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Yes, seriously. While Aucklanders are struggling to make ends meet and pay the Council's new regional fuel tax, the Council is mocking the poor with this sort of grand scale vanity project.
This Council has more of our money than sense.
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The … View moreYes, seriously. While Aucklanders are struggling to make ends meet and pay the Council's new regional fuel tax, the Council is mocking the poor with this sort of grand scale vanity project.
This Council has more of our money than sense.
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The mirror’s designer, Catherine Griffiths, was surprised the cost had escalated from $80,000 to $260,000. It seems that our Council cannot even deliver a mirror on budget.
A reflection of something bigger.
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While public art has a place, blowing a quarter of a million dollars on a single installation is a total waste of money. There are far higher priorities than a giant mirror, especially for a Council that claims it needs new taxes to fund infrastructure. The average Auckland household now pays $1,300 more in Council expenses compared to when the Super City was founded. The wasteful spending and broken promises highlighted in this guide help to explain why.
Key facts in the Council guide:
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Inflated spending – the Council is raking in 46% more than five years ago.
A growing rates burden – the average household pays $1,300 more now than when the Super City was formed.
Costly debt – the average household now pays $850 a year just to pay interest on the Council’s debt.
New examples of waste – the Council now spends $45 million a year on communications staff (i.e. spin doctors).
Broken promises – Pre-election, Phil Goff said he would cut waste and ‘do more with less’ at the Council. Now, he is charging Aucklanders new levies and taxes.
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Nese Misa's life over the last few months has been about sausage sizzles, raffles, door knocking, sp…
Struggling patients and their families are not being told about compassionate hospital parking polic…
Variety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.
The Warehouse, partnering … View moreVariety is the children’s charity, helping to create brighter futures for Kiwi kids.Visit your local The Warehouse store and support this great cause by simply adding a $2 Scratch card or $1 donation to your purchase helping Kiwi kids with a chance at a better life.
The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
Regine Du Villier's story of being clamped sparked quite a bit of discussion when we covered it in April. She didn't live to see the proposed law changes but she would have been pleased, her daughter says.
We sometimes use comments in stories and print. Please make sure to include NFP if… View moreRegine Du Villier's story of being clamped sparked quite a bit of discussion when we covered it in April. She didn't live to see the proposed law changes but she would have been pleased, her daughter says.
We sometimes use comments in stories and print. Please make sure to include NFP if you don't want us to use yours. Thanks!
A $55 squishy peach was just stolen from the NZsquishy stall at Henderson Night Market. Before and after shots of the boxed squishy. very brazen theft. Please support the market buying things not stealing them.
A survivor of the Holocaust was proud to stand up against "despicable" clampers in West Auckland. R…
Hi neighbours thought you might be interested in this?
Do you have family or friends that is looking for a first home? Look at what I have it has just come onto the market. Downsizing or ?
This is worth your time to view.
Where do you buy a 2 bedroom weatherboard home on a freehold site in a … View moreHi neighbours thought you might be interested in this?
Do you have family or friends that is looking for a first home? Look at what I have it has just come onto the market. Downsizing or ?
This is worth your time to view.
Where do you buy a 2 bedroom weatherboard home on a freehold site in a very handy location for $569,000?
Right Here! that's where.
The home is just 5 houses down off Lincoln Road. You can see the cafes, the eateries and the shops, from the corner of the street.
With the bus stop around the corner in Lincoln Road it is a great location for a non driver or for someone who commutes into the city or further out west.
Yes, it needs a bit of elbow work to make it sparkle, so what are you waiting for?
Give Sandy a Call, I'll show you through at a time that suits you. I live in your area and would love to work with you.
377 Triangle Road, Henderson, Waitakere City 0610
$569,000 2 Beds 1 Baths 2 Parking
Land area 0.1 acres / 385 sqm
Sandy Taylor
021 739 437
(09) 827 4928
Austar Realty Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
Ray White Green Bay
Hi neighbours, I've been swamped with people wanting to catch up with me since "Sensing Murder". For this reason, I'm continuing my series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. These evenings will simply be me working with spirit.
… View moreHi neighbours, I've been swamped with people wanting to catch up with me since "Sensing Murder". For this reason, I'm continuing my series of exclusive evenings that will help to reach out and touch more people at once. These evenings will simply be me working with spirit.
When: Friday 14th September 2018
Where: Green Bay High School, Performing Arts Centre, 143-161 Godley Rd, Green Bay
Tickets available here from iTicket
Dear neighbours, hope you are all staying well in this crazy weather. You may probably wear shorts in the morning, and heavy jackets in the afternoon! We offer 10% off on Artemis Winter Wellness range till end of this month.
The Kids ViroGone oral liquid and Immuno Boost tea have been the Hero … View moreDear neighbours, hope you are all staying well in this crazy weather. You may probably wear shorts in the morning, and heavy jackets in the afternoon! We offer 10% off on Artemis Winter Wellness range till end of this month.
The Kids ViroGone oral liquid and Immuno Boost tea have been the Hero products this winter, and seem to be working for everybody.
5.5 week old pups will be available for pick up in a weeks time
Breed pitbull staff
2 Male 2 female
Looking for good homes
Pm for more details or text
02102445688
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A house fire last night in Muriwai has destroyed a local home and left a family with nothing. The Muriwai Fire Brigade who attended the fire on Tuesday evening have created a Givealittle page to help this neighbour and her two sons, aged 11 and 5.
The family was out at the time of the fire and a… View moreA house fire last night in Muriwai has destroyed a local home and left a family with nothing. The Muriwai Fire Brigade who attended the fire on Tuesday evening have created a Givealittle page to help this neighbour and her two sons, aged 11 and 5.
The family was out at the time of the fire and a neighbour was the one to emergency services, as a result the family has lost all of their possessions. The possessions were uninsured and funds raised on the Givealittle page would be to help them get back on their feet.
The money would be used to purchase clothing, bed linen and basic household items for the family.
Read the full story on Stuff.
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