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Voters in Onepoto General Ward must return their council by-election ballot papers by noon on Friday. Five candidates are contesting the seat, which is vacant following a councillor's death. Voters are encouraged to use orange voting boxes rather than risk postal delays.
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Pacific communities are influencing how Porirua City Council delivers services, from library gardens to waste management. This is detailed in a progress report on the Pacific Strategy, which was developed with local residents and businesses. The strategy's influence is now integrated into council policies.
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Two men and a youth were charged after Police seized four firearms, ammunition, and suspected drugs, including around $10,000 worth of GBL. The incident occurred in Cannons Creek following a discharged firearm on Friday, October 9th.
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Voters in Onepoto General Ward must return their council by-election ballot papers by noon on Friday 16 October. Five candidates are contesting the seat, which is vacant following a councillor's death. Voters are encouraged to use orange voting boxes rather than risk postal delays.
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