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127 days ago

Do you know of a building that might benefit from the earthquake rating rule changes?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Saving Chateau Tongariro just got cheaper thanks to new earthquake strengthening rules that could slash millions from repair bills.

However, Ruapehu District mayor Weston Kirton, whose council has championed the saving of the iconic heritage hotel, is not getting too excited, saying earthquake strengthening costs were “another part of the puzzle, but a significant one”.

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8 hours ago

Poll: Have you tried this spot?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Tucked in the heart of Matamata’s farming and industrial business area, Pepper Street Kitchen defies expectations.

The cafe is owned by contracting giant J Swap and located in their Matamata workshop. Originally it was set up just for employees about six years ago, but once word got out around town about the stellar food they switched to the commercial operation.

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12 hours 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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16 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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