19.9% rates rise proposed
Are you concerned about the 19.9% rates increase Council is proposing? Our draft Long-Term Plan reflects our commitment to building a better future for all Hamiltonians. To achieve this, we’re proposing an average rates rise of $11 per week for a median-value residential property in 2024/25.
This isn’t the outlook we were hoping to present for our city. But significant rates increases are necessary to invest in what our city needs now and in the future.
Remember, no final decisions have been made yet.
First, we need to ensure everyone’s voice is heard Visit hamilton.govt.nz/future-hamilton to have your say.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.2% Yes
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13.8% No
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1% Other - I'll share below
Computer Help.
My favourite computer people, PC Heroes, seem to have disappeared? Can anyone suggest a business that can come and go over our devices updating as necessary?
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD?
More alcohol restrictions, more lighting, busking rule changes and a whole lot of lobbying - these are some ways Hamilton leaders want to sort out the CBD.
Crime and anti-social behaviour in the area has been in the spotlight after recent news of a man defecating in the street near a city pub and another who flipped tables out the back of a bar after being found scrounging cigarette butts and asked to leave.
What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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