Gordonton - Puketaha, Hamilton

210 days ago

Poll: Would you get a drone to clean your windows?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

There’s a new window washer at a Hamilton high-rise - and it’s a drone.

Cleaning buildings this way might mean more paperwork prep for the company behind it but “everyone loves watching the drone operate” - and a building owner says it works out cheaper.

Would you get a drone to clean… View more
There’s a new window washer at a Hamilton high-rise - and it’s a drone.

Cleaning buildings this way might mean more paperwork prep for the company behind it but “everyone loves watching the drone operate” - and a building owner says it works out cheaper.

Would you get a drone to clean your windows? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you get a drone to clean your windows?
  • 21.4% Yes
    21.4% Complete
  • 28.6% Maybe
    28.6% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
14 votes
211 days ago

Poll: Do you think Te Huia should run a Sunday service?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

With Homegrown set to come to Hamilton next year, Auckland punters may be able to catch the train to and from the festival if a Te Huia Sunday service trial goes ahead.

Homegrown music festival co-director Andrew Tuck said a rail service between Hamilton and Auckland on a Sunday would be … View more
With Homegrown set to come to Hamilton next year, Auckland punters may be able to catch the train to and from the festival if a Te Huia Sunday service trial goes ahead.

Homegrown music festival co-director Andrew Tuck said a rail service between Hamilton and Auckland on a Sunday would be “great” for the event.

Do you think Te Huia should run a Sunday service? 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 Te Huia should run a Sunday service?
  • 86.5% Yes
    86.5% Complete
  • 8.1% Maybe
    8.1% Complete
  • 5.4% No
    5.4% Complete
37 votes
217 days ago

Poll: Is the air fryer replacing the humble oven?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Air fryers have surged in popularity in recent years, with their uses expanding well beyond chips — from cooking meats to baking desserts.

Do you think the air fryer could ever replace the traditional oven?

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Is the air fryer replacing the humble oven?
  • 36.8% Yes, I prefer to use my air fryer
    36.8% Complete
  • 62.1% No, ovens are here to stay
    62.1% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
1859 votes
222 days ago

What's one Kiwi song you'll never get sick of?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Music Month and singer-songwriter Lorde is impressing the world again with a new single called 'What Was That' which is at number one in the US Spotify charts and second in the New Zealand charts.

Let's celebrate all of our homegrown talent this month, share one Kiwi … View more
It's NZ Music Month and singer-songwriter Lorde is impressing the world again with a new single called 'What Was That' which is at number one in the US Spotify charts and second in the New Zealand charts.

Let's celebrate all of our homegrown talent this month, share one Kiwi song that you still absolutely love?

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216 days ago

Poll: Do you support the recent pay equity change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will now make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination.
The move will save billions for the government's budget but will scrap 33 existing pay equity claims affecting over 150,000 … View more
The Government has rushed through changes to the Equal Pay Act that will now make it harder for workers to make claims of unfair pay based on gender discrimination.
The move will save billions for the government's budget but will scrap 33 existing pay equity claims affecting over 150,000 workers in traditionally female-dominated roles like teachers and support workers.
Do you support this new change?

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Do you support the recent pay equity change?
  • 26.6% Yes
    26.6% Complete
  • 72.8% No
    72.8% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2344 votes
214 days ago

Poll: Do you think Waikato will be able to attract more ABs tests?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato could be hosting one of its last All Black tests in July as competition to host the nation’s top sporting side heats up.

And with New Zealand Rugby (NZ Rugby) struggling to make ends meet, they’ll be looking for more ticket revenue from larger capacity … View more
Hamilton’s FMG Stadium Waikato could be hosting one of its last All Black tests in July as competition to host the nation’s top sporting side heats up.

And with New Zealand Rugby (NZ Rugby) struggling to make ends meet, they’ll be looking for more ticket revenue from larger capacity stadiums, says a Hamilton hospitality entrepreneur.

Do you think Waikato will be able to attract more ABs tests? 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 Waikato will be able to attract more ABs tests?
  • 48.1% Yes
    48.1% Complete
  • 18.5% Maybe
    18.5% Complete
  • 33.3% No
    33.3% Complete
27 votes
214 days ago

Friday - NZSL Week at the Central LIbrary, Hamilton Garden Pl.

