6th October 2010 – Vote Today! Today is the last day to send back your voting papers. Most mailboxes (in my experience) are cleared by 5pm, so make sure you get them in before then.
There also turns out to be some other voting options, you can deliver your papers in person to:
| The Electoral Office | Level 8, 92 Albert Street, Auckland |
| Franklin District Council | 82 Manukau Road, Pukekohe |
| Manukau City Council | 31-33 Wiri Station Road, Manukau |
| North Shore City Council | Level 3, 1 The Strand, Takapuna |
| Papakura District Council | 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura |
| Rodney District Council | Centreway Road, Orewa |
| Waitakere City Council | 6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson |
Or on the day (Saturday) you can hand in your papers to the public libraries. So no excuses.
— x —
I’m going to take a moment to be particularly geo/ego-centric and talk about my voting options in the upcoming local body elections in Auckland (9th October).
I live in Hillcrest, North Shore. This puts me in the North Shore Ward and the Kaipatiki Local Board. (To find this information for yourself, hit this page (if you live in an ‘a’ house (or ‘ b’ or ‘c’) then you will need to start your address with a number e.g. 2 41 Smith’s Street)).
North Shore Ward
The candidates for the North Shore Ward are (two will be elected):
Steve Ashby (no web presence)
Mary-Anne Benson-Cooper (no web presence)
Joel Cayford (North Shore & ARC Councillor, described below)
Chris Darby (North Shore City Councillor, Standing for ShoreVoice)
Harry Fong (no web presence)
Grant Gillon (Councillor, MP etc, has a strong web presence but a horrible website)
Ann Hartley (ex Mayor, ex Labour MP)
Vivienne Keohane (Councillor. Says “I oppose Grandiose plans for Auckland. I support another Harbour Crossing…” something comes to mind about cake and eating it.)
Ken McKay (no web presence)
Jan O’Connor (current Councillor, is listed on google as an Andrew Williams supporter…)
Christine Rankin (Is arguably the most famous of these names, but struggles to get her policies up front (in fact I couldn’t find a site for her campaign)
George Wood (ex-Mayor of North Shore)
As I typed that list out, I was surprised by the number of strong candidates. In fact, one could argue, that it’s a stronger list than the mayoral list.
I’m not really supposed to express any favouritism towards any candidates, but I feel so strongly towards one of them, Joel Cayford that I can’t help it. In my penultimate year at school (6th form certificate at the time) I had to do a geography project on the topic of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment system. I was supposed to interview someone, but instead I emailed a list of questions to Joel who was a North Shore City Councillor at the time. To my surprise he responded in detail and I was able to use the material successfully in my project. That’s the sort of thing that tells you a lot about a person and he’ll have my vote whenever he wants it in the future.
There are a bunch of other big names in there; Ann Hartley (ex-Labour MP and North Shore Mayor), Christine Rankin and George Wood (another ex North Shore Mayor).
Kaipatiki Local Board
These are the candidates for my local board (eight will be elected):
Alan Spilhaus
Vivienne Keohane
Steve Ashby
Harry Fong
Grant Gillon
Ann Hartley
Martin Lawes
David Thornton
Gary Thornton
Jennifer Yorke
John Gillon
Keith Salmon
Lindsay Waugh
Chris Marshall
Nigel Armstrong
Trevor Courtier
James Doleman
Richard Hills
Barry Holton
Nick Kearney
Chris Waterman
Again, this looks like a strong list, with a bit of spillover from the list above. Some names certainly jump out at me, but you might have to talk to me offline to get my views on who to vote for.
This is a topic which is near to my heart… Take care! Exactly where can I find the contact details for questions?
It is very comforting to see that others are suffering from the same problem as you, wow!
bookmarked!!, I love your web site.
Saved as a favorite, I really like your web site.
It’s hard to come by well-informed people in this particular subject, but you seem like you know what you’re talking about! Thanks
Hello there! Just swinging by to praise your remarkable blog. Your insights on making money online are really commendable. Making money from home has never been more achievable thanks to affiliate marketing. It’s all about leveraging your online presence and promoting items or services that resonate with your audience. Your blog is a valuable resource for anyone interested in making money from home. Keep on the excellent work!
Hello dear friends! Life is full of endless possibilities, so dare to dream big and chase after your wildest dreams. Believe in yourself and watch miracles unfold!
Thanks for thr great article!
Hey everyone! Let your inner light shine bright today and light up the world with kindness and positivity. You have the power to make a difference in someone’s life, so spread love wherever you go!
Hello there! This article could not be written any better! Going through this article reminds me of my previous roommate! He constantly kept preaching about this. I most certainly will send this post to him. Pretty sure he’ll have a great read. Thank you for sharing!
Hi friends! Appreciate the splendor in each moment. The universe is overflowing of blessings.
Next time I read a blog, I hope that it does not disappoint me just as much as this one. I mean, Yes, it was my choice to read, but I truly believed you’d have something helpful to talk about. All I hear is a bunch of moaning about something that you can fix if you weren’t too busy seeking attention.
After checking out a number of the blog posts on your blog, I truly like your technique of blogging. I book marked it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back soon. Please visit my web site too and tell me how you feel.
You should take part in a contest for one of the greatest websites on the net. I most certainly will recommend this website!
Hi friends! Each challenge you face fortifies you. Accept the path and believe in your capacity to overcome.
