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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 moreFrom 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?
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 moreIn 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.
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 moreVandals 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.
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.
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 moreFancy 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.
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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
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 moreA 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?
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 moreAt 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.
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 moreHamilton’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).
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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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.
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.
Our experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
Thinking of buying or developing land? What’s the first question you … View moreOur experts deliver fast, cost-effective Feasibility Assessments so you can move ahead with confidence. Plus, if you choose Cato Bolam for your project, we’ll credit the cost back to you. Call us today: 0800 2 CATOBOLAM
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✅ How much will development cost? (Feasibility & budgeting)
✅ What’s my timeline? (Consent process & approvals)
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Hundreds turned up to see how the heroes of the sky ply their trade at the annual Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Open Day on Sunday. Whether it was crawling about in a chopper or sitting in an ambulance there was plenty to keep the kids and even bigger kids happy.
Did you check out the rescue… View moreHundreds turned up to see how the heroes of the sky ply their trade at the annual Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Open Day on Sunday. Whether it was crawling about in a chopper or sitting in an ambulance there was plenty to keep the kids and even bigger kids happy.
Did you check out the rescue chopper open day? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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