HELP MAKE RIVERLEA PEST FREE!!
You may have heard of the goal to make New Zealand Predator Free by 2050. The goal is to eradicate introduced predators such as Possum, Stoat and Rats. In Riverlea you can help make this goal achievable with the support of Pest Free Riverlea. The group provides advise and traps that are available to you at a heavily subsidized rate. The traps include;
Possum traps -Trapinator @ $13.50.
Rat traps -Victor incl. tunnel @ $5.00
Rat and Stoat traps -Goodnature @ $30 (gully sections) and $50 (non gully sections)
Refer to the links below for further information.
To order a trap or for further information please contact Paula Smith: conservation@resi.org.nz
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
Wild weather in the Waikato
The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.
While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.
We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?
Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.
Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning
Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.
The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.
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