Waikato Hospital, Hamilton

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119 days ago

Poll: What do you think about these plans for the Peachgrove area?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.

The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.

What do you think about the plan? Tell us your … View more
Hamilton’s last remaining holiday park will disappear if a fast-track application for the site is approved.

The proposed Peachgrove Mixed-Use Precinct would put a hotel and 167 homes on the current Hamilton Holiday Park land in Ruakura Road.

What do you think about the plan? 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 these plans for the Peachgrove area?
  • 0% I like it.
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  • 0% Don't really mind either way.
    0% Complete
  • 0% I'm not a fan.
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0 votes
119 days ago

Light the way

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Give your decor a twist with some two-toned clay candleholders in an array of Resene testpot paint colours.

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

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119 days ago

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120 days ago

Spending's pared back to 'bare essentials', finance chairperson says

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton has no real financial fat in the system for unforeseen events, the chairperson of the council’s finance committee warns.

The council has been pushing to find savings - though ratepayers still got a 16.5% increase - and a report from Councillor Maxine van Oosten says spending was … View more
Hamilton has no real financial fat in the system for unforeseen events, the chairperson of the council’s finance committee warns.

The council has been pushing to find savings - though ratepayers still got a 16.5% increase - and a report from Councillor Maxine van Oosten says spending was reduced to “bare essentials”.

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120 days ago

Poll: Do you think this is the right way to decide?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A specially appointed board will decide if a $200m waste-to-energy plant should be built in Te Awamutu.

The proposal by Global Contracting Solutions (GCS) has proved contentious, and would involve incinerating up to 150,000 tonnes of rubbish a year at a purpose-built plant in Racecourse Rd. It … View more
A specially appointed board will decide if a $200m waste-to-energy plant should be built in Te Awamutu.

The proposal by Global Contracting Solutions (GCS) has proved contentious, and would involve incinerating up to 150,000 tonnes of rubbish a year at a purpose-built plant in Racecourse Rd. It would generate electricity from steam.

Do you think sending it to a board of inquiry is the right call? 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 this is the right way to decide?
  • 0% Yes
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  • 0% Not sure
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
120 days ago

What you do you think about what happened to the Ohinemuri River?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

As the orange hue fades from the water of a Waikato river, Hauraki’s mayor says it seems someone reopened the boarded-up old mine behind the problem.

Testing of the potentially toxic contamination is getting started, though Waikato Regional Council says an investigation will take time.

What… View more
As the orange hue fades from the water of a Waikato river, Hauraki’s mayor says it seems someone reopened the boarded-up old mine behind the problem.

Testing of the potentially toxic contamination is getting started, though Waikato Regional Council says an investigation will take time.

What you do you think about what happened to the Ohinemuri River? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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120 days ago

Will you be watching for the results of this clean-up?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

As promised, albeit seven months later than expected, the owner of Hamilton’s inner city eyesore has started a clean-up.

Te Aroha farmer Andrew Matijasevich said squatters had been moved on and the time was right to get stuck in at 728 - 750 Victoria St. It turned into an unofficial dumping … View more
As promised, albeit seven months later than expected, the owner of Hamilton’s inner city eyesore has started a clean-up.

Te Aroha farmer Andrew Matijasevich said squatters had been moved on and the time was right to get stuck in at 728 - 750 Victoria St. It turned into an unofficial dumping ground after fire destroyed the former Calendar Girls building shortly after he bought the site in 2018.

Will you be watching this clean-up? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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120 days ago

Something in Common

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Get ready for a celebration of creativity! Arts for Health invites you to participate in our annual art competition and exhibition. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, we would love for you to be part of this event. Submit your artwork for a chance to win prizes and … View moreGet ready for a celebration of creativity! Arts for Health invites you to participate in our annual art competition and exhibition. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, we would love for you to be part of this event. Submit your artwork for a chance to win prizes and showcase your talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow artists and celebrate the power of art in our community.

This art competition is our major fundraising event for the year. Your entry helps support vulnerable local artists in Hamilton, which we are grateful for. The winning piece takes away the first place prize and becomes part of the Arts for Health Community Trust Art Collection.

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120 days ago

Celebrate Father’s Day with the Gift that Keeps on Giving

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Father’s Day is just one week away! This year, give him a gift that truly keeps on giving: a magazine subscription. We've curated a special collection just for Father’s Day that he's bound to love. Plus, enjoy the added bonus of free shipping throughout New Zealand.

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123 days ago

Deirdre’s Cheese Puffs

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement … View more
Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement and still working. Plus, we’ve included the recipe to her cheese puffs which were gobbled up by our camera crew because they’re delicious!

Click read more for the full recipe.

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123 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

Recovery from Obesity

Are you always on diets but unable to stick to them? Are you preoccupied with your weight? Do you constantly think about food? Can’t figure out how to stop eating? Is your weight causing you health problems? Are you considering or have you had weight loss surgery? Find … View more
Recovery from Obesity

Are you always on diets but unable to stick to them? Are you preoccupied with your weight? Do you constantly think about food? Can’t figure out how to stop eating? Is your weight causing you health problems? Are you considering or have you had weight loss surgery? Find out how AEA members are finding relief from addictive eating, maintaining a healthy body weight and living happy, useful lives.

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123 days ago

Poll: Do you think Waikato should get a med school?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

An ‘obvious and sensible location’ and locally trained GPs - these are among the reasons readers want a med school in Waikato.

What about you? Do you think the region should have a med school?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in … View more
An ‘obvious and sensible location’ and locally trained GPs - these are among the reasons readers want a med school in Waikato.

What about you? Do you think the region should have a med school?
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 Waikato should get a med school?
  • 87.9% Yes
    87.9% Complete
  • 5.2% Not sure
    5.2% Complete
  • 6.9% No
    6.9% Complete
58 votes
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124 days ago

Mannequin

Helen from Dinsdale

I am seeking a mannequin for use in a project. Doing some wearable art projects. Would prefer cheap or free.

Many thanks

Helen

124 days ago

Wind farm plans blown away

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A controversial wind farm project near Waiuku has been denied fast-track consent, with a note that the application looked like it was done “in an excessive hurry”.

An expert panel also said the 13-turbine project would have “significant adverse visual effects” on neighbouring properties.

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124 days ago

Poll: Would you be an Airbnb host?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Raglan’s got so many Airbnbs that market owners struggling for clients are turning the spaces into long-term rentals.

But it’s still far from making a dent in the housing shortage in Waikato’s most sought-after coastal town, says a property manager.

Would you be an Airbnb host? Tell us … View more
Raglan’s got so many Airbnbs that market owners struggling for clients are turning the spaces into long-term rentals.

But it’s still far from making a dent in the housing shortage in Waikato’s most sought-after coastal town, says a property manager.

Would you be an Airbnb host? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you be an Airbnb host?
  • 0% I already am.
    0% Complete
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 91.3% No
    91.3% Complete
  • 8.7% Maybe
    8.7% Complete
23 votes
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