40 days ago

Poll: Do you think it's time to declare drought in Waikato?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

The farming industry is keeping a close eye on the weather forecast, and with no rain on the horizon, a drought declaration may be on the cards.

The dry conditions impacting the North Island led MPI to declare a drought in Taranaki last week.

Do you think it's time to declare drought in Waikato? 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 think it's time to declare drought in Waikato?
  • 54.8% Yes
    54.8% Complete
  • 19% Not sure
    19% Complete
  • 26.2% No
    26.2% Complete
42 votes
More messages from your neighbours
11 days ago

Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
  • 36.7% Yes, it serves us well
    36.7% Complete
  • 62.6% No, I have concerns
    62.6% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
1740 votes
9 days ago

Show us your projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...

Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...

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3 days ago

Poll: Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Reckless dirt bike riders on the streets of Hamilton have prompted police to issue a public safety warning and an appeal for witnesses.

They have observed a growing number of incidents involving dirt bikes being ridden in an unsafe and dangerous manner around the city, said Senior Sergeant Scott McKenzie, Hamilton area manager for youth and community.

Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you seen dangerous dirt bike riding in your area?
  • 60.4% Yes, often
    60.4% Complete
  • 29.2% Occasionally
    29.2% Complete
  • 10.4% No
    10.4% Complete
48 votes