Council hopefuls find creative campaign strategies
Council candidates are seeking new ways to get noticed, from “silly” campaigns to clean graffiti to iconic endorsements. As October's...
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21st spent dealing with girls’ cycling team crash
One of Hamilton’s most promising young cyclists spent her 21st birthday picking up the pieces of a major cycle crash near...
Mayoral debate not short of fun and games
RAINBOW CRUSADE: Mayoral Candidae Jack Gielen wants to start a “rainbow ribbon” campaign to support peace and partnership PHOTO:...
Candidates stake out positions on water meters
Water metering was the topic on everybody’s tongues at yesterday’s Hamilton mayoral debate at Wintec’s Atrium. Current Mayor Julie Hardaker...
Mayoral candidates: some speak, some sing
Hamilton election candidates had their chance to sway voters at the mayoral debate in Wintec's Atrium last night, and while...
Tokoroa High climb three places in league rankings
As the fulltime whistle screeched at last week’s National Secondary Schools Rugby League tournament Tokoroa High School were a dejected...
Rotorua cyclist to ride world champs
Representing NZ at the upcoming UCI World Road Cycling Championships in Florence will cap an exciting month for Rotorua cycling...
Attitude to the homeless should change
Bachelor of Science and Technology student Zara Carr thinks the council should be doing more to tackle the problem of...
Voter wants better sports fields
When it comes to the October election Ethan Clark is not too fazed by fluoride, safer speed zones, or vagrants....
Hamilton parking frustrates
NOT IMPRESSED: Leah Carroll received a $200 fine while parked in the CBD. Photo: Isabella Stern Between frustrating processes...
Clean ups and playgrounds wanted for Hamilton North
Concerned Hamilton North resident Ryan Smith would like to see more of his rates coming back into his community, including...
Hamilton mother says: “Don’t take my rights away”
A Hamilton East ward voter says adding fluoride to the city's drinking water is against her human rights. Rangi Harrison,...
Voter promotes fine for smoke free areas
There are several places in Hamilton that are apparently smoke free, but are they really? The Hamilton City Council website...
Top mayoral candidates support STV
Three leading Hamilton mayoralty candidates have now publicly stated their support for Vote STV for Hamilton. Mayor Julie Hardaker, and...
Nawton resident fed up with unsuitable street trees
Council planted street trees alongside residential footpaths to enhance the neighbourhood’s appeal, but one Nawton resident said she is unhappy with...
Chiefs and fans share victory
Hundreds of Chiefs supporters brought the mana to central Hamilton to share in their team’s recent victory. Just a few...
Electronic voting gets a thumbs up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPdt8FXFbt4 The Government’s announcement to trial electronic voting for local authority elections in 2016 is a click in the right...
Debt’s the word for council candidates
New council candidates are focusing on the money Hamilton City doesn’t have in the lead-up to the elections, but incumbents...
Hamilton business destroys printer for cancer charity
PESKY PRINTER: Caleb Hoolihan wants the printer gone. Photo: Isabella Stern A Hamilton engineering firm is raising money for a...
Mugging victim wants safer streets
Carl Jackson used to have a job. The 22-year-old also used to be able to read and use computers, but...
Students cover grassroots issues in campaign
In an alternative approach, Waikato Independent reporters are tackling the council elections from the bottom up. We think voters should...
Hillcrest student sick of poor street maintenance
CLEAN SWEEP: Laura Davidson in her Hogan St neighbourhood. PHOTO: Sophie Iremonger Laura Davidson is a student in Hillcrest who...
Young Glenview family asks for playgrounds
Samantha, Ryath and seven-week-old Gwendylan Stockdale enjoy their quiet lifestyle in Glenview, but the couple is frustrated with the lack...
Community centres and parks please
Bike and skate: Matthew Perry wants to see more parks and recreational areas for his teenage boys in Rototuna....