Lansdowne Neighbourhood Planning Meeting Wednesday July 26, 6.30pm
As you are aware the Lansdowne Neighbourhood Plan Working Party made a submission to the Masterton District Council Annual Plan on your behalf.
MDC have sent the Working Party a letter with the following comments:
Council received 75 submissions in total and 42 submitters were heard at the Annual Plan Hearings. All submissions were considered by the MDC Hearings Committee and subsequently reviewed and confirmed at a Council meeting on 28 June 2017.
The final Annual Plan 2017-18 has resulted in an average rates increase of 2.3%.
In response to your submission, Council resolved:
To refer your suggestions to the Community Facilities and Activities team who will liaise with the Lansdowne Neighbourhood Plan Working Group to identify priorities and costs.
To advise that Council understands your concerns about the lack of toilet but there are no current plans for public toilet facilities in Lansdowne
To advise that Council received an Annual Plan submission regarding a Masterton Propaganda Garden Public Project, that aims to encourage people to grow their own organic vegetables, herbs and flowers. There may be an opportunity for your two groups to work together. Council staff will liaise with both parties to enable this.
The Annual Plan 2017-18 will be made available on the council website www.mstn.govt.nz... in July 2017. If you would like a hard copy of the plan please contact council on 3706300 or email admin@mstn.govt.nz to request a copy.
The Agenda for our next meeting will include:
MDC's response to our Annual Plan submission
Developing a priority list of actions
Establishing our own entity i.e. a Residents Association, is it time?
Other residents submission responses: if you made a submission to the annual plan in relation to Lansdowne and would like to share your response from MDC please bring your letter to this meeting.
Any other business
Next meeting date
MEETING DATE: Wednesday 26 July 2017
VENUE: Scout Hall, Burling Park, Roberts Road, Lansdowne
TIME: 6.30pm
Light refreshments provided. Please RSVP your attendance.
Sandy Ryan on behalf of Lansdowne Neighbourhood Plan Working Party
sandy@connectingcommunities.org.nz
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.2% Yes
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46.8% No
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
At just 8 years old, Nina-Mae already has Wellington Council listening! 👏
She’s speaking up for safer roads for her and her classmates—fuelled by a desire for independence and maybe even a budding interest in politics.
So here’s the big question: how do we create space for every voice in our community to be heard?
It’s great that the Council is paying attention 👂 but what small actions can we all take to keep our whole community involved and engaged?
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