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App helps Waikato to save surplus food from local eateries
Foodprint connects people with discounted surplus food that hasn't sold.

Coromandel mayor raises concerns over Three Waters equity
Sandra Goudie: Govt didn't account for temporary growth of tourist destination councils.

Tangled up on the big screen in Garden Place on Saturday
New initiative Love the Centre is bringing people back to the CBD through special events.

Pacific stop smoking services receive funding boost
The Government committed $8 Million to Pacific providers to reach national smokefree goal.

Rally to shine light on cycling deaths
Death of Auckland teenager spurs new Hamilton cycling advocacy group to take action

Mayor and moss busters have a blast on Te Aroha bridge
Matamata-Piako mayor Ash Tanner and volunteers tackle part two of bridge clean-up.

Desperate need for more Pink Ribbon brekkie hosts to lift fundraiser efforts
The charity faces a 50 per cent drop in Pink Ribbon Breakfast registrations this year.

Three Waters Govt decision sparks mixed feelings across Waikato
Matamata-Piako mayor furious main concerns remain, Hamilton mayor happy with improvements.

Exotic new flavours coming to city hospo scene
French-Creole fusion restaurant Le Petit Creole is set to open in the next couple of weeks

Classic yachts gather in Waikato for special weekend
12 classic launches will make their way from Auckland to the Maritime Park in Paeroa.

Mayor and his moss busters clean up Te Aroha bridge
Matamata-Piako mayor Ash Tanner and volunteers sprayed mossy Coulter Bridge on Friday.

More than just another bar: Hospo veteran provides a point of difference
The Mercury Room bar cocktail bar and eatery brings new life to old city building.

Harley dealership committed to freedom
Road and Sport Motorcycles has served Waikato bike buffs since 1978.

Exotic forests to be excluded from Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government seeks public input on proposed changes to better manage carbon farming.

Waikato's Ukrainian community gathering support for children in war zone
The city's Ukrainian community started fundraising for children affected by war.

New Zealand's first Pan Pacific hub is shaping up in Hamilton
Pacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika hosted a site visit for selected invitees.

Waikato takes action against climate change
Impact Hub Waikato is hosting an event to develop solutions to local climate challenges.

Rototuna's unusual neighbour: A farm in the city's urban heart
The Earth Stewards produce organic vegetables using a special method: no-dig farming.

Community boards on the cards for Hamilton
The Local Government Commission is currently considering an appeal from Community Waikato.

Waikato's European community comes together in support of Ukraine
At a protest in Hamilton on Saturday, Waikato's Ukrainian community had special support.

Mixed feedback across the country on Three Waters Reform report
The working group has given feedback and the reactions are mixed across the country.

Local hospitality sector needs help from Hamiltonians
Hamilton's hospitality sector is having a tough time in the face of Omicron.

Riff Raff statue has done the Time Warp
Hamilton's icon has found its temporary home at the Waikato Museum.

Critical year for Te Aroha long-term spa facility has started
This year determines whether Te Aroha's new spa facility can go into construction phase.

HCC divided on joining C4LD, united in need to hear views on Three Waters
Mayor urges to keep open mind to more alternatives, deputy mayor pleas to join opposition.

City bridge lights up in Ukrainian colours
Council lights up bridge, local youth peace movement writes letter to world leaders.

Final hope for more time is expensive unfunded drug
The police fundraise for Nev Ross who has a brain tumour and needs a non-funded drug.

Omicron outbreak deflates Balloons over Waikato
The festival will be held without public interactions, but balloons are still flying.

Action group proposes two alternative Three Waters models
Communities for Local Democracy studied a modified current model and a regional entity.

NZTA green light: Funding for safer school corridor
Work on Hamilton's Eastern Pathways walking and cycling project can start.

Rototuna welcomes 'beating heart' of community
Work on the Rototuna library and community hub started this week.

Waikato event industry sees red for the future
Several Waikato events have been cancelled or postponed in response to the Omicron spread.

Leaders condemn anti-vax narrative invoking Holocaust
Leaders affirm remembering the Holocaust is now more important than ever.

Charity helps homeless restore their mana
Orange Sky provides free showers and laundry services to the homeless

Communities coming together in support of Tonga
The Waikato Tongan Community Trust is sending two containers to Tonga on February 2.

K'aute Pasifika kicks off new phase of vaccine rollout
Pacific Island Trust K'aute Pasifika now offering adult boosters and jabs for children

Regional council in search for 30 bus drivers
New Meteor bus service will make east-west public transport easier and more reliable.

City launches new Friday and Saturday late-night town centre transport
For $2 the Flex mini-bus will pick you up and drop you off at designated street corners.

Hamilton sand artist brings a whale to Waikato
Nancy Tschetner designed a whale tail sculpture for WWF's Whale Tale Project.

