212 days ago

Homelessness in Hamilton soars by more than 300%

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Homeless numbers in Hamilton have rocketed by more than 300% in just under a year, data from the Salvation Army reveals.

The staggering rise - between June 2024 and May 2025 - was revealed in their latest National Homelessness Data Project briefing for July 2025.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? ๐Ÿ›ป๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿš“

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? ๐Ÿ›ป๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿš“
  • 37.1% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    37.1% Complete
  • 62.9% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    62.9% Complete
566 votes
1 day ago

๐ŸŽ‰ Riddle me this, legends! ๐ŸŽ‰

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

He/She who makes it, sells it.
He/She who buys it, doesn't use it.
The user doesn't know they are using it.
What is it?

(Shezz from Ngฤruawฤhia kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Shezz!)

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1 hour ago

Poll: Do you know someone affected by this?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Family members caring for loved ones with dementia are having to book up to a year in advance for a day off as a crisis hits respite care availability across the Waikato.

Carers with no options to take a break are left facing a breakdown themselves, says one advocate.

Do you know someone affected by this? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you know someone affected by this?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
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