Waikato District rubbish fee hike sparks uproar
Waikato District Council’s decision to double the cost of rubbish collection has ignited a storm of backlash, with residents taking to Facebook to voice outrage.
The announcement, made through a Facebook post earlier this week, confirmed that, from July 1, the price of rubbish bag stickers will increase from $1.50 to $3, and wheelie bin tags from $3 to $6.
What do you think about these changes in the Waikato District?
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Walking path & not one facility I could find to give a dog a drink of water.
Council. I would like to suggest that a dog drinking post or two be erected, with a metal bowl below and a self stopping tap to top it up, to give fresh water to thirsty dogs who accompany their owners on this pathway. Perhaps a water fountain at the top for the owner as well. Thank you.
‘Huge potential’ for Te Rapa Racecourse site if sale goes ahead
If the races gallop off to Tamahere, “exciting things” could happen with the sizeable city site they leave behind, property experts say.
On Tuesday, the Waikato Times revealed Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) plans to buy 150ha of farmland south of Hamilton to house the region’s three racing clubs at a new purpose-built racecourse and event centre.
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