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2722 days ago

Whitby rates increase proposed at 4.9 percent

Geoff from Whitby

Whitby rates are proposed to increase by 4.9 percent under a proposal from Porirua City Council. Are you happy about this?
Come to a public meeting on Thursday night (20/4) at North Porirua Baptist Church at 7.30pm.
This is hosted by Whitby Residents Association to consider the proposed 4.9 percent rate increase. PCC councillors and officers will be present to answer any questions from residents. This is a public meeting and all residents are invited to attend.
All the documentation, including the proposed annual plan for 2017-18 is available on the PCC website. If you want to have your say about the plan, the proposed 2017-18 works, the rate increase, the living wage issue or waste water minimisation, come to the meeting to get all the info, and then make your own submission online using the council website link. Consultation closes on May 1.

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3 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 69.8% Yes
    69.8% Complete
  • 26.9% No
    26.9% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
1508 votes
6 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 26.5% I love it!
    26.5% Complete
  • 30.7% Only in designated areas
    30.7% Complete
  • 42.8% No, it should be outdoors only.
    42.8% Complete
3556 votes
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