31 days ago

Do you think Hamilton City Council should sell some airport shares?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Two senior Hamilton councillors are pushing for an airport share sell-down and international flights to and from the city.

Councillors had already asked Waikato Regional Airport Limited to aim for bigger dividends and to beef up its commitment to attracting international flights at a city economic development committee hui in March.

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4 days ago

Poll: Are swear words no longer?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In 2023, Apple amended its autocorrect function to allow Iphone users to freely use their intended word without mentioning 'ducks'. Is this a sign of the times? Are swear words no longer taboo in our communities or workplaces?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Are swear words no longer?
  • 20.6% Yes - swear words don't phase me
    20.6% Complete
  • 48.8% No - it's still inappropriate to swear
    48.8% Complete
  • 29.9% It's depends on the word
    29.9% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below!
    0.7% Complete
2396 votes
1 day ago

Will you visit Fieldays?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Gloomy overhead Waikato weather wasn’t enough to deter those wanting to be first through the gate at the National Fieldays.

Lines had started forming by 7am on Wednesday at Mystery Creek, as the crowd counted down to the gates opening at 8am.

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1 hour ago

Sunshine state of mind

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Create a mood-enhancing workspace at home with a fresh and uplifting colour palette with Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen and Resene Lustacryl.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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