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Poll: Would a Māori tourism centre by the gardens keep visitors in Hamilton longer?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

A proposed Māori tourism centre near Hamilton Gardens is seen by some as a game changer for the city.
Do you agree?
Waikato Tainui has made the suggestion to Hamilton City Council as the council nuts out a revamp of the gardens.
Mayor Andrew King said a busload of tourists visiting the gardens would also be able to pre-book a cultural show at the same place.
He hoped it would encourage more visitors into overnight stays, instead of a stop on the way to another destination.
Read more here.
Do you think a Māori tourism centre by the gardens would encourage visitors to spend longer in Hamilton?

Would a Māori tourism centre by the gardens keep visitors in Hamilton longer?
  • 43.7% Yes, the more we have to do the longer they will stay.
    43.7% Complete
  • 45.5% No, I don't think one attraction can make that kind of difference.
    45.5% Complete
  • 10.8% Maybe. I'll wait and see.
    10.8% Complete
167 votes
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 9% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9% Complete
  • 21.7% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    21.7% Complete
  • 69.3% Nah - not for me
    69.3% Complete
290 votes
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