189 days ago

Poll: What do you think, should the church be allowed to demolish it?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Despite interest in using it for everything from “occult activities” to a wedding venue, a derelict 120-year-old Waihī church faces the wrecking ball.

There were many ideas for the historic St James’ Presbyterian Church through the years, according information supplied with the bid for demolition, but high costs and heritage complications put people off the earthquake prone building.

What do you think, should the church be allowed to demolish it? 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, should the church be allowed to demolish it?
  • 59.1% Yes
    59.1% Complete
  • 40.9% No
    40.9% Complete
22 votes
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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
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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7 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.7% Complete
  • 21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.3% Complete
1224 votes