Local government scorecards by the Common Climate Network
The Common Climate Network, an organisation focusing on positive messages about climate change action in New Zealand, have published local government scorecards, to help voters identify what candidates’ views are on climate change, and hopefully improve transparency and voter turnout in local government elections. The grades are helpful to compare different candidates within a council, but they suggest that we download the original answers and read them for ourselves to be fully informed.
Here is the scorecard for WDC candidates, and the original answers (in Excel spreadsheet format) can be found here.
Together with Policy Local and The Voting Climate we now have three online sources to learn about candidates' policies and views. Unfortunately not every candidate is present on each platform, so the picture is somewhat incomplete.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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68.6% Yes
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29.1% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
Riddle Me That: Ready to Test Your Wits?
If the prisoner tells a lie, he'll be hanged;
if he tells the truth, he'll be beheaded.
What can he say to save himself?
Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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