1 day ago

Who'd you like to see as Hamilton's next mayor?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Paula Southgate’s decision not to run for Hamilton mayor this year has turned the spotlight on who’ll replace her, with at least three strong, fiscally “conservative” male possibilities.

There were also longer-shot “maybes” from female councillors on the left of the political spectrum when Waikato Times did a ring-around.

Who'd you like to see as Hamilton's next mayor? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Have you got a great recipe for feijoas?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for feijoas, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our March 2025 issue.

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2 hours ago

Another potential mayoral contender for Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Former Labour Hamilton East MP Jamie Strange, who voluntarily left Parliament in 2023, has confirmed he’s now considering a tilt at the Hamilton mayoralty this year.

His comments come in the wake of incumbent mayor Paula Southgate announcing she won’t run again, while three potential “conservative” contenders on the current council are thinking about having a go.

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3 hours ago

Childrens Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Our focus this term is children aged 5yrs to 8yrs for personal growth and creative well being in a safe & happy environment. Your child will play, stretch their imagination, and expand their creativity.

Starts Wednesday 12th February - 2nd April
4pm - 5.30pm
$85 for the term, 8 x weeks
5 - 9 years old

Book here - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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