Voting is open in the 2022 Local Body Elections
Voting is open in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections.
Completed voting papers can be posted in NZ Post Boxes (in the prepaid envelope provided) or dropped into the big orange voting bins at the following locations:
- Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122. Monday-Friday.
- Hastings Library, cnr Eastbourne and Warren Streets, Hastings 4122. Monday-Sunday.
- Havelock North Library, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130. Monday-Saturday.
- Flaxmere Library, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. Monday-Saturday.
If you are returning your voting paper by mail, you must post your voting paper in a NZ Post box before Tuesday, 4 October to reach the electoral officer before close of voting on 8 October 2022.
If your papers don't arrive for some reason, 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:
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
- Tuesday 27 September, 9am-4pm in the Takarangi Room
- Friday 7 October, 9am-4pm in the Te Puawai Room
Flaxmere Community Centre & FlaXrock Gym
- Thursday 22 September, 1pm-4pm
- Wednesday 28 September, 9am-1pm
- Wednesday 5 October, 10am-2pm
Havelock North Library
- Friday 23 September, 1pm-4pm
- Saturday 24 September, 10am-2pm
- Thursday 6 October, 10am-2pm
Hastings Library
- Saturday 24 September, 12pm-4pm
- Sunday 25 September, 1pm-4pm
- Saturday 1 October, 10am-2pm
- Sunday 2 October, 1pm-4pm
Camberley Community Centre
- Friday 30 September, 10am-2pm
- Monday 3 October, 1pm-4pm
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Old woodern chair
Hi does anyone have any old (can be broken) woodern chairs with the spindle back. Or does anyone have any spindles lying around please they would like to get rid of. Many thanks
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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