348 days ago

Poll: Have you ever had problems while out shopping?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A woman attacked by a beggar at Chartwell mall believes the shopping centre could have done more in the wake of the incident.

The woman, who only wants to be known as Christine for privacy reasons, had done some of her Christmas shopping at the Hamilton precinct on December 16 when she was returning to her car.

Have you ever had problems while out shopping? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever had problems while out shopping?
  • 20% Yes
    20% Complete
  • 80% No
    80% Complete
25 votes
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4 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

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9 hours ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area. Find out more

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²

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? πŸ’°πŸŒ²
  • 53.4% Yes
    53.4% Complete
  • 46.6% No
    46.6% Complete
1906 votes