266 days ago

What do you reckon - should we bring 2 hours free back or is that a 'kneejerk' reaction?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The contentious issues of free parking and higher fines in Hamilton’s CBD are set to come under the spotlight at a special 2.5-hour councillor workshop on Wednesday, with two leading mayoral contenders taking differing positions ahead of the discussion.

“Fiscal conservative” councillor Tim Macindoe, who’s calling for a return to two hours free parking, said on Monday he’ll also highlight calls for a more flexible approach when it comes to handing out fines.

What do you reckon - should we bring 2 hours free back or is that a 'kneejerk' reaction?

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3 hours ago

Board offered

Karen from Nawton

Board available and ready now for 1 person only in a Nawton smoke-free 3 bedroom/2 bathroom house. Unfurnished room, brand new carpet [laid 17/2/26].
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preferable age group 40+.
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off street parking, quiet culde-sac, bus stop nearby, house backs onto a large park.
$230 pw rent (buy/cook own food). Rent includes room, electricity, unlimited fibre internet, use of washing machine/dryer and use of lounge TV, etc. Sole use of a fridge/freezer
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21 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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