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1837 days ago

Is there not a bylaw for people begging and sleeping in the CBD

Philip from Maungatapu

On going to the Jazz Festival on the weekend we saw at least 2 persons begging in doorways and a large amount of grubby bedding inside a doorway that appeared to be for more than one person. Not a good impression on our lovely city. I could say a lot more but there will be people who agree and disagree. There are plenty of jobs for those who want to work and make their own way in life instead of expecting handouts.

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9 hours ago

Tauranga Council-private cocktail party

Pat from Welcome Bay

So-here is the latest news. The Council is to host a private cocktail party on the waterfront (not that private then) for 150 invitees to celebrate the city's transformation and progress. The list of invitees is secret (nothing new in that with the track record of the commissioners). Can Council and the commissioners be any more tone deaf? Having a cocktail party with, I assume, canapes when :
1. We are facing a 7% rates rise in a cost of living crisis.
2. Businesses have closed because of the "progress made"
3. We continue to to suffer significant inconvenience in "orange cone
city".
4. We have 4 commissioners who tried to subvert democracy by
asking to remain as unelected overlords at Council.
But really-a private cocktail party? On the waterfront? With, presumably, gates and security guards patrolling to prevent the riff raff getting in. Tone deaf.

1 day ago

Wanted Working Infared Heat lamp

Phil from Mount Maunganui

Hi I am looking to buy an infrared heat lamp on a small stand in working order as cannot locate any in retail stores anymore. Yr welcome to text me on 0274951499 thanks Phil

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