Dougal Sutherland says the children haven't attended school for more than a year. Eggs will be back on the breakfast table in a matter of months as near-empty supermarket shelves fill up with the Kiwi staple. Thirty-five years of being a private investigator and seven years of writing have led to Steve Hogg's first novel, Blood & Bone. Waikato Times Search Tips. Yet some Kiwis feed and protect them, thwarting pest control efforts. Bach. 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Waikato Times, 2023-03-01 US $1.99 Find sponsored access on the HotSpot Map Latest Issues [CarouselSkipLink] Newspaper Waikato Times 2023-02-28. Heaps to do at Hamilton Gardens, the museum, Waterworld, and Central Library. Find unique remembrances , care baskets , photo books & more at our Gift Shop. Find Advice & Support Funeral Etiquette Grief Support Groups Deputy leader Nicola Willis told an audience at Waikato University that her party would recalibrate immigration to ease worker shortages. The almost $10 million terminal is three times the size of the previous one, and welcomed its first flight on Monday. 19 October 1976 - 6 February 2023. "We sat and waited for six hours in the sun with our water bottles tipped out and it was very very hot.". The pitch at FMG Stadium Waikato has endured the Sevens and cyclones and there's now a special mowing regime in place for the FIFA Women's World Cup. It's getting wild out there. Born March 21, 1934. The forecast is looking promising. Campers are not planning on "piking out", says one of the bunch canvassed by Stuff - and wet weather plans include everything from the pub to hot pools. A New Zealand War Memorial Museum will be opened in Cambridge's partner town Le Quesnoy. Sharon Elaine MANNION MANNION, Sharon Elaine. Several inundated homes were evacuated and about 100 properties were without water after a water main burst. The main stage has been built. Passed away peacefully at home, aged. It's getting wild out there. Drizzle possible in the west in the morning. Local creatives will be supported into a career by honing their skills during the three-month course. Mori artists create portraits of tpuna for exhibition, Hamilton council looks for extra $6 million in cuts to budget, Marae's pollution concerns stymied, 'no feasible pathway' to move heavy industry, Counties Manukau waiting list jumps 46% in a year, National to pull levers of immigration to get country moving, Businesswoman ordered to sell homes to repay $10m bill, Missing Hamilton man James Ngawiki last seen more than a week ago, Gunman snatches cash from shop in Mount Maunganui, Review: Hanna, at the Hamilton Arts Festival, Leafy, low-rise Cambridge gets an apartment block, Sculptor 'mortified' statue of French-born engineer Camille Malfroy stolen, Psychology experts to answer questions on how to cope post-cyclone, Mums replace lost teddy for young Eskdale flooding victim. Information for the event titled "Battle of the Hoods 2023" has gained attention on social media. Emergency services are responding to three fatal crashes in the central district. Foundation supports 1300 families through all stages of their childhood cancer journey. OPINION: Questions of ability and identity collide in the movie Tr when a conductor and student face off over the work of J.S. Selected finalists of the Kngi Theitia Portraiture Award are now being exhibited at the Whanganui Regional Museum. Occasional rain, clearing in the afternoon but staying cloudy. Waikato Times Death Notices Place an Obituary Sort By: Death Notices Funeral Homes 2,418 Results Today Add Photos Add a Memory Graham BELL BELL, R. Graham: On Saturday 4th February 2023, in his. Named Newspaper of the Year with a circulation of up to 30,000 in the 2019 Voyager Media. The businesses have existing use rights, Tauranga City Council says. There are more drownings in rivers than anywhere else in New Zealand and swimmers should take extra precautions this summer as lake and river levels rise. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. 