Voted in the by-election yet? You need to hand deliver your vote by Tue 12noon
Just to let you know that if your voting paper is still on your kitchen bench, you will need to hand deliver it to a Tauranga City library or the TCC office on Willow St by Tuesday 1 May 12 noon.
I encourage you to exercise your democratic right to vote, and I encourage you to vote for me.
In other news, I've just created 2 videos you might like.
The first is: "Why are rates increasing by almost 10% year on year for 3 years?"
In this 6 minute video you'll find out:
* What the proposed annual rates increases are for the next 10 years
* The 5 uses for those funds
* Watch: youtu.be...
The second is: "Why is debt increasing to almost $1 Billion over the next 10 years?"
In this 8 minute video you'll find out:
* What debt is for
* How council debt is different from household debt (mortgages)
* What is causing this additional debt
* Watch: youtu.be...
I now have 7 videos teaching Tauranga City Council stuff. Watch them all: www.iamlistening.co.nz...
The Summer Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Summer Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!
Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to WIN 1 of 5 Ooni Karu 2 Portable Pizza Oven bundles, valued at $1024! Each bundle includes: an Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Portable Pizza Oven, Ooni Karu 2 Carry Cover, Ooni 12" Perforated Peel, Ooni Digital Infrared Thermometer and an Ooni Cookbook: Cooking with Ooni. The more answers you enter correctly, the higher your chance of winning. For more information and to submit your answers, click here
The Team at Stuff
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.8% Nah - not for me
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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