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Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View moreWin one of three $5,000 grants to support your community’s love of dance!
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!
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After four years, unused central city bus stops may become car parks.
Spaces are at a premium in Collingwood Street, where city council staff propose converting bus stops on either side of road - adding another 55 metres of paid parking.
Do you think the unused stops would be better as car … View moreAfter four years, unused central city bus stops may become car parks.
Spaces are at a premium in Collingwood Street, where city council staff propose converting bus stops on either side of road - adding another 55 metres of paid parking.
Do you think the unused stops would be better as car parks? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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Koroneihana is expected to bring the crowds, the festivities and more “eye to eye conversations” when political leaders flock to Waikato in coming days.
In what has been a politically charged year between Māori and the Government, Tūrangawaewae marae in Ngāruawāhia would be the venue to … View moreKoroneihana is expected to bring the crowds, the festivities and more “eye to eye conversations” when political leaders flock to Waikato in coming days.
In what has been a politically charged year between Māori and the Government, Tūrangawaewae marae in Ngāruawāhia would be the venue to put Māori issues on the agenda during the week long celebration of the coronation of the Māori monarch.
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In less than 20 days the anticipation will be over and Hamiltonians will get to set foot on an impressive piece of the city’s latest infrastructure, the bridge to Peacocke.
A key factor in unlocking a new subdivision for the city, it should see the first commuter tyres hit the asphalt in early… View moreIn less than 20 days the anticipation will be over and Hamiltonians will get to set foot on an impressive piece of the city’s latest infrastructure, the bridge to Peacocke.
A key factor in unlocking a new subdivision for the city, it should see the first commuter tyres hit the asphalt in early September.
Are you keen to attend the walk-over?
Thrill to the amazing sound of three of New Zealand's leading choruses plus our top quartets, all singing in four-part harmony. The rich male voices of Mighty River Harmony, the sparkle of the mixed youth chorus Manu Manu Mātātahi , and the dazzle of the Waikato Rivertones Women's … View moreThrill to the amazing sound of three of New Zealand's leading choruses plus our top quartets, all singing in four-part harmony. The rich male voices of Mighty River Harmony, the sparkle of the mixed youth chorus Manu Manu Mātātahi , and the dazzle of the Waikato Rivertones Women's chorus - each has won medals in competitions. As well, gold medal men's and women's quartets, including national winners The Usual Suspects and Unlimited, will entertain along with superb new mixed quartets.
Late in September they compete again in the Barbershop Harmony NZ Convention in Wellington. This is their chance to entertain you with their competition songs in preparation for the contest.
"I was blown away - I didn't know we had such talent in the Waikato" is a typical comment from audience members after previous shows. Don't miss this one!
Residents who say they are tired of being ripped off at the petrol pump in Thames are opting to fuel up elsewhere to put the pressure on service stations to drop prices.
And they’re onto something, according to the NZ Automobile Association (AA) who say it’s a way to trigger … View moreResidents who say they are tired of being ripped off at the petrol pump in Thames are opting to fuel up elsewhere to put the pressure on service stations to drop prices.
And they’re onto something, according to the NZ Automobile Association (AA) who say it’s a way to trigger ”price-matching“.
Would you join a petrol station boycott? Tell us your reasons (add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).
Just two districts within Waikato bucked the trend for falling house prices over the last quarter, according to the latest QV House Price Index.
In their latest snapshot of the housing market, QV revealed just Taupō and Hauraki District saw property values increase, up 1.5% and 1.1% … View moreJust two districts within Waikato bucked the trend for falling house prices over the last quarter, according to the latest QV House Price Index.
In their latest snapshot of the housing market, QV revealed just Taupō and Hauraki District saw property values increase, up 1.5% and 1.1% respectively.
Trolleys left lying in streets around a Hamilton supermarket have prompted calls for a daily pick-up service.
One local is so sick of seeing them abandoned around Mill Street Pak’nSave - especially in Ulster Street - that he’s been pushing the supermarket for a clean-up for a year.
… View moreTrolleys left lying in streets around a Hamilton supermarket have prompted calls for a daily pick-up service.
One local is so sick of seeing them abandoned around Mill Street Pak’nSave - especially in Ulster Street - that he’s been pushing the supermarket for a clean-up for a year.
Hamilton City councillor Sarah Thomson says the council should look into a new bylaw to get more traction, and thinks supermarkets could have a daily trolley collection.
Do you agree about daily collections? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want them used in print).
A $6.4 million roundabout project is coming for Hillcrest, but debate continues about whether it will have raised pedestrian crossings.
Hamilton city councillors have approved a roundabout at the junction of Morrinsville, Silverdale and Matangi roads - part of $11.2 million in NZ Transport … View moreA $6.4 million roundabout project is coming for Hillcrest, but debate continues about whether it will have raised pedestrian crossings.
Hamilton city councillors have approved a roundabout at the junction of Morrinsville, Silverdale and Matangi roads - part of $11.2 million in NZ Transport Agency-funded works in the area.
But they were divided on whether it should have the crossings, with some saying there were no pedestrians around and others saying there are three nearby schools.
Do you think it should include raised crossings? Tell us your reasons (adding NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).
There’s optimism in Waikato that a recession climb out is underway and there’ll be even more if the reserve bank plays ball this week.
If so that could see more big ticket items back on consumers’ shopping lists.
Are you predicting an OCR cut?
ANALYSIS: Super-duper Saturday - the golden-hued greatest day in New Zealand’s Olympic history - has saved the nation from plunging into collective keening after Scott Robertson’s first loss as All Blacks coach.
There would, ordinarily be a pall of gloom enshrouding Aotearoa after an All … View moreANALYSIS: Super-duper Saturday - the golden-hued greatest day in New Zealand’s Olympic history - has saved the nation from plunging into collective keening after Scott Robertson’s first loss as All Blacks coach.
There would, ordinarily be a pall of gloom enshrouding Aotearoa after an All Blacks defeat, but everyone is jabbering about the extraordinary Dame Lisa Carrington, high jumping hot shot Hamish Kerr and full medal-set golfer Lydia Ko.
Cockies are looking at other ways to earn money from their farms amid challenging financial times.
But Federated Farmers Waikato provincial president Keith Holmes warned the grass is not always greener when considering diversification.
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and… View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free, and recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, go to BookMyVaccine.nz or talk to your healthcare provider.
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