1701 days ago

Poll: Which Hamilton-Auckland train name do you prefer?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

The new commuter train to Auckland has a name - Te Huia. As reporter Mike Mather writes here, The Tron Express was popular but ran into strong opposition at the Waikato District Council.

Which do you prefer and why?

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Which Hamilton-Auckland train name do you prefer?
  • 32.8% Te Huia
    32.8% Complete
  • 67.2% The Tron Express
    67.2% Complete
399 votes
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5 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?
  • 71.6% Yes
    71.6% Complete
  • 25.4% No
    25.4% Complete
  • 3% Other - I'll share below
    3% Complete
2386 votes
4 days ago

Clams create a construction water challenge

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Pest clams have created a challenge for NZTA as it prepares to extend the Waikato Expressway to Piarere.

The project will need water and Lake Karāpiro’s a nearby source - but it’s also infiltrated by gold clams, first found in the Waikato River in May 2023.

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1 day ago

Guess what? It’s riddle time in the neighbourhood!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What can travel all around the world while remaining stuck in a corner?

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