3. It was hard being amongst the first African immigrants to NZ, but that didn't stop trailblazing musicians such as Raiza Biza from charting their own paths. Herculean efforts and co-operative landowners see a crucial link restored. Fieldays changes the age for the Young Innovator Award category to 19 and under. No ferals, few strays and all others, bar breeders, microchipped and desexed - district's cat crackdown puts spotlight on calls for national approach to our beloved pets. The worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face. Whats on voters minds? Aluwihare, Ranee Baillie, Jean Blanks, Trevor Darrien Boase, Lorraine Gladys Burton, Pauline Jewell Casey, Terence Christiansen, Eileen Ma. Obituary searches can find all of protection of. A celebration of Matthew's life will be held at The Hamilton Park Chapel . Waikato Times: Hamilton and Waikato news | Stuff.co.nz Spending cuts and higher rates considered as Hamilton councillors try to shrink deficit 1:20 PM In the wake of a $26m jump in the city's. The beverage carton recycling plant in Sydney produces sustainable building material. An institution has gone, but the buildings endure. On Thursday, the Prime Minister announced she would be stepping down from her role. You can donate your holiday stop newspapers to our Good Turns programme. After 24 years in local government, Jenny Shattock has had the "lovely Christmas present" of being made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Selected finalists of the Kngi Theitia Portraiture Award are now being exhibited at the Whanganui Regional Museum. Wood will be providing an update on the installation of temporary bridges. Rhui in place at Huka Falls after sudden death, Swimmers on flimsy river floats saved from Huka Falls drop, Swimmers warned as Waikato River and Lake Taup water levels hit peak flow, Council chief executive steps down to take up new role in Taranaki, Mystery over Joseph Ahuriri deepens after truck spotted day of disappearance, Driver in fatal accident appeals her careless driving conviction, Pilot inexperience key factor in helicopter crash that killed couple, injured children, Judge to businesswoman - sell your mansion to pay your $10m debt, Why we need to call time on the 10am check-out deadline, Thrift club: I save money by avoiding supermarkets, Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: March 2, 2023, We slogged it out in the WA mines to set up our dream home in Golden Bay, Rob Campbell says ministers 'targeted' him after he stood up for co-governance, Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: March 2, 2023. The programme will help the Waikato-based iwi and landowners businesses to flourish by developing an education hub and trialling high-value crops. Yet been reported before being taken by steve carson, bruce graham is dead. The Waikato Times began life as a tri-weekly newspaper on 2 May 1872. View marriage and birth notices from around the region, The easy way to put your Waikato Times delivery on hold or report a missed or damaged paper. $20,000 in funding from Taup International Motorsport Park meant the local CACTUS programme could go ahead in 2022, said the officer in charge. They've been free forever, but that is set to change for visitors from out of town at Hamilton's attraction that showcases gardens of the world. The sold out 17,500-strong crowd were treated to some classic performances from some classic bands. The project will increase the number of consultation rooms at Tokoroa Hospitals emergency department from five to seven. And if it does, maybe every so often we can put some rats in for a month or so.". Latest figures show more than 6000 people waiting at least four months to see a specialist for the first time in Counties Manukau. Meet two Kiwis who make a living, living like the king. As housing demand pushes people towards the regions, places that were once mainly farming towns - such as Morrinsville and Matamata - are becoming the site of sizeable subdivisions. Parts of the Manukau Heads in rural south Auckland are now inaccessible after a road disappeared down the hill. What is the secret of its appeal? Send us your photos, videos and tip-offs: SecureDrop Discovery) - All Rights Reserved. There's increasing demand for stabling as far fewer trainers can afford to set up and run their own stables these days, a Matamata Racing Club leader says. 7:00 PM Mah Tamihana-Pofel had 24 hours to answer a call for help from his grandparents in Tonga in the wake of the eruption and tsunami. "Pro-freedom" councillor Cailin Casey attempted to flip a vaccine pass mandate but found herself out on a limb. While the Coromandel sees tourists leave in droves, places like Rotorua and Taup have benefitted from the wild coastal weather. Having just recorded Hare Pota me te Whatu Manapou, Pnia Papa comments on the unique value of audiobooks. When Covid hit, Papa o Te Aroha Marae's owners couldn't afford to keep it open. But it now has a new kaitiaki. Last time there were four appeals - from a supermarket and three bottle store chains. Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the park toppling hundreds of trees, which will need to be removed before bikers can get in again. Maia Prebble's family want to see her return home. Fonterra said lactose was safer and more cost-effective to produce than ethanol. The young woman both received $10,000 as part of an annual grant scheme to help them through university. When Taup volcano erupts itll be huge, right? He spent more than three decades in obstetrics and gynaecology, known for his impeccable bedside manner. Hes trained with a broken collarbone. Selected finalists of the Kngi Theitia Portraiture Award are now being exhibited at the Whanganui Regional Museum. More than 1300 properties are still without power and many local roads are closed, but Rotorua seems to have got off lightly. A sighting of British musician Ed Sheeran exploring Hamilton Gardens - with distinguishable tattoos and umbrella - has fans and local leaders buzzing. The road between Taup and Hawke's Bay may have been severed yet their close connection has spurred locals to act. A 30-year-old will appear in Rotorua District Court on Saturday after he was arrested and charged in relation to a suspicious fire. Adored uncle to Fleur and May. He spent more than three decades in obstetrics and gynaecology,. 22 Feb 2023 - 01 Mar 2023 (7) listing results (3) results per page (3) pages; 1 2 3. Dick, Shona Mary East, Paul Clayton Fabish, Katrina Foster, George Gedye . Aged 32 years. Chantelle Mathieson and husband Sam have three children, the youngest 11 months old, and Chantelle is preparing to fight pancreatic cancer "my damned hardest". A childhood nickname for Ru Pirrit (1937-2022) came from a beer label - and stuck. Dene Mullins shares his rugby journey, decades after his last match. A home in Matamata, which was renovated inside and out by the community, has sold and the profits are going to Pohlen Hospital. Treasured, ROLFE, Ani. One dead after serious crash on SH3 in Waiktao One person has died after a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Piopio, Waikato. "This is an outrage" to East Coast people dealing with huge piles of forestry debris. Diamond drilling equipment is being brought in from overseas to continue the search for "significant" amounts of gold in the central North Island. A man who delivered thousands of Waikato babies A childhood nickname for Ru Pirrit (1937-2022) came from a beer label - and stuck. Passed away 16 February 2023. It was a job for life, it was family, it put you at the heart of the community. Holidaymakers on the southern shores of Lake Taup got an unpleasant surprise when they arrived at the bach this summer. Electricity bill savings of up to 30% are forecast for nine Trangi whnau participating in a new solar energy project. The future of the iconic hotel is in limbo with the Chateau not taking any new bookings for 2023 and 2024. The Government-backed study will look into wood product spinoffs such as sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, bio-plastics and fuel pellets. It was hard being amongst the first African immigrants to NZ, but that didn't stop trailblazing musicians such as Raiza Biza from charting their own paths. The main stage has been built. Loved, MOWDAY, William (Bill). Wellington party-starters treat audience to some authentic Eastern Europe culture - and some good old fashioned "old country" fun. Cameron Brown will line up for the last time as a professional in a crowd where almost half the competitors are from overseas. Waikato Times death notices and Death Notices for Hamilton Waikato. A drug trial with anti-tumour drug shows a survival rate of 85.8 per cent. It's the third time this month that the Waharoa cafe has been targeted, leaving the manager feeling like she has to sleep on site to keep the building safe. Beloved wife of the Read Notice Share Condolences Graham Jeffrey BARROW BARROW, Graham Jeffrey. What was it like for the dozens of fire crews respondng to Cyclone Dovi in rural Waikato? Dont put any battery of any size in any kerbside bin, says council. More than a sprinkling of Crusaders fans headed for the exits with time still on the clock. The forecast is looking promising. MATTHEW HITCHCOCK OBITUARY. OPINION: My truck mad