516 days ago

Poll: Would you like to live near the inland port?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Buyers have been snapping up land for new homes near Hamilton’s Ruakura Superhub, with just over half the available sections sold.

This is stage one of a 74-section subdivision near the iwi-led inland port but the developer, Tainui Group Holdings (TGH), said there would be room for up to 4500 family homes in the coming 20 to 30 years. Land will be released for sale in stages.

Would you like to live near the superhub? Tell us your reasons in the comments (include NFP if you don't want them to be used in print).

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Would you like to live near the inland port?
  • 9.7% Yes
    9.7% Complete
  • 74.2% No
    74.2% Complete
  • 16.1% Not sure
    16.1% Complete
31 votes
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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 31% Maybe?
    31% Complete
  • 26.1% No
    26.1% Complete
394 votes
22 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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2 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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