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I'm looking for a Mr palmer from hukanui road who is waiting for a letter from the Harvard Kennedy school it was miss-labeled and delivered to me please message me your full name so I know it's you and I can get it to you
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Let's settle this once and for all. SPREAD the word that we are making a TOAST to settle this dispute. Which iconic spread is the true kiwi favourite? Place your vote below!
This simple yet classic recipe makes 20 biscuits and takes as little as 15 minutes to bake in the oven. Share these with loved ones or put aside a batch in a basket for your neighbours and friends. They a go perfectly with a good hot cuppa!
What a lovely story about puppy Tinkerbelle who uses a wheelchair to run after her big brothers. Great story for all involved! To check it out (and look at some cute pics) click on the link below!
Want to give back to your community this year?
You can make a change in the lives of others by becoming a volunteer with New Zealand Red Cross.
Come to our info session on Monday 24th April at 6pm to learn more about what New Zealand Red Cross does in our local community and how you can become … View moreWant to give back to your community this year?
You can make a change in the lives of others by becoming a volunteer with New Zealand Red Cross.
Come to our info session on Monday 24th April at 6pm to learn more about what New Zealand Red Cross does in our local community and how you can become involved in volunteering to do good. This is your chance to join the world's largest humanitarian organisation in Hamilton.
Monday 24 April
6-7pm
New Zealand Red Cross office
422 Te Rapa Road (next to the Bunnings store)
Parking available on street or behind the office
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. We've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes + more. Each entrant will also receive… View moreThe Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. We've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes + more. Each entrant will also receive a Dick Frizzell designed event t-shirt.
So, get your running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health. You could even rub shoulders with an Olympian. Please join us by signing up to our 5km Fun Run/Walk to show your support.
Buy tickets at jennianmothersday.com.
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A plan to enhance Hamilton Zoo is now available for community feedback. Among the ideas included are overnight “glamping” experiences and more direct interactions between visitors and animals. The plan is not funded, and will need to be considered as part of Hamilton City Council’s 2018-2028 … View moreA plan to enhance Hamilton Zoo is now available for community feedback. Among the ideas included are overnight “glamping” experiences and more direct interactions between visitors and animals. The plan is not funded, and will need to be considered as part of Hamilton City Council’s 2018-2028 10-Year Plan. Visit: hamilton.govt.nz/zooplan. What are your thoughts? Do you want Hamilton Zoo to get a revamp? Vote in our poll and comment below! *Please write NFP if you do not want your comments published*
Do you have a neighbour who is just awesome, is the glue of your community, or makes a significant difference in the lives of you, your family and your neighbours. Nominate them for the neighbourhood champion and they get the chance of winning this framed photo from internationally renowned … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is just awesome, is the glue of your community, or makes a significant difference in the lives of you, your family and your neighbours. Nominate them for the neighbourhood champion and they get the chance of winning this framed photo from internationally renowned photographer Doug Pearson.
Email your nomination to kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz
We have two adorable 4 week old bunnies. Colours - black and ginger/cream. Mum is mini lop x jersey wool, Dad is pure mini lop. All thoroughly handled by children. Very happy to have you come and view.
Geoff Kreegher shared Angela O'Leary, Hamilton City Councillor's post.
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7 April at 07:53 ·
Thursday 6 Apr 17 Council voted in the proposal that will see ratepayers paying $14m over the next 10 years to implement a 2 hour free central city parking plan.
The votes - those … View moreGeoff Kreegher shared Angela O'Leary, Hamilton City Councillor's post.
14 hrs ·
7 April at 07:53 ·
Thursday 6 Apr 17 Council voted in the proposal that will see ratepayers paying $14m over the next 10 years to implement a 2 hour free central city parking plan.
The votes - those against the proposal: me, Tooman, Pascoe and Southgate. Those for the proposal: Mayor, Gallagher, Taylor, Bunting, Henry, Casson, Macpherson and Yeung.
It's not quite a done deal yet and will go out for public consultation in the Annual Plan today, I’ll post the link when it’s live so you can have your say.
The plan moves from a user pays system to a ratepayer funded system meaning a rates increase to all ratepayers of an extra $26.57 a year. Just for parking.
The economics are simple - whatever goods and services are provided - they must be paid for by someone. And this plan, that someone is the ratepayer.
Supporters of the plan say they believe this plan will help reinvigorate the central city. We’ve tried all sorts of different variations of parking plans over the years and none of them resulted in any positive impact. Each time the businesses told us it didn’t work. So I have to ask myself why on earth we are doing this yet again.
If you prefer to shop at Chartwell or The Base or anywhere else, being able to park for 2 hours free in town isn’t going to change that. You go where the shops that you want to shop are, right? It doesn’t even seem logical when you look at it from that perspective.
The kicker here with the plan is that you can ONLY park for 2 hours on-street, then you either have to move to a parking building, or leave town.
You can’t decide to shop in one area of town for 2 hours then move to another to do more shopping. As I found out yesterday through my questions you won’t even be able to use your 2 hours free, nip over to say Hamilton East for 15 mins, then come back into town to use another “new” 2 hours free. Unless you’re happy to risk a $12 - $40 parking fine.
The enforcement will happen as you will park over a ‘dome’, and a parking warden takes a photo of your licence plate, that way it will show if you move your car when your 2 hours is up.
The reasons of those who support the proposal are that free parking will help revitalise the CBD.
Lower Hutt tried a similar free parking system over a trial period of 15 months and it didn’t work. They collect retail spend data all the time and their evidence showed that there was no increase in retail spend during the trial of free parking.
In fact, at busy times where there was a general increase over all city areas of retail spending, the free parking area actually decreased in terms of what their market share of the spend SHOULD have been. Proving that there was no benefit achieved from having a CBD with free parking.
Anyway that was the decision. Thoughts?
Parking is always a feisty debate and there is quite a bit of detail to this plan so if you have questions about the plan I'll keep a close eye on this thread and answer them.
Angela :)
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