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The seat for Palmerston North's MP is in for a battle its never seen before. National's candidate William Wood, 18, has launched campaign for the city today. Labour incumbent Iain Lees-Galloway, 41, said he will be campaigning on his record of action of the city.
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The seat for Palmerston North's MP is in for a battle its never seen before. National's candidate William Wood, 18, has launched campaign for the city today. Labour incumbent Iain Lees-Galloway, 41, said he will be campaigning on his record of action of the city.
Can a recent high school graduate match - and beat - a seasoned politician for the people's vote?
What do you think?
Poll: Rural meets urban
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The city's urban dwellers are about to meet Manawatū's rural dags for the annual Rural Games in Palmerston North's square.
More than 25,000 people are expected to come to town over two days, with national and international audiences through media, social … View moreAta mārie kiritata,
The city's urban dwellers are about to meet Manawatū's rural dags for the annual Rural Games in Palmerston North's square.
More than 25,000 people are expected to come to town over two days, with national and international audiences through media, social media and television coverage.
Five per cent of the $1 million event is supported the city council, but the games trust's chairman Margaret Kouvelis wants a greater contribution to the games.
Should council contribute more?
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22.6% Yes, five per cent is not enough.
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77.4% No, they're getting the money from somewhere already.
Poll: Could you go waste-free?
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The Manawatū Standard's local columnist, Carly Thomas, has become a waste-free warrior. She lugs her keep-cups and tote bags everywhere she shops to reduce her impact on our ever increasing mountains of rubbish.
She's noticed supermarkets and stores are … View moreTēnā koutou e hoa mā,
The Manawatū Standard's local columnist, Carly Thomas, has become a waste-free warrior. She lugs her keep-cups and tote bags everywhere she shops to reduce her impact on our ever increasing mountains of rubbish.
She's noticed supermarkets and stores are adapting to the needs of the waste-free warrior, making it easier to adapt to the lifestyle.
Do you think you could go waste-free?
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10.3% Yes! I'm already waste-free.
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72.2% Yes, I'm making steps to cut back on my rubbish.
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7.2% No, my lifestyle doesn't allow for me to go waste-free.
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10.3% No, it won't make a difference.
Small town struggles
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Yet again Bunnythorpe's community centre has been delayed because its $2.3m concept plans are seen as too grand for such a small community by potential funders.
About 700 people live in Bunnythorpe, but it's also about 10kms from Palmerston North, Ashhurst and … View moreMōrena kiritata,
Yet again Bunnythorpe's community centre has been delayed because its $2.3m concept plans are seen as too grand for such a small community by potential funders.
About 700 people live in Bunnythorpe, but it's also about 10kms from Palmerston North, Ashhurst and Feilding.
Is Bunnythorpe asking too much?
Palmerston North waste management project
Mōrena Neighbours,
Palmerston North City Council are discussing the city's new waste water management project. The best possible system could cost $250m. Is that too much?
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