206 days ago

Poll: Do you think stronger bylaws will make a difference?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Bylaws to counter antisocial behaviour in Hamilton’s CBD sparked fiery debate on Thursday, but city council staff admitted they are unlikely to be enforced - ever.

The amended bylaws mean a breach could technically result in fines of up to $20,000 for sleeping on a park bench, but officials said prosecutions have never happened and probably never will.

Do you think stronger bylaws will make a difference? 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 stronger bylaws will make a difference?
  • 17.9% Yes
    17.9% Complete
  • 82.1% No
    82.1% Complete
39 votes
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1 minute ago

What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Early plans for a new 164ha base for the Waikato’s horse racing industry have been revealed, which will include space for harness racing, a retirement village, a small commercial precinct and a residential lifestyle block.

A community information day was held at the Tamahere Community Hall on Sunday where locals and other interested parties got to see early versions of the master plan for Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) new racing and events centre to the south of Hamilton.

What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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4 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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4 hours ago

Struggle to see a specialist: Majority of cardiology referrals declined

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Less than half of cardiology referrals to Waikato Hospital were accepted last year, as new data paints a grim picture of people struggling to access specialist care in multiple areas.

GP representatives warn the situation is getting worse, leaving patients in “horrible" pain as they attempt to manage symptoms through primary care, or turning to private healthcare if they could afford it.

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