Posts by Waikato Times
2603 days ago

Poll: Rates hole - how should Hamilton City Council deal with it?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Mayor Andrew King has floated a 16.5% rates rise, saying it's time to bite the bullet and get the city's books in shape. Not doing so is the equivalent of putting our heads in the sand, he said.

So, what do you think the council should do?

NOTE: The fourth option, originally "Keep their heads in the sand", has been reworded to a more neutral tone. There were 51 votes at that time.

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Rates hole - how should Hamilton City Council deal with it?
  • 41.6% Cut services and all unnecessary spending
    41.6% Complete
  • 8.8% Increase rates to get the city's books in shape
    8.8% Complete
  • 26.1% Cut some services and lower the rates rise
    26.1% Complete
  • 23.5% Keep rates increases within the normal range
    23.5% Complete
226 votes
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11 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 62.9% Summer
    62.9% Complete
  • 35.8% Winter
    35.8% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2000 votes
22 hours ago

What word sums up 2024, neighbours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

If 2020 was the year of lockdowns, banana bread, and WFH (work from home)....

In one word, how would you define 2024?

We're excited to see what you come up with!

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4 days ago

Best way to use leftovers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've got some excess ham at home or cold roast potatoes.

What are some of your favourite ways to use leftover food from Christmas day? Share below.

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