Have Your Say on Alcohol in Public Places
Hello, submissions for the Proposed Control of Alcohol in Public Places Bylaw are due by 28 October.
This Bylaw sets permanent alcohol free zones and a ban on the consumption of alcohol in any particular area between 9pm and 5am.
It’s important we hear from our community on this, please make a submission.
Information on making a submission is available on Council’s website: www.huttcity.govt.nz...
and includes :
• Maps showing areas proposed as alcohol free zones
• An online submission form.
(You can also email or write in without using the form, please provide your contact details and indicate whether or not you wish to speak to your submission.)
The information and submission forms are also in our libraries and at the Council building on Laings Road.
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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59.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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Wild weather in Wellington
Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.
Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.
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