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Poll: Are you following the decisions on water in Waipā?
It seemed appropriate the heavens opened on the drought stricken Waipā district as councillors met to make “one of the biggest decisions” in their council’s history.
Now it’s up to locals to decide whether Waipā’s Waikato Waters Done Well policy is the right option for one of the … View moreIt seemed appropriate the heavens opened on the drought stricken Waipā district as councillors met to make “one of the biggest decisions” in their council’s history.
Now it’s up to locals to decide whether Waipā’s Waikato Waters Done Well policy is the right option for one of the fastest growing districts in the country.
Are you following the decisions on water in Waipā? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% Yes
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0% A bit
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100% No
What do you think of this move?
Waipā’s council has successfully applied to increase its borrowing limits to cover the costs of increased growth in the district.
The Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) will allow the council to borrow up to 3.3 times the amount of its annual revenue for the next nine years (the remainder… View moreWaipā’s council has successfully applied to increase its borrowing limits to cover the costs of increased growth in the district.
The Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) will allow the council to borrow up to 3.3 times the amount of its annual revenue for the next nine years (the remainder of its long-term plan) and will be keeping a close eye on the council’s finances.
What do you think of this move? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Did you know the Canoe Racing NZ centre was sitting empty?
Check out this yarn from RNZ:
In 2018, Canoe Racing NZ opened the doors to a $2.3 million purpose-built high performance centre on the shore of Lake Karāpiro. Seven years on, it sits empty.
High above the silty shore of Lake Karāpiro, Canoe Racing NZ's high performance centre looms … View moreCheck out this yarn from RNZ:
In 2018, Canoe Racing NZ opened the doors to a $2.3 million purpose-built high performance centre on the shore of Lake Karāpiro. Seven years on, it sits empty.
High above the silty shore of Lake Karāpiro, Canoe Racing NZ's high performance centre looms desolate and lifeless.
Poll: Have you visited Maungatautari?
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced a one-off cash injection of $750,000 for the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust Sanctuary.
“The Sanctuary – a popular tourist destination in the Waikato region – is home to native kākāpō, Mahoenui giant wētā, takahē, banded … View moreConservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced a one-off cash injection of $750,000 for the Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust Sanctuary.
“The Sanctuary – a popular tourist destination in the Waikato region – is home to native kākāpō, Mahoenui giant wētā, takahē, banded kōkopu, giant kōkopu (native NZ fish) and tuna (longfin eel),” he said.
Have you visited Maungatautari? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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71.4% Yes
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28.6% No, but I want to
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0% No, and I don't plan to
Approach road to new Piarere roundabout set to open
From Tuesday next week road users can look forward to a more complete roundabout experience in Piarere, with the final permanent approach road towards Hamilton set to open.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced traffic is planned to be switched onto the new approach on February 25… View moreFrom Tuesday next week road users can look forward to a more complete roundabout experience in Piarere, with the final permanent approach road towards Hamilton set to open.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has announced traffic is planned to be switched onto the new approach on February 25 - weather permitting.
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