Nominations open for Auckland local elections
Nominations are now open for people who are passionate about Auckland – so it’s time to put your name forward as a candidate in the local elections.
Key election dates
15 July – candidate nominations open
Midday 12 August – candidate nominations close
17 August – candidates announced
16 September – voting opens
Midday 8 October – voting closes
14 October – official results announced
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64% Yes
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33.4% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Become an SPCA Foster Hero!
Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.
Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
Sign up today and save a life!
NZAVS Bright Future Report against testing on animals!
We making good progress removing animals from the cruel testing in Laboratories ! !!!