tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post961235924230549769..comments2024-03-24T14:27:28.526+13:00Comments on Life In New Zealand: Local Body ElectionsAt Home In New Zealandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12835971617944752730noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-12952333962123551982022-10-03T13:33:41.942+13:002022-10-03T13:33:41.942+13:00Never boring to me. I like hearing others thought...Never boring to me. I like hearing others thoughts as they go about doing their thing.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-81458555926723053442022-10-02T15:43:42.844+13:002022-10-02T15:43:42.844+13:00Talking about disappearing post boxes ... A few ye...Talking about disappearing post boxes ... A few years ago the post box I used disappeared and the next nearest box is a 20 minute drive away. When I was having a moan about that to someone they pointed out that it had merely been moved about 5 metres, around a corner. I'm still trying to figure out why, why, why rather than giving thanks that we still have one in our little village. I've posted off my ballot paper for the council elections. I'm more sure of who I don't want to succeed than I am about who I want to win.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05321198058677173331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-57359317275854726642022-10-02T15:41:35.098+13:002022-10-02T15:41:35.098+13:00A Post Box in rough shape hidden behind a bus shel...A Post Box in rough shape hidden behind a bus shelter wouldn't inspire much confidence in your mail service. Let's hope your ballot reaches its destination.<br />We have all sorts of municipal elections and school trustees etc etc. I must do my homework and find out about the various options. Then cast my votes and hope for the best.Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-34950077155365439662022-10-02T10:50:41.510+13:002022-10-02T10:50:41.510+13:00I did not vote earlier in my life but for the past...I did not vote earlier in my life but for the past 20 years or so I make sure to get out in vote. Love that train picture with the mountains in the background!Jim and Barb's Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13552315333349717925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-33125616877194026342022-10-02T09:51:30.959+13:002022-10-02T09:51:30.959+13:00Living on the west coast now I'm beginning to ...Living on the west coast now I'm beginning to get use to seeing our kiwilink coal trails winding their way through the little towns. I don't think you write drivel at all but I haven't gotten around to updating my address for elections yet, hopefully once the house we are buying goes unconditional I will do it then.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17076349937962262361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-38869656210651840752022-10-02T04:28:51.834+13:002022-10-02T04:28:51.834+13:00Nothing you/we write is drivel!!!!!!!!!!! I sezzz...Nothing you/we write is drivel!!!!!!!!!!! I sezzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!<br /><br /><b><i>Now, for October Eves.</b></i> <br />π π» π π° π π» πBeside a babbling brook...https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230422491225783790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-1212467993281371682022-10-02T00:27:11.450+13:002022-10-02T00:27:11.450+13:00It is municipal voting time here too. I am always ...It is municipal voting time here too. I am always a little ashamed that I know so little of our local candidates while being fully informed of those at the provincial and national level. David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-52358288641642605202022-10-01T21:56:37.393+13:002022-10-01T21:56:37.393+13:00Margaret, really? Rail as banner? LOL.
I see it as...Margaret, really? Rail as banner? LOL.<br />I see it as another sign of luck, thank you! :-)<br /><br />Yes. For, from... the people... that was long ago. Here politicians only raise their hands for a non-deserved raise in pay.<br />When I see our "Chancellor"... I wanna hide. HeΒ΄s a puppet.<br /><br />Yet. I will vote.<br /><br />Oh, same here, try to find a street post box!<br /><br />Beautiful tulip-surprise.<br /><br />LOL, thank you with also ending with railway ;-)<br />I wanted to share the railway exhibition today, but went to another, more important theme...<br />To a great weekend! xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-19816826078330047522022-10-01T21:44:55.775+13:002022-10-01T21:44:55.775+13:00Voting is so important. We love postal voting but ...Voting is so important. We love postal voting but you are right about worrying whether a postal system will continue to exist in any useful form. How do we encourage young people to vote and to keep politicians honest by continuing to vote? Yes some politicians do go off on their own jaunts, but they only get that for a relatively short term if we vote to keep them honest. Love the new header - F knows Arthur's Pass very well. Xxx Mr TTigger's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829665785202495073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-37235724277771499432022-10-01T20:52:50.599+13:002022-10-01T20:52:50.599+13:00I'm not sure voting makes much difference, but...I'm not sure voting makes much difference, but it's best to do it. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-81606468702050136072022-10-01T19:22:42.532+13:002022-10-01T19:22:42.532+13:00State election is coming in Nov. Not looking forwa...State election is coming in Nov. Not looking forward to it as I am in an iron seat of a major political party. Not as if we get a TEAL on board anyway. Beautiful tulip flower thereroentarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935487193733829245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-47267127438939319472022-10-01T18:27:07.496+13:002022-10-01T18:27:07.496+13:00I too have cast my vote - thankfully with a smalle...I too have cast my vote - thankfully with a smaller town, the I think 3 remaining boxes are all emptied regularly - one is outside the agency, so I usually use that one as it is on the closet edge of the shopping area, and I can walk there easily.<br />What a stunning tulip that is - that is the one thing I am missing from the house I sold, my tulips.<br />Love that header photo - I love travelling that pass.<br />Blessings<br />Maxinekiwimeskreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03001838083285721377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-90429613416305823532022-10-01T15:05:51.803+13:002022-10-01T15:05:51.803+13:00For packages we have to find a post office agency ...For packages we have to find a post office agency - the nearest one to us is actually located in a small foodmarket/dairy. The alternative is to courier it, and they will collect it as well but it can cost more. Not that many years ago, every town had at least one proper post office and mail was delivered six days a week (now it is twice a week). It is called cost-cutting :(At Home In New Zealandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835971617944752730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067146400874135525.post-39335823376287708222022-10-01T13:41:46.566+13:002022-10-01T13:41:46.566+13:00Love your header picture...my husband is a real tr...Love your header picture...my husband is a real train enthusiast, as well as model railroading as a hobby. I'm always interested in the differences from here to there...we have post offices in most towns, Ours is quite large off the town square, while other towns have just a little building tucked between homes. I'm curious how you mail packages...are they picked up at your front door? Always something new to learn...and yes voting, I have to say I choose the person I feel will do the best job, but I agree, often you fill find me grumbling! Enjoy your weekend, Mary Mary, Windy Meadows Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601966760653278126noreply@blogger.com