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Updated 14 April, 2023:
Proposed legislative changes to address opposition to "Three Waters" announced by Local Government minister Kieran McAnulty
The number of new publicly owned entities to manage water, stormwater and waste-water services increases from four to 10
Start date… View moreUpdated 14 April, 2023:
Proposed legislative changes to address opposition to "Three Waters" announced by Local Government minister Kieran McAnulty
The number of new publicly owned entities to manage water, stormwater and waste-water services increases from four to 10
Start date pushed out to 1 July, 2026 instead 1 July 2024
Plans to provide $1.5 billion "better off" funding to councils abandoned
The $1.5 billion invested instead by the ten new publicly owned entities into providing water, stormwater and wastewater services
Raises questions about impact withdrawing "better off" funding from Council's will have on the financial books.
Additional link: www.stuff.co.nz...
11 April, 2023
Audit Office: Assumptions of proposed amendments to Horowhenua District's 20 Year Long Term Plan "not reasonable or supportable"
"Credibility" questioned
Long Term Plan, "does not provide an effective basis for public participation"
… View more11 April, 2023
Audit Office: Assumptions of proposed amendments to Horowhenua District's 20 Year Long Term Plan "not reasonable or supportable"
"Credibility" questioned
Long Term Plan, "does not provide an effective basis for public participation"
Final verdict: "Adverse opinion"
Audit Office gives "adverse opinion" on information contained in Horowhenua District Council's 20 year Long Term Plan (LTP) Amendments Consultation document.
The report included in a copy of the draft LTP said:
"The consultation document does not provide an effective basis for public participation in the Council’s decisions about the proposed amendment to its 2021-41 LTP.
"This is because the assumptions underlying the information in the consultation document are not reasonable or supportable.
"The Council is assuming that it will retain ownership of three waters infrastructure assets and remain responsible for the service delivery of three waters services for the next 20 years.
"The Council has not amended its assumptions that underpin the information on three waters infrastructure assets in the consultation document.
"The assumptions are therefore not reasonable or supportable, which affects the credibility of the proposed LTP amendment.
We did not determine the effect of the reform on the proposed amendment, because it was impracticable for us to do so," said the report author on behalf of Audit New Zealand.
Three waters refers to water, stormwater and waste-water services which are expected to be managed by four new publicly owned entities from 1 July 2024, replacing the services managed by Council.
Legislation to establish the four new publicly owned entities - the Water Services Entities Act 2022 (the WSEA) was passed by Parliament on 14 December 2022.
Council's chief executive Monique Davidson is reported to have said, "The right thing is what do we think the cost of Three Waters would look like if we were to retain the responsibility of it."
That sounds more like wishful thinking. But perhaps the Council that adopted the proposed 20 year plan for Consultation despite the Audit Office findings and Council's chief executive Monique Davidson knows more than the rest of us what the political landscape is going to look like after the general election. Either way wishful thinking is probably not the best basis to be making 20 Year financial forecasts on.
Link to additional coverage by Stuff: www.stuff.co.nz...
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- up to 40,000 neighbours living around your business to … View moreJust for April we're offering a very special discount on our Premium Business Listings! Usually $399*, you can grab a Premium Listing for just $199* for the whole year.
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Texting and Driving , we see it far too many times , In Europe fine 360 Euro = approx NZ $625 .....in NZ $60 ???
Here is the flyer with all the information about the upcoming AGM and talk on Saturday 13 May 2023 in Johnsonville. Starts at 9.30 a.m with registration and tea/coffee. Further information on the flyer below
Black Wiltshire rams for sale, one 4tooth for breeding, and two hoggets, suitable for freezer, lawnmowers or breeding. Regularly drenched, self shedding and easy care sheep.
Ph 0279110605
This weeks contribution is from Simon Woolf.
"White Fronted Terns are great little birds. They are fantastic fliers, and superb hunters, diving for fish, and having a pretty good success rate too."
does anyone have a selection off china -royal albert or any other brand for sale if so could you please post some pi'c off what you have for sale
We have free chestnuts available at 114 School Road Te Horo, please bring a bag and help yourself.
Join in the fun at Coastlands Aquatic Centre on 22 April for a night of swimming, big bombs, dunk-tanks and TikTok dance challenges. SoundSplash is all about the kids – sorry adults, you’re not invited! Our 8–13 year olds will rule the pool, spa and slide!
This event usually sells out, so … View moreJoin in the fun at Coastlands Aquatic Centre on 22 April for a night of swimming, big bombs, dunk-tanks and TikTok dance challenges. SoundSplash is all about the kids – sorry adults, you’re not invited! Our 8–13 year olds will rule the pool, spa and slide!
This event usually sells out, so hurry into Coastlands Aquatic Centre reception to grab your tickets today – $6.50 entry or $13 entry including meal deal.
For more information about Kāpiti Coast Aquatics, visit www.kapiticoast.govt.nz...
CDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare … View moreCDANZ estimates that around 250,000 dogs are chained up for their entire lives in Aotearoa. Animal welfare inspectors from the SPCA can do little for them and only in the most extreme cases can dogs be seized, and owners prosecuted, due to the resources involved. Do we need to have better welfare rules for dogs?
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