{"id":241,"date":"2022-06-15T08:37:22","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T08:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsintheballot.nz\/?p=241"},"modified":"2022-08-21T01:30:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-21T01:30:37","slug":"eastern-ward-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itsintheballot.nz\/index.php\/2022\/06\/15\/eastern-ward-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Onepoto General Ward"},"content":{"rendered":"

Onepoto Ward for Councilor \u2013 5 Position<\/h1>\n

Location where the Show is being Filmed \u2013 Porirua East School<\/a><\/p>\n

Date of the show \u2013 Monday 22nd August 2022<\/p>\n

Times to arrive \u2013 Audience Members arrive by 630pm<\/p>\n

Broadcast Time \u2013 7pm to 9pm<\/p>\n

Books your tickets\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

Submit your questions\u00a0here\u00a0<\/a>\u2013 We will select the best questions for the show\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Candidates who are Standing<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Standing here \u2013 Register your attendance\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

Michael Duncan<\/h4>\n

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\r\nConfirmed Attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite - \r\nFacebook - \r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - mike.duncan@xtra.co.nz  \r\n\r\n<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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David Turner<\/h4>\n
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Confirmed Attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong> \r\nWebsite - \r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/davidturnernz<\/a>\r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - david@davidturner.net.au<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Tapu Elia<\/h4>\n
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Murray Faivalu
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Invited to appear on It's in the Ballot and awaiting conformations<\/strong>\r\nWebsite - https:\/\/www.murrayfaivalu.nz\/<\/a>\r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/murrayforonepoto<\/a>\r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - murrayfaivalu2022@gmail.com<\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/pre>\n
Geoff Hayward<\/h4>\n
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Dennis Makalio JNR<\/span><\/h4>\n
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\r\nConfirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite - \r\nFacebook -   \r\nTwitter -  \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - dmakalio@wesleyca.org.nz<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Findlay Siania <\/span><\/h4>\n
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Invited to appear on It's in the Ballot and awaiting conformations<\/strong>\r\nWebsite -  \r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/findlayforonepoto\/<\/a>\r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - findlaysiania5@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Izzy Ford<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Confirmed attending It's in the Ballot in Person <\/strong>\r\nWebsite - https:\/\/izzyford.site123.me\/<\/a>\r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Izzy-Ford-Deputy-Mayor-of-Porirua-499561410078161<\/a>\r\nTwitter - https:\/\/twitter.com\/glizzy89<\/a>\r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - izzy.ford.03@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Faafoi Seiuli<\/span><\/h4>\n
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\r\nUnavailable but will be posting written answers to our shows questions<\/strong>\r\nWebsite - \r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100064040979036&sk=about<\/a>\r\nTwitter - \r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - faafois@hotmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Moze Galo<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Invited to appear on It's in the Ballot and awaiting conformations<\/strong>\r\nWebsite - \r\nFacebook - https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Beast4TheEast <\/a>\r\nTwitter - https:\/\/twitter.com\/Beastmoze<\/a>\r\nInstagram - \r\nEmail - Moze.galo@poriruacity.govt.nz<\/span><\/a><\/pre>\n
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Questions that are in the Shows Boxes<\/h1>\n
1. In your view is the Central Government overloading councils with regulation and
\nlegislation?
\n2. Should councils be forced to treat their potable water with fluoride?
\n3. Should councils be funding and helping to organise community events?
\n4. Should councils employ public relations teams?
\n5. Do you think that the council (Mayor and Councillors) have enough say in the way the
\ncouncil is run?
\n6. Councils are being given roles and responsibilities from the Central Government coming
\nfrom regulation and legislation. These are referred to as unfunded mandates.
\nWhat is your opinion on the unfunded mandates from the Central Government?
\n7. How respectful is the relationship between Central and Local Government?
\n8. Do you think that the Resource Management Act reform is necessary?
\n9. Do you think climate change should be the number one concern at the ballot box?
\n10. What do you think will be the three biggest issues for Councils in the next term
\n(2022-2025)?
\n11. What do you consider to be the Council’s key responsibilities and what order of priority?
\n12. Dog owners in Christchurch have been issued with a lifelong metal disk engraved with
\ntheir pet\u2019s unique identification number from June 2022 under a change to dog
\nregistrations that will help the environment and save money.
\nDo you think Porirua Council should adopt this policy?
\n13. Do you think the provision and beautification of dog amenities should be paid by
\nratepayers or should they be covered by dog owner\u2019s registration fees?
\n14. What can councils do to fight back against over-regulation and legislation driven by the
\nCentral Government?
\n15. The current process for citizen engagement seems very daunting for the majority of
\npeople.
\nHow can ordinary residents and ratepayers get their voices heard by the council?
\n16. What are the challenges facing the harbour and its catchments? And what are your
\npriorities for protecting and enhancing the quality of the harbour and its catchments?
\n17. Te Awarua o Porirua is one of our most precious taonga. What are the current issues
\nfacing our waterways and what are you going to do to address those issues?
\n18. What are your thoughts on the public libraries in Porirua, and do you have any plans
\naround them?
\n19. Should PCC social housing firstly be offered to those who are locals?
\n20. Do you support more housing in the ward, and if so, how would you see this achieved?
\n21. This year sees the start of the M\u0101ori wards. How are you going to ensure there is true
\nco-governance with M\u0101ori for our city?
\n22. What are you doing to ensure young people\u2019s voices are heard and actioned to keep our
\ncity vibrant and growing?<\/p>\n
23. Internationally, cities that are nicer places to walk around are considered better places
\nto live. What will you do to improve the experience of pedestrians in Porirua such as
\nwider footpaths, less on street parking, more green spaces, protection from the wind
\nand rain?
\n24. Would you bring in household food waste collection to stop this waste from going to
\nlandfill?
\n25. What are you personally going to do to roll model climate action? Bike to work every
\nday? Go zero waste? Eat a plant based diet?
\n26. How do you propose to foster a more positive public impression of more active modes
\nof transport such as cycling and walking?
\n27. Do you support the use of Masks, especially in doors as an important tool for keeping
\ncovid at bay and others safe?
\n28. Do you agree that if there is a move to introduce volumetric charges for water for
\nresidents, it should only be introduced with the consent of the majority of voters?<\/p>\n
Hard Hitting Question 1: What is your position on the Three Waters Reform and why have you come to that
\nposition?
\nHard Hitting Question 2: Could you please share your thoughts on Covid-19 vaccination, and whether you have any
\naffiliation with Voices for Freedom, Freedom Rights Coalition, or any other organisation involved
\nin the occupation of parliament?
\nHard Hitting Question 3: The Landfill is projected to reach its capacity in the year 2026\/27, construction is due to
\nstart in 2023\/24 to open up Cell 3 to continue operation, and for cell 4 only to be a provision if
\nneeded in order to maintain the landfill to 2050. What long term solutions would you bring to
\nthe table in order for the landfill not to need to construct cell 4 before 2050?<\/p>\n
Highlight Videos from the Night<\/h1>\n
More to come<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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