Do something different this summer
The Hamilton Gardens Arts Festival is on 20 Feb – 3 March, and we’re bringing a few different events to the mix this year.
Don’t miss the NZ premiere of circus-cabaret Deluxe Deluxe! Explore the gardens in ways you’ve never done so before with interactive garden experiences, or enjoy a line-up of emerging young opera stars on the Waikato River Explorer.
Book your tickets now through Ticketek to secure your place at one, two or ten of our exciting events. We'd love to see you there.
Sally and Bronwyn
Festival Co-Directors
Derelict Tokanui Hospital site in line for a clean-up
Derelict Tokanui Hospital buildings will be demolished and contaminated land cleaned up so the site can be offered back to iwi.
The former psychiatric hospital, southeast of Te Awamutu, sits on land taken from Ngāti Maniapoto under the Public Works Act in 1910.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.3% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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