What do councils with water meters say about them?
Water use “quickly” dropped by 25% for the average user, the need for new infrastructure was delayed, leaks were identified and fixed more quickly and water bills for the user reduced.
These are some of the things that changed in both Tauranga and Waipā when their councils introduced water meters to their districts in 1999 and 2017 respectively.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.3% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Hamilton Roller Skating Club's Artistic skaters Fancy Dress Fundraising Disco
Dress up in your best Taylor Swift Glitz and Glam or you best James Bond outfit ( or just come as you choose) and enjoy and evenings skating under disco lights with us
$5.00 entry fee includes skate hire.
Drinks and snacks available for purchase
Sat 27th April
Hamilton Roller skating Rink Melville Park
7.00pm
suitable for all ages
* Note cash only- no eftpost