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: 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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64.3% Yes
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33.3% No
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2.3% Other - I'll share below
Christmas Pottery Sale - Havelock North
Looking for something unique for your Christmas table, as a present or perhaps something to brighten up the garden for when guests arrive? The Pottery at 26 Bennelong Place, Havelock North will hold their Christmas sale on Saturday, December 16 from 9am - 2pm. There's a wide range of good quality, handcrafted goods that you won't find anywhere else. Don't miss this opportunity! Everything on offer from staked flowers and other garden art, tealight houses, vases, plates, bowls, cups, Christmas decorations, right up to some gorgeous wee mice to delight any child. Come along and find something special.
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.
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