Voting is open in the 2022 Local Body Elections
Voting is open in the 2022 Hawke's Bay local body elections.
Completed voting papers can be posted in NZ Post Boxes (in the prepaid envelope provided) or dropped into the big orange voting bins at the following locations:
- Hastings District Council Customer Service Centre, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122. Monday-Friday.
- Hastings Library, cnr Eastbourne and Warren Streets, Hastings 4122. Monday-Sunday.
- Havelock North Library, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, 4130. Monday-Saturday.
- Flaxmere Library, Swansea Road, Flaxmere, 4120. Monday-Saturday.
If you are returning your voting paper by mail, you must post your voting paper in a NZ Post box before Tuesday, 4 October to reach the electoral officer before close of voting on 8 October 2022.
If your papers don't arrive for some reason, 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:
Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
- Tuesday 27 September, 9am-4pm in the Takarangi Room
- Friday 7 October, 9am-4pm in the Te Puawai Room
Flaxmere Community Centre & FlaXrock Gym
- Thursday 22 September, 1pm-4pm
- Wednesday 28 September, 9am-1pm
- Wednesday 5 October, 10am-2pm
Havelock North Library
- Friday 23 September, 1pm-4pm
- Saturday 24 September, 10am-2pm
- Thursday 6 October, 10am-2pm
Hastings Library
- Saturday 24 September, 12pm-4pm
- Sunday 25 September, 1pm-4pm
- Saturday 1 October, 10am-2pm
- Sunday 2 October, 1pm-4pm
Camberley Community Centre
- Friday 30 September, 10am-2pm
- 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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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.6% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.9% ... 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?
Garden shredder
Does anyone have a garden shredder I could borrow for a few hours, tomorrow. Happy to pay or trade.
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