Local Elections 2022 - Candidate briefing events
Nominations are open now for the 2022 Local Elections. Keen to learn more about the job of an elected member? Come along to one of our info sessions:
š 2ā3.30pm, Saturday 23 July at the Raumati South Community Hall
š 4ā5.30pm, Tuesday 26 July at the Waikanae Community Centre
š 9.30ā11.00am, Wednesday 27 July at Council Chambers in Paraparaumu and via Zoom
š 5.30ā7.00pm, Tuesday 2 August at NgÄ Purapura (Te WÄnanga) in Åtaki, and
š 6ā7.30pm, Tuesday 9 August at St Peters Hall in PaekÄkÄriki.
Local government only succeeds if people who care for their communities are prepared to serve.
To find out more, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.9% Yes
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20.9% No
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
Think Youāve Got the Answer? Todayās Riddle Says āProve Itā!
If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesnāt have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.1% Yes
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15.1% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below