Hamilton cops reassure keyboard worriers over Facebook crime fears
North Hamilton residents have been talking about a crime wave, but police say there hasn't been a spike in reported incidents.
Despite that, police are sending in cops to help reassure residents.
Community Facebook pages for Rototuna and Flagstaff have been rife with posts about stolen cars, smashed windows, and burglaries.
One post proposed a vigilante group.
Weeks ago, there was a spate of 17 car thefts in the northern suburbs in a month, but police believe this stopped after a youth was tracked down.
They say the northern area was not being targeted and, compared to other suburbs, Flagstaff and Rototuna do not have a problem with this type of crime.
Read more, including comment from a criminal psychologist, here.
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.
Did you submit on the city council's long-term plan?
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.