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867 days ago

Matariki Multicultural Tree Planting event

todd from EarthDiverse

Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori.

Just a friendly reminder about our Matariki Multicultural Tree Planting event tomorrow (Saturday 25th June, 10:30am) at Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, Kirikiriroa/Hamilton (Rotokauri Rd entrance). Rain or shine (except in the event of a nasty downpour). Please park on Rotokauri Road.

Please bring a spade/shovel, gardening gloves, appropriate weather gear, water to drink. Any food donations are most welcomed, no matter how small. We're looking for things like bread, cheese, lettuce and sandwich fixings, and drinks like tea bags/instant coffee, UHT milk. Bring your own travel mug if you'd like a hot drink.

This event is free, family friendy, and open to the public. Lite lunch served afterwards.

For more information see the Events page on our website

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1 day ago

Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
if he tells the truth, he'll be beheaded.
What can he say to save himself?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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12 hours ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 66.3% Yes
    66.3% Complete
  • 31.4% No
    31.4% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
934 votes
6 days ago

Poll: What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

One hundred new jobs will be created in Hamilton as the city becomes the lunchbox of the nation.

All frozen school lunches from Kaitaia to Bluff will be made in Pukete in a purpose built plant operated by The School Lunch Collective.

What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think about our city producing school lunches for NZ?
  • 64.2% I support it
    64.2% Complete
  • 18.9% I don't support it
    18.9% Complete
  • 17% I'm not really bothered
    17% Complete
53 votes