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2741 days ago

Poll: Free parking in the CBD will cost you

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi Neighbours,

Though it's touted as free parking, a proposal for central Hamilton will still see residents pay - just not at the meter.

Councillor Geoff Taylor, who campaigned on the issue, said a targeted rate of $150 to $200 a year for central city properties and $26 a year for general ratepayers would cover the $1.4m shortfall.

What's your take on the proposal?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

NOTE: If you don't want your comments used in any coverage of the issue in the Times and on Stuff then please put NFP in your comment.

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Free parking in the CBD will cost you
  • 28.8% Leave paid CBD parking as it is
    28.8% Complete
  • 12.8% I'm happy to pay $26 for "free" parking
    12.8% Complete
  • 22.1% Businesses should pick up the tab
    22.1% Complete
  • 36.3% Go back to the drawing board
    36.3% Complete
281 votes
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2 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 70.1% Yes
    70.1% Complete
  • 26.7% No
    26.7% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
1268 votes
6 days ago

This one was sent in by your fellow neighbour, can you figure it out?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is first white then red and the plumper it gets the more the old lady likes it?

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