18 days ago

How do you think farm monitoring should be funded?

Libby Totton Reporter from Matamata Chronicle

Matamata-Piako District Council is weighing in on a proposed regional council rates change for Waikato farmers.

The Waikato Regional Plan has over 70 permitted activity rules, several of which relate to effluent and sediment discharges and are subject to proactive monitoring. As part of its Long Term Plan, Waikato Regional Council is proposing to change how it funds this monitoring.


Part of the new proposal is the introduction of a new primary industry compliance rate which will be assessed against all properties 20 hectares or greater in area.

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5 days ago

Poll: Have you ever been bullied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.

Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day 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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Have you ever been bullied?
  • 80% Yes
    80% Complete
  • 19.6% No
    19.6% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1546 votes
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9 hours ago

Native plants .

Ali from Matamata

Weta woods nursery has a great variety of plants available. Suitable for
Riparian planting
Revegatation
Hedging plants
Plants for home gardens.

We are open by appointment
Located in okoroire tirau.
Please don't hesitate to give me a call.
Ali 027 665 2776

17 hours ago

What is your favourite bedtime snack?

Marketing Manager from Beds4U Matamata

What's your ultimate bedtime indulgence? Complete the sentence: 'The best bedtime snack is______.' Comment below and let's share our favourite treats for a dreamy night's sleep!

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