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614 days ago

Ramadan Community Iftar Meal open to all

todd from EarthDiverse

EarthDiverse, the Waikato Arab Social Club, the Waikato Muslim Association and the Waikato Interfaith Council invite everyone to attend a community wide Iftar Dinner during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan on Saturday 8 April 2023, 5:30pm at the Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand. This event is free and open to the public. Registration however is essential due to meal planning. Please register on EventBrite by clicking the link below.

The Iftar community meal is held each night during the holy month of Ramadan in order to break the daily fast each day at sunset. Come and join members of all faith communities and share this important spiritual event, have a meal together, and get a better understanding of Islam in a safe and shared environment.

#ramadan #hamilton #waikato #iftar #earthdiverse

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3 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.1% Yes, it's fair
    89.1% Complete
  • 10.2% No, it's unreasonable
    10.2% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
3032 votes
1 day ago

Are you following the water charge discussions at Hamilton City Council?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton city councillors have taken tangible steps towards a new water regime that will see a charge based on their property’s capital valuation in their rates bill for the first time next year.

The council voted unanimously on Thursday on a series of direction-setting decisions in relation to the 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan Amendments.

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1 day ago

Poll: What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One hundred new jobs will be created in Hamilton as the city becomes the lunchbox of the nation.

All frozen school lunches from Kaitaia to Bluff will be made in Pukete in a purpose built plant operated by The School Lunch Collective.

What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?
  • 62.5% I support it
    62.5% Complete
  • 16.7% I don't support it
    16.7% Complete
  • 20.8% I'm not really bothered
    20.8% Complete
24 votes