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28 days ago

There are reports of streeties 'washing everything they can' in a fountain

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Businesses that border Garden Place say it’s time to “take the streets back” from the anti-social street people who gather there.

On Monday, Waikato Times reported veteran Hamilton City councillor Ewan Wilson’s concerns about the issue. Wilson, who lives in the CBD, wants more action on … View more
Businesses that border Garden Place say it’s time to “take the streets back” from the anti-social street people who gather there.

On Monday, Waikato Times reported veteran Hamilton City councillor Ewan Wilson’s concerns about the issue. Wilson, who lives in the CBD, wants more action on anti-social behaviour in the central city, such as people bathing in the Garden Place fountain.

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27 days ago

Apply now: SPCA Street Appeal 2025 – Volunteer Area Coordinator

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters?

We’re looking for SPCA Street … View more
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals? Do you love events and have strong organizational and administrative skills? Are you calm under pressure, an exceptional communicator, and eager to contribute to a cause that truly matters?

We’re looking for SPCA Street Appeal Coordinators to help organise our sites across your local region. SPCA Street Appeal is a crucial fundraising event that directly supports our mission to protect and care for animals across New Zealand. As an Area Coordinator, your role is vital in ensuring the success of this event. You’ll assist our Events Team by managing volunteers, overseeing rosters and collection sites for your specific areas during the Street Appeal on Friday, May 30th, Saturday, May 31st, and Sunday, June 1st.

Area Coordinators are responsible for:  
• Oversight of the roster for Volunteer Collectors to ensure sites are covered for all 3 days. You will be provided with software to facilitate the rostering.
• Providing instruction and communicating with Volunteer Collectors in your area in the lead up to the appeal.    
• Helping volunteer collectors be familiar with the non-cash donation options available (you will be provided with a full brief on these and systems to be used are incredibly user friendly).
• Being the first point of contact for Volunteer Collectors throughout the collection days.   
• Setting up and visiting sites in your area to ensure everything is running smoothly throughout the two collection days.   
• Banking the money collected in your area. We provide banking bags to make the process easy.  
• Helping us promote the 2025 Street Appeal and encouraging your friends, family, colleagues and contacts to volunteer.  
• Ensuring all event collateral is collected and returned after the event.  

You must be available ALL of Fri 30th, Saturday 31 May & Sun 1st June from approx. 8am-6pm each day and have access to a vehicle. 
You are required to attend one information session – this may be held in person or virtually (details TBA). Collection sites are provided but we really appreciate any suggestions for good areas to book.   
We are more than happy to provide references afterwards.  

This is an opportunity not to be missed to gain valuable experience in the not-for-profit sector and make a real difference in the lives of New Zealand’s animals. 

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Area Coordinator, please contact SPCA Events Team via email events@spca.nz and detail the location you would like to coordinate.

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27 days ago

Poll: How are the traffic islands near you?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Work starts this month on a $300,000 “spruce up” to pour concrete over of 17 “difficult to maintain” traffic island sites with lawns or gardens around Hamilton.

The project is said to be primarily aimed at better safety for staff and the public - but the move will also generate annual … View more
Work starts this month on a $300,000 “spruce up” to pour concrete over of 17 “difficult to maintain” traffic island sites with lawns or gardens around Hamilton.

The project is said to be primarily aimed at better safety for staff and the public - but the move will also generate annual savings, the city council said.

How are the traffic islands near you? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How are the traffic islands near you?
  • 0% Good
    0% Complete
  • 0% OK
    0% Complete
  • 0% I don't notice
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  • 0% In a bad state
    0% Complete
0 votes
27 days ago

Poll: Have you ever done an endurance event?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Brian Gray spent over 30 hours in the Waikato River not thinking about too much.

The 53-year-old ultra-endurance swimmer swam from Karāpiro Dam to Port Waikato as a fundraiser for Starship over the weekend.

Have you ever done an endurance event? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP … View more
Brian Gray spent over 30 hours in the Waikato River not thinking about too much.

The 53-year-old ultra-endurance swimmer swam from Karāpiro Dam to Port Waikato as a fundraiser for Starship over the weekend.

Have you ever done an endurance event? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever done an endurance event?
  • 7.7% Yes
    7.7% Complete
  • 92.3% No
    92.3% Complete
13 votes
28 days ago

Poll: Will you check out this shop?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

One of the world’s largest jewellery retailers is setting up shop in Hamilton, overlooking Christchurch, Dunedin and Tauranga for the fastest growing city in the country.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will enter the New Zealand market with an initial investment of $75m and will open three retail… View more
One of the world’s largest jewellery retailers is setting up shop in Hamilton, overlooking Christchurch, Dunedin and Tauranga for the fastest growing city in the country.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds will enter the New Zealand market with an initial investment of $75m and will open three retail showrooms in Hamilton, Auckland, and Wellington.

Will you check out this shop? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you check out this shop?
  • 13.6% Yes
    13.6% Complete
  • 36.4% Maybe
    36.4% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
22 votes
31 days ago

Poll: Will you go to a Hamilton Arts Festival event?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Reports of the death of art in Hamilton have been greatly exaggerated - if ticket sales for the Hamilton Arts Festival are any indication.

