Last chance to nominate!
This is not a drill, Waikato š£ there are less than 48 hours until nominations close for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a good sort making a positive impact - whether theyāre an artist you admire, a coach going the extra mile, or an essential worker making a difference - itās up to you to get their name in the ring! Nominations close midnight 31 August.
What are you waiting for? Head over the nzawards.org.nz/nominate now!
Andrew Bydder eyes WaipÄ mayoralty after sweary submission
The city councillor censured after a foul-mouthed submission to WaipÄ District Council, including a jibe at mayor Susan OāRegan, is now seriously considering running for her job.
Councillor Andrew Bydder - a WaipÄ-based architectural designer - said on Friday heād been asked by ādozensā of fellow locals to run for mayor at next yearās council elections.
Poll: When should the tree go up? š
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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5.1% Second half of November
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44.3% 1st December
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16.9% A week before Christmas
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32.3% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
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What gets wet while drying?
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