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Have you been to Waitomo recently?
One of the region’s premier tourist locations is shaking off its long Covid hangover as a new caving experience opens near Waitomo promising local jobs, and a boost to visitor numbers after the pandemic decimated local businesses.
Co-owner and founder of The Waitomo Experience, John Heskett … View moreOne of the region’s premier tourist locations is shaking off its long Covid hangover as a new caving experience opens near Waitomo promising local jobs, and a boost to visitor numbers after the pandemic decimated local businesses.
Co-owner and founder of The Waitomo Experience, John Heskett said pre-Covid there were more than five black water rafting operators working in the caves beneath Waitomo, but that number dropped down to just one.
Have you been to Waitomo recently? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Poll: What do you think of the wastewater-linked development restrictions?
Developers are questioning whether they want to invest in Hamilton as they let rip at councillors over wastewater related planning brakes that have kyboshed at least 750 projects worth tens of millions.
Matt Stark, who was behind the $25m-$30million MADE market project in Hamilton East told … View moreDevelopers are questioning whether they want to invest in Hamilton as they let rip at councillors over wastewater related planning brakes that have kyboshed at least 750 projects worth tens of millions.
Matt Stark, who was behind the $25m-$30million MADE market project in Hamilton East told councillors it was intended to be a catalyst for growth but the halt on new builds due to over capacity pipes had stifled that expected flow-on.
What do you think of the wastewater-linked development restrictions? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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33.3% We need them
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66.7% Too strict
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0% Other - explain in the comments
Poll: Will you try some Popeyes chicken?
First in line when Popeyes Te Rapa opened was a Huntly woman who remembers hearing about the fast food restaurant in a movie.
Huntly-based Chay, 33, also had another motivator on Tuesday morning.
Will you try some Popeyes chicken? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you … View moreFirst in line when Popeyes Te Rapa opened was a Huntly woman who remembers hearing about the fast food restaurant in a movie.
Huntly-based Chay, 33, also had another motivator on Tuesday morning.
Will you try some Popeyes chicken? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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11.1% Yes
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44.4% Maybe
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44.4% No
Poll: Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?
Reckless dirt bike riders on the streets of Hamilton have prompted police to issue a public safety warning and an appeal for witnesses.
They have observed a growing number of incidents involving dirt bikes being ridden in an unsafe and dangerous manner around the city, said Senior Sergeant Scott… View moreReckless dirt bike riders on the streets of Hamilton have prompted police to issue a public safety warning and an appeal for witnesses.
They have observed a growing number of incidents involving dirt bikes being ridden in an unsafe and dangerous manner around the city, said Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie, Hamilton area manager for youth and community.
Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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62.1% Yes, often
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27.6% Occasionally
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10.3% No
'If you grow your own, they're more likely to stay,' Malcolm Mulholland says
The proposed Waikato medical school could be nearly two decades too late, according to one health advocate.
Patient Voice Aotearoa Malcolm Mulholland is in Hamilton on Thursday night as part of a road show he’s conducting to allow people to share their thoughts on the country’s health … View moreThe proposed Waikato medical school could be nearly two decades too late, according to one health advocate.
Patient Voice Aotearoa Malcolm Mulholland is in Hamilton on Thursday night as part of a road show he’s conducting to allow people to share their thoughts on the country’s health system.
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