224 days ago

Poll: Do you think bylaw changes will help?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A string of anti-social incidents in Hamilton, including public defecation, washing in the fountains and drug use, has prompted the city council to look at sharpening its bylaws.

It’s the latest recommendation for tackling a problem which has caused significant concern amongst the likes of councillors, retail businesses and members of the public, denting confidence in the CBD.

Do you think bylaw changes will help? 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 bylaw changes will help?
  • 0% Yes
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  • 0% Maybe
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  • 0% No
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0 votes
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32 minutes ago

Tourism manufacturer pulls plug in Oz, powers up in Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A major global tourism operator is ditching production in Australia and jumping across the Tasman to Hamilton.

Tourism Holdings Limited have announced they are closing its manufacturing factory in Brisbane effective December 19 and are transitioning all production to Action Manufacturing in Hamilton, New Zealand.

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15 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    71.6% Complete
  • 18% Hmm, maybe?
    18% Complete
  • 10.4% Yes!
    10.4% Complete
328 votes