60 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
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Vandalism is costing ratepayers - what can be done to better protect our public spaces?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Get painting and wallpapering - Sale now on at Resene ColorShops!

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For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

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