
Are you up with the recycling changes to come?
If you’ll be chucking plastic into your recycling bin next month, there’s a change you need to be aware of.
From February 1, Hamilton is cutting down on the types of plastic taken for recycling, and will no longer accept “hard to recycle” types 3,4, 6 and 7 - and “bin cops” will be out issuing warnings.
It’s part of Aotearoa’s new standardised kerbside recycling strategy, under which all councils will only be accepting 1, 2, and 5 in kerbside recycling bins.


Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.
If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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85.5% Yes, it's decreased
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11.4% Nope
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3.1% Other - I'll share below

Scrumptious hot cross bun recipe
Warm, fragrant hot cross buns are always a firm favourite in Ryman villages over the Easter holidays. It’s also the perfect time to spend with family – and what better way to create a festive atmosphere than by baking some delicious hot cross buns with your grandkids?
Nothing beats home-made, and this recipe, shared by Ryman chef Matt Orr, will make a perfect Easter treat. As they bake, your home will be filled with the sweet aromas of Easter, and you’ll have a wonderful snack to enjoy together. So, let’s get baking!
Click read more for the full recipe.


'If you grow your own, they're more likely to stay,' Malcolm Mulholland says
The proposed Waikato medical school could be nearly two decades too late, according to one health advocate.
Patient Voice Aotearoa Malcolm Mulholland is in Hamilton on Thursday night as part of a road show he’s conducting to allow people to share their thoughts on the country’s health system.
