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Auckland Council is currently considering a new funding model for local boards that will strip investment from the North Shore. Last week the Kaipātiki Local Board unanimously opposed it and pointed out that it may be illegal.
The new model moves away from funding local boards based on current… View moreAuckland Council is currently considering a new funding model for local boards that will strip investment from the North Shore. Last week the Kaipātiki Local Board unanimously opposed it and pointed out that it may be illegal.
The new model moves away from funding local boards based on current assets and services, and instead redistributes funding based on a formula of Population, Deprivation and Land Area (80:15:5). This new formula would effectively strip millions of dollars from both the Kaipātiki Local Board and Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and give it to other local boards, meaning less investment into our area and possibly the closure of public assets (buildings, playgrounds, bridges, parks, etc) or cuts to local services. Both local boards already don’t receive adequate funding to maintain assets, so this is a real concern.
What we say:
Attached is our feedback on the proposal and an alternative fairer funding model that we have put forward. Instead of the Governing Body (Mayor and Councillors) receiving all income and allocating a small amount to be shared between the 21 local boards, we believe that each local board should instead keep a percentage of the rates raised from its own area, and then pay a levy to the Governing Body to cover regional expenses. We have provided figures showing that if the levy was set at only 33% of the rate take, that every local board would be better off and able to fulfil their obligations under the law. The Governing Body would still receive the lions’ share of 67% of rates. We have also suggested that any revenue generated from fees or charges (for example, Leisure Centre fees) should be allocated to the respective local board in addition to the rates amount.
We have also pointed out that it is potentially illegal for the proposed funding formula to not factor in the rates collected and the revenue generated in a local board area. The Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 clearly states that the funding formula must have regard to both rates and revenue derived from each local board area. From what we can tell, these have not been considered, let alone included, in the proposed funding formula.
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SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Registrations for our October Holiday Programme are open! The Holiday Programme encompasses a range of activities from obstacle courses to tug of war, and of course cricket!
Our dedicated coaches possess the expertise to mentor individuals of all ages and abilities, … View moreSCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Registrations for our October Holiday Programme are open! The Holiday Programme encompasses a range of activities from obstacle courses to tug of war, and of course cricket!
Our dedicated coaches possess the expertise to mentor individuals of all ages and abilities, ensuring a memorable experience for everyone 😁 Programme will be held from 03 - 05 October, 10am - 3pm.
YOUTH CAMP
The ever popular ECB Cricket Youth Camp is also back and will be held at Windsor Park on Tuesday, 03 October and Wednesday, 04 October for boys and girls in School Years 8 - 13 at a cost of $80/day.
The Youth Camp is a two-day skills focused, high performance cricket coaching camp and will include:
* Playing Spin - considerations/options;
* Fielding;
* Power/Range Hitting;
* Understanding your bowling action/bowling challenges;
* Focused net sessions; and
* Tactical conversations.
Sign up at www.eastcoastbayscricket.co.nz... today!
Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.
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Many thanks to Chef Atsushi and Hitomi for another inspiring sushi workshop.
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Rental properties that allow pets are very hard to come by in New Zealand, yet the amount of people owning therapy dogs is rising. Some might say that allowing tenants to have pets means that they'll stay longer and treat your house like a home. Do you think changes should be made to ensure … View moreRental properties that allow pets are very hard to come by in New Zealand, yet the amount of people owning therapy dogs is rising. Some might say that allowing tenants to have pets means that they'll stay longer and treat your house like a home. Do you think changes should be made to ensure more pet-friendly rentals are available?
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Co-hosted by Glenfield Library & The Asian Network Inc.
Time: 11AM on Thursday, 7th September
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In New Zealand, heart disease is the single biggest killer of our loved ones. Since 1968, the incredible supporters of the Heart Foundation have contributed more than $85 million into heart research projects and fellowships for Kiwi cardiologists to get world-class training.
Right now, you can … View moreIn New Zealand, heart disease is the single biggest killer of our loved ones. Since 1968, the incredible supporters of the Heart Foundation have contributed more than $85 million into heart research projects and fellowships for Kiwi cardiologists to get world-class training.
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What do we value and how do we know?
What is knowledge anyway?
Niki is Ahorangi/Professor and Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland. Her research and teaching interests include community psychology, sustainability, religion and how we build connections based on what we … View moreWhat do we value and how do we know?
What is knowledge anyway?
Niki is Ahorangi/Professor and Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland. Her research and teaching interests include community psychology, sustainability, religion and how we build connections based on what we value.
We’d love to see you, and there’s no charge to come along. The talk is on Thursday 7 September at 7.00 p.m. - at 172 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead.
Message me if you have questions. (This talk is hosted by the Presbyterian church I work for, but it is *not* a church/religious event.)
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