Danielle Zollickhofer

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

The Jetstar flight upon arrival at Hamilton Airport. Photo / Stephen Barker, Barker PhotographyJetstar’s first flight from Hamilton to Sydney lifted off on Monday. Danielle Zollickhofer checked it out. Visas and requirements: New Zealanders only need their passport to board the plane, no visa is required. However, I was travelling on a German passport, so I had to apply for a visitor visa through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.

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

Matt Johns of Pōkeno Whisky in the warehouse. Photo / SuppliedNZME’s On The Up is a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. This is the story of Pōkeno Whisky, whose team have had a busy few years since the Waikato Herald caught up with them last. A strong, sweet and woody alcohol scent emerges as Pōkeno Whisky founder Matt Johns opens the door to the warehouse, revealing racks of full barrels, stacked all the way to the ceiling.

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

Fieldays 2025 will see a strong number of international delegates, ambassadors and exhibitors in attendance. Photo / FieldaysFieldays attracted a strong international interest this year with delegates and exhibitors from several countries attending. For the first time, there will be a German Pavilion, bringing together more than 10 leading agri-businesses from across Germany.

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

Former New Zealand National Fieldays Society chief executive Peter Nation at Mystery Creek. Photo / Stephen Barker PhotographyA rural legend has been recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours. Former Fieldays chief executive Peter Nation, 64, was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to agricultural industry and governance. Nation, born in the Rangitikei district into a longstanding farming family, has contributed to the rural sector since the 1980s.

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

The Kings Birthday Honours list 2025 is out. Photo / Max Mumby, Getty ImagesWaikato community stalwarts have gained royal attention; at least 15 people with connections to the region have been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Overall, 188 Kiwis have been recognised, the majority located in the Auckland and Canterbury areas. The highest honour awarded to a Waikato local is the Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.