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Strainrite Fencing Systems is leading change at the farm gate with its new Activator Strap

This year will be my seventh spring in New Zealand, and the first one in the Waikato.

New Zealand Young Farmers have been donated a 74ha farm in Auckland

Makes over 3 million easter eggs each year. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Farmer Kim Caldwell thought there must be a better way to move calves - and there is.

One of the Waikato's largest homes, which boasts a private boat ramp, is on the market.

Hamilton's recently-signed housing accord plan was top of the agenda at the last meeting.

Two Hamilton men have discovered a gene which allows cows to tolerate high temperatures

The ride-sharing company claims it can help reduce drink-driving in the regions.

NZH Local Focus: Karangahake Gorge mine to reopen for testing.

Ian Troughton's farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamilton and Tauranga the most popular locations for lawyers heading south from Auckland

18 year old Billy Turner signed up four years ago - Made with funding from NZ On Air

This year distributions are down on last year - Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Hamilton woman disgusted after finding fly eggs on her KFC drumstick

A grant from the Heartland Fund has helped the latest Kawhia beach cleanup. But, an ownership review of King Country Energy could mean the future of the community fund is at risk. Made with Funding from NZ On Air

King Country residents are debating the future of the local power trust - which currently pumps more than $1 million a year back into the community Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ever wanted to own a castle with flag-flying turrets, a stag hall, moat, New Zealand's largest toy collection - and name it after yourself?

The expected roll-out of Ultra Fast Broadband in Morrinsville may be 18 months ahead of the original schedule - but it's not soon enough for local businesses. Made with funding from NZ On Air

More communities will get fibre faster as the government speeds up its rollout programme.

Should Waitomo businesses be allowed to open on Easter Sunday? It's a question currently being considered by the council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What happens when a town triples in size overnight? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Auckland's housing stock is slowly growing - but is still not keeping up with demand.

Parents take a win with free early childhood education, but Hamilton centres out of pocket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

KFC is looking at rolling out home delivery across New Zealand and customers in Hamilton will get the first taste of the new service.

Lugton's is the second in Hamilton to appear in court after reaching a settlement with the Commerce Commission over a planned regional response to Trade Me's pricing model.

Retailers in Ngaruawahia, Huntly, Te Kauwhata and Raglan could soon be allowed to open their doors on Easter Sunday under a proposed policy.

Waikato towns are on the list but businesses are sick of waiting for ultra-fast broadband. And some have even taken matters into their own hands. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Job advertisements rose 9.9pc in October, with the Waikato job market thriving.