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313 days ago

Have you checked out any of the waka races?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Thousands of spectators packed a sun drenched Lake Karāpiro on Sunday as the 2024 Waka Ama National Sprint Championships, the largest event of its type in the world, kicked off six days of paddle action.

When the Waikato Times arrived spectators were lined across the water, one pounding a drum,… View more
Thousands of spectators packed a sun drenched Lake Karāpiro on Sunday as the 2024 Waka Ama National Sprint Championships, the largest event of its type in the world, kicked off six days of paddle action.

When the Waikato Times arrived spectators were lined across the water, one pounding a drum, and cheering on the junior paddlers.

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313 days ago

Did you know a film crew was in Raglan?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Raglan’s transforming from surf mecca to romantic Netflix set from Hawaii this week.

After checking out towns across Australia, South America and New Zealand, Raglan stood out to be a “sweet-looking town” for Hiroshi Kurosaki, the director for Beyond Goodbye.

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313 days ago

Patrick Hogan Village Presents: Rebecca Nelson

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Tuesday 30 January, 2pm
Hosted at Cambridge Town Hall, 79 Queen Street, Cambridge

Join us for a chance to indulge in the beautiful harmonies and melodies from soulful songstress Rebecca Nelson.

This is your personal invitation to come along, bring a friend and enjoy an exclusive concert with… View more
Tuesday 30 January, 2pm
Hosted at Cambridge Town Hall, 79 Queen Street, Cambridge

Join us for a chance to indulge in the beautiful harmonies and melodies from soulful songstress Rebecca Nelson.

This is your personal invitation to come along, bring a friend and enjoy an exclusive concert with complimentary refreshments. We’ll be there to help you find out more about retirement living at Patrick Hogan Village.

RSVP is essential, call David on 0800 600 446. We look forward to seeing you there.

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313 days ago

The kids saving lives in the surf

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Schoolkid surfers may not have been the rescuers struggling swimmers expected to see at Port Waikato.

But they were in good hands: Nico Dwen, 12, and Cooper Timmerman-Friskney, 11, are “professionals” trained up as nippers with the local surf life saving club.

313 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.

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313 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $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 owners.

Make this … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $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 owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today.
Buy tickets now

314 days ago

Health research funds welcome your donation

The Team from Momentum Waikato

Demands on the health system mean research is often a low priority for government funding.

Various trusts therefore exist to facilitate health research, and three of them have philanthropic funds at Momentum Waikato that welcome public donations.

The Waikato Sick Babies Trust supports … View more
Demands on the health system mean research is often a low priority for government funding.

Various trusts therefore exist to facilitate health research, and three of them have philanthropic funds at Momentum Waikato that welcome public donations.

The Waikato Sick Babies Trust supports neonatal research and staff development in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Waikato Hospital.

The Waikato Medical Research Foundation backs small innovative research projects and builds local capacity.

The Vision Research Foundation brings about life-changing discoveries by supporting research beyond ‘safe and incremental’.

Want to know more about these Funds? Click here and then select by title.
Find out more now

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320 days ago

Poll: How often should you clean your dentures?

The Denture Man

Don't start the new year with dirty dentures! Let us know below how often you think dentures should be cleaned. Curious about dentures? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us today. Find out more

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How often should you clean your dentures?
  • 35.2% Once a day
    35.2% Complete
  • 24.1% Twice a day
    24.1% Complete
  • 29.6% After every meal
    29.6% Complete
  • 7.4% Whenever I remember
    7.4% Complete
  • 3.7% Never
    3.7% Complete
54 votes
316 days ago

Wondering how waka ama competitors will deal with the gold clam?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Thousands of waka ama competitors and dozens of water craft are to place the biggest test yet on the fragile containment of invasive gold clams since they were discovered in the Waikato River.

But despite paddlers heading back to so-far unsullied lakes around the country once competition wraps … View more
Thousands of waka ama competitors and dozens of water craft are to place the biggest test yet on the fragile containment of invasive gold clams since they were discovered in the Waikato River.

But despite paddlers heading back to so-far unsullied lakes around the country once competition wraps up, biosecurity officials and event organisers are confident no clams will be hitching rides on waka to other parts of New Zealand, with boat use rules and bottles of bleach among their weapons.

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316 days ago

Where do you go when you want a swim?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton water use is climbing along with the mercury with the city using about 15% more than an average summer day, meaning restrictions could soon follow as the region swelters.

And many are already heading to the river to cool off.

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316 days ago

Have you stopped doing any hobbies to save money?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

When times are tough, it seems yoga sessions are among the first to go.

Matthew Smart is closing his Iyengar Yoga Centre in Hamilton and will take up a regular job with someone else paying his wage again for the first time in 30 years.

And an economist says this kind of thing could be a … View more
When times are tough, it seems yoga sessions are among the first to go.

Matthew Smart is closing his Iyengar Yoga Centre in Hamilton and will take up a regular job with someone else paying his wage again for the first time in 30 years.

And an economist says this kind of thing could be a result of increased competition in the market and less money to go around.

Have you stopped doing any hobbies to save money?

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318 days ago

MR FLUFFYFRIEND WORLD”S NO 1 Anxiety Relieving Pet Bed. In Burgundy

Michelle D from Cambridge

The only reason I am selling this is because I got the wrong size for my Westie who loves to stretch out when he sleeps, and I wanted to order the next size straight away without having to wait for a return to arrive before a replacement could be sent so depending on how your pet sleeps will … View moreThe only reason I am selling this is because I got the wrong size for my Westie who loves to stretch out when he sleeps, and I wanted to order the next size straight away without having to wait for a return to arrive before a replacement could be sent so depending on how your pet sleeps will depend if this size is suitable for your spoilt pet the diameter across the base is 70cm if my Westie curls up it is find but as I said he is a stretcher it is a very luxurious bed
Asking price is bargain at

Price: $85

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318 days ago

Judo for Beginners

Harry from Leamington

Tonight is the night, if you haven`t already registered feel free to pop along and either join in or watch
Camkada Judo Club is providing free of charge an Introductory Course starting in January, see attached flier.
Run over 6 weeks and with no obligation to join the main classes at the end of … View more
Tonight is the night, if you haven`t already registered feel free to pop along and either join in or watch
Camkada Judo Club is providing free of charge an Introductory Course starting in January, see attached flier.
Run over 6 weeks and with no obligation to join the main classes at the end of the course.

The object is to provide an insight and understanding of Judo and at the end you should be proficient in break falls, basic throws and ground work.
Visit our Facebook Page or Website for more info on our Not for Profit Club

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318 days ago

Best Summer Activities to Enjoy in Aotearoa

The Team from NZ Compare

Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!

Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.

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