Whatawhata, Hamilton

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3185 days ago

THANKS!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.

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3191 days ago

Poll: Rise of minimum wage

Reporter Hamilton Press

The Government announced that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents from $15.25 to $15.75 on April 1 2017. What are your thoughts on this increase? Do you or do you not support it? Are you a worker who will benefit from the raise? Let us know in the comments below or, alternatively, email me … View moreThe Government announced that the minimum wage will increase by 50 cents from $15.25 to $15.75 on April 1 2017. What are your thoughts on this increase? Do you or do you not support it? Are you a worker who will benefit from the raise? Let us know in the comments below or, alternatively, email me at kelley.tantau@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
*Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published*

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Rise of minimum wage
  • 90.1% Yes - I support the increase to $15.75
    90.1% Complete
  • 9.9% No - I think it should stay at $15.25
    9.9% Complete
392 votes
3185 days ago

Have a heart of gold - support the St John Annual Appeal

St John New Zealand

Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

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Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.

The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.

Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
Donate now!

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3186 days ago

charity fundraiser

Nikki Sherrard from Clothe our Kids - Waikato

Movie fundraiser for

Clothe our Kids – Waikato
4.00 Sunday 9th April at Hoyts Te Awa.

Tickets $15 via Eventfinda.co.nz or message our Facebook Page.

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3186 days ago

Spot prizes

Nikki Sherrard from Clothe our Kids - Waikato

Would any local business people like to donate some small spot prizes for our upcoming movie fundraiser?

3188 days ago

Tourists

Pam from Nawton

Did anyone else hear Bill English encouraging Chinese tourists to stop travelling by tour buses and drive themselves...Did I hear that wrong?

3187 days ago

fridge freezer wanted

Mark from Pirongia - Karamu

Does any body have a fridge freezer surplus to requirements going cheap or free would be much appreciated.

3188 days ago

Who forgets to pay their road tolls?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Morning everyone,

We're working on a story about road toll charges and we're looking for someone who, in spite of themselves, always seems to forget about electronic road tolls and is forced to pay twice the amount.

If that's you, reporter Jo Lines-Mackenzie would love to hear … View more
Morning everyone,

We're working on a story about road toll charges and we're looking for someone who, in spite of themselves, always seems to forget about electronic road tolls and is forced to pay twice the amount.

If that's you, reporter Jo Lines-Mackenzie would love to hear from you. Her email is jo.lines-mackenzie@fairfaxmedia.co.nz and her phone numbers are (07) 8499 769 and 027 5931691.

NOTE: If you don't want your comment to be used in coverage of this issue then write NFP in your comment.

Thanks

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3190 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 … View more
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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