Tauranga City Council Elections 2024
If your voting pack hasn't arrived in your letterbox by next week, chances are you're not enrolled or need to update up your contact details on the electoral roll. But the good news is you can still vote in this election! Come and see us at one of the locations below, and we’ll have you ready to vote in no time. Remember, the future of our city is in your hands – who do you want to represent you?
• He Puna Manawa Service Centre, 21 Devonport Road: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm (Wednesday 9:00am to 5pm) and Saturday and Sunday: 9.30am – 4pm
• The Mount Hub, 9 Prince Avenue: Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9.30am to 4pm.
• The Pāpāmoa Community Centre: Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9.30am to 4pm.
• or the Greerton Library: Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday: 9.30am to 4pm.
Warnings about scams
This Fraud Awareness Week, we’re reminding everyone to stay sharp and look out for the warning signs of scams to stop them before they start.
Here’s what to watch out for:
🔍 Unrealistic offers or promises of easy money that are too good to be true
🔍 Pressure tactics: Scammers may rush or threaten you to act immediately.
🔍 Requests for personal info: Be cautious if you’re asked for bank details, passwords, or sensitive information.
🔍 Unusual payment methods like gift cards, cryptocurrency, or wire transfers.
🔍 Unverified contacts: Emails, calls, or messages from unknown or suspicious sources.
How to protect yourself:
✅ Stop and think before sharing personal details or making payments.
✅ Don't click on any links until you know that it is safe.
✅ Verify the source: Contact the organisation directly using official channels.
✅ If something’s not right, it's OK to hang up, walk away, ignore it and move on.
If you wish to report a scam, contact Police on 105 or report it online via 105.police.govt.nz/use-105.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.6% 1st December
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16.7% A week before Christmas
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32.4% Whenever you wish
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.