210 days ago

Poll: Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A leading Kiwi economist is predicting Waikato Water Done Well will save ratepayers up to $8000 on average by 2044 after taking on an independent review of the proposal.

However, Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says councils who want to go it alone with their water services will not cope with increasing demands on infrastructure and “become increasingly isolated”.

Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?

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Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?
  • 3.1% Yes
    3.1% Complete
  • 96.9% No
    96.9% Complete
32 votes
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1 day ago

Have you been to Hamilton Gardens lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton will soon offer a portal to a medieval ‘hospital’, without the stress of the bubonic plague.

The Medieval Gardens will open next year at Hamilton Gardens, with much of the work already done.

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12 hours 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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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.6% Yes
    40.6% Complete
  • 33.8% Maybe?
    33.8% Complete
  • 25.7% No
    25.7% Complete
456 votes