Do you think any NPDC services should be changed to reduce rates?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
With the transition from oil and gas in Taranaki, should NPDC be doing more to stimulate the local economy?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Central government provides social services for us all, but is NPDC doing enough to address rough-sleeping?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Do you agree with the plan to deliver water and wastewater services through an NPDC Council-Controlled Organisation?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Does NPDC need to do more to support impacts of climate change?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should NPDC have funded $50m towards building the Tūparikino Active Community Hub?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should we build more separated cycleways across our district?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
How are you going to vote in the poll on a Māori Ward for our district?
Keep
Remove
Don't know
Prefer not to answer
Should a Rates Cap be implemented?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should we conduct a full Rating Review to help determine whether our current rating system is fair and fit for purpose?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should the $3.5m Queen Street changes go ahead (creating a pedestrian-friendly space in front of the Len Lye Centre)?
Yes, in its current form
Yes, but re-scoped to cost less
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should the Waitara Walkway Extension go ahead?
Yes, in its current form
Yes, but re-scoped to cost less
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should funding be reduced for the Len Lye Centre / Govett Brewster Art Gallery?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should the concrete cycleway barriers along SH45 be removed?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should we protect and grow our oil and gas industries to improve our local economy?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Should NPDC be spending more money to improve the vibrancy of our district?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
The Winter Festival of Lights (held on Matariki weekend at the Puke Ariki Landing) has been axed, do you think it should be reinstated?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
Does Council transparency and engagement with the community need to improve?
Yes
No
Neutral
Don't know
How do you rate Neil Holdom's performance during his three terms as mayor?
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Don't know
If you've ever dealt with Council before, how was your experience(s)?
Excellent
Good
Average
Poor
Very poor
Never dealt with them
How important do you think it is for the next mayor to have business experience?
Very important
Somewhat Important
Not important
Don't know
How important do you think it is for the next mayor to have experience on Council?
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
Don't know
Would you prefer the next mayor to be in it for the long haul, or to commit to achieving everything they want within only a single term?
Long haul
One term
Neutral
Don't know
Do you live within the New Plymouth District (from just under Mokau all the way down to Okato and out to Tariki - including Urenui, Waitara, Bell Block, Oakura, Egmont Village, Inglewood)
Yes, I live in the New Plymouth District
No, I live in the Stratford District
No, I live in the South Taranaki District
No, I live elsewhere in New Zealand
No, I live overseas
At this stage, do you know which NPDC mayoral candidate you will be voting for?
Yes
Some idea, but not fully decided
No, still undecided
I won't be voting this year
Which mayoral candidate are you leaning towards the most, if any?
Sam Bennett
Max Brough
David Bublitz
Graham Chard
Sarah Lucas
Greg Mackay
Peter Marra
Bill Simpson
John Woodward
Don't know
Where do you currently get most of your Taranaki news from?
Newspaper
TV
Radio
Online / Social Media
Other
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