274 days ago

Poll: Do you think trespass notices work?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

They can land you three months in jail or a $1000 fine, more than 400,000 of them have been issued in the past decade but according to women’s safety advocates - they’re not worth the paper they’re written on.

In the wake of the Government’s proposed new anti-stalking laws, the Waikato Times spoke to advocates - and a stalking victim - who all share the same view on Trespass Notices.

Do you think trespass notices work? 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 trespass notices work?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 64.3% No
    64.3% Complete
  • 35.7% Don't know - no experience with them
    35.7% Complete
28 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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