Hutt City facing same problems as Wellington in funding water infrastructure
Hutt City facing same problems as Wellington in funding water infrastructure.
wellington.scoop.co.nz...
Lower Hutt’s mayor says most metropolitan councils will soon face the same problem as Wellington on funding water infrastructure.
Local government Minister Simeon Brown has installed a Crown observer at Wellington City Council and has criticised the council for paying for water infrastructure through rates, rather than debt.
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry said on Morning Report this morning that Wellington could not have paid for it through debt, and his council could not do that either. <more www.rnz.co.nz... >
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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81.9% Yes
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16% No
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2.1% Other - I'll share below
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
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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4.9% Second half of November
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44.4% 1st December
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16.8% A week before Christmas
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32.6% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
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