six-year-old wanted to go home and the only amazement I felt was at the amount of money I'd wasted. Time to make a plan. Share with us securely. Receive our most sincere condolences. He was first on the scene of a double-fatal crash and found a man, woman, and baby trapped in a car, but couldn't feel the baby's pulse. Fixed borrowing costs peaked six weeks ago. Video: Ambulance accident in North Salem. One person has died after a serious crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Piopio, Waikato. Wellington party-starters treat audience to some authentic Eastern Europe culture - and some good old fashioned "old country" fun. OHagans pub in Aucklands Viaduct Harbour closed after the lease expired on Monday. GNS Science explains that even if Taup volcano goes boom it most likely won't be as big as some people think. People in low-lying areas near Lake Taup and the banks of the Waikato River are being warned of possible floods, and major roadworks are postponed until as Cyclone Gabrielle passes. Send us your photos, videos and tip-offs: SecureDrop Much loved husband of Renata. World-record-holders Megan Whitehead and Sacha Bond will go head-to-head at the games. Three waters, divisions in society, rising rates, and what about getting that third bridge built, Cambridge? Toni Cox A much loved friend, confidant, partner in crime, travel buddy and shopper extraordinaire. Last election the mayor got in unopposed but, now she's retiring, there are two candidates for the top job. Deputy leader Nicola Willis told an audience at Waikato University that her party would recalibrate immigration to ease worker shortages. We've created a handy online guide to help you navigate around yournew compact local paper: Victorian jockey set to spend summer riding in New Zealand. The power company was called to the Waitahanui scene and the road has now been cleared. Daniel Rudolph has ripped a bicep from the bone. Peacefully in Rotorua Hospital on 21 February, 2023. A first of its kind four-storey apartment complex is being built in Cambridge, a town known for villas and bungalows. OPINION: Fieldays will be a litmus test for the Government. waikato times headlines Vape battery in bin sets recycling truck on fire Te Whatu Ora focuses on Middlemore's under-pressure ED Texts, emails being sent to young people to promote MMR. Fijian RSE worker Aporosa Bulinitarawereierenavula calls Hawke's Bay his second home. Loved Grandson of Neville & Joan. Air New Zealand is assessing the potential of a Taup to Christchurch direct flight as other southern services could also be in the offing. Digger Balme, a former world record holder, is a veteran shearer who's still going strong. Residential housing stock in the South Waikato town would increase by more than 20% once the 38ha development is complete. The council is also looking for members of other groups to come forward and claim property from buildings which were earmarked for sale or demolition. The team behind the Hamilton Arts Festival are expecting a continuation of the big crowds that have thronged the Hamilton Gardens over the weekend. Mum Laura Marinus documented her kids' unusual trip to school. 7:00 PM The post office. Bare-all experience a confidence booster for Calendar Girls cast. OPINION: When it comes to the environment, cows have nothing on middle-class women. "We want to see if this makes a difference. Hedgehogs. Before Jayson Poihipi fatally beat Lynace Parakuka, he'd been been drinking, using methamphetamine and taking magic mushrooms. Mori artists create portraits of tpuna for exhibition, Hamilton council looks for extra $6 million in cuts to budget, Marae's pollution concerns stymied, 'no feasible pathway' to move heavy industry, Counties Manukau waiting list jumps 46% in a year, National to pull levers of immigration to get country moving, Businesswoman ordered to sell homes to repay $10m bill, Missing Hamilton man James Ngawiki last seen more than a week ago, Gunman snatches cash from shop in Mount Maunganui, Review: Hanna, at the Hamilton Arts Festival, Leafy, low-rise Cambridge gets an apartment block, Sculptor 'mortified' statue of French-born engineer Camille Malfroy stolen, Psychology experts to answer questions on how to cope post-cyclone, Mums replace lost teddy for young Eskdale flooding victim. A professional in a New Zealand is assessing the potential of a Taup to Christchurch direct as! 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