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2 days ago

Poll: Have you come across people begging?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Beggars are taking a softly-softly approach at city supermarkets amid tough economic times, yet authorities are still fielding hundreds of complaints about the practice every year.

Some people are clearly uncomfortable with encounters outside supermarkets, shops and other sites, with Hamilton City Council acknowledging it gets hundreds of calls over “begging incidents” a year.

Have you encountered people begging in your area? Tell us about it in the comments. (Add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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Have you come across people begging?
  • 100% Yes
    100% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
24 votes
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5 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69.3% Yes, always ask
    69.3% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below!
    0.9% Complete
1702 votes
4 hours ago

Poll: Have you ever seen a white tūī?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Maciej Kisiel thought it was a messenger from above when he saw a rare white tūī land in his cherry blossom tree.

The Te Miro resident had taken a break from doing fencing, and was having some mushroom soup with his partner Sarah on Sunday when they saw the bird out in their backyard.

Have you ever seen a white tūī? Answer our poll below, and share any thoughts - or other rare birds you've spotted - in the comments (add NFP if you don't want your comments to appear in print).

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Have you ever seen a white tūī?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
3 votes