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Hamilton City Council has a $100m parachute in case of a big shock to its balance sheet.
The extra borrowing facility - dubbed “insurance” by a council leader - was mentioned in a report to the strategic risk and assurance committee.
With just a couple of further I’s to dot and Ts to cross traffic should be zooming its way across Hamilton’s newest bridge in the not too distant future.
Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge was officially blessed on Friday, and is currently open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Have you been following … View moreWith just a couple of further I’s to dot and Ts to cross traffic should be zooming its way across Hamilton’s newest bridge in the not too distant future.
Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge was officially blessed on Friday, and is currently open to pedestrians and cyclists.
Have you been following this bridge's construction? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Violence came to Dave Rodger out of the blue. The Hamilton man was operating the lights at road works in Waharoa on January 11, seemingly a routine day.
But Waharoa man Finn Higgins, driving his SUV through the roadworks, and filled with rage, swerved through cones at Rodger and struck him with … View moreViolence came to Dave Rodger out of the blue. The Hamilton man was operating the lights at road works in Waharoa on January 11, seemingly a routine day.
But Waharoa man Finn Higgins, driving his SUV through the roadworks, and filled with rage, swerved through cones at Rodger and struck him with his car.
Are you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and… View moreAre you planning your next getaway? Organising a holiday is exciting, but the journey itself can sometimes be a little overwhelming. To ensure your trip is smooth from start to finish, here are some top tips from the travel experts at You, Me and Friends to help you avoid common travel pitfalls and enjoy a carefree vacation.
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Mourners from the top of the North Island, to the South and from across oceans have gathered at Tūrangawaewae marae for the funeral of the late Māori King.
Parties from 13 different tribes, including Ngāi Tahu, arrived on Monday for the funeral of Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Vll, … View moreMourners from the top of the North Island, to the South and from across oceans have gathered at Tūrangawaewae marae for the funeral of the late Māori King.
Parties from 13 different tribes, including Ngāi Tahu, arrived on Monday for the funeral of Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Vll, among the thousands drawn to Ngāruawāhia to pay their respects.
It was once the apple of the eye of passers-by but years of neglect have taken the shine taken off Waitomo’s Big Apple.
Now the actions of one woman have seen its owners promise to give the big red apple a polish.
What's your favourite local landmark? Tell us your reasons in the … View moreIt was once the apple of the eye of passers-by but years of neglect have taken the shine taken off Waitomo’s Big Apple.
Now the actions of one woman have seen its owners promise to give the big red apple a polish.
What's your favourite local landmark? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Thousands assembled in Ngāruawāhia at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Sunday to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII as tribes from across the country prepare to pay their respects this week.
Members of iwi and hapu far and wide gathered to attend the 8am and 2pm pōwhiri and, … View moreThousands assembled in Ngāruawāhia at Tūrangawaewae Marae on Sunday to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII as tribes from across the country prepare to pay their respects this week.
Members of iwi and hapu far and wide gathered to attend the 8am and 2pm pōwhiri and, amongst the crowds were three members of the Kāwhia Māori Womens Welfare League - mother-daughter-aunty trio Ruth Waterhouse, Kelly Isherwood and Tiki Porima-Ryan.
Cash-constrained Ōtorohanga Kiwi House has paused work on a major redevelopment programme and is hoping to raise more than $2 million to finish the job.
Staff have had to push pause on the project as they initially look to secure $130,000 to complete the building of an animal nutrition and … View moreCash-constrained Ōtorohanga Kiwi House has paused work on a major redevelopment programme and is hoping to raise more than $2 million to finish the job.
Staff have had to push pause on the project as they initially look to secure $130,000 to complete the building of an animal nutrition and enrichment centre, which includes two commercial kitchens, a small butchery and live insect house, General manager Jo Russell told the Waikato Times.
What do you think the Kiwi House should do? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Te Ara Pekapeka Bridge is off to a good start, attracting thousands of people keen to feel the new bridge under their feet for the first time.
Nearby streets were bumper to bumper as residents who came to walk or cycle the bridge for the first time at the weekend.
Did you head down? Tell us … View moreTe Ara Pekapeka Bridge is off to a good start, attracting thousands of people keen to feel the new bridge under their feet for the first time.
Nearby streets were bumper to bumper as residents who came to walk or cycle the bridge for the first time at the weekend.
Did you head down? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.
It is Conservation Week, that time each year when we are all asked to reflect on what needs to happen for our native species and biodiversity to survive and flourish.
Momentum Waikato exists to provide long-term financial resourcing solutions for people tackling social and environmental … View moreIt is Conservation Week, that time each year when we are all asked to reflect on what needs to happen for our native species and biodiversity to survive and flourish.
Momentum Waikato exists to provide long-term financial resourcing solutions for people tackling social and environmental challenges. For conservation, we so far have three endowment funds that each use their investment income to provide grants and other support for local conservation efforts.
All three offer the opportunity to donate towards growing sustainable support systems for the genuine long-term solutions to the conservation challenges across the wider Waikato region.
The Fund for Nature Hauraki-Coromandel, set up by the Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust, supports this umbrella group for the two districts’ 100+ conservation groups. See momentumwaikato.nz...
The Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Fund, set up the Waikato Catchment Ecological Enhancement Trust, supports the Trust's grants to conservation work up and down the length of the awa. See momentumwaikato.nz...
The Waikato Hauraki Conservation Fund, set up by Selwyn and Dianne June, is a ‘gap filler’ funder for those things that volunteers need that are not usually covered by other funders. See momentumwaikato.nz...
You can find out more and donate by clicking the links above, or the one below that take you to our communities' funds index page, where you can select the funds you're interested in supporting.
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A Waikato council is attempting to put the brakes on boy racers by banning light vehicles on several rural roads.
A new bylaw by Waipā District Council means police now have the power to issue warning notices and impound cars of rule breakers.
Do you think the new rules will help? Tell us … View moreA Waikato council is attempting to put the brakes on boy racers by banning light vehicles on several rural roads.
A new bylaw by Waipā District Council means police now have the power to issue warning notices and impound cars of rule breakers.
Do you think the new rules will help? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Patient safety is at risk at Waikato Hospital, claim doctors, with reports of at least one person not seen by a medic for six days.
The hospital was down 60% on medical registrars last weekend, New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) national secretary Dr Deborah Powell said, and … View morePatient safety is at risk at Waikato Hospital, claim doctors, with reports of at least one person not seen by a medic for six days.
The hospital was down 60% on medical registrars last weekend, New Zealand Resident Doctors Association (NZRDA) national secretary Dr Deborah Powell said, and patient care was suffering.
Have you needed Waikato Hospital recently? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has died aged 69.
King Charles and Queen Camilla said they were “profoundly saddened” by the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, who was 69.
Flags will be at half mast on all Government and public buildings in his honour.
Although Hamiltonians can still enter their beloved Gardens for free, the technologically inept of us may feel daunted by the idea of signing up for the entry pass.
Fortunately, the whole process is designed to allow for absolute ease and convenience, says Hamilton City Council’s director of … View moreAlthough Hamiltonians can still enter their beloved Gardens for free, the technologically inept of us may feel daunted by the idea of signing up for the entry pass.
Fortunately, the whole process is designed to allow for absolute ease and convenience, says Hamilton City Council’s director of Hamilton Gardens Lucy Ryan.
Will you be getting one? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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