Fair play or bureaucracy gone mad?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

A Waikanae cafe owner has been told she has to move a picnic table off the public walkway outside her business, or pay for a licence.
Take a look at the attached story and let us know what you think. Is it a fair request from the council or a step too far?

Poll: Would you support a cull of the coast's Canada geese?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

Let's put it to the vote folks. Ahead of a story we're working on we want to know how many people would support an official council-controlled cull of the Canada geese that have made their homes in Kāpiti.
We'd also love to hear if you have any other ideas that might address … View moreLet's put it to the vote folks. Ahead of a story we're working on we want to know how many people would support an official council-controlled cull of the Canada geese that have made their homes in Kāpiti.
We'd also love to hear if you have any other ideas that might address people's concerns about the birds- please let us know in the comments.

Would you support a cull of the coast's Canada geese?

• Yes
• No
• I'm undecided

Vote View Results

• 68.7% Yes
  68.7% Complete
• 26% No
  26% Complete
• 5.3% I'm undecided
  5.3% Complete

150 votes

Kāpiti cafe warned to move its picnic table 20cm or pay $195 for licence

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

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Kāpiti geese - are they a problem?

Virginia Fallon Reporter from Kāpiti Observer

There's been a bit of discussion on Neighbourly and social media about the numbers of geese here on the coast.
Have you noticed an increase in their numbers, or seen gaggles in new places? Are you concerned by the geese or do you enjoy seeing them?
We'd love to hear your thoughts.
[Please… View moreThere's been a bit of discussion on Neighbourly and social media about the numbers of geese here on the coast.
Have you noticed an increase in their numbers, or seen gaggles in new places? Are you concerned by the geese or do you enjoy seeing them?
We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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