Do you think this could make a difference for Hamilton's economy?
Potential for faster than expected interest rate cuts from this year is a ray of hope for Hamilton’s sluggish economy but there’s considerable caution from a senior city specialist on the speed of any cuts.
A just-released council report on Hamilton for 2023 contains a range of positive news and says the local economy had “remarkable resilience” last year - but it warns the outlook is for “little if any” economic growth this calendar year.
Deirdre’s Cheese Puffs
Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.
Watch her journey of teaching, retirement and still working. Plus, we’ve included the recipe to her cheese puffs which were gobbled up by our camera crew because they’re delicious!
Click read more for the full recipe.
Poll: Have you kept trinkets from your life?
Many of us are sentimental about our childhoods and lives, and some even collect things to remember moments or people.
Share what you've held on to over the years and whether you still have it today. Feel free to share photos too, we'd love to see.
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88.7% Yes
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11.3% No
Poll: Do you think Waikato should get a med school?
An ‘obvious and sensible location’ and locally trained GPs - these are among the reasons readers want a med school in Waikato.
What about you? Do you think the region should have a med school?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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80% Yes
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0% Not sure
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20% No