Council Works Better As Partner Instead Of Regulator
There’s been a lot of focus this election on ratepayers and their relationship with council services. But let’s not forget the many small business owners who also need to work closely with the council just to keep their operations running smoothly. It's no secret that business owners sometimes feel like the system is designed to police and not to guide. But that’s not because council folk don’t care. It’s because the mindset of regulating shapes the process itself. A partnership mindset, on the other hand, would achieve the same outcomes of compliance, safety and quality but in a more facilitative, supportive way. Imagine if every business owner had a single council contact who could help navigate the steps and ensure everything’s done properly. Things would move much more smoothly - without compromising compliance.
Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere?
Early plans for a new 164ha base for the Waikato’s horse racing industry have been revealed, which will include space for harness racing, a retirement village, a small commercial precinct and a residential lifestyle block.
A community information day was held at the Tamahere Community Hall on Sunday where locals and other interested parties got to see early versions of the master plan for Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s (WTR) new racing and events centre to the south of Hamilton.
What do you think of the new Waikato racing centre proposed for Tamahere? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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