20 days ago

Which places in Matamata-Piako are you most connected to?

Libby Totton Reporter from Piako Post

Ann Stokes is living out her retirement in the same place where she was born, and gave birth herself.

The 87-year-old made her arrival in 1936, during the century-old Radius Matamata Country Lodge’s past life as a maternity ward.

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2 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? 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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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.4% Yes
    84.4% Complete
  • 13.6% No
    13.6% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below!
    2% Complete
1438 votes
17 hours ago

Poll: Which mattress would you rather....?

Marketing Manager from Beds 4 U Matamata

Time to settle the mattress match-up: Firm or Plush? Which side of the bed beckons you for a cozy night's sleep? Cast your vote and let's find out which mattress reigns supreme! #beds #mattress

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Which mattress would you rather....?
  • 76.5% Firm
    76.5% Complete
  • 23.5% Plush
    23.5% Complete
34 votes
18 hours ago

How do you think farm monitoring should be funded?

Libby Totton Reporter from Piako Post

Matamata-Piako District Council is weighing in on a proposed regional council rates change for Waikato farmers.

The Waikato Regional Plan has over 70 permitted activity rules, several of which relate to effluent and sediment discharges and are subject to proactive monitoring. As part of its Long Term Plan, Waikato Regional Council is proposing to change how it funds this monitoring.

Part of the new proposal is the introduction of a new primary industry compliance rate which will be assessed against all properties 20 hectares or greater in area.

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