30 days ago

One council's looking into a specialist rates debt collector

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Rates debt is on the rise all across the Waikato region with every council contacted by the Waikato Times reporting an increase in outstanding rates debt and a combined bill topping $50m.

As more people struggle to pay, the South Waikato District Council is looking to employ a specialist rates debt collector in an effort to recoup more than $3.5m in unpaid rates from cash-strapped locals.

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7 days ago

Poll: Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Concerns have been raised about Nelson Hospital with complaints of lack of staffing and excessive wait times. Do you have confidence in your local emergency department?

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Is your nearest emergency department up to scratch?
  • 36.7% Yes, it serves us well
    36.7% Complete
  • 62.5% No, I have concerns
    62.5% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
1570 votes
6 hours ago

🏆 Only the Quickest Minds Will Get These Right… Are You One of Them? 😏

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Give this puzzle a whirl, can you figure it out?

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2 days ago

💡 A Little Brain Buzz for You— Solve These! ⚡

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

You can ask this question all day long and get a completely different answer, yet all the answers will be correct. What is the question?

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