746 days ago

Thanks for coming!

Communications from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Big thank you to everyone who not only attended the debates but participated in our polls and sent us questions! This was the first time we organised candidate debates for the District and we hope you enjoyed it.

We'd also like to give a shout-out to the candidates that went up and spoke about what matters to them with the spotlight on them. No one likes public speaking, so thanks again for coming.

So what now? ? A few things:

* If you missed the debates, you're welcome to watch our livestreams on www.generationchange.nz...

* Get to know your candidates more. Keep an eye out for community-organised debates in your area and you check out candidate profiles on our website on www.generationchange.nz...

* Save the date! Bring your completed voted papers for entry to one of our Poll Parties around the District on Saturday 24 September from 9am - 3pm. It's going to be a fun day for the whole whānau!

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4 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 49.1% Yes
    49.1% Complete
  • 49% No
    49% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
2800 votes
21 days ago

Thieft at Woolworth.

Kristina from Welcome Bay

Last night just before 6pm I was walking up the ramp at Woolworth Cameron road when this guy stormed past me with a basket full of food. The trolly lady said he didn't pay. I talked to the so called secuity guards and they said they can't do anything. So what about calling the police? No, they won't come. So with all these cameras, secuity guards and face recognitions which would cost a fortune for the supermarkets, it still doesn't stop some criminals from stealing.... It just amazed me how easy it is for somebody to do this. If I was a big strong man I would have tackeld him, but I'm not, and wouldn't stand a chance. I do hope they report it to the police and have CTV cameras so they can catch him.

3 hours ago

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