Should councillors with convictions be allowed to win their seat back?
Hi neighbours - a former councillor convicted for indecent assault against a council staff member is standing to win his seat back.
While any councillor convicted of a crime carrying a penalty of two years or more imprisonment was disqualified from office, the Local Government and Local Electoral Act did not prevent them - or anyone with a conviction - from standing again.
What are your thoughts? Should councillors with convictions be allowed to try and win their seat back?
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.
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91.4% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Revamp an open wardrobe
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.