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A new initiative from next Sunday. "COUNCILLOR CASSON'S CORNER" Each Sunday from 11am to 12 noon, I will be at different locations and available to you. This is your opportunity to ask questions, get advice and to see if I can help with any council related issues you may have. This … View moreA new initiative from next Sunday. "COUNCILLOR CASSON'S CORNER" Each Sunday from 11am to 12 noon, I will be at different locations and available to you. This is your opportunity to ask questions, get advice and to see if I can help with any council related issues you may have. This coming Sunday 21 May from 11am to 12 noon, I will be at the Good Neighbour having a coffee. Come say hello and I can let you know what topics we discussed at the latest HCC meeting. Looking forward to meeting you. Cheers CR James.
Are you a true tea connoisseur who will only drink Dilmah? Starting next week from 22nd May, you can stock up on your tea collection and buy two packs of the Dilmah Ceylon Tea 100 Pack, and you'll score yourself a FREE Dilmah Mug with tea bags! This offer is only available from next Monday … View moreAre you a true tea connoisseur who will only drink Dilmah? Starting next week from 22nd May, you can stock up on your tea collection and buy two packs of the Dilmah Ceylon Tea 100 Pack, and you'll score yourself a FREE Dilmah Mug with tea bags! This offer is only available from next Monday while stocks last, so pop in and see us in-store soon!
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Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings. And it’s now in New … View moreMyrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka and rātā. It also attacks feijoa trees. Severe infestations can kill affected plants and have long-term impacts on the regeneration of young plants and seedlings. And it’s now in New Zealand – the first sighting has been reported in Kerikeri.
If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT. Please take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.
To find out more about the invasive Myrtle rust fungus please visit our website.
The Zoo Plan is out for public consultation submissions close next Fri 19 May 17.
Background/Process
The Zoo Plan should have never have gone to consultation it was the result of Paula Southgate using her casting vote to push it over the line.
A wise chair will nearly always exercise their … View moreThe Zoo Plan is out for public consultation submissions close next Fri 19 May 17.
Background/Process
The Zoo Plan should have never have gone to consultation it was the result of Paula Southgate using her casting vote to push it over the line.
A wise chair will nearly always exercise their casting vote to “preserve the status quo“. That means they will vote so the situation does NOT change. In most circumstances, that means that they will vote against the proposal.
By preserving the status quo, the issue is free to be raised again at a later meeting when there is more support. But the reason wise people vote this way is that if the casting vote is used to change something, then the decision has in reality been made by one person – the person in the chair. As many people are in favour as are against and it is not a sound decision.
Empirical research shows that decisions that are made upon a casting vote nearly always get reversed at a following meeting and the people who regularly use their casting votes to make changes, are often challenged for their position when they come up for election.
Plan/Cost(s)
The Master Plan details Phase Descriptions with time lines but all costs are TBA, the Capacity Calculations and Summary of Guest Features and Facilities have no costs and with no funding allocated to the plan. The Mayor and Councillors would consider funding the plan, or some of the initiatives included, as part of its 10-Year Plan process.
Council is asking ratepayers to consider the plan the when they are totally denied any cost(s) or budget. The only mention of any money was $15.5m from the mayor during debate of the Zoo Plan.
Ratepayers being asked to decide on a project with no cost(s) – Would make a Tui ad and is morally corrupt.
The Master Plan is couched in flowery feel good language
“The Zoo is an extension of the community, reflecting its hopes and aspirations for the future, as well as its willingness to pay for services of a potentially intangible nature. The Zoo must develop a deep understanding of not only its visitors, but also the community at large in order to develop trust and secure their support”.
“An ambiance that enables the community to share informal conversations and quiet moments that reconnect us to one another and to our shared love of Nature”.
Can someone translate, what does that mean?
It was written by an American so there is language such as sidewalk for footpaths and was first presented to Council in 2014.
Consultation Document
There is no ability to download printable submission form; this restricts the ability to submit.
(That may be the aim)
Question 2 asks How do you think the Zoo Plan should be funded?
Gives a range of responses but without costs there is no idea of the cost to the ratepayer, it is difficult to provide a reasoned answer.
Council seeks $1,667,500 to fund the “Free” Parking. If believe $26 is too much, multiply your Capital Value by 0.000251 to establish what you will actually pay.
The Zoo Plan is estimated to seek $15.5 million, imagine that passed onto the ratepayer. It is proposed to address during Long Term Plan debate October 2017. In view of council finances the Zoo Plan appears to be pouring petrol on the fire.
Mark Bunting summed up the Zoo Plan saying there were only two possible outcomes of going to the public now. People would either like the plan(s) or say “You’ve just told us you were broke, you numpty”
Submissions close next Fri 19 May 17
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Good in the Hood is back. This month when you come into Z, you can vote to help groups that make a difference in your neighbourhood – whether it’s providing free meals, saving native wildlife or enriching the lives of the disabled. So come on, get into your local Z and vote to make your … View moreGood in the Hood is back. This month when you come into Z, you can vote to help groups that make a difference in your neighbourhood – whether it’s providing free meals, saving native wildlife or enriching the lives of the disabled. So come on, get into your local Z and vote to make your community a better place.
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Did you know sign language is New Zealand's third official language? The Neighbourly team is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week by introducing themselves through sign. You can learn how to finger-spell your own name by using the NZSL Online Dictionary.
A message to share from Jean in Eureka, Waikato. Please share and learn our NZSL this week. Did you know that our NZSL is an offical language in NZ? Yes it is and the Government accepted our language for all work places, education, and homes.. go to the website deaf.org.nz and www.google.co.nz...
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