75 days ago

Poll: What do you think about this expressway news?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

NZTA has the tick to extend the Waikato Expressway south to Piarere.

The plans include an interchange at the State Highway 1 and Karāpiro Rd intersection as well as pedestrian and cyclist access to Karāpiro School.

What do you think about this expressway news? 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 about this expressway news?
  • 63.4% Great news
    63.4% Complete
  • 29.3% Doesn't change much for me
    29.3% Complete
  • 7.3% Not a fan
    7.3% Complete
41 votes
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5 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? 💰🌲
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
1631 votes
10 hours ago

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14 hours 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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