453 days ago

Poll: Do you think it'll be a good Christmas for retailers?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

After challenging times, Hamilton retailers hope interest rate cuts will bring them extra customers for Christmas.

December has traditionally been a hot month for retail, with Stats New Zealand data showing two decades of card payment values consistently about 37% above the rest of the year.

Do you think it'll be a good Christmas for retailers? 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 it'll be a good Christmas for retailers?
  • 16% Yes
    16% Complete
  • 36% Maybe
    36% Complete
  • 48% No
    48% Complete
25 votes
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Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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1 day ago

Have you been to Hamilton Gardens lately?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton will soon offer a portal to a medieval ‘hospital’, without the stress of the bubonic plague.

The Medieval Gardens will open next year at Hamilton Gardens, with much of the work already done.

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14 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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