Poll: Voting in health board elections
Sweeping changes to the health system propose that all health boards be government appointed. This means no more voting for DHB members in local elections.
What do you think about this? Did you vote for DHB members in last year's local election?
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6.5% I didn't vote at all.
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0% I voted for councilors, but not DHB members.
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0% I didn't vote, but I like having the option to.
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29% I voted but I didn't know anything about the candidates.
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61.3% I made a very informed vote on health board members.
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3.2% Other - let us know in the comments!
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
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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89.1% Yes, it's fair
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10.3% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
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