Poll: How are you heating your home this winter?
Hi neighbours - Blenheim residents are preparing to hunker down for winter, with many making moves in the home heating department.
The Marlborough District Council issued more than 70 consents for log or wood burners in May. They were a mix of upgrades, new builds, and replacements of "non-compliant" fireplaces.
Home heating accounted for a little under half of all buildings consents last month. Read more here.
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34.3% Heat Pump
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49.3% Fire place
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1.5% Gas heater or fire
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4.5% Electric heater
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10.4% Other (comment below)
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.2% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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