Posts by Hamilton Press
2753 days ago

Hamilton teachers among thousands taking part in strike action

Kelley Tantau Reporter from Hamilton Press

Teachers from Te Totara Primary School in Hamilton will be among those walking off the job on Wednesday.
Close to the entire teaching staff have made the decision to strike alongside thousands of others across the country to push their case for better working conditions.
The Rototuna school has been forced to close for the day, but principal Brian Sheedy said if it was not now, the situation would only get worse.
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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Raglan tops unpaid rates bill list in Waikato District

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

More than $1.3 million in unpaid rates is owed to Waikato District Council by just 10 property owners — including one Raglan ratepayer who owes nearly a quarter of a million dollars.

An Official Information Act response reveals the council’s worst rates arrears, with a single Raglan property topping the list at $234,017.07 outstanding.

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2 days ago

Poll: What do you think of the new police move-on powers?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Central Hamilton businesses are welcoming police being given new powers to move on vagrants, with a city retail advocate saying the previous hands-off approach wasn’t working.

On Sunday the Government announced it would grant police powers to order any individual rough sleeping, begging, or displaying disorderly behaviour to move on.

What do you think of the new police move-on powers? Tell us more 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 new police move-on powers?
  • 84.6% They're needed
    84.6% Complete
  • 0% They won't change much
    0% Complete
  • 15.4% I'll wait and see
    15.4% Complete
13 votes
3 days ago

Poll: Would you help your kids out with buying a home?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

OPINION: Over the past year, I’ve had the same conversation with many Waikato families again and again.

A child has found a house. The market feels like it’s moving. There’s pressure to act quickly. And before anyone has really had time to think it through, parents are being asked to step in with cash, guarantees, or equity from their own home.

Would you help your kids out with buying a home? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you help your kids out with buying a home?
  • 23.1% I already have.
    23.1% Complete
  • 61.5% Yes.
    61.5% Complete
  • 15.4% No
    15.4% Complete
13 votes