116 days ago

Poll: Do you like the idea being able to pay more to get a quicker building consent?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

They might be about to go into battle for the right to rule Hamilton, but Sarah Thomson and Tim Macindoe were the picture of co-operation and civility in giving city developers a helping hand.

And it’s a consensus that could prove profitable for the Hamilton City Council in more ways than one, with the possibility of selling intellectual property - in the form of a working two-tier building consents process - to other councils for use as a template.

Do you like the idea being able to pay more to get a quicker building consent? 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 like the idea being able to pay more to get a quicker building consent?
  • 20% Yes
    20% Complete
  • 80% No
    80% Complete
30 votes
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1 hour 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? πŸ’°πŸŒ²

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? πŸ’°πŸŒ²
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1876 votes
13 hours ago

Shop Opening at Queenwood Village Shops

Owner from iFixComputer ifixcomputer.co.nz

πŸŽ‰ BIG NEWS! iFixComputer has opened a Brand NEW Shop! πŸŽ‰
Get ready, because your go-to experts for all things tech are expanding! We're thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new iFixComputer location at 2 Queenwood Avenue, Hamilton.
From cracked screens and slow laptops to tricky data recovery, we've got you covered. Come visit our new, modern space and say hello to the same friendly, expert service you know and trust.

πŸ“ Find Us At: 2 Queenwoord Avenue, Hamilton
To celebrate, we'll be offering Free Diagnostics for the month!
Tag a friend who needs their computer fixed! πŸ‘‡

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