2057 days ago

Warning: Wastewater leak near Hamilton's Pukete Boat Ramp

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Partly-treated wastewater may have leaked into Waikato River near the Pukete Boat Ramp, so people are being asked not to swim in the area.

A broken plug on a pipe-fitting at Pukete treatment plant was the source of the problem, allowing wastewater into a pump building, then a stormwater system which leads to the river.

The "highly unusual" breakage happened late on Wednesday night and was noticed early on Thursday, Hamilton City Council said.

Signs have been put up at the boat ramp, warning people not to swim or let children play in water in the area.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 72.1% Yes
    72.1% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
  • 3.1% Other - I'll share below
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2746 votes
38 minutes ago

Poll: Do you think the six-week South Waikato closure is needed?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|The country’s main north/south artery is set to be cut south of Tokoroa for six weeks|, sparking disbelief from the truckies and workers using it daily and now facing long detours.

They say they don’t understand why State Highway 1 between Tokoroa and Kinleith has to be closed, and felt proposed detours were unsuitable to handle the tens of thousands of extra vehicles using them during the closure.

Do you think the six-week South Waikato closure is needed? 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 the six-week South Waikato closure is needed?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Don't know
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
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12 hours ago

Riddle me this: Neighbourly edition!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What type of cheese is made backwards?

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