Te Kowhai, Hamilton

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44 days ago

Poll: Do you think Hamilton's CBD could take pointers from Cambridge?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Car parks back in Garden Place, a weekend market, and better funded night shelters - that’s what a former Hamilton mayor reckons will stop the city’s feral street scenes.

Russ Rimmington is calling for Hamilton city leaders to look to Cambridge and provide the economic drivers to turn the … View more
Car parks back in Garden Place, a weekend market, and better funded night shelters - that’s what a former Hamilton mayor reckons will stop the city’s feral street scenes.

Russ Rimmington is calling for Hamilton city leaders to look to Cambridge and provide the economic drivers to turn the CBD around.

Do you think Hamilton's CBD could take pointers from Cambridge? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think Hamilton's CBD could take pointers from Cambridge?
  • 76.7% Yes, absolutely
    76.7% Complete
  • 16.7% Maybe some
    16.7% Complete
  • 3.3% No
    3.3% Complete
  • 3.3% Not sure
    3.3% Complete
30 votes
44 days ago

Respite care when you need it

Linda Jones Retirement Village

From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support, whether it’s for a few nights or a few weeks - respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances.

If you still live in your own home, a short stay at one of our care centres could be a welcome break from your… View more
From rehabilitation after a hospital stay, to a little extra support, whether it’s for a few nights or a few weeks - respite care provides temporary care in a range of circumstances.

If you still live in your own home, a short stay at one of our care centres could be a welcome break from your usual routine.

Our respite care is offered at rest home-level care, hospital and specialist dementia care. In some circumstances, we may be able to offer you respite care in a serviced apartment.

If you've been thinking about moving to a Ryman care centre, spending time with us in respite care is a great way for you to experience the lifestyle in our villages before making your decision.

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55 days ago

Poll: What do you think should happen here?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Councillors have rejected a politically unpopular $400,000 raised pedestrian crossing between Claudelands Park and a busy Hamilton mosque.

However, they’ve asked staff to look into a more expensive light-controlled crossing slightly further up the road.

What do you think should happen? Tell… View more
Councillors have rejected a politically unpopular $400,000 raised pedestrian crossing between Claudelands Park and a busy Hamilton mosque.

However, they’ve asked staff to look into a more expensive light-controlled crossing slightly further up the road.

What do you think should happen? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think should happen here?
  • 9.3% Raised crossing
    9.3% Complete
  • 33% Light-controlled crossing
    33% Complete
  • 50.5% No crossing
    50.5% Complete
  • 7.2% Other (explain in the comments)
    7.2% Complete
97 votes
56 days ago

What do you think of this Peachgrove plan?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A brand new hotel and 167 homes will take the place of Hamilton’s last holiday park, changing the face of a busy Hamilton East spot.

The Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct plan by Hamilton Campground Ltd got the tick from a fast track panel 167 working days after it was lodged with the … View more
A brand new hotel and 167 homes will take the place of Hamilton’s last holiday park, changing the face of a busy Hamilton East spot.

The Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct plan by Hamilton Campground Ltd got the tick from a fast track panel 167 working days after it was lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority.

What do you think of this Peachgrove plan? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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47 days ago

Poll: What do you think about this change?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Zoning standards that allow three homes at up to three storeys high on a section without specific consents are coming to Waikato under the proposed district plan.

However, a council boss expects more granny flats than a sudden high-rise boom.

What do you think about this change? Tell us your … View more
Zoning standards that allow three homes at up to three storeys high on a section without specific consents are coming to Waikato under the proposed district plan.

However, a council boss expects more granny flats than a sudden high-rise boom.

What do you think about this change? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about this change?
  • 0% It'll be good for the district
    0% Complete
  • 0% It'll be bad for the district
    0% Complete
  • 0% I don't know
    0% Complete
0 votes
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47 days ago

Calves wanted

Amanda from Te Kowhai

Hi,
My arrangement with a neighbour for two Angus steers fell through and we have masses of grass, and disappointed children … I’m wondering if anyone has steers, any breed will do, that we can buy to keep the grass down. Our arrangement that fell through was for 2 Angus x Fresian weaned … View more
Hi,
My arrangement with a neighbour for two Angus steers fell through and we have masses of grass, and disappointed children … I’m wondering if anyone has steers, any breed will do, that we can buy to keep the grass down. Our arrangement that fell through was for 2 Angus x Fresian weaned steers for $400 each so that’s pretty much what we have to spend on new ones. If you have anything please contact me. Ta 😀

Dicaprio63@hotmail.com

47 days ago

Poll: If you're renting, what are you seeing?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Rental prices on Trade Me have dropped but Hamilton seems to have missed the memo with city property managers saying that’s not what they are seeing.

