Election 2020: Te Tai Tonga candidates for local MP
Hey neighbours,
In the lead up to the 2020 election, Stuff is keeping voters up to date with what’s happening in their electorate, through Neighbourly. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates in the running to be Te Tai Tonga's MP.
At the October 17 election, New Zealanders will have the opportunity to choose their regional spokesperson.
Through the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system, those enrolled can vote for the party they want as well as a local representative.
Why does my MP matter?
The person elected will be the voice for your region in Parliament. If you’re having trouble getting entitlements or dealing with Government departments, they can help. If your community needs funding for certain projects or activities, or there isn’t enough healthcare in the area, the elected MP can step in and help.
To read more, click here.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.5% Yes
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11.3% No
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3.1% Other - I'll share below
Cage /trap wanted to borrow
Would anybody round Stoke have a cage / trap I could borrow to catch a small rabbit that is hanging around our property a lot. I imagine visits most houses in Coleridge place. Enjoying my new vege plants 😡
The Food Factory Demonstration Kitchen
The Food Factory Demonstration Kitchen is available to hire for $30+GST per hour.
Minimum hire is 3 hours.
Maximum hire is capped at $250+GST.
- 25 people seated
- 40 people standing
- Access to 2 x toilets
- Onsite parking
- Screen on wall to connect your laptop too
- Full kitchen for your use
Great venue for business meetings or children's cooking themed birthday parties.
Email: olivia@thefoodfactory.co.nz