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503 days ago

Poll: Do you think amalgamating councils would be good for Waikato?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

There’s a saying that goes something like this - the more things change, the more they stay the same - and when it comes to amalgamating the region’s district councils, nothing could be truer.

Talk of amalgamating the Waikato region’s multiple local bodies goes as far back as 1989, when around 850 around the country were amalgamated into 86 local authorities.

Do you think amalgamating councils would be good for Waikato? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think amalgamating councils would be good for Waikato?
  • 17.1% Yes
    17.1% Complete
  • 14.3% Maybe some of them
    14.3% Complete
  • 60% No
    60% Complete
  • 8.6% Not sure
    8.6% Complete
35 votes
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Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.6% Inside!
    76.6% Complete
  • 23.4% On top!
    23.4% Complete
1170 votes
2 hours ago

Poll: How are fuel prices affecting you?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

We’re taking the bus or the train and trucking companies are getting slammed with price rises to simply stay on the road.

Welcome to the world of $3 a litre plus for fuel.

As the average price of 91 octane petrol across the country rose to $3.32/L at the start of the working week and politicians nervously eyed storage figures, Waikato households feeling the strain were offered little but hope.

How are fuel prices affecting you? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How are fuel prices affecting you?
  • 0% A lot
    0% Complete
  • 0% A bit
    0% Complete
  • 0% I don't drive much
    0% Complete
0 votes