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1627 days ago

Poll: Hamilton or Kirikiriroa?

Matt Bowen Reporter from Waikato Times

Hi everyone,

After the fall of the Captain Hamilton statue, former city mayor and current Waikato Regional Council chairman Russ Rimmington has called for a referendum to allow residents to choose the name of their city.

What do you think it should be and why?

Read more here.

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Hamilton or Kirikiriroa?
  • 79.1% Hamilton
    79.1% Complete
  • 20.9% Kirikiriroa
    20.9% Complete
417 votes
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