Council elections
WHO IS STANDING IN MY WARD? To obtain this information, and also find out which Ward you are in, Google TCC ELECTIONS 2024. There you will find the names and contact details of the people standing for ward councillor and mayoral positions..
If you want to know more about the candidates, search YouTube for IT'S IN THE BALLOT. On that page you will be able to watch videos of the various Ward and Mayoral meetings that have been held. The candidates were required to answer a series of questions and briefly outline their policies.
MEET THE PAPAMOA WARD CANDIDATES. Papamoa Ratepayers will be holding a meeting tomorrow, Monday 24 June, at the Legacy Chapel Hall at 7pm at which people will be able to listen to the candidates for the Papamoa Ward speak There will also be an opportunity for members of the audience to ask questions.
MAYORAL CANDIDATES. Papamoa Ratepayers will also hold a meeting on Monday July 8 at which the mayoral candidates will be present. Same place, same time. This is bound to be a lively meeting.
These two PRRA meetings will not be videoed. If you want to hear what the candidates have to say you will have to attend. Attendance is not limited to PRRA members. People who have not yet joined PRRA are welcome to attend.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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18% Hmm, maybe?
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10.4% Yes!
Have you seen Rowena?
Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.
She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.
Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.
If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
We want to know: Have you thought about cutting your insurance cover to save costs?
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
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