Posts by Waikato Times
2409 days ago

Poll: What would you like to see changed to make Hamilton more cycle friendly?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,
There's a big change coming for one of Hamilton's key bridges, and bikes will benefit.
Claudelands Bridge will get a lower speed limit, some separate cycleways and new road markings to help two-wheeled travellers get over the river safely.
To read more click here

So we wanted to know, what would you like to see changed to make Hamilton more cycle friendly?

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What would you like to see changed to make Hamilton more cycle friendly?
  • 16.2% Nothing, roads are for cars, not bikes
    16.2% Complete
  • 70.3% Separate cycle lanes built that have a separation barrier
    70.3% Complete
  • 10.8% I think what's being done so far is good
    10.8% Complete
  • 2.7% I have another suggestion and have commented below
    2.7% Complete
37 votes
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1 day ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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20 hours ago

Poll: Would you help your kids out with buying a home?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

OPINION: Over the past year, I’ve had the same conversation with many Waikato families again and again.

A child has found a house. The market feels like it’s moving. There’s pressure to act quickly. And before anyone has really had time to think it through, parents are being asked to step in with cash, guarantees, or equity from their own home.

Would you help your kids out with buying a home? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you help your kids out with buying a home?
  • 14.3% I already have.
    14.3% Complete
  • 71.4% Yes.
    71.4% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
7 votes
3 hours ago

Poll: What do you think of the new police move-on powers?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Central Hamilton businesses are welcoming police being given new powers to move on vagrants, with a city retail advocate saying the previous hands-off approach wasn’t working.

On Sunday the Government announced it would grant police powers to order any individual rough sleeping, begging, or displaying disorderly behaviour to move on.

What do you think of the new police move-on powers? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think of the new police move-on powers?
  • 100% They're needed
    100% Complete
  • 0% They won't change much
    0% Complete
  • 0% I'll wait and see
    0% Complete
4 votes