Waikato District Council is reviewing the arrangement that gives the district’s residents access to Hamilton city’s libraries. Every year the council pays more than $300,000 for residents to access such library services and it wants feedback on whether the arrangement should continue. The council wants views on whether residents use neighbouring councils’ libraries or if

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‘Tis the season to turn off the phone, lock the door and curl up with a cat and a good book.  Preferably with a cup of tea within reach.  And okay, yes, a slice of Christmas cake.  Maybe a little chocolate, just in case… With the rain pelting down (well, it was) and long summer

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