173 days ago

Poll: Have you ever been in Hamilton's Christmas parade?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Santa’s sleigh will still roll through Hamilton this December — but for the first time, community groups will need to pay to be part of the parade.

Organisers of the First Credit Union Christmas Parade have introduced a $50 entry fee for groups wanting to put a float on show, alongside a $300 charge for businesses. Schools will still be able to enter free.

Have you ever been in Hamilton's Christmas parade? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever been in Hamilton's Christmas parade?
  • 38.5% Yes
    38.5% Complete
  • 61.5% No
    61.5% Complete
13 votes
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3 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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2 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60.3% Complete
  • 24.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
    24.3% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
494 votes
1 day ago

Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.

The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.

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