Silverdale, Hamilton

20 days ago

Dirt bikes around Hamilton City

The Team from Waikato Police

Police are noticing a rise in incidents involving people riding dirt bikes in an unsafe and dangerous manner around Hamilton City.

Riding motorcycles or dirt bikes in dangerous and anti-social ways is unacceptable. It puts not only the rider but other members of our community at risk.

On … View more
Police are noticing a rise in incidents involving people riding dirt bikes in an unsafe and dangerous manner around Hamilton City.

Riding motorcycles or dirt bikes in dangerous and anti-social ways is unacceptable. It puts not only the rider but other members of our community at risk.

On Tuesday, Police were called to a single vehicle crash on Hukanui Road, Hamilton, where a dirt bike rider was seriously injured after coming off his bike around 2:15pm.

Police will be making further enquires into these types of behaviours and will take enforcement action where necessary.

We are asking the public to help us, by reporting any unsafe or dangerous behaviour.

If you witness any riding behaviour that could put anybody at risk, please call 111 if it is happening now, or 105 if it is after the fact.

Gain as much information as you are safely able to, including the type of activity, any descriptions of the bikes and riders, and any photos or video footage.

If Police are not able to attend these incidents immediately, follow-up action will be taken.

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20 days ago

Meet Elora

Rebekah from Hamilton East

Hello my family and I are new to Hamilton East. We have a cat named Elora also new to the area. Our cat is a family cat so if you happen to see her around Clyde Street area please don't feed her as she has a family and is on a special diet she's allergic to whiskers, chef cat pouche … View moreHello my family and I are new to Hamilton East. We have a cat named Elora also new to the area. Our cat is a family cat so if you happen to see her around Clyde Street area please don't feed her as she has a family and is on a special diet she's allergic to whiskers, chef cat pouche food.

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20 days ago

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20 days ago

Poll: Have you ever tried Meyer Cheese?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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 more
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 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?

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21 days ago

Day of Democracy: Consultation conundrum for Thames Coromandel

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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 more
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 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.

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21 days ago

Vehicles were used to rip out Huntly water meters, the council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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 more
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 drop to dangerous levels.

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21 days ago

Hamilton mourns the loss of community champion Lisa Nepia

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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.

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21 days ago

Tamahere Lions Best Artisan Market this Saturday from 9:00 - 13:00 at the Tamahere Community Centre

Rita from Tamahere

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 more
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 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.
SHARE THE POST and spread the word everyone.
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

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22 days ago

Poll: Did you know this school was in Eureka?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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 more
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 recently opened a new $5m campus in Gore, Southland.

Did you know this school was in Eureka?

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21 days ago

Enjoy a year of free fees*

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

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 more
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 financial certainty.

*Terms and conditions apply.

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21 days ago

Do you think the council made the right call on restricting new developments?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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 more
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 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).

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22 days ago

Poll: Does this list surprise you?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

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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Does this list surprise you?
  • 9.1% Yes
    9.1% Complete
  • 90.9% No
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22 votes
22 days ago

No paywall today!

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Read every article, scroll every section, solve every puzzle until midnight April 8.
Spread the word and share our stories.

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22 days ago

Have you seen this kind of behaviour in the supermarket?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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.

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22 days ago

Ding-ding! Back for round six!

Prospa

The Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're … View moreThe Prospa Local Business Hero Awards are back! We're looking for local businesses that have stood out over the last 12 months - and by nominating a business in your community you could win some incredible prizes. Got an amazing mechanic? Know a super friendly pharmacist? Maybe you're gatekeeping a fab hairdresser. But it's time to spill!

Champion the incredible local businesses that make our New Zealand Neighbourhoods special by nominating them to be the 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero.

Nominations are now open – nominate your Local Business Hero now.
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