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December 3rd - International Day of Persons with Disabilties

Jean Masters from Hamilton Methodist Social Services

“Transformative Solutions for Inclusive Development: the role of Innovation in Fuelling an Accessible and Equitable World “. Join us in celebrating inclusion on December 3rd by ensuring persons with disabilities are part of your workplace and social outing event. Your participation will inspire others and motivate us to continue our journey towards a more inclusive society.

It's up to us to learn and understand, to be part of a team that includes everyone, and to break down the barriers of ableism. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and accessible community, and provide opportunities for everyone to contribute and earn a living.

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4 days ago

Poll: Are you a Te Huia fan?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

All three Hamilton MPs appear to be united behind the retention of the Te Huia passenger rail service between Hamilton and Auckland, as well as potentially expanding it to Tauranga.

But whether Hamilton East’s Ryan Hamilton, Hamilton West’s Tama Potaka and soon-to-be Labour list MP Georgie Dansey have the combined power to shunt transport minister Chris Bishop and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon onto their line of thinking remains to be seen.

Are you a Te Huia fan? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a Te Huia fan?
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  • 20% No
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35 votes
1 day ago

One size fits all rates cap model ‘unworkable’, says Waipā DC

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waipā District Council says the government’s “one size fits all” proposal to cap rate rises could disproportionately harm fast-growing councils such as Waipā.

On Wednesday, Strategic Planning and Policy committee members debated the council’s submission on the proposed rates cap model.

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17 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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