Poll: PART OF THE GARDENS OR A CAR PARK?
The future of the Hamilton Gardens' Rhododendron Lawn, which has hosted events such as Gourmet in the Gardens and the Sunset Symphony Orchestra, is in doubt with plans to turn it into a car park.
The plan, part of the Hamilton Gardens master plan, has been met with public outcry due to a lack of consultation with the public. (Stuff)
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81.4% It should remain as the Rhododendron Lawn
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5.9% Turn it into a Car Park
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1% Not sure
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11.8% Fix the old car park first
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.
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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91.5% Yes
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8% 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.