Keep this Saturday free and join us to let the good times poll!
You’re invited to our Poll Party, celebrating this year’s election with a bit of fun. It’s all going down this weekend - Saturday 24 September from 9am till 3pm.
Gather the whānau and drop your completed voting papers (that’s the important bit) into the ballot box, before you soak up the party atmosphere.
We’ve teamed up with various community groups across our rohe to bring some election excitement to our residents. Join us at the following locations:
* Waihī Beach, in collaboration with Waihī Beach Events and Promotions.
- Waihī Beach United Church carpark at 12 Wilson Road, Waihī Beach
- Join in the fun at Waihī Beach - there will be live music and activities for tamariki, plus real fruit ice cream and personalised cookies for everyone who votes.
*Katikati, in collaboration with Grow on Katikati
The Centre - Pātuki Manawa at 21 Main Road, Katikati
The party will be cranking in Katikati with an awesome community long lunch, live music and treats for the little ones.
*Ōmokoroa
Ōmokoroa Pavilion at 28 Western Avenue, Ōmokoroa
Enjoy some kids activities, music, coffee, personalised cookies and the party buzz after you’ve voted.
*Te Puke, in collaboration withBay of Plenty Sikh Society
Te Puke Library at 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke
Vote inside the library while the kids take part in some fun activities, then head outside and enjoy some Indian treats and the Te Puke Sikh Parade.
*Maketu, in collaboration with Maketu Rotary Club
Maketu Community Centre at Wilson Road, Maketu
Come on down and pop your vote in the ballot box! Grab a sausage from the Rotary Club or a personalised cookie and coffee and enjoy the music. There will also be cool games for the tamariki.
*Barkes Corner
Council’s head office at 1284 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Join us at our Tauranga party, we’ll have music, pies and activities for the kids while you drop your vote off.
See you there!
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
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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72.5% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.4% Hmm, maybe?
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11.1% Yes!
Possessions sold as one lot
Morning everyone 😊
I am wanting to sell our mother's possessions as one lot and not individually; ive heard there are people who do this. .
Does anyone know of someone or where I might start?
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