Poll: Māori tourism centre earmarked for the Hamilton Gardens
The plan was put forward in a submission by the iwi on the Hamilton City Council's planned re-vamp of the Gardens.
Mayor Andrew King backed the venture. He said Tainui wanted the land to be close enough to the Waikato River's bank, so it could launch a waka as part of the tourism experience.
Should the gardens move away from being GARDENS and just become a tourist attraction with different themes?
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28.6% It must remain a garden experience only
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28.6% We need a cultural Māori experience there
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35.7% I am all for Māori experience in Hamilton, but another site
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7.1% This will bring division to our city
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0% I don't know
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
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Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
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?
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60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.6% ... It is complicated
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
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.
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