307 days ago

Poll: Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A leading Kiwi economist is predicting Waikato Water Done Well will save ratepayers up to $8000 on average by 2044 after taking on an independent review of the proposal.

However, Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen says councils who want to go it alone with their water services will not cope with increasing demands on infrastructure and “become increasingly isolated”.

Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?

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Have you submitted to your council about what you think should happen with water services?
  • 3.1% Yes
    3.1% Complete
  • 96.9% No
    96.9% Complete
32 votes
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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.3% Inside!
    76.3% Complete
  • 23.7% On top!
    23.7% Complete
1196 votes
5 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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6 hours ago

The 23-carat pie that could be New Zealand’s most expensive

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The Baker Tīrau has created what might be New Zealand's most luxurious, and expensive, take on a Kiwi classic steak and cheese pie and is auctioning it off for a good cause.

Made with wagyu beef, French red wine, the most expensive cheese he could get his hands on, and topped with 23-carat gold flakes, award-winning baker Shane Kearns is auctioning off his unique steak and cheese pie to raise funds for local volunteer fire-fighters.

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