Large motorcycle event to bring extra traffic to Coromandel Peninsula, increased police presence

Can't view this email, [click here]( [Waikato Times Banner]( 21 January 2022 Hi {NAME}, Catch up on the most popular Waikato Times stories you might have missed this week. [Large Article Image]( [Large motorcycle event to bring extra traffic to Coromandel Peninsula, increased police presence]( Kickdown Festival runs from January 20 to 23, and there will be an increased police presence and additional alcohol bans. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Large Article Image]( [Motorcycle catches fire in serious crash, person seriously injured]( One person is in critical condition and part of State Highway 23, which connects Hamilton and Raglan, was closed for several hours. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Hospitality labour crisis hits Cambridge]( An overworked, understaffed workforce is not what these owners and their staff signed up for. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19: Hamilton's nightclubs to close if Omicron puts the country in red]( Who'd go to town while they couldn't dance and had to put a mask on to go to the bathroom, a local hospitality boss asks. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Covid-19 causes Beach Hop festival to postpone - again - dealing an economic blow to Coromandel businesses]( The classic car festival usually spreads through the main streets of Coromandel towns in March, but organisers say it can't operate under the traffic light system. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Flex a new Hamilton travel option: On-demand bus service launched]( Hamilton's new on-demand transport system will run to and from the CBD between 6pm and 4am, and also get people to the airport during the day. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Serious motorcycle crash closes State Highway 39, Ōtorohanga]( The crash closed a section of the highway in Ōtorohanga, Waikato. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Honesty boxes do the business at roadside stalls]( Available now at a roadside stall near you: courgettes, eggs, strawberries, flowers and more. Just pop your money in the box. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Thirteen-year-old boy rescued from Waikato River]( The 13-year-old was swimming with friends before he got into difficulty in the current. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( [Small Article Image]( [Family support two children in hospital, while police continue fatal Pauanui boating investigations]( While the family of two young children focus their energy on supporting two children in Starship Hospital, police continue their investigation. [Share article on Facebook]( [Share article on Twitter]( Stuff daily quiz Have you taken part in today's quiz? [See what it takes to reach the top of the leader board.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Unsubscribe]( [Newsletter Settings]( [Privacy Policy]( [Advertise]( [Feedback](