Danielle Zollickhofer

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danielle Zollickhofer

Hamilton’s Ruakura Superhub is set to receive a major international investment. Tainui Group Holdings (TGH) and global alternative asset manager Brookfield Asset Management announced today they had formed a long-term, joint venture that will, over seven years, invest $1 billion into the Superhub. The joint venture will initially purchase four existing industrial buildings on long-term ground leases, with those buildings currently tenanted by Kmart, Big Chill, Refrigafreighters and PBT Express.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danielle Zollickhofer

The Supercars are descending on Taupō again. Photo / Mark Horsburgh, Edge PhotographicsTaupō has caught Supercars fever ahead of this weekend’s championship round: the town centre has been decorated, community events are organised and the famous #LoveTaupo sign has received a super spruce-up. It looks like everything is good to go as drivers have touched down in New Zealand this week – about 240 tonnes of equipment worth $40 million has already arrived, via sea freight last week.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danielle Zollickhofer

One patient, in a serious condition, was transported to Waikato Hospital after a crash in Ohaupo this morning. Photo / Bevan ConleyA person is in a serious condition after being hit by a truck near Ōhaupō. Police said they were notified shortly before 8am. “Diversions are in place while emergency services are responding,” a spokesperson said. Hato Hone St John said they were notified of a motor vehicle incident on Ohaupo Rd, at 7.46am. Two ambulances and one rapid response unit attended.

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danielle Zollickhofer

The new Airbus H145 D3 rescue helicopter (call sign: IXN) that will take care of rescue operations in Waikato, Coromandel and King Country with its crew. Photo / Philips Search and Rescue TrustIs it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s a new rescue helicopter!The bright red five-blade Airbus H145 D3 replaced the old BK117 and took to the skies above Waikato, Coromandel and King Country last month with upgraded equipment and increased cabin space.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Danielle Zollickhofer

Of the eight Waikato mayors featured in the New Zealand-wide ranking, only two made it into the top 10. Photo / Mike ScottA nationwide poll has revealed which Waikato mayors rate well with constituents ... and which ones don’t. Of the eight Waikato mayors featured in the New Zealand-wide Taxpayer’s Union Mayor Approval Ranking, only two made the top 10. South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley ranked as New Zealand’s worst-performing mayor.