Police requesting help from residents
Police are appealing appeal for sightings of missing man David Huggan.
The details:
- Mr Huggan left his bright blue, Mitsubishi Triton ute, at the top of Sainsbury Road, Mt Pirongia Waikato, on Tuesday 12 December, at about 4.30pm.
- He was last seen wearing a light green/blue tee-shirt and dark coloured shirt (as pictured), David was bare foot.
- Teams from Police Search and Rescue, and Land Search and rescue, are continuing to search the Pirongia mountain bike park area.
- Police would like to hear from anyone who was in the Pirongia Mountain bike park area on 12 December from 4.30pm who may have seen Mr Huggan or have information that may assist with the search.
- Police would like to thank the outstanding effort from the Land SAR teams and FENZ and send their respects to the friends and family of Mr Huggan.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police via 105 referencing file number 231213/6223.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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?
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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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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.4% ... It is complicated
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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