1524 days ago

Poll: Should gas heaters be banned?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A leaky gas heater sent six people from Melville to hospital - one in serious condition.

Firefighters were called to the smell of gas and found a leaky heater at the scene.

The poisoning has prompted calls to ban heaters like the one involved - something which has already happened in Canada and most of Europe.
Do you think gas heaters should be banned?

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Should gas heaters be banned?
  • 47.9% Yes, they're too dangerous.
    47.9% Complete
  • 52.1% No, people need to learn where and how to use them.
    52.1% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments.
    0% Complete
94 votes
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11 days ago

Do you think the city needs more affordable housing projects?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

An affordable rental development has been left scrambling to secure funding after it was unexpectly turned down by central government.

Bridge Housing Trust plans to build a 42 apartment complex on the corner of Tristram and Liverpool Streets in Hamilton central over two buildings. The land is being donated by Perry Group, which currently owns both sites.

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1 day ago

Got some stuff in the back of your closet to sell off?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

The biggest ‘self-serve flea supermarket’ in New Zealand is about to open in Hamilton.

Re:Circle is coming to 313 Victoria Street on May 1, a space that has been vacant since the Ministry of Social Development left the building in 2019.

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4 hours ago

windows

Nigel from Glenview

Are these seals still any good?.
hinges have been replaced but still not sealing tight enough ??
Is an old 60's house, i guess wear and tear windows dont seal as good??