Posts by Waikato Times
2968 days ago

Poll: Rates hole - how should Hamilton City Council deal with it?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Mayor Andrew King has floated a 16.5% rates rise, saying it's time to bite the bullet and get the city's books in shape. Not doing so is the equivalent of putting our heads in the sand, he said.

So, what do you think the council should do?

NOTE: The fourth option, originally "Keep their heads in the sand", has been reworded to a more neutral tone. There were 51 votes at that time.

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Rates hole - how should Hamilton City Council deal with it?
  • 41.6% Cut services and all unnecessary spending
    41.6% Complete
  • 8.8% Increase rates to get the city's books in shape
    8.8% Complete
  • 26.1% Cut some services and lower the rates rise
    26.1% Complete
  • 23.5% Keep rates increases within the normal range
    23.5% Complete
226 votes
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1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.5% Complete
  • 20.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.7% Complete
  • 68.8% Nah - not for me
    68.8% Complete
401 votes
12 hours ago

Adults Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Discover the benefits of art making at Arts for Health. Our Wednesday art therapy class offers a creative, relaxing escape. Guided by Scarlett, you'll engage in artful activities designed to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself as you paint, draw, design and experiment with a wide range of art materials. This art therapy class is ideal for adults, no experience is needed - just bring yourself, and we’ll provide all materials and equipment. With a limit of only 8 participants, you'll enjoy a personalised experience and meet some amazing people along the way.

Book now at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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14 hours ago

Treasured Book Workshop Series

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Create your own treasure book in this eight-week Hamilton workshop. Choose your cover, pick your papers, and learn simple book-binding techniques to craft a one-of-a-kind keepsake filled with pockets, textures, and space for your stories.

This workshop is all about slowing down, exploring new skills, and enjoying time just for you.
A relaxed, creative space to make something meaningful and uniquely yours.

Book now at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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