What the rate increases mean to you
Maungakiekie-Tamaki Ward Councillor Josephine Bartley discusses the difficulty of talking rate increases with her communities, and the importance of their involvement in decision making.
Even at a 3.5% increase (the average household increase of a $1 a week) community facilities, Auckland Council services and even transport will be affected.
Having less money to spend following the Covid-19 pandemic is an issues that everyone is being asked to help make decisions on. So please get online and learn more about the Emergency Budget, and have a say before the consultation ends on Friday (19 June)
See the link to the consultation below.
See the link to Councillor Bartleys article below.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.3% Yes
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21.8% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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