City debt to almost double
Good afternoon neighbours,
Hamilton's biggest ever capital programme will cause city debt to almost double over the next decade.
And that's a good thing, say city bosses.
What's your opinion on the investment?
It includes opening up Peacocke south of the city and a new bridge over the river near Hamilton Gardens.
Share your New Zealand music memories...
It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.
Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.
In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.
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The Tova Show
Hello! Are you a …
- A student/young professional renting
- A young family, renting or owning
- An older New Zealander/retiree/pensioner
We’re reaching out from the Tova show, the flagship weekly politics podcast on Stuff, as we prepare for our budget coverage and how it’s affecting Kiwis - we’d love to hear from you.
We need a few people who are available the week before the budget (Wednesday 22nd/Thursday 23rd May) and on the day of the announcement (Thursday 30th May).
Please email tova@stuff.co.nz or comment below if you’d like to share your perspective with us. We give you our commitment to treat your experience with sensitivity and care.
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Will you visit Nawton's new supermarket?
Shoppers at New Zealand’s newest and biggest independent supermarket are impressed by low prices and it being “just up the road”.
Hamilton’s FIFO - Fresh In Fresh Out - celebrated its opening on Saturday, following a blessing ritual by Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka.
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