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2695 days ago

Poll: Do you think we should have Māori wards?

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

The Council is seeking comments directly from key stakeholders, and we're also asking for your feedback.

The Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee is keen to understand all viewpoints on the possibility of creating Māori Wards, prior to the next local government elections in … View more
The Council is seeking comments directly from key stakeholders, and we're also asking for your feedback.

The Whakatāne District Council’s Policy Committee is keen to understand all viewpoints on the possibility of creating Māori Wards, prior to the next local government elections in 2019.

Following a wide-ranging discussion on ways to promote greater Māori involvement in decision-making, Councillors have agreed to pursue further investigations on the possibility of introducing Māori Wards and gather feedback from Iwi.

A report summarising all feedback will be presented to the Policy Committee later this year.

Vote in the poll, leave a comment below, or email us at info@whakatane.govt.nz to send your feedback.

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Do you think we should have Māori wards?
  • 28.6% Yes
    28.6% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
  • 7.1% Don't know
    7.1% Complete
  • 14.3% I'd like to know more about before making a choice
    14.3% Complete
14 votes
2695 days ago

Ground broken for Museum redevelopment

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Connections reached back through the decades at a ceremony in Burgess Park last week to mark the beginning of the building stage of the Whakatāne Museum Research Centre Redevelopment Project.

The Museum redevelopment will start this month and is expected to be completed by August 2018. It … View more
Connections reached back through the decades at a ceremony in Burgess Park last week to mark the beginning of the building stage of the Whakatāne Museum Research Centre Redevelopment Project.

The Museum redevelopment will start this month and is expected to be completed by August 2018. It involves the retention and refurbishment of the existing museum building in Boon Street and an extension south into Burgess Park.

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2695 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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2696 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2696 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
2697 days ago

Buy Aftersocks & support rural communities

The Team from Aftersocks

Aftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief … View moreAftersocks NZ is a Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) initiative that supports rural communities, following an adverse event or natural disaster which has left them in need of financial assistance. Proceeds from the sale of Aftersocks contributes to the Rural Women New Zealand Adverse Events Relief Fund.

Thanks for your support neighbours! Buy, Wear & Share!
Learn more

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2699 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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2701 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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2701 days ago

Re: Healthy Food Choices

Making 'healthier food choices' is quite fashionable at the moment, but can be difficult if you have diabetes or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

Register for our FREE supermarket tour and learn the truth about what you should be eating.


Call our INFOLine on 07 5713422… View more
Making 'healthier food choices' is quite fashionable at the moment, but can be difficult if you have diabetes or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

Register for our FREE supermarket tour and learn the truth about what you should be eating.


Call our INFOLine on 07 5713422 for dates and venue

2702 days ago

Edgecumbe Flood Party

Michele from Whakatane District

Hi we have a huge fundraiser happening on 9th September 2017 at Te Teko Racecourse and we have 8 hours of music from some great bands, also craft stalls and food vendors. Tickets are available to buy from Rangitaiki Home Kill Butchers in Edgecumbe,
Liverpool Lunch Bar - Kawerau
1XX - Whakatane
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Hi we have a huge fundraiser happening on 9th September 2017 at Te Teko Racecourse and we have 8 hours of music from some great bands, also craft stalls and food vendors. Tickets are available to buy from Rangitaiki Home Kill Butchers in Edgecumbe,
Liverpool Lunch Bar - Kawerau
1XX - Whakatane
Kope Barbers - Kope
Lime Organics - Opotiki
On line at Event Finder
Our aim is to raise $100,000.00 for the Edgecumbe and it will be a fab day so buy your tickets and come along

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2703 days ago

Civil defence siren test 10 am Monday, 3 July

The Team from Whakatāne District Council

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence is testing their alerting systems at 10 am on Monday, 3 July. This will include sounding sirens in the area. If you hear sirens sound during this time, don't panic — it's only a test.

2705 days ago

Care OUT There Newsletter - July – September 2017

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Read the latest Care OUT There newsletter and find out what your local care groups have been up to and are planning. The theme for this month's newsletter is "Many hands make light work" - there is a happening and it's easy to get involved, find an event near you and get in … View moreRead the latest Care OUT There newsletter and find out what your local care groups have been up to and are planning. The theme for this month's newsletter is "Many hands make light work" - there is a happening and it's easy to get involved, find an event near you and get in touch with the organiser to see how you can help out.

Read the newsletter: mailchi.mp...

2709 days ago

Cheers to the Volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. When the siren sounds, they all come running.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
Say thanks

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2710 days ago

Electric Kiwi tops customer satisfaction survey

Electric Kiwi

Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!

We’re really proud of the way our … View more
Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!

We’re really proud of the way our team has made our customers advocates of the Electric Kiwi brand by delivering an exceptional customer experience, and it’s great to see how much customers love Electric Kiwi.

If you’re interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day, then join Electric Kiwi – Rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction.
Find out more

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2710 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Volunteering New Zealand

Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...

Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here

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