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Alan Boyd broke his neck filling in at hooker in a presidents grade rugby match. More than thirty years on footy is still his passion despite having no movement from his chest down.
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Countdown will stop selling fireworks after survey results showed waning interest from customers. Animal welfare was the their biggest concern.
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In our recent - and wholly unscientific experiment - a bicycle beat a car, bus and train in a rush-hour commuter race from Petone to Wellington.
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10am to 3pm Tuesday 8th October. Find out how you could be more connected with what’s going on in your local community at the Seniors’ Expo 2019. Come and talk to us about our services, including our Staying Safe workshop for senior drivers, and meet many other organisations too. Want to know … View more10am to 3pm Tuesday 8th October. Find out how you could be more connected with what’s going on in your local community at the Seniors’ Expo 2019. Come and talk to us about our services, including our Staying Safe workshop for senior drivers, and meet many other organisations too. Want to know who we are before visiting our booth? Meet our staff digitally on the link below. The Expo is happening at the Petone Working Men’s Club, 47 Udy Street, Petone.
The Wellington Report 2019 - six years on from the first version - takes an in-depth look across sev…
The Wellington Report 2019 - six years on from the first version - takes an in-depth look across sev…
Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.
All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal … View moreLocal Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.
All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal system.
New Zealand Post advises that the Standard Post delivery target is up to 3 working days for nationwide delivery, while delivery to and from rural areas may take longer. However, these targets are guides only, and are not guaranteed – delivery may take longer.
Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.
“Some of the main reasons people give for not voting are they forgot, ran out of time or were too busy,” says LGNZ Chief Executive Malcolm Alexander.
“So to make sure people give themselves the best chance to have their say we are encouraging people to vote early on what we’ve dubbed Vote Day. Fill out your papers during the week and then to pop them in the paid envelope and into the nearest post box on Saturday 5 October.”
“Voting papers have to arrive at council offices by midday Saturday 12 October, so sending them in on Vote Day gives them plenty of time to get through the postal system.”
Mr Alexander says it is important New Zealanders participate in the selection of the people who will make decisions that affect most people’s lives on a daily basis.
“Local government shapes the place that you live. It’s the pavements you walk on, the roads where you drive, the water you drink, shower in and swim in, your parks, libraries and swimming pools where you take the kids,” Mr Alexander says.
“There’s been a lot of robust public conversation around climate change, the housing crisis, the quality of our water and our transport options, and now is the time to turn that conversation into a vote that influences your local leadership.”
“Voters can still post their papers after 5 October, but there is no harm in doing it earlier,” Mr Alexander says.
Eligible voters who didn’t enrol before 16 August won’t receive their papers in the mail, but can make a special vote by visiting their local council offices, or by contacting their Council Electoral Officer.
What: ‘Vote Day’
When: Saturday 5 October 2019
Why: Make sure you have your say by voting early
How: Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.
The amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.
Thank you for inspiring us and showing young … View moreThe amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.
Thank you for inspiring us and showing young people across Aotearoa that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Kia kaha Marian and Kay!
Tracy Johnson is now a teacher and leader to the Common Unity Project's suburban Agrihood, where a cluster of 6 homes – including four Housing New Zealand properties – have turned their gardens into "micro-farms", similar to the one she has at her home.
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