Poll: How should the Marlborough District Council balance the parking account?
The Marlborough council made $191,000 from parking fines in the first five months of the financial year, but is still predicting to lose $636,000 in revenue before the end of June, when free parking is set to end.
How would you suggest plugging the deficit?
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8.1% Parking fines
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8.1% A rates increase for everyone
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19.4% A business rates increase
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16.1% Get rid of free parking
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40.3% Move money around
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8.1% Other (state below)
Poll: Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?
Marlborough has a busy summer ahead, with plenty on the calendar, the latest being the Fruit Loop Festival, as reported by the Marlborough Express.
We want to know: Are big music and food events a good thing for the region? Does the boost they bring make the crowds worthwhile?
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40% Yup - an influx of money trumps crowds
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60% No - I prefer the peace
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0% Other - tell us your thoughts below
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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