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160 days ago

LOCAL CANDIDATES OPPOSE SAND MINING

Melissa from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

MAJORITY OF LOCAL CANDIDATES OPPOSE SAND MINING
Forty-one candidates in this year’s Whangārei District Council local elections were asked whether they support or oppose marine sand mining in Te Akau Bream Bay, and why.

The responses provided are as follows:
35 Candidates OPPOSE the mining of marine sand
1 Candidates NEUTRAL RESPONSE to the mining of marine sand
5 Candidates NO RESPONSE

NO RESPONSE - Contact them to ask WHY?
Hikurangi Coastal Ward - Susy Bretherton susyb@xtra.co.nz and Ren Haskell ren.haskell4council@gmail.com
Urban Ward - Tiana Epati TeeEpati@gmail.com
Jayne Golightly golightlyjayne@gmail.com
Paul Gosling – Paora (no email)

Survey results and individual responses can be viewed in the attached PDF. To view each Candidates personal statement, click on their name.

This survey was carried out by the Sub Committee of the Whangārei Heads Citizens Association—Say No to Sand Mining Te Akau Bream Bay.

Candidates Final Response Sand Mining.pdf Download View

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4 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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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3 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?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 25.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.3% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
752 votes
1 day ago

Warrant to arrest: Steven Te Maru Walters

The Team from Northland Police

Police are working to locate Steven Te Maru Walters, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.

Walters, 40, is wanted by Police in relation to breaching his release conditions and is known to frequent the Whangārei area. It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.

If you have seen Walters or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 250220/4117.

Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111

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