678 days ago

Poll: Do you think the NZ flag debate should be revived?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Something very similar to John Key's favoured design was the background for Trade Minister Todd McClay during recent international talks.

He says people shouldn't read anything into it, though his Labour counterpart has other ideas.

Do you think we should have another debate on the NZ flag?

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Do you think the NZ flag debate should be revived?
  • 15.3% Yes
    15.3% Complete
  • 83.1% No
    83.1% Complete
  • 1.7% Maybe
    1.7% Complete
118 votes
More messages from your neighbours
16 minutes ago

‘Huge potential’ for Te Rapa Racecourse site if sale goes ahead

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

If the races gallop off to Tamahere, “exciting things” could happen with the sizeable city site they leave behind, property experts say.

On Tuesday, the Waikato Times revealed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) plans to buy 150ha of farmland south of Hamilton to house the region’s three racing clubs at a new purpose-built racecourse and event centre.

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2 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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