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… View moreHi Neighbours!
The February edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we talk about the new Kiwi Access Card. It's a reliable form of ID for people who don't have a passport or driver licence.
We also celebrate six older New Zealanders who were recognised for their services to seniors as part of the New Year Honours List
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Something interesting I saw the other day . Busit have now ( from 1 Feb 2019 ) extended the Northern Connection bus service ( it goes to Huntly ) to Te Kauwhata and Pukekohe .
It leaves Hamilton at 9.10am , departs Huntly at 10.05 , Te Kauwhata 10.30 , Meremere 10.46 , Mercer 10.53 , Pokeno … View moreSomething interesting I saw the other day . Busit have now ( from 1 Feb 2019 ) extended the Northern Connection bus service ( it goes to Huntly ) to Te Kauwhata and Pukekohe .
It leaves Hamilton at 9.10am , departs Huntly at 10.05 , Te Kauwhata 10.30 , Meremere 10.46 , Mercer 10.53 , Pokeno 10.58 , Tuakau 11.10 and Pukekohe 11.25am . This is every day , Monday to Friday .
The return trip leaves Pukekohe at 2.30pm , Huntly 3.50 , gets to the Transport centre 4.40pm .
Cost for the 'full' trip is $10.20 each way if you have a Busit card ; $15.20 one off cash traveller . Students and over 65 etc are cheaper .
I find this interesting .
At some stage in the next 2 or 3 years , there is supposed to be a commuter train to Pukekohe . The bus service , by comparison , someone decided there is a need , so it happened .
The train will be over $30 each way , each day . The bus is around $10 . THIS bus service ( to Pukekohe ) won't suit commuters , but it shows what can easily be done .
Does it take 2 or 3 years , numerous meetings , numerous studies , numerous consultants , for Bus It to bring in this service ?
Does it take LTNZ , Government , Ham City Council and Waikato Council money to get this service operating ?
Does it take at least $78 million to get this service operating ?
Does it take new car parks and platforms to get this operating ?
Does it take $20 million to refurbish buses to get this system operating ?
Does this service operate on tracks , which need $100's of millions a year of Government money just to keep operating , or does it pay RUC and petrol taxes and fees to operate on roads that are already built , and which are more than self-funding ?
Does this 300horsepower diesel bus produce more or less harmful emissions to take 10 or 40 passengers , compared to what a 3000 horsepower diesel locomotive produces ?
It sort of makes all the crap around running a commuter train costing AT LEAST $78 million , and ongoing costs , and ongoing meetings , and ongoing time frames , all seem incredibly idiotic , doesn't it ?
Yes , I know , I go on about this , but really -- is there no-one in Government , HCC , WDC or LTNZ with the logic to go -- Woooo , this is a really stupid use of taxpayers and ratepayers money ? Presumably not .
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Over the last few months , I have taken a lot more interest in the Trains , sparked by the crazy proposal to spend at least $78 million to take 30-40 commuters a day to Papakura and back . It makes no sense , no matter how you try and justify it .
A couple of people have said 'Look at how … View moreOver the last few months , I have taken a lot more interest in the Trains , sparked by the crazy proposal to spend at least $78 million to take 30-40 commuters a day to Papakura and back . It makes no sense , no matter how you try and justify it .
A couple of people have said 'Look at how Auckland has turned the trains around' , and how many passengers they get . So I thought I'd have a look at Auckland Transport's latest reports , and it's amazing what you can learn , or what can be hidden .
Auckland Transport runs the buses , the trains , bike lanes , carparking , all sorts of transport options . Actually , it looks like they contract most of those out . So their published accounts are very hard to pinpoint .
But here's an overview --
$467.5 million 'improving' public transport -- whatever the hell that means ?
$120.8 million improving roading .
$20 million improving parking .
Their 'operating funding' was $536.072 million -- that is ticket sales for buses , trains , parking meters and carparks .
Their expenditure was $1.892 BILLION !
The shortfall came from Auckland Council ( rates ) $480.485million and NZTA ( $205.231 million ) and finance revenue $617.42million .
Yes -- they spent 3 times as much as users paid . And yes , they borrowed nearly $620 million ! We are talking Auckland Transport -- a part of the Auckland Council . I wonder how much the entire council borrowed ?
I'm no great financial mastermind , but isn't this a bit like running a trucking company , charging out $600 , but it costs you $1800 to chrge that $600 , so you borrow some , and get some off your Uncle ?
Anyway , that is Auckland's concerns , but the point is -- their so-called model of how transport should be run , pointed out by a couple of Neighbourly people , is decided stuffed . You cannot run a business , or a transport network , if it costs you $3 for every $1 you get in -- that is stupid ! You can do a 'promotion' for a couple of weeks to get people interested , but there is absolutely no point using that as your business case . And even crazier -- why borrow to pay for these loses ?
So lets hope that with an upcoming election , here in Hamilton we get some people with a few business skills . Can the commuter train . Look at the buses , see which lose money , see if they can be turned around or changed , and balance that with a social need . I doubt if many people would begrudge a bus service ( or a train service -- although I doubt any will work around the Waikato ) losing a few dollars if it is being used , but if it costs 3 times what it earns ( like Auckland ) , or 8 times what it earns ( like the Commuter train ) , then don't even trial it .
The 4th Annual Waikato Supper Club is coming up on Tuesday, 2 April. This wonderful fundraiser supports Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New Zealand.
With 9 Supper Clubs across the country, this event offers guests a fabulous night out while supporting a great cause. With some of the … View moreThe 4th Annual Waikato Supper Club is coming up on Tuesday, 2 April. This wonderful fundraiser supports Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New Zealand.
With 9 Supper Clubs across the country, this event offers guests a fabulous night out while supporting a great cause. With some of the top restaurants in the region participating, this event is a fantastic corporate hosting opportunity, or a night out with family, friends and colleagues.
The evening begins with an elegant cocktail party at SKYCITY Hamilton. Guests enjoy delicious drinks and nibbles, while getting the chance to participate in exciting auctions and mystery bags. During the cocktail party, each participating restaurant is drawn out of a ballot and randomly matched with each table of guests. This is the restaurant where they will dine for the evening. Guests travel in provided transport to their chosen restaurant and are served with a delicious meal, created by some of Waikato’s top chefs.
To lock in your table go to: rmhc.org.nz...
As part of the evening we will be offering both silent and live auctions, if you would be able to donate an item, big or small, suitable to be auctioned on the evening. In return for your support, any auction items donated will have the company recognised as the donor via logos on the item listing and on the big screen throughout the night.
Any questions, please email waikato@thesupperclub.org.nz
Thanks in advance for any local support!
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