A big welcome to Auckland's first Chinese councillor
Entrepreneur Paul Young has won Auckland Council's Howick ward by-election, to become the city's first Chinese councillor.
Young, who arrived in Auckland in 1989, won by a margin of 1698 votes in a low-turnout poll with provisional figures showing 26.4 per cent of people voted.
He provisionally gained 7293 votes, ahead of local board member Jim Donald on 5595, former local journalist Phil Taylor on 5285, and Damian Light on 5222. Read more of the story here.
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Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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76.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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23.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Christmas Eve at Howick Village Market
❤️ Christmas Eve at the market? Yes please 🎄✨
The market is open Tuesday 24th for a special festive market including last-minute gifts, fresh produce, treats, and all the Christmas vibes.
See you there!
Original post credit: Howick Village Market
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