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782 days ago

WHAT WOULD GET YOU TO VOTE?

Upper Hutt City Council

Addressing climate change? Improving housing? Fixing the roads?

When candidates run for positions like Upper Hutt Mayor or Councillor, they do it by championing issues that matter to the people who live here.

You can find out who’s running in the Local Elections this year and whether they’ll prioritise what’s important to you by:

☝️Reading the candidate information included in your voting papers

☝️Checking out the policy.nz elections tool

Voting papers have been delivered to those enrolled to vote, so make sure you submit your vote by midday, 8 October

P.S. There’s still time to apply for a special voting form if you didn't enrol. Head to our website to see if you’re eligible
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More messages from your neighbours
2 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 83% Yes
    83% Complete
  • 14.5% No
    14.5% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1298 votes
6 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.6% Second half of November
    4.6% Complete
  • 43.6% 1st December
    43.6% Complete
  • 17.8% A week before Christmas
    17.8% Complete
  • 33% Whenever you wish
    33% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2484 votes
5 days ago

What's your favourite tomato recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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.

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