
What do you think of the pedestrian crossing plans?
City leaders have backed two new signalised pedestrian crossings near the busy shopping “Mecca” of Hamilton East and outside Southwell School in Claudelands.
But one councillor raised queries over projected costs of more than $1.5 million saying the price of crossings was “comparable to a new house”.
What do you think of the pedestrian crossing plans? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).


Morning Riddle with Your Coffee ☕🧩 Let’s See Those Guesses!
I’m an island nation carved by time,
with a canoe-like shape that’s truly divine;
I’m split in two, north and south I lay—
what am I, home to Māori and pakeha today?
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Poll: Got any goals or hopes for the coming year?
Happy Matariki, neighbours!
An important aspect of Matariki is whakapapa - family, community, and our connections to living things. Communities across the country have put together events to celebrate.
The Māori New Year is also a great time to pause, reflect on the past year, and think about what’s ahead.
Got any goals or hopes for the coming year? Share them in the comments and inspire your neighbours.

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55.1% Yes
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44.9% No

Poll: Would you support reducing sick leave to five days?
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?

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18.6% Yes, ten is too much
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79.9% No, keep it at ten
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1.5% Other - I'll share below