Te Kowhai News March issue out now
Hi everyone,
Te Kowhai News is available now on Facebook and Neighbourly and coming soon to a letterbox near you.
In this issue:
- Council news and a decision on the proposed shops on Horotiu Road.
- Meet Doreen Wood, local sporting legend.
- The second installment of Te Kowhai Road's history.
- The first installment of Myrie Forsman's Te Kowhai memories (we like to keep you waiting).
- Market day photos
- Local internet options explained.
As always, send your photos and news stories to tekowhainews@gmail.com.
The next issue deadline is noon on Thursday 6 May.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.5% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Have you ever tried learning a language?
Hannah Westbury likes to chat with customers at her checkout - so much so that she’s learning sign language for one regular.
Paeroa-based Westbury has worked in Woolworths for the past seven years and moved to checkout a year ago.
Have you ever tried learning a language? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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52.4% Yes
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47.6% No
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD?
More alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.
Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of a man defecating in the street near a city pub and another who flipped tables out the back of a bar after being found scrounging cigarette butts and asked to leave.
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).