Meet the Candidates: Central Ward By-election
All Central Ward by-election candidates have been invited to this Meet the Candidates Forum hosted by Hutt City Libraries.
Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive
Wednesday 11 August, 6:15pm
The purpose of the forum is for residents in the Central Ward to meet the candidates and understand their positions.
Each candidate will be given the same amount of time to introduce themselves. This will be followed by questions from the floor.
The forum will be moderated by MC and local comedian Jerome Chandrahasen.
Candidates who have confirmed attendance:
- Glenda Barratt
- Henry Clayton
- Andrew Fox
- Andrea Hilton
- Michael Lulich
- Simon Monrad
- Thomas Morgan
- Evelyn Richter
- Ash Roper
- Faran Shahzad
- Colin Wilson
Candidate profiles can be found at www.huttcity.govt.nz...
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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41.2% Yes
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32.8% Maybe?
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26% 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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Womans Refuge
Hi neighbours,Xmas is fast approaching an this year i decided to get behind an Donate this years gifting to Womans Refuge.My daughter an I have both experienced the safety an goodness they do,time to pay it forward.We have already donated 2big washing baskets of brand new toys an now doing xmas food boxes.The giving Hearts of all who donated thru out 2025,May your Xmas be bright an Merry an Thank you all.Up until this coming Thursday the Pataka will still be open if you wish to donate food to Womens Refuge.Unwanted gifts are also being gifted.Again Neighbours.Thank you all so much an catch up 2026.
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