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175 days ago

Spark scam

Karen from Nawton

BE AWARE; just moments ago got a scam call from Spark about my internet connection but at time of call I am on my laptop using the internet. Guy was quite hesitant to speak at times and had several moments of silence. may have been a new recruit. he hung up before I had chance to.

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7 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?
  • 91.8% Yes, it's fair
    91.8% Complete
  • 7.5% No, it's unreasonable
    7.5% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
464 votes
17 hours 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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1 hour 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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