1338 days ago

More intensified housing in Hamilton - what do you think?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A new Hamilton housing goal would put the focus on intensification, aiming for 70% of new homes to be infill.

It's in the Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy, which will be consulted on.

Deputy mayor Geoff Taylor says it could "destroy" Hamilton but other senior councillors reckon “wild West” intensification can be managed better to create more homes without too much clutter.

Read more here.

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1 day ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 41% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    41% Complete
  • 57.3% No, I enjoy it
    57.3% Complete
  • 1.7% Other - I'll share below
    1.7% Complete
1288 votes
2 days ago

Don't overthink this riddle...

The Neighboury Riddler

I have a silver sole
but no feet,
I make my living by bringing the heat.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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18 hours ago

Plan to keep cash alive

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Keeping cash alive in rural Waikato towns is a big problem, but help could be on the way.

The Reserve Bank is proposing banks keep a minimum ability for their customers to access cash - often a lifeline in small rural communities where banks have cut branches and opening hours.

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