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Regions and rural communities could lose their voices in major health reforms that remove elected boards from the public health system, critics say. But in announcing the biggest shake-up of the sector in decades, Minister of Health Andrew Little this morning said the country's 20 district health boards had resulted in a fragmented, dysfunctional "postcode lottery" where health outcomes varied depending on where a patient lived. And that needed to change. Local election voter turnout, including for DHBs, has recently been tracking at only about 40%. Photo: RNZ Set to take effect from July 2...

'Standing room only': Te Huia 'jam-packed' on first Saturday service, would-be passengers left behind Newshub 2 hrs ago © Newshub. Watch: A report from the service's first day. The new Hamilton-Auckland train service Te Huia has struggled to attract commuters, but it appears Waikato residents were just holding out for the weekend. Its first Saturday service has proved so popular, people had to be left behind. "It's absolutely jam-packed," Hamilton City Councillor Dave Macpherson told Newshub, from on board the 147-seat train. "We're just pulling out of Huntly station - we've had to leave...

Earlier this month, the council voted eight to four against a move to establish Māori wards in time for the 2022 elections. Days later, however, in a rare move, Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate and five councillors put forward a motion to redebate the issue. Southgate said the decision delaying the creation of Māori wards for at least three years had caused pain and division in the community. One of the council’s five Maangai Māori, Hemi Rau, resigned from his position following the initial vote. Christel Yardley/Stuff A packed public gallery inside Hamilton City Council's debating chamb...

Ratepayers fund Waikato Regional Council chair's 'feel-good gifts' at train launch 15 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read The huia print presented to 20 bureaucrats, dignitaries and politicians at the launch of the Te Huia Hamilton to Auckland commuter train service. Photo / Supplied The huia print presented to 20 bureaucrats, dignitaries and politicians at the launch of the Te Huia Hamilton to Auckland commuter train service. Photo / Supplied Herald reporter based in HamiltonNikki.Preston@nzme.co.nz A framed, limited-edition print of an extinct bird given by Waikato Regional Council to dign...

Ulmer, along with trust chairman Simon Perry and general manager Jennifer Palmer presented the park vision to the Hamilton City Council’s long term plan hearings on Thursday – where they formally asked for a $10 million contribution. In the draft long term plan, the council are proposing either spending $6m to cover the outdoor pool at Waterworld, or alternatively spending $26m on the construction of a new indoor pool. A more cost-effective solution would be a partnership with Te Awa Lakes – “a game-changing concept for the city,” Perry told the council. “As we all know Hamilt...