Posts by Western Bay of Plenty District Council
832 days ago

The race is on

Communications from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Kia ora neighbours,

Exciting news! A total of 58 people have put their pōtae (hat) in the ring to represent the Western Bay. Check out who has put their names forward below.

What now? A couple things.

We'll be hosting Candidate Debates where candidates will go toe-to-toe on the hard-hitting topics. You can check the line-up out on our website.

Key dates:

?Enrolled voters in the Western Bay can expect to receive their voting packs in the post from Friday, 16 September.

?Voting will close at midday Saturday, 8 October with preliminary results expected to be announced early afternoon.

?Official results will be available by 14-19 October.

Well done to everyone who put themselves out there and embarking on the first steps of becoming a changemaker for your community!

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7 days ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 4.7% Second half of November
    4.7% Complete
  • 43.5% 1st December
    43.5% Complete
  • 17.7% A week before Christmas
    17.7% Complete
  • 33% Whenever you wish
    33% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2593 votes
5 hours ago

Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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3 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t 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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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.7% Yes
    82.7% Complete
  • 14.4% No
    14.4% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
1405 votes