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2259 days ago

Are you a first-home buyer? You could be in luck!

Reporter Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

Our city could be set to get about 2600 homes, and the city council has decided at least 10 per cent of them must be affordable.

This roughly translates to homes selling for about $500,000 or less that will be part of the new Hamilton subdivisions. To read more, click here.

If the Government accepts the condition, Mayor Andrew King wants the cheaper houses to be for first-home buyers.

So, what do you think of the news? Will this affect you? How do you think this will help out families in your community? Share your thoughts with us in the replies!

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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8 hours ago

It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

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4 days ago

Poll: Do you think this was the right decision?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City Council is defending a $60,000 spend on a flood of water management PR featuring a TV personality as residents face huge rates rises.

At a time of council cash constraints, Te Radar - real name Andrew Lumsden - catches the eye on the council’s Facebook page, where he currently features in three “explainer” video clips about Hamilton’s water services.

Do you think this was the right decision? 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 was the right decision?
  • 9.1% Yes
    9.1% Complete
  • 84.8% No
    84.8% Complete
  • 6.1% Not sure
    6.1% Complete
33 votes
3 days ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 75.7% Yes
    75.7% Complete
  • 22.9% No
    22.9% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2022 votes