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286 days ago

Poll: Do you avoid Hamilton's CBD?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Anti-social behaviour by streeties in Hamilton’s CBD is further eroding business confidence, says the chairperson of the city council’s economic development committee.

Councillor Ewan Wilson’s comments come in his report for this Thursday’s meeting.

Do you avoid 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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Do you avoid Hamilton's CBD?
  • 59.1% Yes
    59.1% Complete
  • 15.1% No
    15.1% Complete
  • 25.8% Don't really need to go there
    25.8% Complete
93 votes
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21 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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19 days ago

‘Huge potential’ for Te Rapa Racecourse site if sale goes ahead

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

If the races gallop off to Tamahere, “exciting things” could happen with the sizeable city site they leave behind, property experts say.

On Tuesday, the Waikato Times revealed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) plans to buy 150ha of farmland south of Hamilton to house the region’s three racing clubs at a new purpose-built racecourse and event centre.

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15 days ago

Police apologise to rest home alleged theft victim after failing to act

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Police have apologised to a pensioner who caught a carer-turned-crook allegedly stealing cash, admitting there was more they could have done.

The about-face comes after the Waikato Times revealed the plight of rest home resident Lisa Allen, who set up a hidden-camera, capturing footage that appeared to show the caregiver opening her handbag and taking out a $50 note while the room was unattended.

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