Whangarei could have an MP soon - part two
A bit over a month ago Tel Hudson published a post Whangarei could have an MP soon, in which we were discussing the possibility that our electorate might get two MPs in Parliament, in case Labour's candidate Dr Emily Henderson won the seat (National's Dr Shane Reti was always in because of his high rank on the party list).
This has now become a reality, with Emily winning the seat by a margin of 431 votes after special votes.
Northland has also changed colours, with Labour's Willow-Jean Prime winning the seat by an even narrower margin of 163 votes. Unfortunately National's Matt King is too far down on the party list to stay on as MP. It would have been great to have four MP's in Parliament representing all of Northland.
Congratulations to both winning candidates. Isn't it great to live in a country where every vote counts?
For more information (including another seat for the Māori Party, a much narrower result in the cannabis referendum and other developments) see this RNZ article.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77.3% Yes
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21.8% No
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0.9% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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