Posts by Whangarei Leader
3305 days ago

Poll: School holiday poll

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

There has been some talk recently which moots changing our official summer holidays period and in particular the school holidays. Some are saying the unsettled weather over December and early January is almost the norm nowadays , with the weather we expect in summer not really kicking in until February and March. There are several ways of doing this which would still allow the normal Christmas and New Year stat days being observed, but the lengthy 3-5 week break would be delayed most likely to mid February to mid March. What are your thoughts? I

School holiday poll
  • 10.8% Move the holidays but keep stats days
    10.8% Complete
  • 59.5% Don' t move the holidays
    59.5% Complete
  • 2.7% Move the holidays
    2.7% Complete
  • 5.4% Which months? Mid Jan to mid Feb
    5.4% Complete
  • 16.2% End of Jan to End of Feb
    16.2% Complete
  • 5.4% Mid Feb to end Mid March
    5.4% Complete
37 votes
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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% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59% Complete
  • 25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.5% Complete
  • 15.5% ... It is complicated
    15.5% Complete
664 votes
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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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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