Posts by Waikato Times
65 days ago

Poll: Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Businesses in Hamilton’s CBD are calling for tighter control of off-leash dogs.
It comes amid a significant rise in dog related complaints with 122 in 2024-25, the highest in five years.

Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you come across a roaming dog in the central city?
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 57.1% No
    57.1% Complete
21 votes
More messages from your neighbours
30 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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8 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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2 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.8% Complete
  • 21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.2% Complete
609 votes