We Say/You Say: MMP
Hi Canterbury,
Would you support the introduction of MMP to local body elections?
A former Labour minister has called on the government to implement MMP as the voting system for local body elections in a bid to 'fix' local government.
Peter Neilson, an economist, is a former Labour MP for Miramar, a Minister of Revenue, Works and Associate Minister of Finance. Neilson explains how MMP could have a positive impact on civic participation after data from Internal Affairs showed a decline in voter turnout.
Around four out of 10 New Zealanders on the electoral role turned out to vote in the last set of local elections. In comparison, around seven or eight out 10 voted in the general election last year.
Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Northern Outlook.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
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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91.3% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
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.
Indian Vegetarian Cooking Course
Come join me for some cooking fun!
Indian cuisine, with it's vast repertoire of vegetable and lentil dishes, is a vegetarian foodie's paradise!
If you are looking for ways to add more vegetables and vegetarian protein to your diet in delicious new ways, this course is for you!
Learn how to cook with spices, and a variety of legumes so easily and affordably available in local markets. Make your own paneer, roti, and learn other techniques integral to Indian cooking.
Think spicy vegetable Jhalfrezi, mild and moorish Butter Paneer, mouthwatering curries and stir fries and more.
Pick up skills that will empower you to create delicious, wholesome Indian food in your own kitchen!
When: Wednesday 7-9pm starting 8 May. Cost $155
Hop on to the Papanui High School's website to find out more and to book your place on this popular course -
www.papanui.school.nz...
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