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1369 days ago

Poll: How should the Marlborough District Council balance the parking account?

Reporter Marlborough Express

The Marlborough council made $191,000 from parking fines in the first five months of the financial year, but is still predicting to lose $636,000 in revenue before the end of June, when free parking is set to end.

How would you suggest plugging the deficit?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...
As always, please write NFP (not for publication) if you don't want your comments used in an article.

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How should the Marlborough District Council balance the parking account?
  • 8.1% Parking fines
    8.1% Complete
  • 8.1% A rates increase for everyone
    8.1% Complete
  • 19.4% A business rates increase
    19.4% Complete
  • 16.1% Get rid of free parking
    16.1% Complete
  • 40.3% Move money around
    40.3% Complete
  • 8.1% Other (state below)
    8.1% Complete
62 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.1% Yes, it's fair
    89.1% Complete
  • 10.2% No, it's unreasonable
    10.2% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
3032 votes
1 day ago

On the range

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17 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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