What do you reckon - should we bring 2 hours free back or is that a 'kneejerk' reaction?
The contentious issues of free parking and higher fines in Hamilton’s CBD are set to come under the spotlight at a special 2.5-hour councillor workshop on Wednesday, with two leading mayoral contenders taking differing positions ahead of the discussion.
“Fiscal conservative” councillor Tim Macindoe, who’s calling for a return to two hours free parking, said on Monday he’ll also highlight calls for a more flexible approach when it comes to handing out fines.
What do you reckon - should we bring 2 hours free back or is that a 'kneejerk' reaction?
Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri
From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
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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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread
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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