Twelve hopefuls chase spot on Hutt City Council
The race is on to replace David Bassett on the Hutt City Council.
Twelve candidates have put their name forward for the Central Ward vacancy..
Voting is by postal vote. The by-election will be conducted using First Past the Post and will cost ratepayers $50,000.
The candidates are: Glenda Barratt, Phil Caswell, Henry Clayton, Andrew Fox, Andrea Hilton, Michael Lulich, Simon Monrad, Thomas Morgan, Evelyn Richter, Ash Roper, Faran Shahzad, Colin Wilson.
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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79% Yes
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19.9% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Age Concern Christmas Social Hubs for the Hutt Valley
Meri Kirihimete - Merry Christmas
Come and join our fun Christmas Hubs:
Upper Hutt - Te Kupenga o Rongomai - Maidstone Sports Centre, Wednesday 11th Dec at 12pm featuring the Hutt Ukulele Orchestra.
Lower Hutt - Walter Nash Centre, Thursday 12 December 1:30pm
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.