Move to Alert Level 2 - affect on Libraries
At 12 noon today, the Waikato Region moves to Alert Level 2. Our libraries will be open but with restrictions in place.
This will affect our opening hours and our programmes will also be affected. There will be no Toddler Time (Thursday) and no Makerspace in Te Awamutu Library (Thursday).
No events will take place until further notice. Tonight's event in Cambridge (Disaster on Four Small Paws) has been cancelled. There will be no Film Club on Friday night.
Please stay safe, and remember to stay home if you are feeling unwell.
Several feared dead after car and train collide
A neighbour has described the horrifying scene he came across when a train and car collided in Hamilton on Wednesday morning.
The man and his partner, who didn’t want to be named, live four houses back from the Peachgrove Rd rail crossing where the incident occurred at around 4.30am.
Spring gardening tips
Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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84% Yes
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14.7% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
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