
What do you think about the new bins?
From November 4 blue bins for glass recycling will be delivered to every household on the council's kerbside recycling circuit.
When the bins arrive, take them inside and start using them straight away. Fill them up with clean, unbroken jars and bottles and then put them out beside the red bin and on your usual rubbish day. If you notice one sitting outside your neighbour's place - take it around the back for them so it doesn't blow away.
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Poll: Do you shop around for petrol?
Concerns motorists are getting ripped off has caused a review into the transparency of petrol retailers. Petrol prices could be slashed by 18 cents a litre when new laws are passed to increase competition and force retailers to display prices at the pump, Read more here.

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45.7% I always shop around
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8.6% Only when I'm planning a long trip.
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42.9% Nah, I can't be bothered
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2.9% Other (comment below)

Do you want slower speeds in your community?
60% of residents want lower speed limits and just 20% were against them, according to submitters to Far North District Council's speed reviews. Whangarei District Council is going through a similar review. What do you think - should we have lower speeds on our roads?


Poll: Do you support Ports of Auckland moving to Northland?
Ports of Auckland could move to Northport at Marsden Point after a study favoured the $10b move. The move has been welcomed by Northland leaders but condemned by environmentalists. Do you support the move?

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76.8% Yes - it will be great for Northland's economy
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10.7% No - it will be an environmental disaster
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8% No - it will be terrible for our roads
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4.5% Other (please explain in comment section below)