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....
Student driven crazy by recycling rules
After finishing a night shift at Waikato hospital all Kathryn van der Maas wants is a coffee and to...
More green, more birds, more trees – June Crew
The first thing that comes to June Crew’s mind is trees. She would like more green around, because she would...
Council candidates should get into community – youth worker
Anaru Terry’s challenge for Hamilton City Council candidates can be summed up in two words: community engagement. The 28-year-old youth...
Cycle lanes, a living wage, and fewer alcohol outlets
She is already a union worker and chairperson of a local community centre, but Jamie Toko has another challenge lined...
Macpherson aims to stop vital asset sales
Keep the pensioner housing and community facilities, and use any money from selling commercial assets wisely, says Dave Macpherson. The...
Hamilton poet to compete for trip to the UK
Writing earns her a living, and the poetry Kashka Tunstall creates in her spare time could win her a trip to...
Vehicle security warning for Wintec
Wintec staff and students are being warned not to leave valuables in their vehicles after a spate of smash and...
Gower attracts full house at Press Club
It was the social highlight of Hamilton's week - and everyone who is anyone in media was there to hear...
Waikato musicians take gold at National Concert Band Festival
There were cheers, whoops, and fist pumps when young Waikato musicians struck gold in Tauranga last weekend. Three Waikato ensembles...