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Poll: How do you think we should vote for councillors?
Whangārei District Council has decided to keep its First Past the Post system for the 2022 election, but voters could demand a poll that could see the system changed to Single Transferable Vote, if there is enough support. In brief, First Past the Post is where voters give a tick to the candidate … View moreWhangārei District Council has decided to keep its First Past the Post system for the 2022 election, but voters could demand a poll that could see the system changed to Single Transferable Vote, if there is enough support. In brief, First Past the Post is where voters give a tick to the candidate they support, and the one with the most ticks wins. Single Transferable Vote is where voters rank candidates in terms of preference, and the one with the most overall support wins. Which do you think is best for Whangārei - please explain your answer in the comments below.
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65.6% First Past the Post (FPP)
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34.4% Single Transferable Vote (STV)
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0% I don't vote
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0% Other (please explain below)
Have you seen Whangārei documentary Te Wao Nui?
Whangārei documentary Te Wao Nui has been chosen for the gala opening of the world's largest indigenous film festive, imagineNATIVE. Directed by Ngāriki Ngatae, the te reo Māori film investigates mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) as a cure for kauri dieback disease. Click on… View moreWhangārei documentary Te Wao Nui has been chosen for the gala opening of the world's largest indigenous film festive, imagineNATIVE. Directed by Ngāriki Ngatae, the te reo Māori film investigates mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) as a cure for kauri dieback disease. Click on the link below to find out more and to watch the short film.
What do you think of the Te Tai Tokerau candidates?
This year's candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau include Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy Te Kahika Jr, the America's Cup "basher" Moemoea Mohoawhenua (pictured), Māori Party social worker Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Labour's deputy leader, incumbent Kelvin Davis.… View moreThis year's candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tokerau include Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy Te Kahika Jr, the America's Cup "basher" Moemoea Mohoawhenua (pictured), Māori Party social worker Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Labour's deputy leader, incumbent Kelvin Davis. What do you think of the line-up?
Could you live with a constantly dislocating jaw?
Whangarei resident Kate Greenaway is living with a jaw that can dislocate with just a sneeze, after Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has weakened her joints. The 22-year-old is now trying to raise $75,000 for a jaw replacement so she can live a normal and pain-free life.
Would you support iwi-led checkpoints at alert level 2?
Tai Tokerau Border Control wanted iwi-led checkpoints to return to Northland, amid fear of a high number of Aucklanders heading north. But police stymied the plans, saying the checkpoints should not run in areas at alert level 2. Do you support the checkpoints running to protect Northlanders, or do… View moreTai Tokerau Border Control wanted iwi-led checkpoints to return to Northland, amid fear of a high number of Aucklanders heading north. But police stymied the plans, saying the checkpoints should not run in areas at alert level 2. Do you support the checkpoints running to protect Northlanders, or do you agree with police they should not turn at level 2?
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