We Say/You Say: MMP
Hi Hamilton,
Would you support the introduction of MMP to local body elections?
A former Labour minister has called on the government to implement MMP as the voting system for local body elections in a bid to 'fix' local government.
Peter Neilson, an economist, is a former Labour MP for Miramar, a Minister of Revenue, Works and Associate Minister of Finance. Neilson explains how MMP could have a positive impact on civic participation after data from Internal Affairs showed a decline in voter turnout.
Around four out of 10 New Zealanders on the electoral role turned out to vote in the last set of local elections. In comparison, around seven or eight out 10 voted in the general election last year.
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Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?
What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?
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0% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
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0% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
Do you recognise these people?
Police investigating a serious assault in Matangi are asking the public for help in identifying the offenders.
Two people were trying to speak to the occupants of a dark-coloured Ford Falcon on Saturday night that was doing noisy burnouts in the semi-rural area.
Anyone with information should contact 105 either over phone or online by clicking “Update Report”. Please use file number 260301/0526.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Seven the magic number for Ruakura Superhub warehouse project
It’s not quite the seven wonders of the ancient world, but the seven warehouses of the Ruakura Superhub are promising big things.
The new addition close by the inland port on the outskirts of the city will augment the numerous multi-million dollar investments already there.
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