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Long Term Plan (LTP) 2021-2031 Amendment for Cyclone Gabrielle Voluntary Category 3 Property Purchases public consultation.

HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY

To tell us your views on the proposal outlined in the full consultation document and draft amended 2021-2031 LTP document visit: www.myvoicemychoice.co.nz...

We have one remaining public feedback session and this will take place at the Flaxmere Library on Saturday 2 September, 2pm-4pm.

This follows sessions held at the Taradale Library, Valley D'Vine in Esk Valley, Hastings War Memorial Library, and Havelock North Library.

A Facebook Live FAQ session was also held for residents in our rural communities who may not have been able to attend an in-person session. This can be viewed here: fb.watch...

The Council will consider the feedback at its 14 September meeting and, if appropriate, consider the final Crown agreements on 21 September.

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