379 days ago

Poll: What do you think of the patch ban?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Gang patches are now all but gone at the Hamilton shopping centre where officers made one of the nation’s first arrests on the first day of the new rules.

People around Chartwell’s Lynden Court Mall felt there’d been a definite shift in the three weeks since the ban on gang insignia in public places.

What do you think of the patch ban? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you think of the patch ban?
  • 68.4% Good idea
    68.4% Complete
  • 21.1% Won't make much difference
    21.1% Complete
  • 10.5% Bad idea
    10.5% Complete
  • 0% Not sure
    0% Complete
38 votes
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1 day 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?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 20.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.9% Complete
  • 68.7% Nah - not for me
    68.7% Complete
393 votes
10 hours ago

Adults Arts Therapy

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Discover the benefits of art making at Arts for Health. Our Wednesday art therapy class offers a creative, relaxing escape. Guided by Scarlett, you'll engage in artful activities designed to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself as you paint, draw, design and experiment with a wide range of art materials. This art therapy class is ideal for adults, no experience is needed - just bring yourself, and we’ll provide all materials and equipment. With a limit of only 8 participants, you'll enjoy a personalised experience and meet some amazing people along the way.

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

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12 hours ago

Treasured Book Workshop Series

Arts for Health from Arts for Health Community Trust

Create your own treasure book in this eight-week Hamilton workshop. Choose your cover, pick your papers, and learn simple book-binding techniques to craft a one-of-a-kind keepsake filled with pockets, textures, and space for your stories.

This workshop is all about slowing down, exploring new skills, and enjoying time just for you.
A relaxed, creative space to make something meaningful and uniquely yours.

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

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