1080 days ago

We Say/You Say: MMP

Reporter Northern Outlook

Hi Canterbury,

Would you support the introduction of MMP to local body elections?

A former Labour minister has called on the government to implement MMP as the voting system for local body elections in a bid to 'fix' local government.

Peter Neilson, an economist, is a former Labour MP for Miramar, a Minister of Revenue, Works and Associate Minister of Finance. Neilson explains how MMP could have a positive impact on civic participation after data from Internal Affairs showed a decline in voter turnout.

Around four out of 10 New Zealanders on the electoral role turned out to vote in the last set of local elections. In comparison, around seven or eight out 10 voted in the general election last year.

Share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Northern Outlook.

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26 minutes ago

Psychic/Mediumship Readings at Room to Heal Rangiora

Rae from Rangiora

Rae @ Room to Heal in partnership with Hayley from Sensing Souls would like to offer you the use of our Earthing/Grounding Mat at a special offer of $10 during any Psychic or Mediumship readings with Hayley at Room to Heal in Rangiora.


Services

Location Investigation & Clearing.
I come to you, investigate and connect to the energy in your home and clear it. I can give information if necessary to the client and advice around Cleansing for future. **Price is for 1 hour on location and will include petrol cost** From NZ$200.00

Clairvoyant/Mediumship/Psychic Intuitive Reading

This price is for a 90 minute reading providing either mediumship or clairvoyant/psychic work and will be completed at 190 John's Road, Rangiora. **Online readings are available through arrangement, please inquire about availability and priced from $120**
From NZ$160.00

Spiritual Counselling/therapy

I can provide Spiritual Counselling to assist in your healing journey to address your struggles and wounds. Price is for a 60 minute session.

From NZ$120.00

Clairvoyant/Medium/Psychic/Intuitive Reading

This price is for a 60 minute reading providing either mediumship or clairvoyant/psychic work and will be completed at 190 John's Road, Rangiora. **Online readings are available through arrangement, please inquire about availability and prices from $100** From NZ$120.00

Don't forget to mention this offer when you book with Hayley.
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5 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below!
    0.5% Complete
1302 votes
1 day ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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