59 days ago

Do you think councils should help out the rail trail?

Libby Totton Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Ratepayers are set to fork out thousands to back a struggling charitable trust over-seeing the management of the renowned Hauraki Rail Trail.

Deemed one of the country’s “great rides”, The Hauraki Rail Trail has pumped millions into the Waikato economy with the 160km-long leisure track attracting visitors to the region year on year.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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6 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.3% Yes
    91.3% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below!
    0.5% Complete
1520 votes
1 day ago

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop Matamata

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

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