STV. Who wants it?
Well it's coming and I for one welcome it. In STV you rank the candidates in order of preference. If you like just a few candidates then you give ranks 1, 2, 3, ... to your preferred people and don't rank the others. If you really like First Past The Post then just vote for your choice with a '1' and leave the rest blank.
Australia used a stupid variant where you had to rank all the candidates. This meant that people complained that they were forced by law to vote for people they didn't want. But just because Australians messed up the system does not mean that we shouldn't do it properly.
The real result of this change is that it's possible for a stranger to become elected to the Council. Of course electioneering is hard work but who wants to elect a lazy time server?
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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