1513 days ago

Poll: Do you think skateboarding in the CBD is a nuisance?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Skateboarders are now apparently welcome in central Hamilton.

Board riding in the CBD used to be classed as a nuisance behaviour - along with others such as begging, urinating and defecating.

However, Hamilton City Council has now changed its mind - and a bylaw. Read more here.
Do you think skateboarding in the CBD is a nuisance?

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Do you think skateboarding in the CBD is a nuisance?
  • 57.8% Yes, only pedestrians should be on footpaths.
    57.8% Complete
  • 37.3% No, it's a fun way to get around.
    37.3% Complete
  • 4.8% Other - explain in the comments.
    4.8% Complete
83 votes
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Waikato River art

Rosanne from Saint Andrews

Sharing with you my latest painting of the river!
Briefly Abide, acrylic on linen, 40 x 30 cm, by Rosanne Croucher Art.
Available at Inspirit Gallery in Tamahere.

Does anyone know where this spot by the river is?

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Wondering what's the latest on the Sleepyhead development?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

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The inability to hook up to a fully compliant Huntly wastewater treatment plant could slow progress at Sleepyhead Estate’s major Ohinewai industrial and housing development site, a local councillor warns.

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