The latest Trade Me rental price index shows prices have fallen to an eight month low, with the median cost of a rental in the Waikato at $580 -… View more
Rental prices on Trade Me have dropped but Hamilton seems to have missed the memo with city property managers saying that’s not what they are seeing.

The latest Trade Me rental price index shows prices have fallen to an eight month low, with the median cost of a rental in the Waikato at $580 - down 0.9%.

If you're renting, what are you seeing? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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If you're renting, what are you seeing?
  • 83.3% Rent has gone up
    83.3% Complete
  • 16.7% Rent is the same
    16.7% Complete
  • 0% Rent has gone down
    0% Complete
18 votes
47 days ago

Just dough it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

With three basic ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers new life with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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48 days ago

On the range

Resene

Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?

Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
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48 days ago

What do you think would be the best fit for this Karapiro property?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A luxury spa resort in a prime location is proving to be a hard sell and has been on the market for almost a year.

But it’s not the first time Karapiro Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort has found itself in a quandry.

What do you think would be the best fit for this Karapiro property? Tell… View more
A luxury spa resort in a prime location is proving to be a hard sell and has been on the market for almost a year.

But it’s not the first time Karapiro Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort has found itself in a quandry.

What do you think would be the best fit for this Karapiro property? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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48 days ago

How's your household finding things in this financial climate?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato borrowers are struggling to pay their debts and Afterpay, Covid, and a lack of financial nous are largely to blame, says a Hamilton financial advisor.

Statistics from credit reporting company Centrix show high percentages of financial hardship and home loan arrears across many parts of … View more
Waikato borrowers are struggling to pay their debts and Afterpay, Covid, and a lack of financial nous are largely to blame, says a Hamilton financial advisor.

Statistics from credit reporting company Centrix show high percentages of financial hardship and home loan arrears across many parts of New Zealand, including Waikato.

How's your household finding things in this financial climate? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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63 days ago

Excess horse manure! Ideas?

Amanda from Te Kowhai

Does anyone have a good idea of how I can let people in my local area (Hamilton) know that I have garden / compost fertiliser / conditioner available?

I tried putting a poster at the local shops and had two enquiries which was great, but how do I reach more people?

We don’t have a road … View more
Does anyone have a good idea of how I can let people in my local area (Hamilton) know that I have garden / compost fertiliser / conditioner available?

I tried putting a poster at the local shops and had two enquiries which was great, but how do I reach more people?

We don’t have a road frontage so we can’t just set up a station at the roadside with a sign and an honesty box, as it isn’t our land.

I’m not financial enough to be able to give it away, so have put a price of $2 per bag on it, but am willing to be flexible on that.

Any ideas would be very welcome 😀

Dicaprio63@hotmail.com

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49 days ago

New series: Waikato Times joins small town council meetings to see democracy in action

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waitomo mayor John Roberston isn’t shy about his council’s savings and cost cutting track record, and if the latest Waitomo District Council meeting was anything to go by, he’s got plenty to crow about.

From cutting back on the small things, like a council building refresh, to saving … View more
Waitomo mayor John Roberston isn’t shy about his council’s savings and cost cutting track record, and if the latest Waitomo District Council meeting was anything to go by, he’s got plenty to crow about.

From cutting back on the small things, like a council building refresh, to saving millions on debt, Waitomo’s council would be one of only a handful to have reduced debt over the past few years.

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49 days ago

What would you love to paint?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Growing up in South Africa during apartheid, Jennie de Groot learned quickly to find the hidden truths in the world around her.

It’s what makes her such a detail-oriented painter. She looks deeper into people and landscapes to find what’s beneath.

What would you love to paint? Tell us … View more
Growing up in South Africa during apartheid, Jennie de Groot learned quickly to find the hidden truths in the world around her.

It’s what makes her such a detail-oriented painter. She looks deeper into people and landscapes to find what’s beneath.

What would you love to paint? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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