284 days ago

Poll: Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

While state houses will soon feature natural fibre flooring, its everything from sheep-made soundproofing to woollen coffins that are shaping up to spell the resurrection of a New Zealand-backbone industry.

Clad in a blue Swanndri at Fieldays, the Minister for economic growth Nicola Willis only got a few hands in the air when she asked who had made use of the Government’s investment boost policy.

Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Are you a fan of putting woollen carpets in state houses?
  • 56% Yes
    56% Complete
  • 44% No
    44% Complete
25 votes
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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.6% Inside!
    76.6% Complete
  • 23.4% On top!
    23.4% Complete
1188 votes
8 days ago

Looking for kids trike

Aaron from Chartwell

Hi there, anyone got any kids trikes like this in Hamilton area, they want to get rid of. Looking for couple for craft project.

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5 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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