44 candidates stand for Election in Whangārei District
We've got a big turnout of candidates for our local body elections!
Here's the full list of candidates by ward:
🔸 www.wdc.govt.nz...
Candidate registrations for the 2025 Local Elections closed at 12 noon on Friday 1 August, and with 44 nominations, numbers have exceeded those of the 2022 Local Elections.
Whangarei District Council Chief Executive Simon Weston says the increase in candidate numbers shows that local democracy is alive and well in our District.
"We have 14 seats to fill at Council, and it’s heartening to see 44 candidates come forward from our community," says Mr Weston.
"Every seat will be contested, with excellent diversity in the candidate list for 2025. We’re seeing more ‘first time’ candidates putting their hands up. We have candidates from all walks of life, backgrounds and skill sets."
"This is good news for local democracy and for our District, and I look forward to a stimulating elections campaign period."
Voting in local elections will run from 9 September through to midday 11 October.
Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠
If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?
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Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?
The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.
Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.
We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?
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9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
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43.2% I want to be able to choose.
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47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
WAITANGI WEEKEND MARKET – WHANGĀREI
Support the Onerahi Lions Fundraiser at the Waitangi Weekend Market this Saturday at Reyburn House Town Basin !
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