Poll: Should Claudelands Events Centre be sold?
Morning neighbours,
A contender for Hamilton's mayoralty has advocated selling the city's Claudelands Events Centre if a suitable buyer is found.
Angela O'Leary said selling the showpiece venue would improve the city council's bottom line, with Claudelands notching up yearly operating deficits.
But others disagree.
What do you think should happen to Claudelands?
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33.6% Yes, sell it to the highest bidder
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52.6% No, it's a valuable city asset
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13.7% I'm undecided
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD?
More alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.
Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of a man defecating in the street near a city pub and another who flipped tables out the back of a bar after being found scrounging cigarette butts and asked to leave.
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Neighbour drags bodies from car after fatal collision with train
A neighbour has described the horrifying scene he came across when a train and car collided in Hamilton on Wednesday morning.
The man and his partner, who didn’t want to be named, live four houses back from the Peachgrove Rd rail crossing where the incident occurred at around 4.30am.
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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