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Council referred the option of replacing First-Past-the-Post (FPP) voting with Single-Transferable-Vote (STV) to the Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee. Te Tatau o Te Arawa, Lakes Community Board, Rural Community Board and the public can now provide input before Council makes its final decision… View moreCouncil referred the option of replacing First-Past-the-Post (FPP) voting with Single-Transferable-Vote (STV) to the Strategy, Policy and Finance Committee. Te Tatau o Te Arawa, Lakes Community Board, Rural Community Board and the public can now provide input before Council makes its final decision by 12 September.
FPP, where voters tick candidates, is familiar and more easily understood. But it is more likely than STV to lead to councils that do not have the support of the majority in the community. It is also more likely that greater numbers of voters will not have representation.
STV, where voters rank candidates 1, 2, 3 …, transfers votes for the least preferred candidates until all places are filled. STV is fairer because outcomes are more representative of voters’ preferences. Voters don’t need to know how preferences are allocated to get this benefit.
DHBs are required by law to use STV. Where local councils switch from FPP to STV the number of invalid votes drops from about 9 to 1.5 per cent. There will be fewer wasted votes if Council adopts STV and those elected will be more likely to have the support of a majority of voters.
I urge residents and ratepayers, and our policy advisory boards, to advise Council that STV is better able to deliver fairer representation, reflect the distinctive nature of our community, and to elect candidates that best represent our interests.
REYNOLD MACPHERSON
Rotorua
Hi neighbours,
Rotorua Lakes Council plans to import five tonnes of South Korean mud for the first five Mudtopia Festivals, at a cost of about $90,000.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
So what do you think of the idea to import it?
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Council's own doggie models Mishka and Sika have been helping to remind owners to re-register their furry friends before the end of this month. Register your pooch online now at www.rotorualakescouncil.nz...
Read more about registration renewals at bit.ly...
Does anyone know this person? We have had a parcel arrive for her at Clifton Court Motel. She is not a guest nor expected as a guest. It is addressed to our physical address with a 3491 post code which is Kinleith not Tokoroa. If you know her can you ask her to contact us 07 886 4579. I would … View moreDoes anyone know this person? We have had a parcel arrive for her at Clifton Court Motel. She is not a guest nor expected as a guest. It is addressed to our physical address with a 3491 post code which is Kinleith not Tokoroa. If you know her can you ask her to contact us 07 886 4579. I would hate to send it back to England if she can be located via here. Thanks for your help.
The Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!
From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!
Did you know that you can … View moreThe Neighbourly team love to see whats happening across the country. So we thought we'd share five of the most interesting posts we've found this year!
From Spanish celebrities to Hedgehog Hospitals - Check out our list of quirky Neighbourly Posts here!
Did you know that you can browse posts from neighbourhoods across the country on our Public Notices tab? Any content shared to these public pages are posts that have been made with the "Public Post" box ticked.
hi neighbours,
Councils will be urged to reduce sugary drinks in public facilities and at council-run events through adopting their own voluntary policies.
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) voted in favour of a remit, designed to take steps to dial back consumption of sugary drinks, at an … View morehi neighbours,
Councils will be urged to reduce sugary drinks in public facilities and at council-run events through adopting their own voluntary policies.
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) voted in favour of a remit, designed to take steps to dial back consumption of sugary drinks, at an annual meeting in Auckland on Tuesday.
READ MORE HERE: www.stuff.co.nz...
What do you think? Should it be up to councils to dictate if sugary drinks should be sold at council-run events?
For the second year running Rotorua Lakes Council has won the judges’ choice award at the Local Government New Zealand EXCELLENCE Awards, this year for the district’s mountain bike strategy.
The aim of the strategy is to turn Rotorua into a globally recognised destination for mountain bikers … View moreFor the second year running Rotorua Lakes Council has won the judges’ choice award at the Local Government New Zealand EXCELLENCE Awards, this year for the district’s mountain bike strategy.
The aim of the strategy is to turn Rotorua into a globally recognised destination for mountain bikers and was a finalist and highly commended in the Best Practice Contribution to Local Economic Development category at last 2017 LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards in Auckland.
The Martin Jenkins Judges’ Choice Award for Outstanding Value and Service Delivery is a special award given to a finalist for “outstanding delivery of best practice value and services to their community”.
Now in their fourth year, the LGNZ EXCELLENCE Awards recognise and celebrate the leadership role local government plays in communities.
Awards judges said Rotorua was now internationally recognised as a mountain biking destination and the spin-off from that was “real and visible”.
To read the full story go to bit.ly...
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!
These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? … View moreClean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop during July 2017. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99!
These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. Not a cardholder? Don't worry; you can sign up FREE when you’re in store. Find out more now.
Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
Not so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!
- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us … View moreNot so long ago, we asked you to complete our FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017. Over 2600 people told us their beauty, health and hygiene secrets and we were AMAZED with the results!
- Almost 50% of us are eating fast food a minimum of once a month!
- Did you know that 1 in 10 of us are getting less than 5 hours sleep each night?
- The most common kiwi stress relief is to exercise! Coming in at a close second was .. of course .. FOOD!
Want to see what else we found out? Like how frequently we are washing our hands...?!
Check out all our interesting findings from the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey 2017 here!
Free as a Bird rescue does amazing work and is not for profit, I unfortunately have no helpful advice to offer to help with this issue so I'm sharing in hope someone is more helpful than myself :) www.facebook.com...
selling Dr martens Shies for $60 dollars pm me for more details and if interested... Price can be discuss
Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!
With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty … View moreKia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!
With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty product you’ve bought, or a neighbourhood problem such as an overhanging tree or working out who’s responsible for fixing a fence.
For free, confidential information and advice, visit or phone a Citizens Advice Bureau in your neighbourhood or give us a call on 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222).
There’s no doubt that winter is here has made itself right at home! If you’re feeling the chills and that wee tickle in the back of your throat, make sure you check out our winter wellness tips and boost your body with our supplement hero of the month: Vitamin C and Echinacea.
It's only ten weeks till New Zealand's General Election. Have you made a decision on who you will vote for? Or do you think the next ten weeks will affect your vote?
More of the same today on the roads people - be safe and patient! Just pretend that slow driver is your granny and give them space..
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