328 days ago

Poll: Do you think councils should get a share of this?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The mayor of one of the region’s tourist hotspots is backing a move for councils to get a slice of a growing tourist tax take pie.

Thames-Coromandel’s mayor is supporting Local Government NZ’s bid for councils to get a direct share of levies paid by international tourists.

Do you think councils should get a share of this? 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 councils should get a share of this?
  • 33.3% Yes
    33.3% Complete
  • 55.6% No
    55.6% Complete
  • 11.1% Maybe
    11.1% Complete
9 votes
More messages from your neighbours
6 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% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72% Complete
  • 16.3% Hmm, maybe?
    16.3% Complete
  • 11.7% Yes!
    11.7% Complete
1036 votes
20 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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8 hours ago

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