What do you make of this?
A potential buyer for Chateau Tongariro has been blocked from entering the rapidly deteriorating heritage hotel and has serious concerns for its future.
This comes after the Government said in recent Budget 2025 documents the demolition of Chateau Tongariro was “being investigated”, and declared the hotel a “fiscal risk”, but would not reveal how much it would cost to save it from the wrecking ball.
What do you make of this? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Poll: Are you a confident swimmer?
Hamilton’s Dianne June always regretted not learning how to swim and she doesn’t want others missing out on the important life skill so she’s making a substantial donation to Stuff’s safe swimming campaign.
Stuff, supported by the Waikato Times, with backing from Water Safety New Zealand, launched its safe swimming campaign in October.
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0% Yes
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0% I'm OK
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0% No
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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73.3% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.9% Hmm, maybe?
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10.8% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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