Poll: Yay or nay to tourist fees? ๐๐ฐ
Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So whatโs the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? ๐
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
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68.4% Yay
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31.6% Nay
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐ฐ๐ฒ
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโs approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?
When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summerโs hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?
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75% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
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25% Please, give me some peace
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0% I escape the region during summer
RUAKAKA RATEPAYERS MEETING ON TUESDAY 09DEC AT RUAKAKA RECREATION CENTRE 7PM PETER SNELL DRIVE M
ON the agenda is the NZTA NORTHLAND CORRIDOR PROPOSAL if you are interested come along to see if your property is affected or near the preferred corridor and how it will impact your future and your property
Also to discuss the protected Doctors Hill Road Wetland area and the impact on the environment it will have
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