I guess it's too much to expect a turnaround in voting turnout.
I can never understand why people fail to exercise their democratic right to vote.
Figures in are showing a trend similar to the last local body election so we are looking at a 40% - 45% turnout.
It does not make sense but how can it be changed?
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Voting
Can we lift the vote over 50% this election?
It's hard to know why there is such a poor turnout but maybe this year with the net being used more than last election, we will see more interest and a greater response from the voting public.
I am surprised at the interest from younger voters which is great.
The first tranche of votes must be in already.
How time flys.
It's hard to know why there is such a poor turnout but maybe this year with the net being used more than last election, we will see more interest and a greater response from the voting public.
I am surprised at the interest from younger voters which is great.
The first tranche of votes must be in already.
How time flys.
Friday, September 17, 2010
V-Day
The voting papers arrive on time.
Now they are out I hope all voters give considerable thought to who they may elect to represent them.
Around the country there are may who get in because they are celebs or prominent in some field.
Give it a lot of thought.
Now they are out I hope all voters give considerable thought to who they may elect to represent them.
Around the country there are may who get in because they are celebs or prominent in some field.
Give it a lot of thought.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Vandalism and Tagging
What is it that makes these idiots vandalise signs.Its not as though they are going to vote.
I have a good idea who painted my hoarding tag fashion.Probably the same crew that threw a bottle at a nearby house when I was erecting it.
They know they are too young to be prosecuted. What a shame.
I will catch them.
I have a good idea who painted my hoarding tag fashion.Probably the same crew that threw a bottle at a nearby house when I was erecting it.
They know they are too young to be prosecuted. What a shame.
I will catch them.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Taradale Meeting
It was a great meeting of Taradale residents at the Taradale Primary School last night.
The Napier City candidates were all really great and covered a wide range of topics.What to do with marineland is certainly a contentious issue.
I must say there were some great questions for the Regional Council candidates and some people had done their homework well.
A most enjoyable evening.
The Napier City candidates were all really great and covered a wide range of topics.What to do with marineland is certainly a contentious issue.
I must say there were some great questions for the Regional Council candidates and some people had done their homework well.
A most enjoyable evening.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Warming Up
The weather may not be warming up or giving us nice sunshine but there are certainly more hoardings popping up and election material appearing in the mail.
The voting papers come out in a week so this coming week will be a busy one.
Get your pens ready!
The voting papers come out in a week so this coming week will be a busy one.
Get your pens ready!
Interesting Group
In Northland a new group has been set up out of sheer frustration over compliance costs.
It has brought together a range of people who are being hit with high compliance costs.
They are seeking a more commonsense and practical approach to regulations.
They have already had meetings with councils and explained how compliance costs take income out of the economy.
Will watch with interest.
It has brought together a range of people who are being hit with high compliance costs.
They are seeking a more commonsense and practical approach to regulations.
They have already had meetings with councils and explained how compliance costs take income out of the economy.
Will watch with interest.
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