Poll: Do you think amalgamating councils would be good for Waikato?
There’s a saying that goes something like this - the more things change, the more they stay the same - and when it comes to amalgamating the region’s district councils, nothing could be truer.
Talk of amalgamating the Waikato region’s multiple local bodies goes as far back as 1989, when around 850 around the country were amalgamated into 86 local authorities.
Do you think amalgamating councils would be good for Waikato? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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17.1% Yes
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14.3% Maybe some of them
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60% No
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8.6% Not sure
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Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker
Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.
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