Poll: Do you like the idea of ring-fencing CBD parking revenue for central city improvements?
Mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson may have come up with a money-spinning plan to ring-fence CBD parking revenue and then reinvest it back into the central city.
It’s a scheme that could raise as much as $1.5 million per year - and city retailers would take a leading hand on deciding how that money is spent.
Do you like the idea of ring-fencing CBD parking revenue for central city improvements? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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50% Yes
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50% No
Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker
Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.
Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?
Vandals have repeatedly damaged public amenities across the Waikato District, leaving ratepayers to pick up the bill. So far in 2025, the cost has climbed to nearly $123,000, reports the Waikato Times.
The council is urging residents to report vandalism as soon as possible.
If you witness vandalism in progress, please contact the police immediately.
We want to know: Do you have ideas on how we can better protect our public spaces?
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