Jean from Tauwhare

Friday—NZSL Class at the Central Library, Hamilton Garden Place. Every Friday between 10 am and 11 am, there is a free NZSL class, an introductory course for learning everyday signs, only through School Terms.
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214 days ago

Product recalls across the country

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Throughout the month, food and products across New Zealand get recalled for various reasons. Click on the blue title to read more about why the item has been recalled.

Food recalls:
Ārepa Brain drink
Imported whole frozen anchovies
New World Ravenswood cordon bleu
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Throughout the month, food and products across New Zealand get recalled for various reasons. Click on the blue title to read more about why the item has been recalled.

Food recalls:
Ārepa Brain drink
Imported whole frozen anchovies
New World Ravenswood cordon bleu
Little Island hokey pokey coconut ice cream
Pams afghan oat baked bars

Product recalls:
Postie various baby merino clothing
Santa Cruz Heckler E-bike
PPG Paints Easycoat interior paint - sold at Bunnings
Tikiri dino teethers - sold at Sleep Store, Auckland Zoo, Mighty Ape and other retailers
North Face Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots
Anko wooden Fire truck - sold at Kmart
Panda Mart candle light
H&M children's pyjama sets

Didn't see last month's list of recalls? Click here to browse that list too.

215 days ago

Poll: Did the shorter free parking period change how much you go to the CBD?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Key Hamilton mayoral race contender Tim Macindoe is backing reverting to two hours free parking in the CBD but his centre-left rival Sarah Thomson isn’t keen.

Last year’s change to just one-hour free between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday was designed to encourage more turnover at short-stay… View more
Key Hamilton mayoral race contender Tim Macindoe is backing reverting to two hours free parking in the CBD but his centre-left rival Sarah Thomson isn’t keen.

Last year’s change to just one-hour free between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday was designed to encourage more turnover at short-stay parks to theoretically benefit the likes of retailers. The free CBD on-street parking is due to be phased out completely next year.

Did the shorter free parking period change how much you go to the CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Did the shorter free parking period change how much you go to the CBD?
  • 67.8% Yes
    67.8% Complete
  • 8.5% Sort of
    8.5% Complete
  • 23.7% No
    23.7% Complete
59 votes
215 days ago

What do you think about this up-and-coming player?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Filling the boots of an 84-test All Black and 126-game Chief might be daunting territory for some in Super Rugby Pacific.

Then you get Daniel Rona.

Far from being overawed by being, literally, the Chiefs’ new centre of attention, in the wake of Anton Lienert-Brown’s season-ending shoulder… View more
Filling the boots of an 84-test All Black and 126-game Chief might be daunting territory for some in Super Rugby Pacific.

Then you get Daniel Rona.

Far from being overawed by being, literally, the Chiefs’ new centre of attention, in the wake of Anton Lienert-Brown’s season-ending shoulder injury, the 23-year-old instead couldn’t be much more relaxed.

What do you think about this up-and-coming player? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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215 days ago

NZSL Week - Word of the Day "Starbucks" Chartwell Cafe

Jean from Tauwhare

Learn to sign language for Starbucks, coffee, and cafes. Note that Starbucks uses American Deaf sign language, and it is okay for us to sign this one.

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215 days ago

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216 days ago

Poll: What do you think of this mural?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton Regional Airport’s 300m wall of graffiti is getting a mural-makeover, just in time for international flights to take off.

With the international flight date looming, an agreement has finally been reached to share the $50,000 cost of a mural to cover the wall of graffiti overlooking … View more
Hamilton Regional Airport’s 300m wall of graffiti is getting a mural-makeover, just in time for international flights to take off.

With the international flight date looming, an agreement has finally been reached to share the $50,000 cost of a mural to cover the wall of graffiti overlooking the regional airport runway.What do you think of this mural?

What do you think of this mural? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think of this mural?
  • 37.9% Like it
    37.9% Complete
  • 24.1% So-so
    24.1% Complete
  • 37.9% Not my thing
    37.9% Complete
29 votes
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