Final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections
We are now into the final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections. If returning your completed voting paper by post, you must place it in a NZ Post box (in the prepaid envelope provided) before tomorrow Tuesday 4 October.
Alternatively, completed voting papers can be dropped into the big orange voting bins at the following locations:
- Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122. Monday-Saturday (12pm noon).
- Hastings Library, cnr Eastbourne and Warren Streets, Hastings 4122. Monday-Friday.
- Havelock North Library, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130. Monday-Friday.
- Flaxmere Library, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. Monday-Friday.
If for some reason your papers haven't arrived, or they are significantly damaged or destroyed, you will need to cast a special vote.
In addition to the Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, special voting will also be available at the following locations this week:
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
- Friday 7 October, 9am-4pm in the Te Puawai Room
Flaxmere Community Centre & FlaXrock Gym
- Wednesday 5 October, 10am-2pm
Havelock North Library
- Thursday 6 October, 10am-2pm
Camberley Community Centre
- Monday 3 October, 1pm-4pm
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.4% Yes
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32.3% Maybe?
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26.3% No
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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FREE Hard Stuff Workshop Series
This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning!
Workshop Dates & Topics
11 February 2026
-Enduring Power of Attorney, PPPR & Wills
-Advanced Care Planning
-Funeral Planning
18 February 2026
-Ageing at Home & Community Support
-Housing options in Retirement
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm with Lunch provided
Venue: Havelock North Function Centre - 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
Booking essential as numbers are limited. Call 068709060 or email hastings@ageconcernhb.co.nz to register.
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