The annual festival gets under way on Friday with a slew of shows - some of which, such as the opening night performance of the hotly-anticipated production … View more
Reports of the death of art in Hamilton have been greatly exaggerated - if ticket sales for the Hamilton Arts Festival are any indication.

The annual festival gets under way on Friday with a slew of shows - some of which, such as the opening night performance of the hotly-anticipated production Guru of Chai, already completely sold out.

Will you go to a Hamilton Arts Festival event? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Will you go to a Hamilton Arts Festival event?
  • 15.9% Yes
    15.9% Complete
  • 20.5% Maybe
    20.5% Complete
  • 63.6% No
    63.6% Complete
44 votes
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28 days ago

Seven Family History (UK) magazines, 2012-2014

Cordwainer from Melville

Seven Family History (UK) magazines, 2012-2014.

Five editions of Your Family History.
Two editions of Who Do You Think You Are?

Excellent condition

Price: $10

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28 days ago

Calling all changemakers!

The Team from Patrick Hogan Village

Are you passionate about creating a positive impact in Kiwi communities? Applications are now open for our annual charity partnership for the 2025–2026 term!

We’re looking for a charity partner to join us in making a meaningful difference over the next 12 months. If your organisation is … View more
Are you passionate about creating a positive impact in Kiwi communities? Applications are now open for our annual charity partnership for the 2025–2026 term!

We’re looking for a charity partner to join us in making a meaningful difference over the next 12 months. If your organisation is dedicated to creating change and aligns with our values, we’d love to hear from you.

Click read more to apply.

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28 days ago

Poll: Have you visited Maungatautari?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced a one-off cash injection of $750,000 for the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust Sanctuary.

“The Sanctuary – a popular tourist destination in the Waikato region – is home to native kākāpō, Mahoenui giant wētā, takahē, banded … View more
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced a one-off cash injection of $750,000 for the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust Sanctuary.

“The Sanctuary – a popular tourist destination in the Waikato region – is home to native kākāpō, Mahoenui giant wētā, takahē, banded kōkopu, giant kōkopu (native NZ fish) and tuna (longfin eel),” he said.

Have you visited Maungatautari? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you visited Maungatautari?
  • 71.4% Yes
    71.4% Complete
  • 28.6% No, but I want to
    28.6% Complete
  • 0% No, and I don't plan to
    0% Complete
7 votes
28 days ago

The patient won’t see you now: Missed appointments

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Almost 16,000 outpatient appointments have been missed at Waikato Hospital in just four years, according to data obtained by the Waikato Times.

In total since 2020, 15,922 outpatient appointments have been missed at the hospital, an Official Information Act request response has revealed.

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34 days ago

Councillor Sarah Thomson eyes Hamilton mayoralty

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Councillor Sarah Thomson is giving “very serious consideration” to running for the Hamilton mayoralty at this year’s local body elections.

If Thomson stands her political leanings will be a contrast to those of other potential contenders so far - … View more
Councillor Sarah Thomson is giving “very serious consideration” to running for the Hamilton mayoralty at this year’s local body elections.

If Thomson stands her political leanings will be a contrast to those of other potential contenders so far - “fiscal conservative” councillors Tim Macindoe, Geoff Taylor and Ewan Wilson, who continue to discuss which of them could run.

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34 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with Fonterra's move?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Fonterra has announced a suite of new incentives to encourage farmers to reduce their emissions, with big offshore customers paying for an extra bonus.

Reducing emissions is part of Fonterra’s strategy, but it’s the first time it’s started offering incentives for reducing emissions, and … View more
Fonterra has announced a suite of new incentives to encourage farmers to reduce their emissions, with big offshore customers paying for an extra bonus.

Reducing emissions is part of Fonterra’s strategy, but it’s the first time it’s started offering incentives for reducing emissions, and the first time its customers Nestle and Mars have offered incentives directly to farmers.

Do you agree with Fonterra's move? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you agree with Fonterra's move?
  • 60% Yes
    60% Complete
  • 30% No
    30% Complete
  • 10% Not sure
    10% Complete
20 votes
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30 days ago

Nine "The Shed" (NZ) magazines, 2012-2016

Cordwainer from Melville

Nine The Shed magazines, aimed at home handymen, inventors, workshop buffs etc.

Dating from 2012-2016.
All excellent condition

Price: $15

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31 days ago

500+ for a job - Hamilton retailers spoilt with applicants

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Jobseekers are flooding the retail industry in Hamilton, with or without the right skills.

A TradeMe report on the last quarter of 2024 shows Hamilton had three of the five ads that prompted the most applications.

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31 days ago

Poll: Do you follow the Chiefs?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The dance moves, the cheeky grin and the high fives is what keeps Little Chief up past his bedtime throughout the Super Rugby Pacific season.

While exactly who is under the mask remains a perpetual mystery, the classic head gear will be put on, and the boots laced up for his first home … View more
The dance moves, the cheeky grin and the high fives is what keeps Little Chief up past his bedtime throughout the Super Rugby Pacific season.

While exactly who is under the mask remains a perpetual mystery, the classic head gear will be put on, and the boots laced up for his first home appearance this year on FMG Stadium Waikato on Friday night.

Do you follow the Chiefs? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you follow the Chiefs?
  • 25.7% Yes, every game.
    25.7% Complete
  • 22.9% Sometimes
    22.9% Complete
  • 51.4% No
    51.4% Complete
35 votes
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