1700 days ago

Should prisoners be allowed to vote in the council elections?

Reporter Waikato Times

Hi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.

They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and dehumanising".

What do you think? Should prisoners be allowed to vote in the council elections? Read more here

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7 hours ago

Waikato Tractors Farmers Day

The team from from Hukanui Golf Club Inc

At Hukanui Golf Club on Wednesday 8th May.
Ambrose teams of four
Registrations from 9.30am for 10.30am shotgun start.
Bridgestone Huntly Hole in One Challenge, great assortment of prizes, raffles & auction. All day BBQ
To enter: phone (07) 8243784
or email: hukanuigolf@xtra.co.nz

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7 hours ago

Lions Club of Ngaruawahia Norm McIntosh Annual Memorial Charity Golf Tournament

The team from from Hukanui Golf Club Inc

At Hukanui Golf Club on Sunday 28th April.
Ambrose teams of four.
Registration from 9am for 10am Shotgun Start.
Morning tea, BBQ lunch & afternoon tea provided.
Putting competition, novelty prizes and quick fire raffles.
To enter contact Hukanui Golf Club:
Phone (07) 8243784
or email: hukanuigolf@xtra.co.nz

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1 day ago

Repair Cafe 20th April Huntly War Memorial Hall

Victoria Kemp from Friendship House (Huntly) Community Charitable Trust

Raahui Pookeka Repair Cafe - Saturday 22nd June 10am -1pm
Huntly War Memorial Hall. Bring your items along for repair advice and practical help
If you have skills to share and you would like to help please get in touch friendship.huntly@gmail.com

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