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1619 days ago

Poll: What's your view on the proposed state house development in Flagstaff?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi neighbours,

Plans to set up a state housing development in a leafy Hamilton suburb has some residents' backs up.

Seventy units of two and three storey buildings are planned for Endeavour Ave, next to the shopping centre.

Kāinga Ora - Housing and Communities​ (formerly Housing NZ) says the development is still a proposal, and is mix of state and privately owned homes.

But not everyone is opposed to the plan.

What's your view?

Read the full story here.

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What's your view on the proposed state house development in Flagstaff?
  • 36.3% I support it
    36.3% Complete
  • 52% I oppose it
    52% Complete
  • 11.7% I'm abivalent
    11.7% Complete
248 votes
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1 day ago

What workplace change would you like to see most?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.

As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.

Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!

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8 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.1% Yes
    24.1% Complete
  • 75.2% No
    75.2% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
3077 votes
30 minutes ago

Second property purchase near zoo revealed

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The city council’s recent purchase of a 3.6ha Rotokauri Rd property near the zoo for $2.5 million follows another nearby property buy for $2.35 million two years ago, also related to zoo expansion plans.

Records show the earlier sale of the adjacent 17 Bagust Rd took place in November 2022 with title going to the council the following month.

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