79 days ago

Poll: Do you think creative design should be worked into city infrastructure?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Hamilton City councillors voted unanimously to embed art in the city’s infrastructure, backing a policy that allocates up to 1% of future project budgets to creativity.

The draft Arts in Infrastructure policy means new bus shelters, bridges and even footpaths can include design from the outset rather than art being tacked on later.

Do you think creative design should be worked into city infrastructure? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you think creative design should be worked into city infrastructure?
  • 25% Yes
    25% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
48 votes
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26 minutes ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

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. Find out more

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1876 votes
1 day ago

Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department is the latest location of interest for measles.

Two separate days in the last week were listed on Health NZ’s website on Friday morning as a place where someone with measles was known to have visited.

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