332 days ago

Poll: Have you used the council's Floodviewer tool for Hamilton?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A plan change to manage Hamilton flooding risks, and a nearly finished online tool showing homeowners how real the danger is for their place, have raised a councillor’s concern over higher insurance charges and reduced home values.

Have you used the council's Floodviewer tool for Hamilton? 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 used the council's Floodviewer tool for Hamilton?
  • 11.8% Yes
    11.8% Complete
  • 88.2% No
    88.2% Complete
17 votes
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Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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8 hours ago

Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Rapa

Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.

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8 hours ago

Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.

The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.

We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?

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