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22 days ago

Have you experienced the queues at this bridge at summertime?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A single-lane bridge in and out of the Coromandel town of Tairua is vying for an advanced revamp under the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.

Tairua Shores Motel, Manager Steven Fang is used to seeing the trail of cars “backed up all the way” from the SH25 Pepe stream bridge leading into Tairua township.

Have you experienced the queues at this bridge at summertime? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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1 day ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.4% Yes, it's fair
    89.4% Complete
  • 9.6% No, it's unreasonable
    9.6% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
1437 votes
41 minutes ago

Councillors working to a June 2028 deadline for new water model

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The clock is ticking and the pressure is on as Hamilton City Council elected members were told whatever water delivery service they chose, it must wash its face financially.

Councillors have until December 12 to come up with a preferred option for water delivery, which will then be open for public consultation.

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10 days ago

What would you do if it was your job to fix Hamilton's CBD?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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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