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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.
WANTED: car window glass (side, rear and windscreen) from models 1984-1990. This kind has a slight blue or green tint and breaks into very small (1mm) pieces. Any condition considered, broken or whole. Will pay per kg.
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!
Hi, we have a gorgeous little foxy who is 2 1/2 years old, she is the light of our life. Black and white. We would like to get a litter of puppies before we spade her. We Please call Kim of James on home 07 824 7946 after 5pm or anytime weekends. Kim 0210 723639.
Hello, my name is Sheryl Batt I am the coordinator for the North Waikato Transport Trust Community Health Shuttle. Our organisation recently purchased a second vehicle Toyota Isis, which will service:
1. LOCAL DOCTORS appointments.
2. ESSENTIAL needs.
3. Overflow from our already established … View moreHello, my name is Sheryl Batt I am the coordinator for the North Waikato Transport Trust Community Health Shuttle. Our organisation recently purchased a second vehicle Toyota Isis, which will service:
1. LOCAL DOCTORS appointments.
2. ESSENTIAL needs.
3. Overflow from our already established health shuttle.
4. Early morning surgery to Waikato Hospital & specialists.
Doctors and specialists, patient/clients please call our 0800 number to book appointments. We appreciate 48 hours notice, however given shorter notice will do our best to coordinate those bookings. We would appreciate (and do appreciate) patients donate give koha. Please find attached photo of our two vehicles. Thank you for your time.
BOOKINGS PH: 0800 828865
ADDRESS: 55 William Street, Huntly
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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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I hope that people have looked at the Waikato District Council Annual Plan Consultation Document for Waste Water as there is only ONE MORE WEEK to put in your submission. Originally I was in favour of the 'Option 2' that Council seem to be pushing BUT you need to look very closely at the … View moreI hope that people have looked at the Waikato District Council Annual Plan Consultation Document for Waste Water as there is only ONE MORE WEEK to put in your submission. Originally I was in favour of the 'Option 2' that Council seem to be pushing BUT you need to look very closely at the chart on page 11 and the impact of Option 2 in 2018/19, a further increase of $125 or $2.50/week. Considering that the Long Term Plan agreed rate for 2017/2018 was $752.68 and this has been increased by $113 to do Option 1, serious questions need to be asked. The existing budgets will already include money for CCTV work and SCADA upgrades and Council will have money available from depreciation of the existing assets.
I am disappointed that much of the document, Council has produced, has a definite bias for Option 2, when it should be unbiased and straight up as it is supplied to the owners of Council, the ratepayers.
These options have been created by consultants, and now is a great time to suggest to Council that they need to look at ways of trimming the budgets to keep them affordable when many people are struggling. I am not directly affected (as I am on septic tank) but am writing because I know people who will be. Our local Councillors will take our comments to the budgeting meetings so copy in Eugene Patterson and Janet Gibb
Visitors to Hamilton Zoo could be waking up to the sound of wild animals if its master plan is give…
Hi we are looking for just the right person to give a guy some help getting up and then resetting in the evening.
This is week end work. So if your a happy positive person who has a sense of humor and some get up and go please private message us .
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.
I had registered to Electric Kiwi power company for 2 months and the fact is that I do saved money plus one hour free usage every day. The new customers can get $50 credit if they register through a registered customer. If you want to move to Electric Kiwi and get $50, I am more than happy to … View moreI had registered to Electric Kiwi power company for 2 months and the fact is that I do saved money plus one hour free usage every day. The new customers can get $50 credit if they register through a registered customer. If you want to move to Electric Kiwi and get $50, I am more than happy to send you the invitation because I can get $50, too. :) My cellphone number is 0211056709.
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