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1316 days ago

West Coast ratepayers' share of shovel-ready flood projects confirmed

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Hokitika ratepayers will have to contribute $2.7 million to extend sea and river protection works for the West Coast town.

And Westport ratepayers will need to come up with $155,000 if they want an advanced warning system that would give them time to escape a major flood.

The West Coast Regional Council now has all the details of how much co-funding the Government wants from Coast communities, if it is to go ahead with approved “shovel-ready” flood protection projects. Click here to read more.

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More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
1193 votes
1 day ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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