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2346 days ago

Moratorium on water bottling

Tracey from Silverstream

UHCC policy committee meeting
4.30pm Wednesday 18/9/2019
Upper Hutt City Council Chambers, 838-842 Fergusson Drive
Details and supporting documents here: www.upperhuttcity.com...


Notice of Motion – Councillor McLeod

Purpose of report

1. To consider a Notice of Motion received from Councillor McLeod.

Recommendation

That Council:

(i) requests that the Government, giving respect of the four community well-beings (social, environment,

economic and cultural) in the Local Government Act, places an immediate moratorium on any current

consents for the extraction of water from the Upper Hutt groundwater system for the purposes of

retail and wholesale where the end product is bottled water; and

(ii) requests that the Government directs regional authorities to publicly notify any future applications.

Background

2. The Chief Executive has received a Notice of Motion from Councillor McLeod within the timeframe

specified in Standing Orders. This Notice of Motion is for inclusion on the agenda of the Policy

Committee to be held on 18 September 2019.

3. Councillor McLeod proposes to move the motion outlined in the recommendation section of the

report.

4. Councillor McLeod’s signed Notice of Motion and supporting information is attached to the report.

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5 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60.1% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60.1% Complete
  • 25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.7% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1024 votes
19 hours ago

Wild weather in Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known — trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.

Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.

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27 days ago

Donations

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours,If your having a spring clean,i would be more than happy to take your stuff to pass on.I am also looking for clean jars if any one has any please.Not taking any Clothing till closer to opening.Thanku