Poll: Have you noticed a change on Ulster St recently?
Following the end of large-scale emergency housing contracts, moteliers on Hamilton’s Ulster Street are contending with a legacy of reputational damage, sharply reduced occupancy rates, and intense competition that has dragged room prices back nearly a decade.
Emergency housing grants, introduced in 2016 as a way to shelter the country’s most vulnerable on a short term or transitional basis, fundamentally reshaped Ulster Street.
Have you noticed a change on Ulster St recently? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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52.2% Yes
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47.8% 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% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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15.9% Hmm, maybe?
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11.1% Yes!
Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
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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