Final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections
We are now into the final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections. If returning your completed voting paper by post, you must place it in a NZ Post box (in the prepaid envelope provided) before tomorrow Tuesday 4 October.
Alternatively, completed voting papers can be dropped into the big orange voting bins at the following locations:
- Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122. Monday-Saturday (12pm noon).
- Hastings Library, cnr Eastbourne and Warren Streets, Hastings 4122. Monday-Friday.
- Havelock North Library, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130. Monday-Friday.
- Flaxmere Library, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. Monday-Friday.
If for some reason your papers haven't arrived, or they are significantly damaged or destroyed, you will need to cast a special vote.
In addition to the Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, special voting will also be available at the following locations this week:
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
- Friday 7 October, 9am-4pm in the Te Puawai Room
Flaxmere Community Centre & FlaXrock Gym
- Wednesday 5 October, 10am-2pm
Havelock North Library
- Thursday 6 October, 10am-2pm
Camberley Community Centre
- Monday 3 October, 1pm-4pm
It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!
Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS
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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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75.7% Yes
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22.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.