1296 days ago

We want your questions!

Communications from Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Western Bay, what's something you'd like to ask the candidates standing in the elections this year? ?

Whatever your question is, submit them to us and those standing in the election could be answering your question on the night of your local debate! Here's how it works:

1. Submit your question to us via our website or fill out a printed form at one of our centres before Friday 19 August 2022.

2. We'll group the questions into themes and select a handful to be asked*. If you're stuck on what to ask, have a look at our pre-election report. It has info on the current local government landscape and an overview of our key projects: www.westernbay.govt.nz...

3. Watch the debates! Who doesn't love a debate? You can watch them from the comfort of your own home via our livestream or you can attend them live:

*Please note: although it would be great to ask the candidates every single question submitted, it would be a very, very long night. We'll make sure there's a good spread of questions however we won't be shying away from hot topics.

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Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

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Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?

(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

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6 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.2% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
1120 votes
3 days ago

Small round patio table with 2 chairs

Teresa from Greerton - Parkvale

I am looking to purchase a small round patio table with 2 chairs.
If there is anybody who has one can you please msge me.
Teresa