I needed to thank you for this good read!! I certainly enjoyed every bit of it. I’ve got you book marked to check out new things you post…
Hey there! Take a moment to appreciate the splendor that surrounds you. The universe is full of awe.
Oh my goodness! Awesome article dude! Many thanks, However I am experiencing difficulties with your RSS. I don’t know why I can’t join it. Is there anybody else having the same RSS problems? Anyone that knows the answer will you kindly respond? Thanks!
Hello dear friends! Irrespective of you’re going through, remember to keep hope. Brighter days are on the horizon.
Pretty! This was an extremely wonderful post. Thank you for supplying this info.
I was able to find good information from your blog articles.
Pretty! This has been an incredibly wonderful post. Thanks for supplying these details.
Protection in opposition to infections: Thee very best adult dikapers are uniquely designed for optimum absorption in the course of the day
and night. Treat yourself and your pals to a full day
of wellness. Have a craft night time along wkth your
best pals and make homnemade paintings, origami, and even bedazzle your clothing and accessories, identical to you did in the ’90s.
That is enjoyable at dwelling or at an area karaoke bar, and
nothing beats belting out your favorite tunes with friends.
Work out your strengths and set up your setting in a manner that supports them.
You in all probability have not had one since high school, so take
it manner back with a traditional slumber celebration. Desirous to get again to
that, I began leaving my phone on the charger in the bathroom and found I felt considerably misplaced and unsettled
when just laying down. Another great coloring e book
choice if you are into geometrical patterns and the math of our universe, The
Golden Ratio Coloring Book by Steve Richards explores the Fibonacci sequence
found all all through our world. Pages are perforated and printed on one facet
only for easy display, and at less than $5, it’s an excellent-inexpensive option. ????????? ? ???????????
This is a topic which is near to my heart… Many thanks! Exactly where are your contact details though?
Excellent post! We are linking to this particularly great content on our site. Keep up the great writing.
An intriguing discussion is worth comment. I believe that you ought to write more on this topic, it might not be a taboo matter but generally folks don’t talk about these subjects. To the next! All the best.
I was extremely pleased to discover this great site. I wanted to thank you for your time for this fantastic read!! I definitely really liked every bit of it and i also have you book marked to look at new information on your website.
Oh my goodness! Awesome article dude! Thanks, However I am going through issues with your RSS. I don’t understand the reason why I cannot subscribe to it. Is there anybody having similar RSS issues? Anyone that knows the solution will you kindly respond? Thanks!
When I initially commented I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on every time a comment is added I get 4 emails with the same comment. Perhaps there is a means you are able to remove me from that service? Kudos.
Good post. I’m facing many of these issues as well..
Hello dear friends! Irrespective of you’re going through, always hold onto hope. Sunnier days are on the horizon.
I used to be able to find good information from your articles.
Spot on with this write-up, I really feel this web site needs much more attention. I’ll probably be returning to see more, thanks for the info!
Hello dear friends! No matter what you’re going through, remember to keep hope. Brighter days are on the horizon.
Hey there! Embrace your uniqueness and embrace the traits that make you one of a kind.
I seriously love your blog.. Great colors & theme. Did you develop this web site yourself? Please reply back as I’m trying to create my very own site and would like to learn where you got this from or exactly what the theme is named. Kudos!
Hey there! Welcome the adventure of life with open arms. Every experience offers valuable lessons.
Nice post. I learn something totally new and challenging on blogs I stumbleupon everyday. It’s always exciting to read articles from other authors and practice something from other sites.
Hi, I think your web site could be having internet browser compatibility issues. When I take a look at your website in Safari, it looks fine however, when opening in I.E., it’s got some overlapping issues. I merely wanted to provide you with a quick heads up! Aside from that, wonderful website.
An impressive share! I have just forwarded this onto a co-worker who had been conducting a little research on this. And he in fact bought me breakfast because I found it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending some time to discuss this issue here on your web page.
Having read this I believed it was extremely informative. I appreciate you taking the time and energy to put this article together. I once again find myself spending a lot of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worth it!
I would like to thank you for the efforts you have put in penning this blog. I am hoping to see the same high-grade blog posts by you in the future as well. In truth, your creative writing abilities has encouraged me to get my own blog now 😉
After I originally left a comment I appear to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on every time a comment is added I recieve 4 emails with the exact same comment. There has to be an easy method you can remove me from that service? Thank you.
I would like to thank you for the efforts you have put in penning this blog. I am hoping to see the same high-grade content by you later on as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities has motivated me to get my own, personal website now 😉
We are for you, the sincere one that was severely injured.
Homeowners who fail to satisfy this minimum requirement can be held liable for any damages caused by them or a family member.
In case you see something that seems improper, say something about it.
When I initially commented I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on each time a comment is added I receive 4 emails with the same comment. Is there a means you can remove me from that service? Thanks a lot.
This is the right web site for anyone who would like to find out about this topic. You realize a whole lot its almost hard to argue with you (not that I personally will need to…HaHa). You definitely put a brand new spin on a topic that has been discussed for years. Excellent stuff, just excellent.
The very next time I read a blog, I hope that it won’t fail me as much as this particular one. After all, Yes, it was my choice to read, but I actually believed you’d have something interesting to say. All I hear is a bunch of crying about something you could possibly fix if you were not too busy looking for attention.