Cannons Creek, Porirua

1930 days ago

Poll: What is the top issue you want the local council to focus on?

Neighbourly.co.nz

The local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years.

With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you. Being clear on this is a first step in knowing… View moreThe local elections are a great opportunity to decide on who we want to represent our communities over the next three years.

With elections just around the corner, this is a good time to pinpoint the issues that affect you and are important to you. Being clear on this is a first step in knowing what you want your local councillors to support or who to vote for. What are the issues you want your next local council to focus on?

What is the top issue you want the local council to focus on?

33% Rates

33% Complete
10.8% Housing

10.8% Complete
15% Roads

15% Complete
3.6% Public transport

3.6% Complete
9.3% Water

9.3% Complete
4.9% Waste

4.9% Complete
8.9% Climate + environment

8.9% Complete
10.2% Infrastructure

10.2% Complete
4.3% Local facilities (like parks and libraries)

4.3% Complete

1311 votes

1930 days ago

Local charity urgently needs auditor!

Sandra from Tawa

Would you or anyone you know be willing to help out a local charity who desperately needs help with an auditor's review of their year end accounts? We have been helping vulnerable Wellington families for the past 13 years but have recently lost our auditor. Our accounts are on the Xero … View moreWould you or anyone you know be willing to help out a local charity who desperately needs help with an auditor's review of their year end accounts? We have been helping vulnerable Wellington families for the past 13 years but have recently lost our auditor. Our accounts are on the Xero accounting system so it is a pretty simple job but unfortunately we are unable to afford to pay someone to do this. We would be so grateful if you or someone you know could urgently get in touch and help us out!!! Thanks heaps for reading this message! 😁😁

Having problems with drugs or alcohol?

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Vote for Get Growing! You could WIN!

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Calling all Get Growing lovers! NZ Gardener's ezine is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award in the Webstar Magazine Media Awards. Click through to their website to vote daily and help us win!

Each vote counts as an entry to win this De'Longhi espresso machine … View moreCalling all Get Growing lovers! NZ Gardener's ezine is in the running to win the Magshop People's Choice Award in the Webstar Magazine Media Awards. Click through to their website to vote daily and help us win!

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1931 days ago

What older women wished you knew about them

Ryan Krug from

Did you know... only 16% of women remain in part-time work after retirement age, compared to 29% of men? At 82 years old, actress Elizabeth McRae is definitely bucking the trend!

If you'd like to meet amazing over 65s like Elizabeth, sign up to be an accredited volunteer and make friends with… View moreDid you know... only 16% of women remain in part-time work after retirement age, compared to 29% of men? At 82 years old, actress Elizabeth McRae is definitely bucking the trend!

If you'd like to meet amazing over 65s like Elizabeth, sign up to be an accredited volunteer and make friends with some of Wellington's other amazing residents!