Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?

Have you ever had a scary flight?

• Yes!
• No, it's always been smooth flying

Vote View Results

• 58.3% Yes!
  58.3% Complete
• 41.7% No, it's always been smooth flying
  41.7% Complete

362 votes

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Council decision on Māori ward

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Council has decided to retain the Whangarei District Māori Ward for the 2025 Local ELection and conduct a binding poll alongside that election to determine whether Māori Wards will be in place for the 2028 and 2031 elections.

Candidates will stand in all five General Wards and in Whangārei’s Māori Ward in 2025.