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2790 days ago

Poll: Free parking in the CBD will cost you

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi Neighbours,

Though it's touted as free parking, a proposal for central Hamilton will still see residents pay - just not at the meter.

Councillor Geoff Taylor, who campaigned on the issue, said a targeted rate of $150 to $200 a year for central city properties and $26 a year for general ratepayers would cover the $1.4m shortfall.

What's your take on the proposal?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

NOTE: If you don't want your comments used in any coverage of the issue in the Times and on Stuff then please put NFP in your comment.

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Free parking in the CBD will cost you
  • 28.8% Leave paid CBD parking as it is
    28.8% Complete
  • 12.8% I'm happy to pay $26 for "free" parking
    12.8% Complete
  • 22.1% Businesses should pick up the tab
    22.1% Complete
  • 36.3% Go back to the drawing board
    36.3% Complete
281 votes
More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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5 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.5% Yes
    85.5% Complete
  • 13.3% No
    13.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2045 votes
13 days ago

Do you have a most-hated intersection in Waikato?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

New data has pinpointed Hamilton’s most dangerous intersections, including a high risk Cobham Drive turn off that a resident and driving experts believe should be shut for good.

While that turn into Grey St has resulted in the highest number of injuries, most crashes occurred at the bustling intersection of Te Rapa Straight and Wairere Drive.

Do you have a most-hated intersection 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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