1660 days ago

Poll: Should Hamilton become a super city?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

That's one of the questions put to five of Hamilton's mayoral hopefuls during a Tuesday night debate.

Click here to read about and watch what they said.

What do you think? Should Hamilton City Council amalgamate with its neighbouring councils?

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Should Hamilton become a super city?
  • 24.5% Yes, we have too many councils in the Waikato.
    24.5% Complete
  • 72.3% No, we need people who know our local issues.
    72.3% Complete
  • 3.2% It wouldn't make any difference to me.
    3.2% Complete
  • 0% Other - explain in the comments.
    0% Complete
94 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
1064 votes
12 hours ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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22 hours ago

Did you submit on the city council's long-term plan?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Hamiltonians have spoken out on the council’s budget plans with the city’s massive proposed rates hike a lightning rod for residents already struggling with rising costs.

With more than 3000 submissions landing on the Hamilton City Council’s Draft Long Term Plan the hot topic is unsurprisingly the proposed 19.9% rise, which itself lands in a cost of living crisis and limping economy.

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