451 days ago

Poll: What would you like to see happen at Whitianga's wharf?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

With summer hordes about to descend on the Coromandel, one of the region’s busiest wharfs is set for an upgrade as Whitianga grapples with juggling growing tourist numbers alongside commercial and charter boats.

However, between the cost of $12.5 million for a new pier, a controversial plan to move a waterfront playground in favour of trailer parking and perhaps also the wellbeing of local sealife, not everyone is chuffed with the plan.

What would you like to see happen at Whitianga's wharf? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What would you like to see happen at Whitianga's wharf?
  • 50% Separate pier for tourism purposes
    50% Complete
  • 50% Extend current wharf, adding a dedicated charter and tourist boat berth
    50% Complete
  • 0% Something else
    0% Complete
10 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
  • 37.3% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    37.3% Complete
  • 62.7% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    62.7% Complete
703 votes
24 minutes ago

Damian McKenzie returns to Chiefs side for Super Rugby Pacific clash with Moana Pasifika

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

From dad duty to father figure for Damian McKenzie.

The (somewhat) rested-up Chiefs and All Blacks playmaker will make his return from paternity leave and lace the boots up for the first time this season in Friday night’s Super Rugby Pacific clash against Moana Pasifika in Hamilton.

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6 days ago

Scam Alert: Bank cold calls

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

ASB is warning customers about reports of cold calls from scammers claiming to be from ASB. These scammers are trying to obtain personal information, including usernames, dates of birth, and verification codes sent to your mobile phone.

🛡️ The "Caller Check" Test
If you get a call from someone claiming to be from ASB and you’re unsure, just ask them for a Caller Check. You will then be able to verify the call through the app.

Remember, banks will:​​
❌ Never ask for your banking passwords, PINs, or verification codes​​
❌ Never need to know your full credit card number – especially the CVC
❌ Never ask you to download software or remotely access your device​​
❌ Never ask you to purchase gift cards or transfer funds.

If you have received a phone call and think your account has been compromised, call ASB on 0800 ASB FRAUD (0800 272 372), or visit your local branch.

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