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395 days ago

Malvern Community Board by-election candidates confirmed

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Seven candidates have put their names forward for a place on the Malvern Community Board.

Nominations in by-elections closed at midday Thursday, with three nominations received for one vacancy in the Hawkins Subdivision and five* nominations received for one vacancy in the Tawera Subdivision.

Voter packs will be mailed out to enrolled electors next month. The voting period closes at midday on Friday, December 15.

Special voting facilities will be available from the Darfield Service Centre/Library or the council headquarters in Rolleston throughout the voting period for anyone eligible who doesn’t receive a voter pack or needs replacement voting papers.

“It’s encouraging to see so many people looking to get involved and represent their community. Having a good range of candidates means Malvern residents will get a good say in who represents them on the board,” Selwyn mayor Sam Broughton said in a statement.

Candidate profiles and contact details will be made available on the Selwyn council's website or on request from the deputy electoral officer: electoral.officer@selwyn.govt.nz.

Nominations for the Hawkins Subdivision (one vacancy):
Brian Donnelly
Rob Lawrence
John Verry

Nominations for the Tawera Subdivision (one vacancy):
Phil Freeman
Vicky Frost
Michelle Johnson
Bill Woods
Andrew Welsh

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17 minutes ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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6 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
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10 hours ago

Riddle Me This, Neighbours! Bet You Can’t Guess It!

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