Who do you represent?
People ask me, "what is your policy on ...?" If they're looking for a spirited debate then my answer is probably a let down. I don't think it's appropriate that I should have any policies at all.
Under representative democracy my job is not to push my own view of the world, but rather to represent the views of the community that elected me. My job will be to engage with the community at large to become informed on what is important to them. That is the whole community, and not just those who I would naturally agree with.
That's a big ask and I will need assistance from the community to point out ways and means to reach people. I'm thinking of maybe booking a table at a local cafe, same place same time every week. Maybe move it around to different cafes to support local businesses. Reaching everyone may be unrealistic but it doesn't mean I shouldn't try.
If you are a group and you meet regularly then I'd be grateful for the opportunity to meet you. I can't promise a witty reparte but I will listen to your concerns. If you are an individual then I'd be happy to meet over a cuppa at a local cafe of your choice.
If I am elected to Council then I will, to the best of my abilty, represent the whole Carterton community.
And the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero is...
A huge congratulations to mother and son duo, Mary and Sam Danielson from The Puketapu Hotel.
The votes for all finalists have been tallied and they have been chosen by Neighbourly members across the country as the Prospa Local Business Hero of 2024.
The Puketapu Hotel was nominated by a local called Margaret and the nomination reads:
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'
Such a deserving business and team, well done Mary and Sam. And thank you to all those who voted!
Poll: What is the smallest size hearing device Triton Hearing offer?
Some kiwis think hearing devices are big and ugly.
What if we told you technology has advanced substantially and they’re available in all shapes, colours, and sizes?
Go in the draw to win* a $40 MTA voucher when you share your answer to the
question below. Give it a go!
*T&C’s apply – must be over 18.
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88.3% a) The size of a pea
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4.5% b) The size of a AAA battery
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7.1% c) The size of a $2 coin
Piano Lessons
Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone does piano lessons in the Wairarapa or can suggest anyone that teaches?
Thank you!
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