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From turning wheels of gouda as a kid in a factory that shared a wall with his family’s home to taking on the giants of New Zealand dairy, Miel Meyer’s cheese journey is coming full circle.
His family business, Meyer Cheese, is set to double production by next summer, stepping into a new … View moreFrom turning wheels of gouda as a kid in a factory that shared a wall with his family’s home to taking on the giants of New Zealand dairy, Miel Meyer’s cheese journey is coming full circle.
His family business, Meyer Cheese, is set to double production by next summer, stepping into a new phase of growth backed by a major facility upgrade and fresh wins at the 2024 New Zealand Cheese Awards.
Have you ever tried Meyer Cheese?
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?
In an ongoing series, the Waikato Times visits a council meeting and casts an irreverent eye over small town democracy in action - today it’s Thames Coromandel District.
Ratepayers and residents of the Thames Coromandel could soon become victims of consultation overload after their council … View moreIn an ongoing series, the Waikato Times visits a council meeting and casts an irreverent eye over small town democracy in action - today it’s Thames Coromandel District.
Ratepayers and residents of the Thames Coromandel could soon become victims of consultation overload after their council decided to push two more proposals out for public perusal.
The meeting got off to a slow but intense start when a recent Thames Community Board decision about a new swimming pool complex was discussed, with councillors Rekha Giri-Percival and John Grant questioning why future funding options were not addressed by the board before being put to council.
Vandals went on a water-meter destroying spree over the weekend, using trucks to rip out water meters and nearly draining a Huntly reservoir.
About 10 water meters, including two with larger 50mm pipes were targeted overnight on Friday causing water levels at a major drinking water reservoir to … View moreVandals went on a water-meter destroying spree over the weekend, using trucks to rip out water meters and nearly draining a Huntly reservoir.
About 10 water meters, including two with larger 50mm pipes were targeted overnight on Friday causing water levels at a major drinking water reservoir to drop to dangerous levels.
Lisa Nepia never gave up on her mission to feed hungry people, at one point organising food parcels even while in hospital after having a leg amputated.
The community champion had a lifelong battle with diabetes and died last week, aged 50.
Fancy a day out in Hamilton/Tamahere, do all your shopping at one place.
Join us at the next bi-monthly Tamahere Lions Best Artisan market
Over 30 indoor and outdoor stalls selling food, coffee, art, craft, gifts, wood and garden items, some produce and more…..proceeds to the local, national … View moreFancy a day out in Hamilton/Tamahere, do all your shopping at one place.
Join us at the next bi-monthly Tamahere Lions Best Artisan market
Over 30 indoor and outdoor stalls selling food, coffee, art, craft, gifts, wood and garden items, some produce and more…..proceeds to the local, national and international community causes
Amazing stalls of handmade, homemade, upcycled and steam-punked items, just a few to name.
Easter themed - Eater colouring competition, Easter egg hunt and Easter raffle.
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As always, we will be collecting good quality toys, books and clothes for Kids in Need Waikato, recycle glasses for Fred Hollows Trust and wine bottle tops/can tabs for KidsCan.
Free admission and parking!
Date: Saturday April 12th 2025 from 9:00 - 13:00
Venue: Tamahere Community Centre, Devine Road
Looking to spark your creativity and learn something new? Our welcoming morning art workshops are perfect for beginners and those wanting to explore their artistic side. Choose from Beginners Acrylics, Watercolour, or Well-being Art Therapy sessions—designed to help you create stunning artwork … View moreLooking to spark your creativity and learn something new? Our welcoming morning art workshops are perfect for beginners and those wanting to explore their artistic side. Choose from Beginners Acrylics, Watercolour, or Well-being Art Therapy sessions—designed to help you create stunning artwork while learning fresh techniques alongside fellow artists.
🖌️ Classes run 9:30–11:30am
🗓️ Starting from Monday 28 April
Join our morning art classes here: artsforhealth.co.nz
A little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.
OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and … View moreA little-known Exclusive Brethren school is expanding its footprint and building a new administration and learning centre at their campus on Eureka Rd.
OneSchool Global has operated its Hamilton campus (formerly known as Waikato campus) at its semi-rural site in Eureka for the past 21 years and recently opened a new $5m campus in Gore, Southland.
Did you know this school was in Eureka?
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Hamilton’s overloaded sewer pipes have scuttled about 750 potential developments in a little over two years, council figures show.
The sewerage situation prompted a city council clamp-down in 2023, effectively shutting down development in large parts of the city to avoid putting the system … View moreHamilton’s overloaded sewer pipes have scuttled about 750 potential developments in a little over two years, council figures show.
The sewerage situation prompted a city council clamp-down in 2023, effectively shutting down development in large parts of the city to avoid putting the system under extra pressure.
But the constraints - and the council’s response - seem to have “severely dented the confidence” of investors, city councillor Sarah Thomson says.
Do you think the council made the right call on restricting new developments? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Petrol, followed by food, clothing and cosmetics.
Those are the four items most commonly shoplifted in New Zealand, according to the police.
Does this list surprise you? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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OPINION: The air of light-hearted joy, combined with purpose, as she bustled down the supermarket aisle set her apart.
Amid the weekend morning shoppers, slump-shouldered as they dutifully knocked off another chore by getting the groceries, she swaggered.
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you should ask? 🔍
✅ What can I build on this site? (Zoning & planning rules)
✅ Are there any hidden costs or risks? (Geotech, flood zones, services)
✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
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… View moreAdele Graham from Beachville
Jewel Lopez from Lincoln
Jimmy Virdi from Hamilton
Moira McGivern from Massey
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