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174 days ago

Public drop-in session for draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034

Communications from Hastings District Council

Today (Tuesday 14 May), we have the second of our public drop-in sessions for the draft Long Term Plan 2024/2034. This will be held in the Hastings District Council chambers foyer (207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings) between 5pm-7pm. Come and discuss the draft plan with councillors and Hastings District Council staff.

Further public drop-in sessions will be held this week at:
> Clive Community Hall, Wednesday 15 May, 5pm-7pm
> Mackersey Family Pavilion, Havelock North Domain, Thursday 16 May, 5pm-7pm

If you live rurally, or can't come in person, join us for a Facebook Live session on Tuesday 21 May from 5pm-5:30pm - right here on the Hastings District Council Facebook page.

This is a strongly infrastructure-focused budget that proposes a 25 per cent rate increase for the 2024/25 year, eight per cent of which is targeted for the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, and 17 per cent to predominantly provide funding for building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure and servicing debt.

Tell us what you think at www.myvoicemychoice.co.nz... or return the reply-paid form with your consultation document before 5pm, Monday 27 May.

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5 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 88.5% Yes, it's fair
    88.5% Complete
  • 10.8% No, it's unreasonable
    10.8% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
3719 votes
38 minutes ago

Can You Handle Today’s Mind-Boggling Riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and _____?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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3 days ago

Just dough it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hastings

With three basic ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers new life with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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