Water Alert Level 1 in place
Water Alert Level 1 is in place for Hamilton City and Waipā District residents.
Water Alert Level 1 means sprinklers can only be used between 6-8am and 6-8pm. You can use a hand-held hose anytime.
Water alert levels help to ensure water is used in a sustainable way so there is enough for everyone throughout summer.
Thank you for using water sensibly
To find out more visit smartwater.org.nz
For more water-saving tips visit www.smartwater.org.nz/tips
Play your part. We value wai in the Waikato.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?
The frustration of seeing a detour sign partway through your journey on the main highways possibly the new way forward when it comes to roadworks.
One of the latest areas to have a section of the road blocked off is State Highway 1 between Putāruru to Tokoroa as part of a massive renewal project that extends down to Waiouru.
Have you come across many roadworks sites recently?