Kihikihi site eyed for housing potential and new skatepark
Council committee approves first step in developing Stockade Reserve.
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Biggest-ever Waipā District Council roadshow ready to roll
Views sought on issues like climate change, housing intensification and transport.
Hato Hone St John volunteer roles available
Serving your community with Hato Hone St John is a rewarding choice.
Sustainable cemeteries on the table for Waipā
Changes to Waipā's cemeteries proposed to prevent overcrowding and improve facilities.
Working together to restore the life force of Pirongia maunga
Generations are working together to restore the life force of a sacred maunga.
Funding boost speeds up work on safe cycleways, walkways
Council able to deliver on key projects which already have community support.
Jury retires to deliberate verdicts in Ōtorohanga road-rage manslaughter
The jury began its deliberations about 11.15am today.
Waka Kai reaches isolated Coromandel communities
Coromandel switched into recovery mode, with relief efforts coming from all sides.
HCC wants Water Services Legislation Bill withdrawn
The council made a submission on two Three Waters reform bills introduced in December.
Waipā Libraries Heritage Month brings Te Awamutu history to life
Researching historic cemeteries reveals fascinating stories.
Boy racers beware as new driving prohibition announced
Waipā District Council has pushed ‘go’ on proposal to ban non-exempt cars on some roads.
Stop-go on SH31 Kāwhia Road for urgent slip repairs
Contractors will be undertaking urgent repairs on SH31 Kāwhia Road tomorrow.
Most regional ratepayers in for a rates rise of between $50 and $95
Economic conditions “changed dramatically” since 1.6 per cent rates rise forecast.
No 8 wire awards to be judged by metal artist
Methven-based sculptor Hannah Kidd will judge this year's Fieldays competition.
Three Waters: Councils' effort to keep control of water assets fails
What the High Court said about a district council's challenge to Three Waters legislation.
Open call to artists as Boon Street Art launches sculpture trail idea
Boon will have a sculpture trail in 2024 and is open to artists' expressions of interest.
Hill Laboratories forms strategic partnership with Mérieux NutriSciences
The independent food auditing service complements existing analytical services.
On MEUTE: The German techno band set to wow Womad
Audiences can expect a highly energetic live techno show, says band.
Swedish royals wowed by Waikato welcome
Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden visited Hamilton on Saturday.
Cyclone Gabrielle cleanup likely to take months
Specialist equipment called in to remove a huge amount of debris.
Whangamatā locals get taste of Hollywood
Some Whangamatā locals were involved in Jason Momoa's new film.
City council staff working at local and regional Civil Defence centres
30 Hamilton staff helping out in Auckland, Thames and further afield.
Rotorua man's luck changes at Fieldays bea-ute draw
Rotorua man Bruce Calkin won the Isuzu D-Max Fieldays giveaway.
Tamahere couple bring Bridgerton to Waikato
Cherry Blossom Fest organisers have a new event in the making.
Waipā staring at months of cleanup
Waipā District Council is warning the cleanup after Cyclone Gabrielle could take months.
$2m in less than 2 days! Generous Kiwis open their hearts for Red Cross and NZ Herald/NZME fundraiser
Please help the hundreds of thousands of Kiwis impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Paid entry for Enclosed Gardens, free access to the rest of Hamilton Gardens
Entry precinct will “ensure a rich welcome that complements our world-class gardens”.
Thames-Coromandel opens mayoral Disaster Relief Fund
Fund is open to locals who have suffered financial hardship because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
SH25 reopens, diversion to Raglan set to open in March
Waka Kotahi is working on a diversion is being built through private property.
One dead in Wharepapa South crash
Police are asking motorists to avoid the area of Wharepapa South following the crash.
Company-X still has the X-factor after 10 years
The Hamilton-based software company celebrates first decade in business.
Donations wanted to support fundraising book fair
Rotary Book fair returns to regular time-slot after Covid disruptions.
$37 million confirmed to improve Hamilton travel options
Footpath upgrades and new bike and walkway connections to open up city.
Sperm whale to be reburied after cyclone scours burial site
DoC will deal with the situation at Wharekaho once resources and conditions allow.