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49 days ago

Tributes flow after Kiingi Tuheitia dies

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII has died aged 69.

King Charles and Queen Camilla said they were “profoundly saddened” by the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, who was 69.

Flags will be at half mast on all Government and public buildings in his honour.

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9 hours ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.9% Yes
    67.9% Complete
  • 28.7% No
    28.7% Complete
  • 3.4% Other - I'll share below
    3.4% Complete
948 votes
3 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% Yes
    24% Complete
  • 75.1% No
    75.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
1934 votes
1 day ago

Homeless in Hamilton

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

They are an ever-increasing presence on the streets of the city - but asking Hamilton’s homeless how they ended up where they are is not always a straight-forward exercise.

Many are wary, or perhaps intimidated about talking to a reporter and a photographer. Some were simply incapable of saying anything. Others wanted to say everything they possibly could.

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