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154 days ago

Poll: Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Businesses in Hamilton’s CBD are calling for tighter control of off-leash dogs.
It comes amid a significant rise in dog related complaints with 122 in 2024-25, the highest in five years.

Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city?
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 57.1% No
    57.1% Complete
21 votes
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Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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