Posts by Waikato Times
3246 days ago

Poll: Free parking in the CBD will cost you

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi Neighbours,

Though it's touted as free parking, a proposal for central Hamilton will still see residents pay - just not at the meter.

Councillor Geoff Taylor, who campaigned on the issue, said a targeted rate of $150 to $200 a year for central city properties and $26 a year for general ratepayers would cover the $1.4m shortfall.

What's your take on the proposal?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

NOTE: If you don't want your comments used in any coverage of the issue in the Times and on Stuff then please put NFP in your comment.

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Free parking in the CBD will cost you
  • 28.8% Leave paid CBD parking as it is
    28.8% Complete
  • 12.8% I'm happy to pay $26 for "free" parking
    12.8% Complete
  • 22.1% Businesses should pick up the tab
    22.1% Complete
  • 36.3% Go back to the drawing board
    36.3% Complete
281 votes
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2 hours ago

Wild weather in the Waikato

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Waikato really copped it over the weekend, with wild weather leaving a hefty clean-up bill that may run into the millions.

While things are looking calmer in the days ahead, there are still plenty of slips and flooded roads across the district — so if you’re heading out, take it easy and stay alert.

We want to know: How did you and your whānau get on over the weekend?

Want to see what recovery will look like from here? The Waikato Times has the latest.

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5 days ago

Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.

The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.

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2 hours ago

Altered Book Workshop Series

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Looking for a creative outlet this spring? Join our 8-week Altered Book Workshop at Arts for Health Hamilton and discover how to transform an old book into a unique piece of art that you can fill with your writing, small keepsakes and treasures.
What You’ll Learn


- How to prepare your book
- How to create pockets, tuckspots, removable tags/cards.
- Collage and mixed media page decoration techniques using gesso, mod podge and other adhesives, acrylic paints and stamps.
- Ways to incorporate your treasures into the book.

Why Try an Altered Book Workshop?

- Relax and unwind through hands-on creativity
- Explore new art techniques in a friendly space
- Make something deeply personal and meaningful.
- Enjoy time dedicated to your creative well being

Book now at artsforhealth.co.nz

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