13 days ago

Poll: What do you think of the wastewater-linked development restrictions?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Developers are questioning whether they want to invest in Hamilton as they let rip at councillors over wastewater related planning brakes that have kyboshed at least 750 projects worth tens of millions.

Matt Stark, who was behind the $25m-$30million MADE market project in Hamilton East told councillors it was intended to be a catalyst for growth but the halt on new builds due to over capacity pipes had stifled that expected flow-on.

What do you think of the wastewater-linked development restrictions? 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 think of the wastewater-linked development restrictions?
  • 39.1% We need them
    39.1% Complete
  • 60.9% Too strict
    60.9% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments
    0% Complete
23 votes
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25 minutes ago

Workshop friendship blooms through ANZAC poppy project

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.

“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,” Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the village’s planned remembrance morning tea.

Click read more for the full story.

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4 hours ago

Poll: Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.

Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?

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Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?
  • 96% Yes, it's too expensive
    96% Complete
  • 3.4% No, it's reasonable
    3.4% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
149 votes
3 hours ago

Poll: Have you had a parking fine recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Parking misdeeds cost drivers in Hamilton almost $1m in a year, with several streets racking up high fine totals.

In 2024, Hamilton City Council’s parking team issued 22,892 parking infringements, which is 5255 more than in 2023.

Have you had a parking fine recently?

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Have you had a parking fine recently?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
1 vote