Speed limits under review
There has been a media release by the Waikato District Council on the Proposed Amendments to the Speed Limits.
For Te Kowhai & surrounding areas it means a number of roads that are currently 100kmh will become 80 kmh.
A hearing by the District Council for any submissions on these changes is planned for February 2020 – the date will be confirmed by WDC closer to the time.
If you wish to make a submission on these proposed changes submission forms are available at at www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz...
The roads that are in our neighborhood that will be going from 100 kmh to 80 kmh are
Rotokauri
DUCK RD - entire road
FULLERTON RD - entire road
HAWKSGRIP RD - entire road
LAXON RD - entire road
LINDSAY RD - entire road
PERKINS RD - entire road
ROTOKAURI RD - from 70m west of Pheasant Close to DUCK RD
Te Kowhai
BEDFORD RD - from NGARUAWAHIA RD to 30m south of Collie Road
BLACKETT RD - entire road
BROWN RD - entire road
CASEY RD - entire road
CHRISTIE RD - entire road
COLLIE RD - entire road
COUCH RD - entire road
CRAWFORD RD - entire road
DRUMMOND RD - entire road
HARTSTONE RD - entire road
MARWOOD RD - entire road
WOOLRICH RD - entire road
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
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24.4% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.2% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
Poll: What do you think should happen with Chateau Tongariro?
The Government has refused to commit to saving the Chateau Tongariro Hotel, leaving demolition, decommissioning or private restoration all on the table despite strong community pressure to preserve the iconic building.
In a formal response to a petition led by Ruapehu District Mayor Weston Kirton, ministers acknowledged the Chateau’s cultural and economic significance but said no changes to current policy or legislation were warranted Chateau Petition response.
What do you think should happen with Chateau Tongariro? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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5% Demolish it
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0% Decommission it
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95% A private operator should restore it
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0% Other - explain in the comments
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