Waikato dog owners outraged by council bylaw changes
A special permit will be needed to have more than two dogs on a rural property.

Crate Day weekend puts more pressure on chocka Waikato Hospital ED
Waikato emergency physician says the dozen alcohol-related referrals were avoidable.

Six Waikato summer festivals set to rock the region
Check the details with festivals in Whangamata, Raglan, Karapiro, South Waikato and Thames

Experts: Drink responsibly on Crate Day
Health professionals urge Kiwis to keep health staff and others in mind on Crate Day.

First time Mo Bro fundraises for lost friends
Brad Woodford lost nine friends which became his motivation to fundraise for Movember.

HCC goes solo while councils join forces against Three Waters Reform
HCC didn't sign a joint letter with 30 councils - a mistake, councillor Mark Bunting says.

Just 7102 more jabs will get Māori whānau to 90pc
Vax push targets communities across the region with a focus on the young

Court ruling gives new hope to former Afghan interpreter
High Court rules INZ was wrong to stop processing decision-ready visa applications.

Young Hamilton Shakespeare actors ready for The Globe
Students join Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Young Shakespeare Company 2022 cast.

Get the jab for a great summer
Hamilton boy overcame vaccination hesitancy for more freedom and fewer worries

Waikato DHB nears 90 per cent first vaccination goal
As of Wednesday, Waikato has only 2609 vaccinations to go until the magic 90 per cent.

Sculpture exhibition tells stories in the landscape
The Sculpture Park at Waitakaruru Arboretum opens its new special exhibition on Friday

Waikato leaders demand easing of alert level restrictions
Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and Taupo electorate MP Louise Upston wrote to the PM

'It's not on': Waikato councils outraged by Three Waters mandate
'A sad day for local democracy' as council submissions are ignored

Morrinsville rallies community to give tiny bat and other wildlife a fighting chance
Predator Free Morrinsville is being launched on Saturday with a working bee - all welcome.

Te Aroha Domain House ready for spa expansion
The Mineral Spa beauty arm is planned to operate from Domain House in late November.

Polio survivor urges people to learn from history and get jab
Retired nurse Jan Wills-Collins points out striking similarities between Covid and polio.

Super Saturday savours sweet success
Super Saturday had 10,279 people getting their jabs - the main motivation: treats

Sandra's face masks bring joy to lockdown life
The Hamilton mask maker creates wearable art that is fun and protects against Covid-19

Waikato leaders' call to arms to get the vax before summer
Waikato towns are gearing up for the nationwide initiative to push up vaccination numbers.

Waikato breaks three vaccination records
53.9 per cent of Waikato's eligible population is now fully vaccinated

Bed boys help students out of second-hand dilemma
Two students founded bed retailer FlatPack Co as an alternative to second hand beds.

Hamilton West MP fan of drive-through vaccination clinics
Dr Gaurav Sharma is happy about the accessibility of Waikato vaccination clinics.

Vaping retailer Shosha wants border exemption to open more shops in Waikato
Vaping considered essential service provider as it supports smoking cessation programmes.

Councils demand major changes to Three Waters plans
Stronger action is being demanded on consultation, asset ownership and local input.

Double-jabbed Blair Dowling says vaccine is our 'safety belt'
Blair Dowling is now fully vaccinated and believes the vaccine is the way forward.

Only way is up for South Waikato vaccination rate
Community leader Akarere Henry says the Hamilton lockdown raised awareness to get the jab.

Beyond 90%: What are you waiting for?
'Now we need to get to the high-hanging fruit, which is the younger people'

Melville Primary hosts special parents and teacher day
The primary school approached Pacific Island Trust K'aute Pasifika for pop-up jab clinic.

Hamilton Wasps celebrate Gwynne Shield centenary with win
The traditional tournament was back to celebrate 100 years, despite unknown future.

Three Waters Reform divides Waikato councils
Most councils take a mild stance towards reform, but some voices ask for stronger position

New festival like Beach Hop, but for motorbikes
Beach Hop legend Noddy Watts has launched two new festivals dedicated to motors and music

Call to arms has The Guzzlers' support
Club rugby champs unite against Delta with their One Team, One Dream motto.

Whatawhata Rugby Club burned to the ground
The much-loved rugby club was seen to be on fire around midnight last night.

Trespassers inspire couple to start festival
Self-invited visitors taking pictures with cherry blossoms lead to the spring celebration.

Escaping lockdown blues: Living with a host family
When lockdown hit, two Waikato Schools had to find homes for 51 international students.

New image for South Waikato District under way
The district's council is currently working on a new brand for the South Waikato.

Afghan translator has grave fears for family hiding from Taliban
Dozens of decision-ready visa applications prompt legal action by Afghans in the Waikato