211 days ago

Poll: What's your take on Hamilton's CBD parking rules?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Central city retailers back a call to return to two free hours of street parking in Hamilton’s CBD, saying it’ll be easier for customers to visit and boost foot traffic.

Mayoral race contender Tim Macindoe this week made a fresh push to revert to the system, saying there had been complaints the current one-hour regime and heavier fines are scaring people away from the CBD.

What's your take on CBD parking rules? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What's your take on Hamilton's CBD parking rules?
  • 90.1% Make it two hours free
    90.1% Complete
  • 5.9% Leave it at one hour
    5.9% Complete
  • 4% It should all be paid
    4% Complete
  • 0% Other (explain in the comments)
    0% Complete
101 votes
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5 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.5% Yes
    53.5% Complete
  • 46.5% No
    46.5% Complete
1788 votes
1 day ago

1 SLEEP TO GO HAMILTON

Aaron from Chartwell

1 more sleep to go!!!!!!!!!! 🥰🥳🥳🥳
Elliott Park, Nawton Hamilton is the place to be tomorrow for the 11th year of the Annual Extravaganza in the Park Christmas Market 2025 We hope you can join us in this magical day.
What to Expect:

Live Music & a wide range of Entertainment
Pony Rides and Facepainting
Kids Market Stall Zone, Interactive stalls
Over 140 other Market Stalls
The Slush Truck
Delicious Food & Local Vendors from Hangi, Maori Kai and much more.....
Christmas Mini Photography Sessions - Capture your family in a photo from a great christmas gift this year.
Dont miss our special appearance from Santa stopping in from the North Pole to celebrate with us.
A great community vibe and day out
Extravaganza in the Park 2025
📍Where: Elliott Park, Hyde Ave Nawton Hamilton
📅 When: Sat 6th Dec 2025
⏰ 9am-2pm

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1 day ago

Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato Hospital’s Emergency Department is the latest location of interest for measles.

Two separate days in the last week were listed on Health NZ’s website on Friday morning as a place where someone with measles was known to have visited.

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