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The inside cover images for the January issue will feature: things we did in the Waikato region.
Send in a photo of an awesome place in the Waikato you’ve been to over summer. It could be a place for grownups, kids or pets… but it needs to be Waikato based.
Please set a reminder for your cut-off date which is:
• Friday 10 January at noon - content deadline. Please don’t wait until this date to send your information or photos through. Please send your content as soon as you have it. The newsletter usually fills up well before the deadline!
• Monday 20 January – delivery.
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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.
Click read more for more information.
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