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Whether or not you vote Hamilton WILL get a new Councillor.
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of an area, typically through elected representatives. Not voting is not a protest it's a statement you are happy to be … View morePLEASE VOTE!
Whether or not you vote Hamilton WILL get a new Councillor.
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of an area, typically through elected representatives. Not voting is not a protest it's a statement you are happy to be dictated to. The system may be broken but simply saying it's too hard and not participating will not change anything. In fact it gives those that want power and think they are right more power to do whatever they want without protest or input from those affected.
There is a misconception that only property owners are ratepayers. All citizens over the age of 18 are ratepayers and eligible to vote. As a tenant your landlord pays your rates. We all use council services and expect them to deal with traffic, potholes, rubbish, parks, libraries, gardens, zoo, museum, and river to name just a few. Decisions don't just affect your wallet they affect our neighbourhoods and communities so why would you not want a say in how they do this. A recent proposal to charge for rubbish collection which has been turned down would have had huge impacts on everyone, were you even aware this was on the table? If the average increase in rates is expected to be approximately $1 per day you can expect your rent to increase by $7 per week to cover this and that is the average increase. It also doesn't account for an expected increase to Waikato Regional Council rates or the proposed 11% petrol tax.
Currently Hamilton has 11 Councillors and 1 Mayor meaning decisions are based on 12 votes. In many cases decisions have resulted in a 6-6 split for and against. This has resulted in the Mayor getting an extra vote to break the deadlock thus giving him 2 votes to pass his proposals. This is why we need an extra Councillor. The statement that a new Councillor will not change anything is correct. Unless that person and the public can convince the other 6 or 7 that voted for projects and increases to change their minds. No one Councillor can go to council and say this is what to do, this is how we fix it, only the Major and CEO can set the direction we take and everyone else is left to agree or disagree.
If you want council to stay out of your pocket you should pay attention to what they are spending your rates on. Some Councillors are actively seeking public opinion on decisions and others just want to be left to do what they think is best. No one is a mind reader if you don't tell them what you think they can not take it into account.
Please Vote.
Fraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer … View moreFraser High School is the hub of Adult Learning in Hamilton and the Waikato district. We offer over 60 evening and weekend classes over 4 terms through the Adult and Community Education programme. Our classes are very reasonably priced as we are supported by the Ministry of Education to offer interesting and useful short courses.
Pick from our courses on business management, computing, food and cooking, gardening, language, music and dance, photography, and art.
You can LOOK, BOOK and PAY online at www.fraserace.ac.nz or just call us on 07 846 8624. EASY!
Just a few clicks and you will be on a new learning adventure.
Music Moves Me Trust currently runs interactive music groups with residents in ten dementia care facilities across the Waikato. There is increasing demand for our services, but we cannot expand into more facilities without more volunteers. we need musicians and also general helpers, who do not have… View moreMusic Moves Me Trust currently runs interactive music groups with residents in ten dementia care facilities across the Waikato. There is increasing demand for our services, but we cannot expand into more facilities without more volunteers. we need musicians and also general helpers, who do not have to be able to sing or play an instrument. Groups are weekly and last an hour. If you can sing or play the kind of instrument that best accompanies singing, and know a range of old songs, your role is to encourage participants to sing along with you - some of our group facilitators play piano, others play guitar, ukelele or another instrument. You don't have to be a concert musician - it's more like a party sing-along! Your helper will help residents get up and dance or play the percussion instruments we provide (shakers etc). Volunteers receive training and work in consultation with a Registered Music Therapist. If you are interested, Phone Margaret 022 6517166. Information about MMMT and its work is available on our website, Facebook page and the newsletter attached to this message.
Music Moves Me Trust's 'crafty ladies' have been busy making garden ornaments from recycled china. We are running a 'garden art' stall in the during the Katherine Mansfield Garden Party on Sunday February 18 from 9.00am-4.00pm in the Rogers Rose Garden during the Hamilton… View moreMusic Moves Me Trust's 'crafty ladies' have been busy making garden ornaments from recycled china. We are running a 'garden art' stall in the during the Katherine Mansfield Garden Party on Sunday February 18 from 9.00am-4.00pm in the Rogers Rose Garden during the Hamilton Gardens Festival. Proceeds will be used to support the work of professional music therapists in residential dementia care facilities in the Waikato. For details of our work, see www.musicmovesmetrust.co.nz...
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Can anyone help &/or recommend anyone, perhaps a semi-retired builder or someone prepared to do a few hours voluntarily or cheap, my son's playhouse needs fixing up & I have several small jobs inside house eg patching small pieces of gib to get ready to stop & paint, plus some … View moreCan anyone help &/or recommend anyone, perhaps a semi-retired builder or someone prepared to do a few hours voluntarily or cheap, my son's playhouse needs fixing up & I have several small jobs inside house eg patching small pieces of gib to get ready to stop & paint, plus some larger jobs eg patching several metre strip on ceiling. I have a small amount of money to do a lot of work & have to live here while it's being done. House in Fitzroy unfinished after 27 years :-( I have no family etc who can help. Any & all offers of help greatly appreciated :-)
Check out the Children's Day events that are already planned in neighbourhoods all around Aotearoa!
Listen to what our home building experts have to offer or come prepared with questions. "What building materials should we use?", "How can we include energy-saving features?", " How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined?" or "How can we … View moreListen to what our home building experts have to offer or come prepared with questions. "What building materials should we use?", "How can we include energy-saving features?", " How (and when) will the final price for my home be determined?" or "How can we minimise unexpected costs and what warranties and guarantees will my new home have?"
Questions like these are exactly the sort of things we can help with at our Jennian New Home Builder Info Sessions. Book a FREE complimentary seat at our next info session in your area.
Waikato Unicol AFC is a senior football club based at the University in Hillcrest and is open to the community, not just students. Senior players, including high school students, are recommended to come along and trial for their local Club.
Keep checking our start of season page for updates: … View moreWaikato Unicol AFC is a senior football club based at the University in Hillcrest and is open to the community, not just students. Senior players, including high school students, are recommended to come along and trial for their local Club.
Keep checking our start of season page for updates: www.unicol.org.nz...
KEY DATES
Men's Pre-Season starts Thursday 11 January 6pm, Jansen Park.
Women's Pre-Season starts Wednesday 7 February 6pm, Jansen Park.
23 March - all fees to be paid
31st March - Men's football begins
8th April - Women's football begins
FEES FOR 2018
All subs must be paid by 23rd March (prior to the first competition game of the season).
New Player $250.00
Returning Player $200.00
Secondary School $60.00
Non-playing Member $20.00
Committee Member $200.00*
Sunday League $150.00
If you have not paid do not expect to be able to play the first weekend of competition.
*rebates to be paid pro-rata across the season to a maximum of $100.00, dependent upon completion of committee obligations.
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I need to find someone ASAP, please contact me … View moreDo you work with 3D modeling and animation?
I have got a job to do, but I am unable to complete it in time. I am looking for someone else who would be happy to do it. It is a simple 3d, basically industrial, some water loading facility or similar.
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