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295 days ago

Massive rates hike of 25.5% on the cards for Hamilton residents

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamilton city councillors have voted for a proposed 25.5% average rates increase for the next financial year.

The 8-3 vote in favour of the move went through around 7pm on Wednesday night as councillors came to the end of long discussions on the 2024-34 long term plan.

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3 days ago

Here's Wednesday's whodunit!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am heavy forward, but backward, I’m not. What am I?

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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4 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 48.6% Yes
    48.6% Complete
  • 49.4% No
    49.4% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
3086 votes
18 hours ago

Here's Friday's Fizzler!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I can be written, I can be spoken, I can be exposed, I can be broken. What am I?

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