219 days ago

Poll: What's your preference for Hamilton's water services?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Some say a joint Hamilton city-Waikato district waters operation lets councils think beyond “lines on a map” and could help support more housing.

Others have big doubts about the details or want the idea binned.

The city council on Monday announced 74% of more than 220 submissions supported having the two councils form a joint council controlled organisation (CCO) to run drinking water and wastewater services.

What's your preference for Hamilton's water services? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What's your preference for Hamilton's water services?
  • 54.8% Keep it in-house
    54.8% Complete
  • 41.9% Join forces with Waikato district
    41.9% Complete
  • 3.2% Other (explain in the comments)
    3.2% Complete
31 votes
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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? ☀️🥝
  • 72.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.8% Complete
  • 16.3% Hmm, maybe?
    16.3% Complete
  • 10.9% Yes!
    10.9% Complete
783 votes
3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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5 hours ago

Festive cheer, fiscal fear - and questions about growth

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s boom-town status has been called into question as Hamilton City Council grapples with the need to bring rates within Government mandated limits.

Councillor Andrew Bydder said assumptions about relentless population growth may be “out of date”, and called for a review of the issue early next year.

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