Maintenance on SH1 between Pokeno and Hampton Downs
Hi neighbours, a heads-up that we’re carrying out essential maintenance on State Highway 1 between Pokeno and Hampton Downs from 9pm-5am for periods between 27 March – 17 May. Traffic will be able to travel in both
directions using contraflow and the following signposted detours:
• Northbound Mercer to Pokeno. Detour via Great South Road or Helenslee Road, Pokeno township
• Southbound Island Block Road to Springhill Road (Meremere) - Detour via Te Puea Ave
• Southbound Pokeno North off-ramp to Pioneer Road South SB intersection. Detour via Great South Road or Helenslee Road, Pokeno township
Thanks for your support during this time.
The team at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.5% ... It is complicated
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
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