We Say, You Say: Council Priorities
Hi Hamilton,
What should your city council prioritise this year?
Downtown Hamilton is set to get a major revamp with a 1,300 seat theatre set to be built.
Construction of the Waikato Regional Theatre is estimated to cost $74 million with the sod-cutting ceremony expected to take place in late March or early April.
The Hamilton City Council is set to open up its draft long-term plan for public consultation in March, outlining several key central city projects.
What would you propose if you were in the council chair? Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments featured in the Hamilton Press
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
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!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
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