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A battle is brewing between small town Waikato residents and big coffee as Starbucks eyes Tīrau for one of the country’s first drive-through venues outside Auckland.
But some locals don’t think the international coffee giant and a planned Burger King franchise are the right fit for the SH1 … View moreA battle is brewing between small town Waikato residents and big coffee as Starbucks eyes Tīrau for one of the country’s first drive-through venues outside Auckland.
But some locals don’t think the international coffee giant and a planned Burger King franchise are the right fit for the SH1 stop-off known for its boutique cafes, bespoke furniture shops and corrugated iron inspired art works.
Where do you stand on having Burger King and Starbucks in Tīrau? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Long-time Hamilton philanthropists and international tech company Gallagher has scored naming rights for the new visitor centre at Hamilton Gardens.
The Gallagher Visitor Centre, which opens officially on September 18, is the centre of a $12 million upgrade to the entry precinct of the Gardens.
Enjoy water-loving plants in any part of your garden with this easy-to-build water planter finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Three residential sections in one of Hamilton’s rapidly changing suburbs are selling for $199,999 each and are likely to be the cheapest in the city.
Combined they make for a rare 2100 plus square metre site.
It may be a bargain, but only to a seasoned developer - who has the ability and … View moreThree residential sections in one of Hamilton’s rapidly changing suburbs are selling for $199,999 each and are likely to be the cheapest in the city.
Combined they make for a rare 2100 plus square metre site.
It may be a bargain, but only to a seasoned developer - who has the ability and cash to put houses on the hilly section.
What would you do with them? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.
Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may … View moreWhen we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.
Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!
Win 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 … 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!
Know someone who could use our support? Click read more to apply!
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).
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.
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?
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.
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