72 days ago

Poll: Do you think amalgamating councils is a good idea?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Thames-Coromandel District’s new mayor has thrown cold water on the idea of combining with other Waikato councils.

Peter Revell questioned the savings and service benefits of amalgamation, and noted that the top of the Coromandel peninsula was a long way from anywhere.

Do you think combining councils is a good idea? 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 amalgamating councils is a good idea?
  • 52.9% Yes
    52.9% Complete
  • 47.1% No
    47.1% Complete
17 votes
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3 hours ago

Poll: Have you tried this spot?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Tucked in the heart of Matamata’s farming and industrial business area, Pepper Street Kitchen defies expectations.

The cafe is owned by contracting giant J Swap and located in their Matamata workshop. Originally it was set up just for employees about six years ago, but once word got out around town about the stellar food they switched to the commercial operation.

Have you tried this spot? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you tried this spot?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
1 vote
7 hours ago

One size fits all rates cap model ‘unworkable’, says Waipā DC

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waipā District Council says the government’s “one size fits all” proposal to cap rate rises could disproportionately harm fast-growing councils such as Waipā.

On Wednesday, Strategic Planning and Policy committee members debated the council’s submission on the proposed rates cap model.

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16 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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