Elections this year
One of the big problems we have, come local body election time, is that there is little in the way of reliable information about the candidates standing for (re)election. Sure, they'll all claim to be working for the community and acting in the best interests of the district but who's actually checking that, in the case of those re-standing, they're true to their word?
Well I've been keeping a very close eye on the actions of the SWDC and the individual councilors over the past decade or so and I will be publishing some extra information on who's performed as they promised and who hasn't.
Here's one thing voters should be aware of. Back in 2017 the SWDC promised to consult with the community before doing anything about the airfield tower at Tokoroa Airfield. Five short years later they demolished it without any consultation. So much for promises made to the community!
I've been told it cost ratepayers over $7,000 to have the tower demolished and it happened just weeks before a contingent of FORTY people went down to Wellington (on the ratepayer's ticket -- probably costing around $40,000) to beg central government for some cash. The Mayor claims we're an economically deprived region -- yet she and her council chose to refuse the offer made by members of the community to fully restore the airfield tower at no expense to ratepayers and instead demolish this globally recognised landmark. This move was made despite thousands of people from around the world showing their support (both morally and financially) on social media.
Just watch this video to see the level of support that the world showed to protect the Tokoroa Airfield Tower. The council spat in the face of these fine people and destroyed the tower that many of those people had put on their bucket-list to visit. Every year hundreds of people have come from around the world to visit the tower and get selfies but the council chose to destroy that tourist attraction. Yet they claim they want to attract visitors... more false promises. Sad, very sad.
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Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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63.9% Yes
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33.6% No
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
Become an SPCA Foster Hero!
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Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!
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Have you picked up your tickets to our 80th anniversary party yet?
Kia ora neighbours, here is the cover of our amazing 80th anniversary special edition! There's just enough time to book your ticket to join editor Jo McCarroll at Hamilton Gardens on November 11. Ticketholders will get this special (RRP $16.20) in their goody bags. Each goody bag is also packed with gardening paraphernalia and a brand new Jack Hobbs-bred Hebe 'The Gardener' plant, released to mark this amazing milestone. Plus you'll also get all-day entry to the Enclosed Gardens, canapes and bubbles
, and spot prizes. We'd love to see you there.
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