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Farmers to receive some financial relief as drought continues to cause problems
Local Waikato farmers are continuing to feel the impact of last year’s drought as claims of over $800,000 were made in the Thames area alone for a one-off grant. The 2019/2020 summer season was considered one of the worst droughts in New Zealand history. While the Mayoral Drought Relief fund has been used to make […]
DoC urges Waikato boaties to respect marine mammals’ space
The Waikato’s boating community has been reminded to give marine animals a wide berth after footage emerged of a vessel appearing to collide with a Tohorā (whale) off the coast of Raglan. The Department of Conservation’s (DoC) Waikato district operations manager, Ray Scrimgeour says DoC was contacted by concerned members of the public and news […]
Cambridge’s largest roundabout set to open in coming weeks
The largest roundabout in Cambridge will soon be open to cars. With contractors finalizing the project in the next few weeks, the Hanlin Rd roundabout will provide drivers safer access to St Peter’s, Avantidrome and Hanlin Rd and will include a bus stop, pedestrian refuge, shared paths and cycleways. Waipa District Council transportation manager, Bryan […]
New Zealand ranked second safest Covid-19 country
New Zealand has been ranked number two in the Forbes list of safest countries during the Covid-19 pandemic. Germany took out the top spot, with South Korea in third followed by Japan and Switzerland. The study assessed 250 countries on the efficiency of their quarantine systems, health readiness, and management and detection of the virus. […]
More Kiwi’s starting ‘side hustles’
New research has found that one in five Kiwis are operating a “side hustle” or secondary business as a way to make money outside their usual occupation. The survey, conducted by Omnibus for Noel Leeming, found that while many Kiwis are embracing their entrepreneurial spirit to start a side hustle, many still restricted by a […]
Auckland police and firefighters to the rescue
Police and firefighters were called to the Southern West Motorway near Mount Roskill in Auckland this morning to rescue some baby ducklings who had fallen down a drain. The duck and ducklings were spotted trying to waddle across the motorway and passers by called for backup. “Help soon arrived and firefighters and police gave it […]
Kiwi slang words and how to use them like a local
New Zealand slang can be quite hard to follow, especially when combined with our fast talking, and can sometimes leave those with an untrained ear completely bewildered. Below is a list of some Kiwi colloquial phrases to help you talk like a true Kiwi. Aye – “It was cloudy this morning, aye?” This is a […]
Kiwi accent named second most attractive
A survey by dating site Harmony, has seen the New Zealand accent ranked as the second most attractive to people in the UK, coming in behind the Queen’s Received Pronunciation accent. It comes after the New Zealand accent was also rated the sexiest in the world in an extensive poll, conducted by Big Travel in […]
New Zealand: home of the “Kiwi Drop In”
While New Zealand culture is largely influenced by American culture; think fast food, Netflix, hip hop and rap music. One of the best things about our culture is the “unexpected drop in”. This is the friend turning up, unannounced, to check in with you and stay for a coffee. It’s the Sunday afternoon drinks that […]
Hamilton City Council to rethink housing plan due to changing demographic
As the Hamilton population surges, with an increase in age and single households, the city council has been prompted to change their long-term housing plan. Hamilton is tipped to be one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities, despite the covid-19 set back. Waikato University associate profession in economics Michael Cameron said the “overall picture” shows […]