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2 days ago

Poll: How do you find the CBD's parking system?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Confusion around central city parking is making it “too hard” for some, “so we don’t come in,” a CBD leader’s been told.

Complaints include a pricing structure that’s hard to get your head around, and that payment kiosks are hard to find and require too many buttons pushes, … View more
Confusion around central city parking is making it “too hard” for some, “so we don’t come in,” a CBD leader’s been told.

Complaints include a pricing structure that’s hard to get your head around, and that payment kiosks are hard to find and require too many buttons pushes, councillors heard.

How do you find the CBD's parking system? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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How do you find the CBD's parking system?
  • 5.9% It's fine
    5.9% Complete
  • 17.6% Took some getting used to
    17.6% Complete
  • 76.5% Too hard for me
    76.5% Complete
34 votes
2 days ago

From Antarctica to the Outback

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

For Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is … View moreFor Rodnie and Bryan, retirement at Ryman’s Edmund Hillary Village is all about seizing every opportunity to explore. From trekking through Nepal and enduring the cold in Antarctica to immersing themselves in Aboriginal culture in the Australian Outback, their epic retirement proves that age is no barrier to discovery. Just as Sir Edmund Hillary pushed the limits of exploration, residents of his namesake village continue to chart their own extraordinary journeys.

“We’ll keep travelling for as long as we can,” says Rodnie.

Click read more for the full story.

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2 days ago

Poll: Do you know any children receiving these school lunches?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

When Associate Education Minister David Seymour took over the school lunches programme it was out with “woke sushi” and in with meatballs and pasta ‒ but quickly it was then frozen pies, scalding food, or no food at all.
What happened?

Do you know any children receiving these school … View more
When Associate Education Minister David Seymour took over the school lunches programme it was out with “woke sushi” and in with meatballs and pasta ‒ but quickly it was then frozen pies, scalding food, or no food at all.
What happened?

Do you know any children receiving these school lunches? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you know any children receiving these school lunches?
  • 20% Yes
    20% Complete
  • 80% No
    80% Complete
15 votes
3 days ago

Poll: Do you think it's hard to find a park in central Hamilton?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The loss of the last bastion of free CBD parking is unwelcome news to workers, who say they can’t afford a $6 a day fee.

CBD workers who’ve spent the past few years parking for free in the Old Mill Street car park on the corner of Seddon Road and Old Mill Street will soon have to pay to … View more
The loss of the last bastion of free CBD parking is unwelcome news to workers, who say they can’t afford a $6 a day fee.

CBD workers who’ve spent the past few years parking for free in the Old Mill Street car park on the corner of Seddon Road and Old Mill Street will soon have to pay to leave their vehicles there.

Do you think it's hard to find a park in central Hamilton? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think it's hard to find a park in central Hamilton?
  • 67.9% Yes
    67.9% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 32.1% I never go into the central city
    32.1% Complete
28 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: Would you take a Sunday trip on the train?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Te Huia rail service has been a hit for weekend day trips to Auckland to the extent that plans are underway to add a Sunday service between Hamilton and the super city.

Despite being set up as a weekday commuter service, Te Huia’s patronage has been on the up, according to the latest public … View more
Te Huia rail service has been a hit for weekend day trips to Auckland to the extent that plans are underway to add a Sunday service between Hamilton and the super city.

Despite being set up as a weekday commuter service, Te Huia’s patronage has been on the up, according to the latest public transport stats for the Waikato region.

Would you take a Sunday trip on the train? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you take a Sunday trip on the train?
  • 100% Yes
    100% Complete
  • 0% Maybe
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
1 vote
3 days ago

Council’s risk from major financial shock ‘high’

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton’s at risk of a shock from jittery global markets just as home building consents and other income streams are already down.

The grim picture was painted in a report to the city council’s strategic risk and assurance committee for March.

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3 days ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Hamilton

After ten years of depression, my life had hit rock bottom

I remember being ‘different’ around food for most of my life. This included things such as being the person who had two cream buns at morning tea when everyone else had one; eating icing sugar by the spoonful directly from the … View more
After ten years of depression, my life had hit rock bottom

I remember being ‘different’ around food for most of my life. This included things such as being the person who had two cream buns at morning tea when everyone else had one; eating icing sugar by the spoonful directly from the packet; and being the family member who went into the kitchen after dinner to eat the leftovers. There are numerous other examples – too many to list. I could overeat anything. If I couldn’t get my preferred favourites (e.g. chocolate), I’d be eating the vegetables.

