140 days ago

Poll: Have you looked up the flood risk info for your house?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato is facing the most severe residential flood damage threat in the country over the next three decades, according to Government-backed climate modelling.

But for Hamilton couple Delwyn Stanbridge and Lyndon Allen, the reality of that risk arrived almost three years ago - and they’re still dealing with the consequences.

Have you looked up the flood risk info for your house? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you looked up the flood risk info for your house?
  • 46.2% Yes
    46.2% Complete
  • 53.8% No
    53.8% Complete
13 votes
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2 minutes ago

Principal defends $17k overseas trip as research

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A Hamilton principal whose $17,000 trip to Hawaii and Alaska was highlighted in an report on questionable school spending says he was doing doctoral work on how streaming affects students.

Fairfield College principal Richard Crawford is defending the trip, saying it was his first sabbatical in his 19-year career as a principal and contributed to learning he’d be applying to both his school, and potentially others, through his research.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.7% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.7% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 11.1% Yes!
    11.1% Complete
678 votes
7 hours ago

Journey Through Art

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Designed for people of all abilities, including those living with disabilities, this class encourages creativity, self-expression, and the joy of making art. Whether you’re just getting started or looking for fresh inspiration, you’ll have the freedom to experiment, discover what you love, and develop your artistic style and art skills in a tutored class.

Come and explore, create amazing art, and meet new people. Support people are welcome.


Book now at - www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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