Poll: How are you dealing with the primary teachers strike?
Hi neighbours,
As you'll be aware primary school teachers around the country are going on strike tomorrow?
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We're keen on finding out what you're doing with your children for the day? If one of these selections doesn't fit what you're doing, let us know before.
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24.1% I'm taking the day off work to look after them
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6.9% Other family has stepped in to look after them
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10.3% I'm taking them to work with me
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10.3% They are going to stay with friends for the day
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31% I don't work, so I'll be looking after my childn
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17.2% Other
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.
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91.4% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
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.
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.