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266 days ago

Poll: Do you think Hamilton should get water meters?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Water meters appear to be back on the agenda for Hamilton - and Mayor Paula Southgate has described the mooted rate rises needed for water infrastructure as “the worst news for ratepayers in the last two decades”.

“It’s massive,” she said.

Read more about their discussions here.
Do you think Hamilton should get water meters?

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Do you think Hamilton should get water meters?
  • 18.3% Yes
    18.3% Complete
  • 78.9% No
    78.9% Complete
  • 2.8% Not sure
    2.8% Complete
289 votes
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13 hours ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 90.9% Yes, it's fair
    90.9% Complete
  • 8.2% No, it's unreasonable
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
684 votes
1 day ago

Only Geniuses Can Solve This Riddle— Are You One?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is the longest single-syllable word in the English language?

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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8 hours ago

New series: Waikato Times joins small town council meetings to see democracy in action

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waitomo mayor John Roberston isn’t shy about his council’s savings and cost cutting track record, and if the latest Waitomo District Council meeting was anything to go by, he’s got plenty to crow about.

From cutting back on the small things, like a council building refresh, to saving millions on debt, Waitomo’s council would be one of only a handful to have reduced debt over the past few years.

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