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Waikato District Council has adopted the Easter Trading Policy 2017, meaning all retail shops in the Waikato district will be able to open on Easter Sunday this year. Whether they do open or not is up to the business owner.
Council carried out extensive community consultation to find out what … View moreWaikato District Council has adopted the Easter Trading Policy 2017, meaning all retail shops in the Waikato district will be able to open on Easter Sunday this year. Whether they do open or not is up to the business owner.
Council carried out extensive community consultation to find out what people wanted. During the consultation period, from 14 December to 7 February, 1268 submissions were received with 51% (656) in favour of shops being able to open. The majority opposed to the policy cited religious reasons, preserving our community culture or to make sure workers had a break.
Councillors acknowledged that the submissions were very evenly split. The views of those opposing the policy were discussed in detail as well as the benefits of giving shop owners the choice to open.
The policy will ensure that individual business owners can make their own choice as well as ensuring a consistent approach across the district.
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We all want free parking in the CBD but it could come at the cost of a $200 a year targeted rate. What do neighbours think about city council's proposal? ***Please indicate NFP if you do not wish your comments to be used in a story for the Hamilton Press.***
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New Zealand is once again preparing for it's second cyclone in as many weeks. Please ensure you and your neighbours are prepared by becoming familiar with the following resources:
• Get live weather updates from the team at Stuff.co.nz
• Take a look at at what your region can expect … View moreNew Zealand is once again preparing for it's second cyclone in as many weeks. Please ensure you and your neighbours are prepared by becoming familiar with the following resources:
• Get live weather updates from the team at Stuff.co.nz
• Take a look at at what your region can expect from Cyclone Cook here: www.stuff.co.nz...
• Sign up to send and receive text and email updates for emergency situations. Find out more about Neighbourly Urgent Alerts.
• To spread the word and notify others of what's happening around your neighbourhood contact your local reporter to share details and/or photos
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Council staff are working hard to deal with the aftermath of ex-Cyclone Debbie. Customer service requests are being prioritised according to necessity of work.
Severe road damage, slips and flooding have dominated Council staff’s workloads since the cyclone hit the area last week.
And … View moreCouncil staff are working hard to deal with the aftermath of ex-Cyclone Debbie. Customer service requests are being prioritised according to necessity of work.
Severe road damage, slips and flooding have dominated Council staff’s workloads since the cyclone hit the area last week.
And it's not over yet.
A low in the Tasman Sea is forecast to bring heavy rain to an already sodden North Island on Wednesday.
Cyclone Cook is due to bear down on the east coast of New Zealand from the Pacific later in the week.
Please bear in mind that normally simple service requests may take longer than usual as teams concentrate on assessment and repair of damaged roads, clearing slips and unblocking drains overwhelmed by flood waters.
River Road, Tuakau
Council staff have been working hard to re-open roads like River Road in Tuakau, which was closed by a slip.
Koheroa Rd
Ex-Cyclone Debbie has caused more damage to Koheroa Road at Mercer, which is closed between the intersections of Kellyville Road and Glass Road.
Don't miss your chance to save 25% off* Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! You only have a few more days; offer ends 18 April 2017. Learn more now.
Wishing you a happy and safe Easter from your local Resene team.
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… View moreDon't miss your chance to save 25% off* Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products! You only have a few more days; offer ends 18 April 2017. Learn more now.
Wishing you a happy and safe Easter from your local Resene team.
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* Discount off the normal retail price Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers.
A new installment of the wheeled bin proposal has been announced by Hamilton City Council. Read more by clicking the link below.
Thanks for your efforts after Friday’s request for urgent water savings. We're pleased to report our inspections show the city’s Eastern Bulk Water Main emergency repairs survived Cyclone Debbie and we have returned to normal service.
Although the immediate request has been lifted, … View moreThanks for your efforts after Friday’s request for urgent water savings. We're pleased to report our inspections show the city’s Eastern Bulk Water Main emergency repairs survived Cyclone Debbie and we have returned to normal service.
Although the immediate request has been lifted, further water conservation measures may still be required at short notice during some aspects of construction, or if river levels rise again - and it looks like we've got some serious rain on the way this week.
Last week's massive rainfall flooded the repair site and we shut down the main due to increased risk of further subsidence and damage to the pipes.
We've given 30 (!) Neighbourly winners a little Easter treat. If your name's on the list below then your Easter is going to be a little sweeter. You've won a $20 voucher for your local The Warehouse so you can head down to grab yourself your favourite Easter chocolate treats. You … View moreWe've given 30 (!) Neighbourly winners a little Easter treat. If your name's on the list below then your Easter is going to be a little sweeter. You've won a $20 voucher for your local The Warehouse so you can head down to grab yourself your favourite Easter chocolate treats. You might even treat your favourite neighbour to something delicious.
Congratulations to:
Philip Taramai - Lower Hutt
Mere Wetere - Nelson
Ann Mackay - Oamaru
Terry Green - Porirua
Andrew Douglas - Invercargill
Priya Patel - Wellington
Lynne Street - Rotorua
Vijen Reddy - Hamilton
Rob Voss - Whangaparaoa
Dianna Cork - Mount Maunganui
Joanna Fleet - Otaki
Catriona Greig - Porirua
Donald Fowler - Nelson
Liz Claridge - Whangamata
Billy Boston - Christchurch
Elizabeth Mark - Waikanae
Brett Lovegrove - Christchurch
John Dowling - Auckland
Tracy Morton - Raglan
Jacqueline Ross from Blenheim
Ntombi Mupariwa - Paraparaumu
Florentina McInnes - Napier
Morag Hughson - Tauranga
Marjo Plessius - Putaruru
Beverley Broad - Christchurch
Mahendra Patel - Hamilton
Leonie Hona - Whangarei
Mandy Clark - North Auckland
Sean McNulty - Kerikeri
Sue Scott - Gisborne
To claim your prize just get in touch with the Neighbourly team before 12pm Thursday 13 April to claim their prize. If you spot a familiar name from your neighbourhood, be sure to give them the good news!
It’s Easter this weekend! Check out our Easter opening hours and make sure you stock up on goodies before your trip away or relaxing weekend in.
SuperValue Flagstaff:
Good Friday 14th April CLOSED
Saturday 15th April 7am – 9pm
Easter Sunday 16th April CLOSED
Easter Monday 17th April … View moreIt’s Easter this weekend! Check out our Easter opening hours and make sure you stock up on goodies before your trip away or relaxing weekend in.
SuperValue Flagstaff:
Good Friday 14th April CLOSED
Saturday 15th April 7am – 9pm
Easter Sunday 16th April CLOSED
Easter Monday 17th April 7am – 9pm
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