Should prisoners be allowed to vote in the council elections?
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
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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8.3% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Know Thy Neighbour? We are getting there!
We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.
Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!
Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win one of our $50 Prezzy® card spot prizes...
ANZAC Day services in Whangārei District 2024
ANZAC Day is on Thursday, 25 April 2024 and we've partnered with local Returned and Services Associations (RSAs) to stage two major events:
🔴 Whangārei Dawn Service - Laurie Hall Park 6:00am
🔴 Waipu - starting on South Road at 10:50am
There will also be community venues holding commemmoration events. Through the RSA, we have confirmed that these locations are also offering services:
Ngunguru Sports Club - 6:15am
Hikurangi, corner of Monument and Tahiwi Road - 8:30am
Maungatapere Community Hall - 9:00am
Kamo Memorial Hall - 10:00am
Pehiaweri Marae, Glenbervie - 10:00am
Maunu Lawn Cemetery - 10:00am
Maungakaramea Sports Club - 11:00am
Whangarei Heads Manaia Club - 2:00pm
Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5:00pm
📷: We've put up a display at the central library. Find these pins available for a donation to the RSA, throughout the District.
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