58 days ago

Poll: Do you think this will affect NZ?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

American president Donald Trump’s tough talk on more tariffs being applied to goods into the US has Waikato-based exporters nervous and watchful.

It follows Trump’s announcement about new tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods and fears they could spread elsewhere.

Do you think this will affect NZ? 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 this will affect NZ?
  • 46.2% Yes
    46.2% Complete
  • 42.3% Maybe
    42.3% Complete
  • 11.5% No
    11.5% Complete
26 votes
More messages from your neighbours
1 day 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?
  • 35.5% Yes, it serves us well
    35.5% Complete
  • 63.6% No, I have concerns
    63.6% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
1013 votes
1 hour ago

A Minecraft Movie in our mining town: Blockbuster film’s scenes shot in ‘Huntlywood’

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

It’s mostly set in a bizarre cubic wonderland, but there’s a little bit of Huntly in the latest big budget blockbuster hitting cinema screens this week.

A Minecraft Movie stars Hollywood A-listers Jack Black, Jason Momoa and Emma Myers and is based on the massively popular video game created in 2011.

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10 days ago

What's one highway or road that needs attention?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've all been on a summer roadie and experienced first-hand the state of our roads.

If you've ever been stuck in a summer traffic jam, had near-misses on dangerous turns or feared for your life on clifftops (while the car behind you is tail-gating!) - you may have an opinion on this one.

Tell us what main road or highway you think needs some serious attention across the country, and why!

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