27 days ago

2024 By-Elections for the Takitimu Māori Ward and the Heretaunga General Ward

Communications from Hastings District Council

For those enrolled to vote in the Takitimu Māori Ward and Heretaunga General Ward, voting remains open until 12 noon Friday 24 May, with official results declared from Monday 27 May.

If you have not received your voting papers, special voting is available at Hastings District Council, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122.

For a list of where to deliver your completed voting paper, visit: www.hastingsdc.govt.nz...

To find a NZ Post Mail Box near you, visit: www.nzpost.co.nz...

For all other information about the by-elections including ward boundaries, visit: www.hastingsdc.govt.nz...

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2 days ago

Poll: Are swear words no longer?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In 2023, Apple amended its autocorrect function to allow Iphone users to freely use their intended word without mentioning 'ducks'. Is this a sign of the times? Are swear words no longer taboo in our communities or workplaces?

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Are swear words no longer?
  • 21.2% Yes - swear words don't phase me
    21.2% Complete
  • 47.3% No - it's still inappropriate to swear
    47.3% Complete
  • 30.9% It's depends on the word
    30.9% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below!
    0.7% Complete
1371 votes
2 hours ago

This one's a real head-scratcher!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If you will not keep it then it will break. What is it?

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1 day ago

Are you getting enough sleep to solve this one neighbours?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Name a month in which people sleep the least.

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