West Coast ratepayers' share of shovel-ready flood projects confirmed
Hokitika ratepayers will have to contribute $2.7 million to extend sea and river protection works for the West Coast town.
And Westport ratepayers will need to come up with $155,000 if they want an advanced warning system that would give them time to escape a major flood.
The West Coast Regional Council now has all the details of how much co-funding the Government wants from Coast communities, if it is to go ahead with approved “shovel-ready” flood protection projects.
For Hokitika, the plan is to extend the seawall as far north as Richards Drive, and build a river flood protection scheme between Kaniere and the Hokitika Spit for a one-in-100-year flood event.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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4.7% Second half of November
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43.5% 1st December
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17.7% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
Today’s Riddle – Can You Outsmart Your Neighbours?
First you eat me, then you get eaten. What am I?
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.7% Yes
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14.4% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
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