Poll: What do you want to see at Hamilton gardens?
The Rhododendron Lawn is proving a talking point when it comes to plans for Hamilton Gardens.
Hamilton City Council would have the lawn turned into a car park, and more themed gardens built on the site of the current main car park. Events would be moved to another lawn - Governor's Green - or an amphitheatre.
People are for and against this transformation. Where do you stand?
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12.1% Turn it into a car park - overall the new plan will be better for the gardens.
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80.4% Save the Rhododendron Lawn - there must be another way.
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6.5% I don't mind either way.
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1% Other - explain in the comments.
Poll: Are you feeling more optimistic about our local economy lately?
Waikato farmers are leading the way! 🚜🐄 With exports booming and "stellar seasons" on the books, our farmers are pumping value back into the region.
Even with a cautious approach to spending, the benefits are slowly making their way into the local economy.
We want to know: Are you feeling more optimistic about our local economy lately?
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0% Yes, definitely!
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0% Getting there...
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0% Still waiting to see it.
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
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