WHAT WOULD GET YOU TO VOTE?
Addressing climate change? Improving housing? Fixing the roads?
When candidates run for positions like Upper Hutt Mayor or Councillor, they do it by championing issues that matter to the people who live here.
You can find out who’s running in the Local Elections this year and whether they’ll prioritise what’s important to you by:
☝️Reading the candidate information included in your voting papers
☝️Checking out the policy.nz elections tool
Voting papers have been delivered to those enrolled to vote, so make sure you submit your vote by midday, 8 October
P.S. There’s still time to apply for a special voting form if you didn't enrol. Head to our website to see if you’re eligible
What are some of your Festive Tips?
We’re gathering the community’s very best festive tips, to-dos, and treasured traditions all in one cheerful place!
🎄 Got a shortcut that saves your sanity?
🎄 A recipe that must make an appearance every year?
🎄 Or a clever idea that makes the holidays smoother, warmer, or a whole lot more magical?
🎄 Got a time-saving holiday hack?
🎄 A tradition that fills your home with cheer?
🎄 Or a crafty idea that turns simple moments into magical memories?
Share your festive wisdom with your neighbours and help make this season brighter for everyone!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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