
It seems a charge hasn't stopped the visitors
Out-of-town visitors are flocking Hamilton Gardens, despite a $20 price tag at the front gate.
In the month since the fee was introduced, 14,400 day passes have been sold bringing in nearly $300,000 in revenue. The highest number of tickets sold in a single day was nearly 1000.
Is this what you were expecting after the charge was introduced? Tell us your thoughts in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).


Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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35.8% Yes, it serves us well
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63.3% No, I have concerns
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0.8% Other - I'll share below

Do you know anyone whose business will be affected by the tariff changes?
Donald Trump has thrown the world’s economy a curve-ball, and there’s more chaos to come, according to Waikato Chamber of Commerce chief Don Good.
However, Good said Waikato and New Zealand exporters have been spared the worst of them, “and that's probably attributable to the good work that has been done by Winston Peters and his team of negotiators”.
Do you know anyone whose business will be affected by the tariff changes? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).


Poll: Do you like how the old facade has been retained?
Passersby on Hamilton’s Victoria Street got the first look at another section of the Regional Theatre’s new façade after scaffolding was removed on Wednesday.
The appearance of a fresh section of the restored plaster façade of the old hotel frontage is another visible milestone for locals and visitors in the ongoing construction of the 1300-seat theatre that promises to revolutionise entertainment in the city.
Do you like how the old facade has been retained? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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100% Yes
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0% No