1707 days ago

Poll: Local body election: What’s most important to you?

Reporter Hawke's Bay News

The race is on for seats at the local council table, so what is the main issue you’ll be looking at when you cast your vote?
We’ll put whichever option gets the most votes to the candidates and ask what their policy is in that area.

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Local body election: What’s most important to you?
  • 22.7% Housing
    22.7% Complete
  • 1.3% Public transport
    1.3% Complete
  • 9.3% Roads
    9.3% Complete
  • 38% Rates
    38% Complete
  • 9.3% Climate change
    9.3% Complete
  • 1.3% Earthquake resilience
    1.3% Complete
  • 18% Other (please comment below)
    18% Complete
150 votes
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