Don’t forget to enrol
Local elections are coming up soon - enrol before 12 August to receive voting papers in the mail.
You’re eligible to enrol & vote in Hutt City Council’s elections if you:
• are 18 years old or older on election day (8 October)
• are a NZ citizen or permanent resident
• have lived in NZ for at least one year continuously, at some point in your life
• live in or own property within the Hutt City Council boundaries
• To enrol to vote or update your details, go to vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56.
For more information on the 2022 elections, go to hutt.city/elections
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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67.9% Yes
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28.9% No
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3.2% Other - I'll share below
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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23.7% Yes
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75.5% No
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0.8% Other - I'll share below