✅ Local Elections 2022 Update
Okara and Denby General Wards are joining to become a new "Whangārei Urban" General Ward for the 2022 Local Elections. People on the General Roll in this new combined Ward will vote in five elected members for the 2022 Local Elections, as well as having a vote for Mayor.
Nominations for the Mayor and councillors will open on Friday 15 July 2022 and close at noon on Friday 12 August 2022.
People on the Māori Roll will vote in two elected members for the new Māori Ward which covers the whole District.
Here's summary of changes for 2022 voting wards, concluding our Representation Review:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
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Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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24.1% Yes
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75.2% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.5% Yes
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29.2% No
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3.3% Other - I'll share below