331 days ago

Regional mayors: Who's standing again and who's not

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter will hand over his district’s mayoral chains this year and watch October’s electoral race with interest.

He’s the only regional mayor who told the Waikato Times they wouldn’t stand again - though another one’s still making up his mind.

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1 hour ago

Celebrate in Style: Craft Your Own Decor with Testpots

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hamilton

Create handcrafted celebrations using Resene testpots. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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4 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.9% Complete
  • 16.1% Hmm, maybe?
    16.1% Complete
  • 11% Yes!
    11% Complete
702 votes
7 hours ago

The city's new mayor is setting out his plan

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City Council is pledging to cut costs and avoid “gold plating” infrastructure as part of a new strategy to limit rates increases, but Mayor Tim Macindoe says central government support may be needed to meet a new national rates cap.

Macindoe said Wellington needed to be “a little more nuanced” and take population growth into account.

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