256 days ago

Poll: Do you avoid Hamilton's CBD?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Anti-social behaviour by streeties in Hamilton’s CBD is further eroding business confidence, says the chairperson of the city council’s economic development committee.

Councillor Ewan Wilson’s comments come in his report for this Thursday’s meeting.

Do you avoid Hamilton's CBD? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you avoid Hamilton's CBD?
  • 59.1% Yes
    59.1% Complete
  • 15.1% No
    15.1% Complete
  • 25.8% Don't really need to go there
    25.8% Complete
93 votes
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4 hours ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

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. Find out more

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6 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? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1877 votes
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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