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The controversial Levin landfill agreement states "all" eleven parties had to sign the agreement but only five parties - less than half - have put their name on the dotted line.
Clause 3.2 (a) of the agreement states, "within 15 working days of all Parties signing this … View moreThe controversial Levin landfill agreement states "all" eleven parties had to sign the agreement but only five parties - less than half - have put their name on the dotted line.
Clause 3.2 (a) of the agreement states, "within 15 working days of all Parties signing this agreement", Horowhenua District Council will pay up to $85,000 to Hokio and Environmental Kaitiaki Alliance (HEKA) for, "fair and reasonable net costs" of professional consultants contracted during negotiations and costs for a Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to monitor the tip.
The Council, HEKA, Horowhenua District Ratepayers and Residents Association Inc (HDRRAI), Ngati Raukawa hapu Ngati Pareraukawa and Peter Everton of Everton Farm Ltd and Lakeview Farm Ltd are the five minority parties who signed the agreement.
The six parties that didn't include Water and Environmental Care Association Inc (WECA), Palmerston North City Environment Trust and four affected neighbours and interested parties.
Another clause states HEKA and "the s274 Parties" would withdraw their interests and evidence in the Environment Court appeal, "with the intent that this is a final settlement of that appeal between the parties, on a no cost basis; and support the Council in opposing any late s274 applications in relation to the Environment Court Proceedings."
"The s274 Parties" refers to groups and individuals who were parties to the Environment Court appeal by HEKA against odour and leachate concerns at Levin's landfill.
At an HDRRAI public meeting held on 17 March WECA member Trevor Hinder stated that WECA wanted to retain the right to take the Council back to the Environment Court.
This scenario potentially pits environmental and resident groups against each other because HEKA, HDRRAI, Ngati Pareraukawa and Peter Everton have to support the Council, "in opposing any late s274 applications in relation to the Environment Court Proceedings."
Also WECA chair Geoff Keith is also HEKA's chair which means, on one hand, he is chair of a group that could appeal to the Environment Court and, on the other hand, as HEKA chair he has to support the Council in any future appeals raising conflict of interest concerns.
Mr Keith’s position as chair of WECA may also be untenable because gagging clauses prevent, "all present and future members" of groups who sign the agreement from talking publicly with anyone else about all matters covered by the agreement.
All eyes will be on the Environment Court to see whether the court accepts a joint memorandum, "in support of the agreement" and agrees to an adjournment of the appeal against odour and leachate concerns even though it has been signed by only a minority of the parties.
A white F&P 395 litre fridge/freezer in very good condition A new one is $1500 and up. This one runs perfectly and doesn't ice up.
Approx 130 litres freezer and 265 Fridge
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If you're looking for a volunteering opportunity in Palmerston North and you're a bit of a green thumb, the Palmerston North Hospital's lovely Garden of Tranquillity needs some more hands to provide some tender loving care.
The times are flexible and it's just a few hours week … View moreIf you're looking for a volunteering opportunity in Palmerston North and you're a bit of a green thumb, the Palmerston North Hospital's lovely Garden of Tranquillity needs some more hands to provide some tender loving care.
The times are flexible and it's just a few hours week with Barbara and the team.
If you're interested you can call 06 355 4354 to register your interest.
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I have a white 395 litre fridge freezer for sale (Freezer aprox 125 lirees and the fridge270 Litres. Its in excellent running order and does not ice up at all
A man missing in Wairarapa since the weekend has been found dead. Emergency services were called to…
We found this little pink speedster in Beachfields subdivision - been there for a few days now.
Let us know who it belongs to and we can let them know where to collect it - after we’ve checked it’s WOFa and Rego ate up to date of course! 😎
Children from Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School and College Street Normal School showed th…
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