Special voting for Takitimu Māori Ward and Heretaunga General Ward by-elections
For those enrolled to vote in the Takitimu Māori Ward and Heretaunga General Ward, today (Monday 20 May) is the recommended final date for returning voting papers by post.
If you have not received your voting papers, special voting is available at the following locations and times:
Monday 20 May - 12pm noon Friday 24 May Hastings District Council, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4120
Tuesday 21 May, 9:30am - 1:00pm Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, reception area, 821 Orchard Road, Camberley, Hastings
Wednesday 22 May, 9:30am - 1:00pm Clive Community Hall, 162 Main Road, Clive
In addition to the above locations, electors can drop their completed voting papers into one of the orange ballot bins across the district throughout the week:
- Hastings District Libraries in Hastings, Flaxmere and Havelock North
- Camberley Community Centre, 703 Kiwi Street, Camberley
- BP Clive, 174 Main Road, Clive - Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga, 821 Orchard Road, Hastings
As at 12:34pm 20 May, 16.46% of eligible voters in the Heretaunga General Ward had returned their voting paper and 7.72% in the Takitimu Māori Ward. To see the latest returns tally, visit: www.electionz.com...
For all other information about the by-elections including ward boundaries and property addresses, visit: www.hastingsdc.govt.nz...
Voting closes at 12 noon Friday 24 May with official results declared from Monday 27 May.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.4% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!
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Christmas Pottery Sale - Havelock North
Looking for something unique for your Christmas table, as a present or perhaps something to brighten up the garden for when guests arrive? The Pottery at 26 Bennelong Place, Havelock North will hold their Christmas sale on Saturday, December 16 from 9am - 2pm. There's a wide range of good quality, handcrafted goods that you won't find anywhere else. Don't miss this opportunity! Everything on offer from staked flowers and other garden art, tealight houses, vases, plates, bowls, cups, Christmas decorations, right up to some gorgeous wee mice to delight any child. Come along and find something special.