Special author events this week
Waipā District Libraries is delighted to be able to showcase two local authors in separate events this week. Join us on Wednesday at Te Awamutu Library for the release of Oliver McLeod's research on the Pirongia Volcano (The first geological map of Mt Pirongia) and on Thursday at Cambridge Library Scott Bainbridge will talk about his latest publications on true crime and upcoming projects (The Crimes of Scott Bainbridge). Publications from both authors will be for sale on the night.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Have you heard about this Hamilton petition?
A group of Hamilton business owners have started a petition to stop the council from hiking up rates and passing the cost of what they say are unpopular projects on to residents.
It frustrates longtime residents Tom Andrews, a former roading engineer who owns Classics Museum and has property interests and Jo Reeder, to see Hamiltonians facing large bills.
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.