Poll: Do you think Hamilton should get water meters?
Water meters appear to be back on the agenda for Hamilton - and Mayor Paula Southgate has described the mooted rate rises needed for water infrastructure as “the worst news for ratepayers in the last two decades”.
“It’s massive,” she said.
Read more about their discussions here.
Do you think Hamilton should get water meters?
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18.3% Yes
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78.9% No
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2.8% Not sure
Poll: Are swear words no longer?
In 2023, Apple amended its autocorrect function to allow Iphone users to freely use their intended word without mentioning 'ducks'. Is this a sign of the times? Are swear words no longer taboo in our communities or workplaces?
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20.6% Yes - swear words don't phase me
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48.8% No - it's still inappropriate to swear
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29.9% It's depends on the word
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0.7% Other - I'll share below!
Will you visit Fieldays?
Gloomy overhead Waikato weather wasn’t enough to deter those wanting to be first through the gate at the National Fieldays.
Lines had started forming by 7am on Wednesday at Mystery Creek, as the crowd counted down to the gates opening at 8am.
Sunshine state of mind
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