384 days ago

Poll: Do you think new funding and financing options will help with rates?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Senior Waikato mayors are welcoming a new national push by Local Government New Zealand to promote alternative funding and financing methods to ease rates pressure and develop key infrastructure.

LGNZ - which on Thursday was holding a national hui in Wellington - released a list of 25 funding and financing tools to help take direct pressure off ratepayers.

Do you think new funding and financing options will help with rates? 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 new funding and financing options will help with rates?
  • 31.8% Yes
    31.8% Complete
  • 31.8% Maybe
    31.8% Complete
  • 36.4% No
    36.4% Complete
22 votes
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1 hour ago

Journey Through Art

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Designed for people of all abilities, including those living with disabilities, this class encourages creativity, self-expression, and the joy of making art. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for fresh inspiration, you’ll have the freedom to experiment, discover what you love, and develop your artistic style and art skills in a tutored class.

Come and explore, create amazing art, and meet new people. Support people are welcome.


Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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3 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.2% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.2% Complete
  • 16% Hmm, maybe?
    16% Complete
  • 10.8% Yes!
    10.8% Complete
639 votes
2 hours ago

Treasured Book Workshop Series

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Create your own treasure book in this eight-week Hamilton workshop. Choose your cover, pick your papers, and learn simple book-binding techniques to craft a one-of-a-kind keepsake filled with pockets, textures, and space for your stories.

Book now at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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