Final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections
We are now into the final week of voting in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections. If returning your completed voting paper by post, you must place it in a NZ Post box (in the prepaid envelope provided) before tomorrow Tuesday 4 October.
Alternatively, completed voting papers can be dropped into the big orange voting bins at the following locations:
- Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122. Monday-Saturday (12pm noon).
- Hastings Library, cnr Eastbourne and Warren Streets, Hastings 4122. Monday-Friday.
- Havelock North Library, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130. Monday-Friday.
- Flaxmere Library, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. Monday-Friday.
If for some reason your papers haven't arrived, or they are significantly damaged or destroyed, you will need to cast a special vote.
In addition to the Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, special voting will also be available at the following locations this week:
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
- Friday 7 October, 9am-4pm in the Te Puawai Room
Flaxmere Community Centre & FlaXrock Gym
- Wednesday 5 October, 10am-2pm
Havelock North Library
- Thursday 6 October, 10am-2pm
Camberley Community Centre
- Monday 3 October, 1pm-4pm
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
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25.9% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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