231 days ago

Poll: Would you like to see kangaroos at our zoo?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton Zoo’s earnings are on the rise as despite having fewer visitors, they’re each spending more.

But director Baird Fleming says the higher than target visitor numbers and revenue don’t increase cash available for park developments, and the zoo remains too lean to afford one key addition: a kangaroo encounter.

Would you like to see kangaroos at our zoo? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Would you like to see kangaroos at our zoo?
  • 52.3% Yes
    52.3% Complete
  • 47.7% No
    47.7% Complete
44 votes
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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.4% Inside!
    76.4% Complete
  • 23.6% On top!
    23.6% Complete
1201 votes
8 hours ago

Don't overthink this riddle...

Ashleigh from The Neighbourly Riddler

I have a silver sole
but no feet,
I make my living by bringing the heat.
What am I?

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6 days ago

‘Simply irresponsible’: Wallaby likely kept as pet in Hamilton, regional council says

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A wallaby spotted in Hamilton was probably kept as a pet, the regional council says - and that’s “simply irresponsible”.

The dama wallaby, which had an immature joey in its pouch, was spotted in Frankton on March 3, reported and killed, Waikato Regional Council says.

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