Can we bet on The Bay?
After turbulent times, a resilient BOP real estate market could be on the cusp of…
Author Jon Rawlinson
School zones and hidden prices
In Hamilton, the right side of the street can mean the right school – and…
Arms Act plans hit the target
Amendments to firearms legislation could cut red tape that some say has tied the hands…
Land value: ‘positive’ signs
Waikato and King Country farmers have cause to value their land. As Jon Rawlinson discovered,…
Hamilton bucks national trend
Hamilton’s housing market is defying the national slowdown, showing modest gains while most centres remain…
Buyers: taking the plunge?
The Bay of Plenty housing market is brimming with listings and bargains, but whether sellers…
After the deluge: the recovery begins
October’s storms carved through the King Country but farmers stand firm – mending fences, lifting…
Forest, farms and fresh starts
Government regulations are slowing the pine conversion trend in rural New Zealand, while dairy, kiwifruit,…
Right angles and bank withdrawals
It can be tricky knowing where to catch Fish and Game’s Adam Daniel now that…
Sheep and beef farmers bullish
A scorching summer drought had farmers praying for rain early this year. Now, wetter weather…
Prognosis positive? A roadshow review
Rural health advocate Dr John Burton of Kāwhia says only time will tell whether ministers…
Big ride in Don’s memory
Thanks to some good mates, Don Sagar will be represented by action as well as…
A prognosis for Doocey
Continuity of care and succession planning will be on the agenda when associate health minister…
Project has old school ties
A new film centred on Hamilton’s Fairfield College has deep connections spanning the Waikato, Waipā…
Time to go down the line?
KiwiRail could be asked to consider extending the Te Huia train service south. The idea…
Alpha funding stalls
The trust behind Kihikihi’s Alpha Hotel believes it is being thwarted to more funding for…