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3 days ago

This week's prize draw

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to this week's winners who have won a $100 Briscoes voucher each.

Shilpy Rattu from Takapuna

Alana August from Morrinsville

Michael Cooney from Whangarei

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Congratulations to this week's winners who have won a $100 Briscoes voucher each.

Shilpy Rattu from Takapuna

Alana August from Morrinsville

Michael Cooney from Whangarei

Matthew Alan from Rangiora

Winners, get in touch here before 18th March.

Not a winner? Check back next week.

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10 days ago

Poll: Do you think it's time to declare drought in Waikato?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The farming industry is keeping a close eye on the weather forecast, and with no rain on the horizon, a drought declaration may be on the cards.

The dry conditions impacting the North Island led MPI to declare a drought in Taranaki last week.

Do you think it's time to declare drought in … View more
The farming industry is keeping a close eye on the weather forecast, and with no rain on the horizon, a drought declaration may be on the cards.

The dry conditions impacting the North Island led MPI to declare a drought in Taranaki last week.

Do you think it's time to declare drought in 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 it's time to declare drought in Waikato?
  • 51.4% Yes
    51.4% Complete
  • 21.6% Not sure
    21.6% Complete
  • 27% No
    27% Complete
37 votes
4 days ago

Developer hails potential for ‘hundreds of jobs’ at new 187-home Tokoroa development

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Tokoroa is set to get 187 new homes - including as many as 31 “affordable” $550,000 properties - after resource consent has been granted for the Strathmore Park development.

South Waikato District Council also said the development would provide “significant employment opportunities” at a… View more
Tokoroa is set to get 187 new homes - including as many as 31 “affordable” $550,000 properties - after resource consent has been granted for the Strathmore Park development.

South Waikato District Council also said the development would provide “significant employment opportunities” at a time when Tokoroa has been left reeling with the loss of up to 230 jobs at the Kinleith Mill.

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4 days ago

Poll: What do you reckon: stick with the lower limit or put it back up?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Lower speed limits may stick around on two well-used Hamilton routes, despite a Government-ordered reversal.

The rule change requires councils to reverse speed reductions made since 2019 - but Hamilton City Council staff propose keeping the lower limits on a piece of Cobham Dr, heading from the … View more
Lower speed limits may stick around on two well-used Hamilton routes, despite a Government-ordered reversal.

The rule change requires councils to reverse speed reductions made since 2019 - but Hamilton City Council staff propose keeping the lower limits on a piece of Cobham Dr, heading from the CBD to Melville, and on Ruakura road.

What do you reckon? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you reckon: stick with the lower limit or put it back up?
  • 55% Stick with the lower limit
    55% Complete
  • 45% Put it back up
    45% Complete
20 votes
4 days ago

One council's looking into a specialist rates debt collector

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Rates debt is on the rise all across the Waikato region with every council contacted by the Waikato Times reporting an increase in outstanding rates debt and a combined bill topping $50m.

As more people struggle to pay, the South Waikato District Council is looking to employ a specialist rates … View more
Rates debt is on the rise all across the Waikato region with every council contacted by the Waikato Times reporting an increase in outstanding rates debt and a combined bill topping $50m.

As more people struggle to pay, the South Waikato District Council is looking to employ a specialist rates debt collector in an effort to recoup more than $3.5m in unpaid rates from cash-strapped locals.

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4 days ago

Poll: Did you go to Frankton Thunder?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Stepping past the cones at the entrance to Frankton Thunder is like stepping into a whole new world.

Creative expression runs free here, as adults of all ages embrace dressing up and letting their inner steampunk out.

Did you go to Frankton Thunder? Tell us your reasons in the comments … View more
Stepping past the cones at the entrance to Frankton Thunder is like stepping into a whole new world.

Creative expression runs free here, as adults of all ages embrace dressing up and letting their inner steampunk out.

Did you go to Frankton Thunder? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did you go to Frankton Thunder?
  • 16.7% Yes
    16.7% Complete
  • 83.3% No
    83.3% Complete
12 votes
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