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1657 days ago

Bruce Smith likely returning to Westland mayoralty

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Controversial Westland District mayor Bruce Smith has squeaked back in, according to progress results based on 95 per cent of the vote.

He received 1009 votes, not far ahead of current deputy mayor Latham Martin's 924 (a difference of 85 votes).

With 200-odd votes yet to be counted, plus any special votes, Smith, who is "in his 68th year" was on Saturday cautiously optimistic he'd retain the mayoralty, but said he had a plan B if he was ousted: whatever retirement activities took his fancy.

"With elections, nothing is ever certain."

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4 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
1196 votes
1 day ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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