83 days ago

David Seymour and iwi set to face off at Waitangi

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Two senior Waikato Māori leaders say politicians can expect some very heated kōrero directed towards them at Waitangi on Wednesday.

A pōwhiri for politicians is set to get underway at 11am on the Upper Treaty Grounds ahead of Thursday’s Waitangi Day celebrations.

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1 day ago

What historical moment lives on in your memory?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.

If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?

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3 hours ago

Were you surprised to see this cleaned off the next day?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Tagbusters have performed an Anzac Day miracle restoring the Nga Uri o Hinetuparimaunga sculpture at the Hamilton Gardens entrance to its former glory.

Two Tagbusters’ technicians toiled for two hours on Saturday removing spray paint defacing and desecrating the prominent Nga Uri o Hinetuparimaunga sculpture at the entrance to Hamilton Gardens.

Were you surprised to see this cleaned off the next day? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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12 hours ago

Have you nominated a Local Business Hero yet?

Prospa

There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?

Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE! It'll only take you a couple of minutes and they could win a prize package worth over $30,000! And you could win great prizes too.

Nominate a business making an impact in your community now.
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