1688 days ago

Have you seen businesses finding creative ways to work during lockdown?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The people behind the Escapist have gone digital with their Hamilton business.

Normally, people go to a physical escape room, and solve a series of clues and puzzles to get out of it.

But Pamella Ariestia and Geoff Carr moved the challenge online, and have even hosted a group from the Netherlands. Read more here.

Do you know of a business which has got creative to make things work during lockdown?

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think a partial demolition is the right call?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One of the most recognisable buildings at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls could be demolished, except for part of the façade.

The school is asking for resource consent to knock down most of the earthquake-prone Cherrington House as part of plans to build a larger, safer administration block.

Do you think a partial demolition is the right call? 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 a partial demolition is the right call?
  • 33.3% Yes
    33.3% Complete
  • 23.8% Not sure
    23.8% Complete
  • 42.9% No
    42.9% Complete
21 votes
1 day ago

Poll: Are quality products on the decline?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Gift-giving looks a lot different these days when you can pick up super-cheap goods made overseas. But do they last?

Do you have any old items like appliances, electronics or clothing that have stood the test of time? Share below!

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Are quality products on the decline?
  • 91.9% Yes
    91.9% Complete
  • 7.2% No
    7.2% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
885 votes
6 hours ago

Poll: Would you like to do this?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The opportunity to www.waikatotimes.co.nz...
|get up close to an 11-month-old tiger cub|, a porcupine, a tuatara or the siamangs could be the perfect Christmas stocking fillers.

The Hamilton Zoo already offers encounters with macaws, tigers, ring-tailed lemurs and rhinos, however soon the others will be on offer.

Would you like to do this? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you like to do this?
  • 75% Yes
    75% Complete
  • 25% Maybe
    25% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
4 votes