47 days ago

Frosts possible as autumn arrives with a bang

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

MetService are forecasting possible frosts for Waikato early Friday, as autumn arrives with a bang.

MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says Friday morning is shaping up to be one of the chilliest starts the North Island has seen in a while, with frosts possible for parts of the Waikato and the Central Plateau.

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12 hours ago

Poll: Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.

Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?

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Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?
  • 95.4% Yes, it's too expensive
    95.4% Complete
  • 4.2% No, it's reasonable
    4.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
503 votes
10 hours ago

Poll: Have you had a parking fine recently?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Parking misdeeds cost drivers in Hamilton almost $1m in a year, with several streets racking up high fine totals.

In 2024, Hamilton City Council’s parking team issued 22,892 parking infringements, which is 5255 more than in 2023.

Have you had a parking fine recently?

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Have you had a parking fine recently?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
4 votes
7 hours ago

Do you know any farmers who will be affected by Plan Change 1?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato farmers welcome the Government’s latest moves to “get Wellington out of farming” but say the rubber will hit the road when they hear what’s happening with Plan Change 1.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announced plans to improve the freshwater farm plan roll-out, with changes expected by the end of the year.

Do you know any farmers who will be affected by Plan Change 1? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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