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1390 days ago

Poll: Voting in health board elections

Sophie Trigger Reporter from Marlborough Express

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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Voting in health board elections
  • 6.5% I didn't vote at all.
    6.5% Complete
  • 0% I voted for councilors, but not DHB members.
    0% Complete
  • 0% I didn't vote, but I like having the option to.
    0% Complete
  • 29% I voted but I didn't know anything about the candidates.
    29% Complete
  • 61.3% I made a very informed vote on health board members.
    61.3% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - let us know in the comments!
    3.2% Complete
31 votes
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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?
  • 91.5% Yes
    91.5% Complete
  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below!
    0.3% Complete
1171 votes
22 hours 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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