - in one case for a vegetarian offering.

Are you a pie fan? Which … View more
As our Olympians compete in Paris, there’s been a medal race a bit closer to home... involving pies.

Two Hamilton bakeries that have competed for nearly a decade won silver medals in the 2024 Bakels Supreme Pie Awards - in one case for a vegetarian offering.

Are you a pie fan? Which bakeries and flavours do you rate and why? Let us know in the comments (add NFP if you don't want them used in print).

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Are you a pie fan?
  • 67.7% Yes
    67.7% Complete
  • 9.7% No
    9.7% Complete
  • 22.6% I'm ambivalent
    22.6% Complete
31 votes
38 days ago

BEWARE: Scammers impersonating Police taking advantage of vulnerable, older people

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial … View more
Police are aware of reports emerging overnight where people have received a phone call from someone claiming to be a Police officer.

The officer will claim to be from a particular department, tell you that you have been a victim of fraud or scam, and begin to try and obtain further financial information from you.

People have been directed to go to the bank and withdraw money for evidence of the scam.
This is a scam – no legitimate Police officer will ever ask you to hand over money for any reason.

Overnight we have had five instances of this being reported, people need to be vigilant.
Enquiries into reports of scams of a similar nature received last week remain ongoing.

We appreciate these scammers are convincing, but New Zealand Police will never contact you and ask you to withdraw money. New Zealand Police will also never contact people seeking their banking details, card numbers, PIN or passwords.

Older members of our community are being targeted and Police urge anyone with elderly or vulnerable relatives to make them aware this activity is a scam.

There are instances where legitimate Police officers will contact you as part of their duties.

Remember:
• Police will never ask for details about your bank cards, PIN or passwords over the phone.
• Trust your instincts.
• If something doesn't feel right, or is too good to be true, it probably is.
• If you are uncertain, ask for the officer’s details.
• Hang up, contact 105 and request the officer to contact you.
• Police aren’t in the business of offering prize money.

If you are in the unfortunate position of being a victim of a scam, please report the matter to Police.

Take the chance to upskill yourself on scam awareness, check for further information on the Netsafe website: netsafe.org.nz...

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