N.C.C. Proposed rates changes.
The N.C.C. on 20/10/20 held a public consultation meeting at the King George Hall Bay View over this issue.What did we learn. The N.C.C. have been working on this issue for 2 years without any public consultation ?This looks like consultation after the occasion/decision ? We were told 22.000 Napier ratepayers (the ones who receive the most benefits or are closest to N.C.C. amenities and receive all amenities such as footpaths,street lights, fire hydrants etc) will pay less and the Napier city rural ratepayers (2400) will pay more.Seem fair ? The King George Hall was full to capacity with some people having to stand.Without exception when a vote was taken to see if those present supported or apposed these "proposed" changes The vote to appose was unanimous.
Now you think that would be enough for the N.C.C. to take another look at this proposal. But as the Mayor said people need to put in written submissions to the N.C.C. if they agree or appose this "proposal"
IF PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED THIS MEETING WANT TO HAVE A REAL IMPACT ON THE N.C.C. OVER THIS ISSUE WE MUST ALL PUT IN WRITTEN/EMAIL SUBMISSIONS APPOSING THIS PROPOSAL.
Written/email submissions need not be complex, you do not necessarily
have to state why you appose this imposition. Or you could say you appose it for all the reasons put foward at the public meeting or state the reasons why you appose it. DOING NOTHING WILL ALLOW THE N.C.C. TO PROCEED AS THEY WILL SIMPLY SAY THEY HAD SO FEW WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS EVERYONE MUST AGREE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL.(The result of the public meeting will be ignored)
My General rate portion of my rates will increase 39% under their proposal. For that I get a weekly rubbish/recycling service full stop.
Lance Simon.
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
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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82.9% Yes
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14.3% No
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
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