114 days ago

What will you spend your tax cut on?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

From Thursday most New Zealanders can expect to take more of their paycheck home as a major plank of the coalition government’s election promises come into effect.

Coffees and saving for a cruise were ideas mentioned to the Times, but what Waikato people will be spending it on is a mixed bag.

Do you have plans for your tax cut money? Let us know in the comments below (add NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 81.8% Yes
    81.8% Complete
  • 15.5% No
    15.5% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
741 votes
5 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.8% Second half of November
    4.8% Complete
  • 43.6% 1st December
    43.6% Complete
  • 17.2% A week before Christmas
    17.2% Complete
  • 33.3% Whenever you wish
    33.3% Complete
  • 1.2% Other - I'll share below
    1.2% Complete
2111 votes
1 day ago

Where's your favourite place to buy strawberries?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Strawberry farm Kane’s strawberries might just be the best in the country, prompting Christmas queues and being eaten by generations of families.

The family-owned strawberry farm in Leamington is known throughout the Waikato region for their strawberries, which people say have the best flavour and quality.

Where's your favourite place to buy strawberries? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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