Te Kowhai, Hamilton

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66 days ago

Poll: Have you been following progress on the Waikato Regional Theatre?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s flagship Regional Theatre is moving into its next stage of construction as the last support struts come away.

Construction on the iconic theatre has taken off this year with a complex of structures appearing behind the original Hamilton Hotel facade.

Have you been following … View more
Hamilton’s flagship Regional Theatre is moving into its next stage of construction as the last support struts come away.

Construction on the iconic theatre has taken off this year with a complex of structures appearing behind the original Hamilton Hotel facade.

Have you been following progress on the Waikato Regional Theatre? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been following progress on the Waikato Regional Theatre?
  • 16.2% Yes
    16.2% Complete
  • 83.8% No
    83.8% Complete
37 votes
60 days ago

Bird house

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63 days ago

Poll: Do you think more jobs being available will help?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Streeties have been defecating in public, throwing fire crackers and pulling up floorboards hunting for cigarette butts, but a local politician says them getting a job is the answer.

Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton was among Hamilton leaders the Waikato Times spoke to in the aftermath of … View more
Streeties have been defecating in public, throwing fire crackers and pulling up floorboards hunting for cigarette butts, but a local politician says them getting a job is the answer.

Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton was among Hamilton leaders the Waikato Times spoke to in the aftermath of revelations of increasing feral behaviour in the city’s CBD, and he said with lower inflation and economic indicators starting to turn the corner, businesses would need staff.

Do you think more jobs being available will help? Do you think more jobs being available will help?

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Do you think more jobs being available will help?
  • 18.4% Yes
    18.4% Complete
  • 24.5% Maybe
    24.5% Complete
  • 57.1% No
    57.1% Complete
49 votes
78 days ago

Where do you think more social housing is needed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Raymond Bishope applied for a dozen homes and failed before he got accepted into Salvation Army’s social housing.

And in the months since he and his 15-year-old have been living in the Salvation Army’s new $25-million, 31 home complex, his son’s life has changed for the better and it’s … View more
Raymond Bishope applied for a dozen homes and failed before he got accepted into Salvation Army’s social housing.

And in the months since he and his 15-year-old have been living in the Salvation Army’s new $25-million, 31 home complex, his son’s life has changed for the better and it’s presented an opportunity for Bishope to give something back to the community.

Where do you think more social housing is needed? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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62 days ago

Homeless in Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

They are an ever-increasing presence on the streets of the city - but asking Hamilton’s homeless how they ended up where they are is not always a straight-forward exercise.

Many are wary, or perhaps intimidated about talking to a reporter and a photographer. Some were simply incapable of … View more
They are an ever-increasing presence on the streets of the city - but asking Hamilton’s homeless how they ended up where they are is not always a straight-forward exercise.

Many are wary, or perhaps intimidated about talking to a reporter and a photographer. Some were simply incapable of saying anything. Others wanted to say everything they possibly could.

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62 days ago

Sweeten the pot

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Show your potted plants off in a self-decorated container using Resene Non-Skid Deck & Path or Resene Sandtex. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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62 days ago

Poll: What do you reckon? Are we a top 'detour destination'?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The Waikato region has been named among the top 10 trending global destinations for 2025.

The accolade comes from Expedia Group’s Unpack ‘25 report, seeing the region named alongside Abu Dhabi, Fukuoka and Santa Barbara.

What do you reckon? Are we a top 'detour destination'? … View more
The Waikato region has been named among the top 10 trending global destinations for 2025.

The accolade comes from Expedia Group’s Unpack ‘25 report, seeing the region named alongside Abu Dhabi, Fukuoka and Santa Barbara.

What do you reckon? Are we a top 'detour destination'? 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 reckon? Are we a top 'detour destination'?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Maybe
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
63 days ago

Have you been wondering what's happening at this former Mobil site?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The petrol station selling everything but petrol is now selling nothing at all and an up-start rival has swooped in to pick up the prime location on Te Rapa Straight.

But it’s not the only new acquisition for Waitomo Group, with CEO Simon Parham saying they’d also picked up locations in … View more
The petrol station selling everything but petrol is now selling nothing at all and an up-start rival has swooped in to pick up the prime location on Te Rapa Straight.

But it’s not the only new acquisition for Waitomo Group, with CEO Simon Parham saying they’d also picked up locations in Greenwood St and up north in Kaikohe as it continues its expansion across the country.

Have you been wondering what's happening at this former Mobil site? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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63 days ago

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63 days ago

Product recalls this month

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Here are some items that have been recalled during September - October. Click on the blue title to learn more details about the recalled product.

Food recalls:
Farro Kitchen pulled lamb shank ragu (product may contain glass!)
ABC sweet soy sauce
Kelp & Seaweed Products (elevated level of … View more
Here are some items that have been recalled during September - October. Click on the blue title to learn more details about the recalled product.

Food recalls:
Farro Kitchen pulled lamb shank ragu (product may contain glass!)
ABC sweet soy sauce
Kelp & Seaweed Products (elevated level of arsenic!)
On The Go chip products
Pams cracked pepper salmon & Origin salmon
All Good Barista Oat Milk

Product recalls:
Toyota Pruis model years 2022-2024
Brompton t line bike
John Deere 1023ev tractor
Suzuki GSX1300RRQ model years 2020-2024
UVC Disinfection Unit Purifier
Kia EV9 model years 2024-2025
Polaris xp kinetic ranger
Cummins diesel engine
Mazda models years 2013-2020

We hope this update was helpful to you and your whānau.

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64 days ago

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in October and November.

Experience the Ryman lifestyle and learn about our living options, tour our showhomes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.

Click find out more for more information.
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73 days ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 42.3% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    42.3% Complete
  • 57.1% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    57.1% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2156 votes
65 days ago

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65 days ago

Pony Poo! - 25 bags available

Amanda from Te Kowhai

Any gardeners looking for some fertilizer or compost enricher and conditioner, get in touch. $1 a bag.
😀

DiCaprio63@hotmail.com

Price: $1

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65 days ago

How are foodbanks faring in your area?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Tokoroa’s social supermarket and BBM gym are “safe for now” says their founder David Letele after his South Auckland foodshare charity closed its doors due to high running costs.

On Thursday, the Auckland-based community leader and former professional boxer said he had to close the doors … View more
Tokoroa’s social supermarket and BBM gym are “safe for now” says their founder David Letele after his South Auckland foodshare charity closed its doors due to high running costs.

On Thursday, the Auckland-based community leader and former professional boxer said he had to close the doors on his South Auckland BBM Foodshare, which was providing meals for around 700 families.

How are foodbanks faring in your area?

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