Poll: What will you do this winter?
Explore and shop Pukekohe this winter
Pukekohe has a delightful range of boutiques, shops and businesses to explore and enjoy.
Keep warm and dry this winter and see what is on offer here. Our main street is mostly undercover, with many lanes full of good finds running off of it, as well as our local mall the Pukekohe Plaza.
Check out our retail directory full of the best local shops in Pukekohe. Come for a shop, stay for a cuppa or a bite to eat at any of our delicious cafes and eateries.
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8.5% A. Retail therapy
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34% B. Grab a coffee or a drink
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0% C. Find local accommodation to stay in
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25.5% D. Try a new restaurant, café or eatery
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6.4% E. Spa day
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25.5% F. Not sure yet
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Wild weather in the Waikato
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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