Local elections are different this year
It’s a local elections year, and the Deputy Electoral Officer for Whangārei District, Nicolene Pestana, says there are two key differences to look out for: a new way of voting called ‘Single Transferrable Vote’ (STV), and a poll on our Māori Ward.
“The STV voting process is easy. Instead of ticking your favourite candidate, this year you’ll be asked to number the candidates from the one you like the most (which would be your number 1) to the one you like the least. You do not have to rank every candidate."
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A formula is used to distribute votes once successful candidates have passed the ‘quota’, which allows your second and third (and so on) votes to count, rather than being "lost" as they would be in a First Past the Post system.
“The second thing to keep an eye out for is the Māori Ward Poll, which will be posted to you as part of your voting documents. This is an important question for everyone, regardless of your ethnicity or which electoral roll you’re on."
The options are: 🅰️ ‘I vote to keep the Māori ward/ constituency’, or 🅱️‘I vote to remove the Māori ward/constituency’.
We have more info for candidates and voters at www.wdc.govt.nz...
Boxing Day Mega Bed Sale is now on!
Hey neighbors,
Our Boxing Day Mega Sale has officially started and the savings are some of the biggest you’ll see all year. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your bed or mattress, this is your chance. The deals have already started moving quickly across our 31 stores.
Boxing Day Highlights:
• Up to 65% OFF selected NZ-made beds
• TEMPUR sets with special Boxing Day pricing
• Sealy Posturepedic mattress-only deals
• Free Delivery
• Free Premium Pillows and Free Size Upgrades on select beds
• Daily Knockout Deals
Customers have already started securing their favourites and several models are moving faster than expected.
Once these Boxing Day offers end, they will not return.
Find your nearest Beds4U store: beds4u.co.nz...
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz...
Don’t wait, Neighbours. Stocks won’t last long.
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.4% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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16.6% Hmm, maybe?
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11% Yes!
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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