2203 days ago

Poll: MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE

Rudi from Hamilton Lake

Confirmed: Kiwis on minimum wage get a pay rise
If you're on the minimum wage, your pay cheque will be a little larger next year.
The minimum wage will increase by $1.20 to $18.90 on April 1, 2020, the Government confirmed on Wednesday.
Training wages will also get a boost, rising to $15.12 per hour.

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MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE
  • 51.4% Long overdue - Fantastic news
    51.4% Complete
  • 16.9% Should be a bigger increase
    16.9% Complete
  • 6.3% It will result in job losses
    6.3% Complete
  • 5.6% Companies won't be able to afford paying more
    5.6% Complete
  • 19.7% Just an election gimmick
    19.7% Complete
142 votes
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6 hours ago

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?
  • 20% Yes! New Year, New Me
    20% Complete
  • 20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20% Complete
  • 60% Nah - not for me
    60% Complete
5 votes
6 hours ago

Art in the Making

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Hands-On Art Workshops Hamilton – Learn 2D & 3D Art

Looking for art workshops in Hamilton? Our hands-on art workshops are perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to learn new art techniques and grow their creativity. In these workshops, you’ll learn 2D 3D skills using a wide range of art materials, while building confidence and developing your artistic abilities.


Whether you want to learn new skills, grow your creativity, or enjoy a full hands-on art workshop, these art workshops in Hamilton are the perfect place to start. Enrol now and start learning!

Book at www.artsforhealth.co.nz...

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12 hours ago

From rugged campsite to 7.5ha resort

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Grant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.

He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in my blood.”

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