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104 days ago

Poll: Do you think fining illegal dumpers will help reduce rubbish?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A crackdown on Hamilton rubbish dumpers may be paying off after the city council more than quadrupled the number of infringement notices it issues annually.

The council trialled notices with a “don’t be a tosser” message a couple of years ago, in an attempt to prick people’s consciences, but they weren’t successful, so it has gone the other way and started taking a tougher line.

Do you think this will help stop illegal dumpers? Let us know your reason in the comments. (Please add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print.)

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Do you think fining illegal dumpers will help reduce rubbish?
  • 64.8% Yes
    64.8% Complete
  • 27.5% No
    27.5% Complete
  • 7.7% Not sure
    7.7% Complete
91 votes
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1 day ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 28.1% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    28.1% Complete
  • 20.2% Small fireworks displays in each community
    20.2% Complete
  • 7.8% Keep it as is
    7.8% Complete
  • 32.7% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    32.7% Complete
  • 10.8% Anything but fireworks
    10.8% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1724 votes
19 hours ago

Solve This Riddle or Be Left Scratching Your Head!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

With pointed fangs, I sit and wait;
with piercing force, I crunch out fate.
I grab victims, proclaiming might,
and physically join with a single bite.
What am I?

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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4 hours ago

Poll: Do you want the water tower to stay?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Cambridge may not have to say goodbye to its historic water tower just yet as the council investigates a new, more affordable, way to preserve it.

However its final fate may rest on the outcome of a new detailed seismic assessment due to be completed by the end of the year.

Do you want the water tower to stay? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you want the water tower to stay?
  • 80% Yes
    80% Complete
  • 20% Not sure
    20% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
5 votes