2680 days ago

A message from Queen Elizabeth II to Hamiltonians

Jamie Neighbourly Lead from Chartwell

When Vanessa Williams, CEO of Hamilton Central Business Association first told me about this year’s CBD Awards being held at the Hamilton Hotel, where Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip stayed in 1953, my first response was, “Let’s try and get a personal message from the Queen!”

I thought it would be a long shot, but through teamwork and perseverance, Vanessa received this letter on the day of the event (3rd October 2018).

More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

Image
2 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

Image
Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 58.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
    58.9% Complete
  • 25.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.1% Complete
  • 16% ... It is complicated
    16% Complete
538 votes
1 day ago

Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.

The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.

Image